Supplier Spotlight - CaterCater
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CATERCATER.
CaterCater is a local contract and event catering company. We work with a range of clients including Lidl, Airtanker, Gloucestershire County Council, Blackfriars and range of other venues in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire to name a few. Our mantra is ‘one size does not fit all’! Whether we are working with businesses or the general public, we like to work with our clients to put their ideas into reality.
WHAT THREE WORDS WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS?
Innovative. Dynamic. Dedicated
WHATS YOUR BIGGEST BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT TO DATE?
There’s been so many! We always love a good wedding, but catering for royalty has been a great honour. And more recently providing meals for key workers during lockdown ranging from the MOD to school meals for children still attending.
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR MENU REQUESTS YOU GET FROM CLIENTS?
Most recently our BBQ menu and Hog Roast menu served family style have been our biggest requests! I think couples now just love the sense of everyone coming together and having a meal like they would at home.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EVENT TO CATER FOR?
There has been so many! But my personal favourite was the Sports Beat Festival in Gloucester, we provided street food and a couple of bars but the atmosphere was electric. I got to see all of the acts that played on the main stage, whilst working.
We have also done some pretty cool weddings, one of our favourites was a medieval themed wedding at Blackfriars. Everyone was dressed up and even a horse was involved - bonus!
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOUR CHEFS - COULD YOU INTRODUCE US?
Please meet Ian, he is our executive event chef. He has also been with us for 12 years, with vast knowledge and incredible experience, Ian’s food is delicious!
He loves experimenting and is always open to creating dishes not on our menu.
This is Sam he has worked with us since he was 15! He has completed all his training through his time with CaterCater and is now our School Catering Manager. He has been the spearhead organising all the meals during lockdown ensuring all our primary schools have had the support they need. He also loves getting involved with the event side of things too! From our weddings to our large boxing events, Sam is always keen to get involved.
Matt is based at one of our contract catering sites in Oxford. He runs all the kitchen operations down there, but is also enjoys getting involved with event catering too.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM WEDDING MENU?
Tones of savoury and sweet canapes to accompany my all-time favourite cocktail, Pornstar Martini. No starters just straight into Tapas which just keeps on coming.. And to finish our royalty approved chocolate brownie! (See pic below) Literally the best brownie ever!
Evening Food would have to be a traditional BBQ and lots and lots of wedding cake!
THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME OF CATERING FOR WEDDINGS, WHAT BIG CHANGES AND TRENDS HAVE YOU SEEN?
Lots of outdoor eating, street food and sharing platters.
WHAT TOP TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE ORGANISING THEIR EVENT OR WEDDING?
Always try before you buy! And enjoy every moment, because everything is over so quickly.
Website - https://catercater.co.uk/
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