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Fallow and Fields in Oxfordshire
Wedding catering with distinction
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The Iron Bar, Wedding Caterers and Catering Equipment Hire in Shropshire
Indulge in culinary excellence at your wedding with The Iron Bar, Shropshire's premier wedding caterer.
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Ribble Valley Group in Lancashire
Lancashire couples: discover Ribble Valley Group catering for unforgettable wedding feasts.
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John
The catering is a vital element of your wedding day. With over 20 years experience in the wedding industry and building relationships with caterers, John is an expert in finding perfect catering solutions, and has extensive experience in the field. He can help you to get the right services to make sure that your needs are catered for.
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Ascot Catering Hire in Surrey
Surrey couples: Delicious catering for your special day. Discover Ascot Catering Hire.
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John
The catering is a vital element of your wedding day. With over 20 years experience in the wedding industry and building relationships with caterers, John is an expert in finding perfect catering solutions, and has extensive experience in the field. He can help you to get the right services to make sure that your needs are catered for.
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Wilde Thyme in Perth and Kinross
Wilde Thyme is one of the UK's leading luxury catering providers.
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Nannr's Bar & Coffee in Derbyshire
Celebrate your wedding with Nannr's Bar & Coffee. We are able to serve afternoon tea, cake, spirits, beer and soft & hot drinks to your wedding guests
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Bubba Kitchen - Live Fire Cooking in Norfolk
Bringing the heat to your events with our live fire catering & experience the magic of open flame cooking.
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Pizza Amante, Wedding Caterers and Catering Equipment Hire in Essex
Indulge your guests with mouth-watering pizzas at your wedding, crafted by Pizza Amante, the Essex pizza artisans.
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Heather Hamer Catering
Wedding Catering for all Occasions
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Champagne Tower Hire in Norfolk
Indulge in a Regal Entrance for Your Wedding with Majestic Towers by Champagne Tower Hire, Adding a Touch of Refinement to Your Celebration.
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Dubuque Iowa Event Center in West London
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Russell It Up Events in Surrey
Indulge in exceptional wedding catering with Russell It Up Events. Our culinary experts will tailor a menu to elevate your special day, creating lasting memories for you.
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The Unknown Bar Company in Isle of Wight
Located on the Isle of Wight, The Unknown Bar Company provides mobile bars, pop-up bars and bar staff to those weddings in Hampshire, Dorset & West Su
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Punjabi Heaven - Indian Catering in West Yorkshire
Indulge in the tantalising flavours of Punjabi Heaven at your Yorkshire wedding. Our bespoke Indian catering service promises to make your day unforge
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Knights Mobile Bars in Sussex - East
Unforgettable wedding memories with Knights Mobile Bars bespoke wedding Bar hire service. Explore our extensive drinks menu, and packages to enhance your special day.
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Passion Food in Leicestershire
Discover Passion Food wedding caterers, explore our sample menus, from informal buffets to sharing boards and banquets, ala carte wedding breakfasts a
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Sweet Cocktails
Luxury Bouquet of Cocktails - Exquisite Flagons
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The Chilli Chain in Hampshire
Plan your wedding catering with The Chilli Chain. Homemade chilli and nachos served from our converted horse trailer. Wegan options available.
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Jax's Event Catering in Devon
Tempting you with a selection of delicious hearty meals from a traditional roast to afternoon teas. Festival style evening buffets and more!
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Event Catering, Wedding Caterers and Catering Equipment Hire in Suffolk
Find your ideal Suffolk wedding caterer. Event Catering offers bespoke menus, competitive rates and expert advice to make your special day memorable.
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Signature Graze in Warwickshire
Exceptional catering with Signature Graze in Warwickshire. Our bespoke grazing cart will create a memorable and delectable dining experience for your special day.
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Mr. Hot Dog in North Yorkshire
Impress your guests with gourmet hot dogs from Mr. Hot Dog! Give your wedding a festival vibe with out vibrant street food truck. Perfect for evening
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The Aussie Smoker in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Impress your wedding guests with delectable BBQ from The Aussie Smoker, premium wedding caterers.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Frogpool
£15 - £10,000
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Bar de Cru
For a truly unforgettable wedding, hire Bar de Cru, Oxfordshire's premier mobile bar, known for its bespoke cocktails and exceptional service.
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Shoot The Bull Limited
Explore unique, award-winning wedding catering with Shoot The Bull, offering bespoke menus for your big day.
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Scoff and Nosh, Wedding Caterers and Catering Equipment Hire in Suffolk
Authentic Spanish paella catering for your Suffolk wedding. Scoff & Nosh offers delicious paella – view prices & enquire today for a taste of Spain!
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Pride Of Asia, Wedding Caterers and Catering Equipment Hire in East London
Are you looking for a dream wedding? Pride Of Asia caters exquisite, authentic cuisine. View menus, pricing & bespoke service. Enquire today.
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 silver service or a more relaxed 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.
In-house or outside caterers
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.
Specialist wedding caterers for your chosen cuisine or dietary requirement
If you need to cater for specific dietary requirements or simply want authentic cuisine from a specific country or culture on your big day, then we highly recommend choosing a dry hire wedding venue. Whether you need a specialist to prepare a meal that is vegan, kosher or halal, or want an authentic menu that is sensitive to your cultural requirements, you'll have much more flexibility to choose a caterer that suits your specific needs.
Wedding barbecues
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.
Hiring catering equipment
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.
Mobile bars and wine supplies
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.
Wedding Caterers and Catering Equipment Hire FAQ
We recommend booking no later than 6 months in advance. You normally book your caterer around the same time as your venue, as some will have in-house caterers you can use.
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. If your venue allows 'outside catering', this doesn’t mean that they only do marquee catering but are mobile vendors independent of the venue. This means you have much more flexibility with choice and budget, and can pick the food that you really want.
There are many different types of wedding caterers so you need to do your research to find which company is best for you. Talk to at least three caterers to find the one that matches your budget but most importantly that you feel comfortable with. Some venues ask that you use their internal catering team so you’ll get a good amount of food included in your package but this may be less flexible. Most venue caterers will happily customise their menu to your tastes, but be sure of your venue’s stance on caterers and ask to see their menus so you can make an informed decision.
These days there are plenty of wedding catering styles, from barbeques and hog roasts to outdoor picnics or delicious hot and cold buffets which are more relaxed and informal than sit-down silver service meals but do not have to be limited to rustic venues.
Most outside catering companies bring with all their equipment which is included in the cost. But if yours doesn’t, you will have to hire the equipment separately which can add significantly to the cost so discuss with the caterer exactly what is included. Also, if you are looking for something a bit special or different, it is not uncommon to hire in catering equipment.