Wedding Caterers and Catering Hire
Whether you're after a three-course sit down meal or a delicious wedding buffet, find the right caterer here to suit your budget, taste and style.
Wedding catering can be one of the largest costs in your wedding budget, and is one of the only costs that will increase with every extra guest you invite. There are many different types of wedding caterers so you need to do your research to find which company is best for you. If the catering company is based at a venue it is termed 'In-house catering', where as mobile caterers are 'outside catering' – the term doesn’t mean that they only do marquee catering! However, some outside wedding catering companies specialise in marquee weddings and are fully set up with a proper mobile field kitchen, essential for effective marquee wedding catering.
Whether it is a sit down 3 course meal with waitresses or a wedding buffet, talk to at least three caterers to find the one that matches your budget but most importantly that you feel most comfortable with.
Wedding caterers generally come in two forms. With 'in-house catering' the venue provides the wedding catering service and you need to communicate with the venue when deciding on the wedding menu. This is the easiest option as they will know the kitchen and its limitations, and will have the full cooperation of the venue staff to ensure everything works smoothly. If your venue allows 'outside catering', you have much more flexibility with choice and budget, and can pick the food that you really want.
Vintage is the new best thing in terms of wedding styles and venue decoration, but there is no reason why your catering should not be vintage themed as well. The obvious option is to have a vintage tea party, with mismatched vintage tea cups and saucers and pretty vintage napkins. Even for a more formal dinner you could use vintage crockery or vintage tablecloths to add the vintage effect.
Wedding catering in its most simple form: a barbecue or hog roast for an evening wedding reception is a relaxed and informal way for your guests to mix and get to know each other. Don't feel this is just an option for rustic barn venues, some of the UK's most prestigious wedding reception venues offer gourmet barbecues with handmade relishes and locally produced organic meats. There are also excellent fresh fish and vegetable options which will mean that everyone can enjoy food from the BBQ. Use a specialist – not just the local chap that does the village BBQ – to ensure everything looks professional, fresh and delicious.
Most outside catering companies bring with all their equipment, from chillers and ovens to plates and glasses, all included in the cost. If yours doesn’t you will have to hire the equipment separately which can add significantly to the cost. Discuss with the caterer exactly what is included.
Alcohol can account for a large part of your budget if you are serving reception drinks, wine with the meal and a free bar for the evening reception. There are savings to be had for brides organising their own caterers as most will be happy for you to bring in your own wine supplies. Check corkage charges first - it is usual for caterers to charge a hefty, but fair, corkage charge to cover the cost of chillers, glassware and bar staff to serve your drinks. Also consider what you will do with all of the surplus alcohol - or what you will do if you run out. Some catering companies can provide mobile bars for the evening reception or have the option to hire wedding catering extras such as fridges and glasses. You can import as much booze as you like from Calais at reduced costs as you don’t pay the import tax, as long as you can demonstrate to customs that it is for personal use, which includes giving it away at your wedding. Take your wedding invitation with you to France if you plan to buy wine for your wedding in this way.
Wild Gastro are the Souths Premier Catering & Event Management Company. More info
Oxford Fine Dining have been providing exceptional catering for wedding breakfasts and receptions in beautiful venues around Oxfordshire including Rhodes House, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Bodleian Library for over 10 years. More info
Wedding Catering covering the whole of Surrey and further afield. We are fabulous & luxury wedding caterers. We offer a complete package for our clients to include gourmet wedding catering, marquee hire, preferred locations, drinks, staff & equipment More info
Based In Brighton East Sussex our aim at Circa events is to provide the highest quality service to our clients. Working with our local food suppliers and producers we aim to use the best available products from to create award winning catering More info
PP Catering are a Southampton caterers who supply bespoke catering, wedding catering packages & mobile bars in Hampshire, New Forest & surrounding areas. PP Catering specialise in wedding catering & create bespoke catering packages to suit any budget More info
Wedding Catering covering the whole of Sussex and further afield. We are fabulous & luxury wedding caterers. We offer a complete package for our clients to include gourmet wedding catering, marquee hire, preferred locations, drinks, staff & equipment More info
Wedding Catering for the whole of Kent and further afield. We are fabulous & luxury wedding caterers. We offer a complete package for our clients including fabulous wedding catering, marquee hire, preferred locations, drinks, staff & equipment More info
Wedding Catering & marquee wedding catering in Guildford, Surrey. Wedding buffet, and creative wedding food ideas, Hog roasts, & mobile bars. No wedding is complete without delicious food, and that is what we do! More info
ThirstyWagon, a fully licensed, unique, hidden 1920’s gem mobile bar, combining glamour with rustic charm. From premium labelled beers on tap, wines, spirits and bespoke cocktails to children’s organic soft drinks, hot drinks and nibbles. More info
As featured in VOGUE Winner Food Awards England - Caterer of the Year Winner NICHE Magazine - Best Wedding Services Professional staff and high quality handmade Wedding Catering in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. More info
Wedding caterers in Gloucestershire. Choose a professional company with Hey Pesto Catering, and ensure that you will have stunning catering for your Gloucestershire wedding. Hey Pesto is a highly professional wedding caterers in the Cotswolds. More info
HELLO! Jacks Kitchen love a rock and roll wedfest with brides and grooms that are looking for a relaxed and informal wedding who still want the wow factor in the food. We excel at festival style pop ups including our wood fired pizza 'pop up'! More info
Oxford Event Hire Ltd. has become a recognised brand across Oxfordshire as the Counties leading Event Hire Company for all forms of Event hire equipment. From Forks to Fridges, Tables to Chocolate Fountains, we've got it all. Oxford Event Hire Supply Catering equipment for all types of functions. From Small Parties to Local Universities, Weddings & Corporate Parties. Established for over 15 years, Oxford Event Hire continue to provide a quality service. Our team work to timed deliveries, offering carefully packed equipment that arrives clean, wrapped and ready for use, and the best part is you can return it back to us dirty at no extra charge. More info
The Tipsy Pigs are all about making people happy through great food & drink. Our focus is great tasting, homemade & wholesome food, friendly service and affordable pricing. We're informal but professional and adapt to our client needs. More info
Everyone here at Elaine’s Kitchen loves what they do and this really does show in the superb quality of food and service provided. We pride ourselves in using local produce and suppliers when possible, showcasing the best of seasonal food available. More info
Wedding Caterers in Dorset, Beales Gourmet create culinary masterpieces at any wedding venue or marquee. Able to adapt to any surroundings, we can make your day truly unforgettable by creating personalised catering packages to suit your tastes. More info
Box Tree Events provide a bespoke Wedding Catering service creating an elegant memorable experience that fulfils and exceeds all expectations. Ilkley, West Yorkshire. More info
We love to cater for quirky, individual weddings. Based on our family farm in Wiltshire we are mad about good food. Wedding Caterers covering Wiltshire & The Cotswolds. More info
Floral Vintage Crockery Hire. A beautiful range of vintage wedding crockery, table linen & home made bunting for hire. Perfect for your wedding reception. From Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire also covering the surrounding home counties. More info
Highly personal & competitive service covering Bucks, Herts, Oxon & Beds. Using only the freshest quality ingredients and our flexible approach enables us to tailor menus to suit your wedding day. Wedding Breakfasts,Buffets, BBQ's Hog roasts. More info
Mango Gourmet Catering is a professional wedding catering company based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, providing wedding catering for all events. More info
Wedding equipment hire in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. With over 15 years background in the event hire industry, we are confident that we can provide the very best equipment to for your reception. More info
