Wedding day catering Portsmouth | Hayling Island | Chichester

On your wedding day

We go that extra mile to make your day perfect

We know wedding planning can be stressful and we like to do our best to put your mind at ease and your trust in us. You may have questions that we are happy to answer from consultation right up until your big day. To help you understand how your food will commence on your special day we have put together a step by step guide.

pre wedding day

Once you have secured your special day with us we are on hand to answer any questions you may have and offer guidance and support. A month before your big day we will contact you to confirm timings, dietary requirements and all of the finer details.

wedding day

Below is an example of a typical wedding day to give you an idea of how the day runs

8.30AM We arrive at your venue and begin construction of our set up.

10.30AM We begin food preparation.

1.30PM Visual check to make sure all set up is complete ready for guest arrival.

2.00PM Guest arrival for ceremony

2.45PM Canapés and welcome drinks for your guests while photographs are being taken.

4.00PM Wedding breakfast

5.30PM Make sure all crockery and cutlery is cleared efficiently

6.00PM Evening reception food preparation

7.00PM Evening guests arrive

8.30PM Evening reception food

10.30PM Clear all rubbish efficiently while your guests are dancing the night away

Support

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We are known for going above and beyond to ensure the minimum about of stress for you and your guests.

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thinking of booking island catering

Our business has grown from recommendation and we are proud of our reputation for great food and fantastic service. If you would like to book an appointment to discuss your event, please get in touch. We offer a complimentary meeting and venue visit to answer any questions that you may have. Once we have established guest numbers and your menu choices we can give you a price.

If you wish to book our services, please get in touch to secure your date, to avoid disappointment.
Please contact us to check availability and to discuss your requirements.
Once agreed, we will send you a contract explaining our Terms and Conditions.
We require a non-refundable 20% deposit to secure your booking
The remaining balance is payable 2 weeks before your big day
Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll continue to receive a personal service offering advice, support and being on hand to answer any of your questions in order to make your day perfect.

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“Thank you to Island Catering for a wonderful service at Lou’s 50 birthday bash. Along with Kneeslider they made it a night to remember. Ben and Shelly turned up set and provided wonderful food for all the guests dismantled and did not ask for a single thing, not a single thing! The pig was wonderful and crackling excellent. The next week Lou had crackling at the Dorset steam fair and cracked a tooth! When they say they are self sufficient that is what you get. Would use again without a doubt. If you are in two minds the only advise…

Adrian Anson

Event

“Thank you so much for providing the food at my wedding on Saturday. We had hog roast for the afternoon and fajitas and nachos for the evening and everyone has been telling us since how good the food was. I highly recommend Ben and Shelley for their excellent food and service.”

Kirsty Daniels

Wedding

“Absolutely amazing! everyone at our anniversary party made a point of telling myself or my husband how fantastic the was, I was tasty, well presented, a great selection and tasted fantastic. communication with Shelley was easy and fast, they accommodated all our needs. We would and have recommended”

Emma Murray

Event

“Shelley and Ben who run this company are amazing, they can’t do enough for you, they helped make my wedding day run so smoothly, my guests loved them, would highly recommend them.”

Mandy and Dan

Wedding | Portsmouth

“Ben and Shelley catered for our wedding at Tournerbury on the hottest day of the year so far! Everyone who attended commented how lovely the food was, it was superb! Such a lovely couple who were very accommodating! They went above and beyond to help make our day extra special which we are very grateful for! Would highly recommend to anyone! Thank you guys so much!”

David Gibbons

Wedding

“Thank you so so much Shelley and Ben for doing the food at our wedding on Saturday! Can’t thank you enough. We would highly recommend you guys. Everyone said how delicious it was, you are an amazing team! Friendly, accommodating and flexible. Great size portions. Scrumilicious food! Thanks again.”

Tom & Francesca Adami

Wedding

“It was a complete joy working alongside you guys. I want to thank you for your willingness to provide catering at our event and providing food for our team on the day. We will be in contact with you soon about having you at the event next year 🙂 Thanks!”

Geoff & Jenny

Event

“Island Catering provided the food at our wedding a few weeks ago and gave us an exceptional service. Despite having to work around the horrendous weather they did a fantastic job, managing to make sure our guests didn’t even need to go outside. The food was incredible, everybody loved the hog roast and raved about the fajitas in the evening. They worked well with the bar and venue staff ensuring a smoothly run day. They went out of their way to assist with extra requests we made, taking the stress away from some of the wedding party. We can not…

Capri Chamberlain

Wedding

“We had The Island Catering Company for our wedding day last week and I can honestly say they were incredible! The staff were professional and efficient and just absolutely amazing, friendly and down to earth! Great communication from the start! The food was absolutely delicious and we’ve had such good feedback from our friends and family who really enjoyed it! The desserts were DELICIOUS! I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough! Thank you all for a fantastic service and making our day extra special! 5* all the way!!!”

Emma Grover

Wedding

“Last week Island Catering provided afternoon tea following a memorial service for my Grandmother. The staff were professional, understanding and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble! The food was delicious and laid out with great care. They made a difficult day much easier. Thank you.”

Debbie Cambray-Smith

Funeral

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