Caterers for Parties & Events in Dorset
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Caterers of all kinds for every type of event. In this section you'll find a range of advertisers offering everything from an ice cream van and sideshow catering through to full silver service caterers and private hire chefs, all provided on a mobile basis.
The mobile catering category is also home to specialist suppliers such as popcorn, crepes, candy floss, hot chestnuts, hog roasts, BBQs and those offering specialist menus such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Worldwide menus including Asian, Chinese/Cantonese, Indian, Thai, Continental.
The majority of members advertising in this area are mobile, so if you don't see what you're looking for, perhaps try looking in an adjacent county? There are shortcut links above.
tel: 01202 821532
tel: 01202 861976
tel: 01202 517790
tel: 01202 461885
tel: 01256 355595
Bournemouth 01202 549404
Wareham 01929 463864
Blandford Forum 01258 453388
Wimborne 01202 862606
Wimborne 07989 346668
Ferndown 01202 875504
Wimborne 01725 517765
Ferndown 01202 890033
Christchurch 01202 482722
Poole 01202 701301
Gillingham 01747 822928
Dorchester 01305 268909
Dorchester 01305 213317
Shaftesbury 01747 829229
Weymouth 01305 835574
Bournemouth 01202 434555
Dorchester 01300 342128
Poole 01202 669134
Poole 01202 623927
Lyme Regis 01927 444173
Dorchester 01300 321062
Wimborne 01202 888148
Ferndown 01202 855521
Dorchester 01305 250999
Poole 01202 746484
Bournemouth 01202 720943
Wareham 01929 551978
Bournemouth 01202 572748
Sherborne 01963 250368
Wimborne 01202 691370
Poole 01202 743789
Dorchester 01305 262546
Bournemouth 01202 518622
Weymouth 01305 771126
Poole 01202 676953
Bournemouth 01202 394619
Bridport 01308 421200
Sturminster Newton 01963 364659
Christchurch 01202 483377
Weymouth 01305 782203
Bournemouth 07981 559952
Weymouth 01305 776696
Poole 01202 649988
Wimborne 01202 813818
Catering is an important part in the planning of any event, especially for a wedding or corporate hospitality. Hence a good caterer is needed to help keep the event proceeding in good spirits. A person who has enjoyed a good meal will be in higher spirits than a person who has not enjoyed his meal.
Your choice of banqueting location is important for the caterer. Most venues for weddings and events offer in-house catering themselves or have a shortlist of pre-approved contractors. They do not allow catering from outsiders since they have their own team on whom they depend for a proportion of their profits. Hence you need to be very clear about the catering options offered at a venue before booking. Such limitations are not usually a problem with community venues such as village halls, where you'll usually find some kitchen facilities for hire which can be used by outside caterers even if only for keeping pre-prepared food hot.
The quality of the food served by your caterer is more important than the appearance of your chosen venue! If the in-house or recommended caterer for a particular venue is not up to the standard you are looking for then it is better to change the venue rather than suffer below-par food and service. If your venue allows outside catering you can choose a specialist catering company to suit your precise requirements. Most of the best recommendations will come from friends and relatives who have experience with particular caterers. Think back to parties you've attended and in particular, those where you've been impressed by the food offered. Find out who the host used and arrange a tasting session!
If you're planning a themed event, the catering may well be linked. For example, for a school reunion you might want to consider serving "school dinners" canteen-style! Or, for a beach party, maybe a barbecue or hog roast? Planning an outdoor summer event? How about an ice-cream van! There are lots of caterers offering a very wide range of styles and prices so there's no need to settle for the mundane unless that's your aim.
Caterers of all kinds for every type of event covering Dorset (Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Blandford Forum, Sturminster Newton, Sherborne, Beaminster, Lyme Regis, Bridport, Portland, Weymouth, Dorchester, Verwood, New Milton, Ringwood, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne, Wareham, Swanage, Broadstone, Poole, Bournemouth). Here you will find everything from an ice cream van through to full silver service catering provided on a mobile basis. Also home to specialist catering suppliers such as popcorn, crepes, candy floss, hot chestnuts, hog roasts, BBQs and those offering specialist menus such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Worldwide menus including Asian, Chinese/Cantonese, Indian, Thai, Continental.
