Wedding Catering in Somerset

Country Plate Catering is based in South Somerset and provides catering for all events, weddings and functions. They offer a bespoke service with quality food at an affordable price and have many years of experience and have worked with many local venues within the area. Read on for more information and some words of advice on choosing a caterer for your event.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

For us to provide an accurate quote we would need to know the event date and time that the food will be required and the event venue to check if any kitchen facilities are present or if we would need to organise our own. We would also need to know a rough idea of the number of guests. If staff were required and if crockery, cutlery and glassware are needed.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

I would discuss with them exactly what it is you were looking for, how you see your day going and what food you would like and when to compliment the day and the other things going on - or let them know exactly the type of food you were after or any favourites you may have or a budget per head. That way the Chef can use their expertise to find a menu that suits the venue based on facilities and numbers, to a budget or to ensure the exact food you imagine is provided. I would say just because it may be a larger scale event does not mean any of the food should suffer as a result and you should still expect the highest quality if you discuss with the right company. I would also ensure the provider has an EHO approved kitchen with appropriate insurance in place.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

Myself and our Head Chef Kris started the business in 2017. We felt after our friends were looking for Wedding Catering that there was a gap in the market for good food at a price that was not extortionate. Kris has over 12 years experience as a Chef and many of those years being spent in Function Catering. My experience is in Front of House, and I have a 2.1 degree in Event Management. I have many years of experience running weddings, functions and private dinner parties, therefore I understand exactly what is required and always ensure the highest standard of service is provided to our clients.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

Our most memorable event in the past year was a Wedding at Forde Abbey in Somerset. It was the largest Wedding they had had there for several years and it was in a Marquee in the stunning grounds. The Bride and Groom were foodies and wanted to showcase the Brides strawberries from her strawberry farm her family-owned and the Groom his Lamb that he reared. Being involved throughout the whole process of the menu planning, tastings and there on the actual day made it so special. As well as the fact they wanted pan-fried Scallops for their starter ( for 150 guests) and then walk to the marquee from the kitchen was a good 40 seconds. Our staff were superb and faultless and when I was present in the marquee the starters came out in record timing with the Bride & Groom coming in the kitchen after saying the Scallops cooked to order for 150 people were even better than the ones in their tasting and the best ones they had ever had. They couldn't believe the level of food at such high numbers and it was so nice to be part of their special day. They had a lot of other chefs turn away at offering them this which was what they wanted but I feel very proud of our team delivering everything to such a high standard in the circumstances.