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Are you organising an event and need a reliable private catering service? Perhaps you’re planning your wedding reception? Tell us what event you’re hosting, plus what food you need and the number of waiting staff required. We’ll find the best catering service near you.
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We started as a two person operation mostly catering for our friends and families. These events were mainly birthday parties, engagement parties, christenings and other smaller occasions. It wasn’t long before we began to take on bigger jobs, and hired more staff. After several months, we were catering for events such as weddings, funerals and even formal corporate functions. Today, we’re an experienced team of 12 people, including gourmet chefs, professional waiting staff, and even a mixologist.
One of the biggest challenges is calculating the right amount of food and drink for an event. Food waste can be a problem in the catering industry so it’s crucial that caterers prepare properly to ensure everyone is fed while also minimising waste. This is normally easier to do for sit-down meals with structured courses, but can be a little trickier with party style food such as with buffets and canapés. However, with experience and the right preparation, you can achieve both full bellies and virtually empty bins. Especially if the food is delicious like ours always is!
For us, most of the hard work is done before the day of the event. From ordering only the best quality produce to ensuring all equipment is spotlessly clean, we put the hours in early. As the old adage goes, ‘if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail’. This includes ensuring that any guests with special dietary requirements are prepared for, all staff members are aware of the time schedule, and all food that can be prepared before the event is ready to go. Once that’s all taken care of, we can focus on providing delicious food and a professional service with a smile throughout the duration of the event.
based on 20,879 reviews
Chef Michael and Joaquin the drinks waiter and sous chef from Catered by Matt were amazing at my home luncheon for 10 last Saturday. Nothing was too much trouble and they even prepared and served the canapes I had made for the champagne on arrival. Food was top quality and I would thoroughly recommend this catering service.
26 Jun 2025
I booked The Catered by Matt team to cater for my 50th birthday party on Saturday night. The whole process from planning to execution was easy and friendly. On the party night the staff (chef Vinny and 2 wait staff), food and service was exceptional! Everyone loved the food! I would highly recommend Matt and his team for great catering experience.
16 Jun 2025
We organised Chef Matt & Vinny to come in for a private dinner and it was honestly unreal. Everything from the canapés to dessert was spot on. Super relaxed vibe, but the food was seriously next level. The range of drinks were great – margaritas, G&Ts, red and white wine – and then got stuck into the food. The cod for entrée was cooked perfectly, and the short rib for mains… insane. Melt-in-your-mouth stuff. Dessert was a real highlight – that pistachio cream with the red wine raspberry compote was already amazing, then Matt pulls out the liquid nitrogen and takes it up a notch. Bit of a show and so good to eat. Matt and the team were legends – easygoing, professional, and made the whole night feel seamless. Would 100% recommend for a special night at home
16 Jun 2025
How much does a Caterer cost?
Your expert caterer will be able to advise you on the most suitable menus and service.
What should I look for when choosing a Caterer?
It is important to know the following before deciding on a catering company:
Event Specialists - Many caterers handle certain types of events on a regular basis, such as weddings and corporate events.
Different cuisines - Caterers might specialise in different kinds of cuisine. Some caterers may provide a fine dining experience while others excel at barbecues that suit company picnics.
Special requirements - If you have special requirements for the food or a specific menu in mind make sure your caterer is happy to meet those requirements.
Venue - Your gathering might be taking place at someone’s home, a venue or outdoors. It can be helpful if your caterer has worked at the venue before.
Tastings - Ask for a tasting to make sure the food is of a high standard. Most caterers will prepare one for you at no charge, allowing you to assess the quality of their cooking before you hire them.
How do I check a Catering Company’s credentials?
You could look for caterers with a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in Professional Cookery and Culinary Arts.
Before you choose a caterer, you could read testimonials and see pictures of their food on their website.
You could also look at their profile page on Bark and read reviews from past customers, too.