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Your Guide to Event Catering in Cornwall
Get expert advice from Cornwall's top caterer. Discover menu ideas, venue guides, and planning tips to make your event unforgettable. Read the Salt Wind Catering blog.
Catering in Truro | Truro Deserves Better — Here's the Proof
Catering in Truro — Cornwall’s Capital Deserves Proper Food Truro is the beating heart of Cornwall. It’s where people come to celebrate — whether that’s a wedding at The Alverton , a summer party overlooking the city from Truro School’s grounds , a corporate event near Lemon Quay , or a birthday at one of the venues tucked along the cobbled lanes off Boscawen Street . And when the occasion matters, the food has to match. That’s where we come in. Salt Wind Catering is based ju

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Dec 9, 20257 min read
Catering in Falmouth | Where the Harbour Meets a Cracking BBQ
Catering in Falmouth — Where the Coast Meets a Cracking Party Falmouth’s a town that knows how to celebrate. Between the harbour, the university, Falmouth Week, the Food Festival on the waterfront, and a summer calendar that doesn’t stop — there’s always something going on. And whether it’s a wedding overlooking the bay at The Greenbank Hotel , a 21st at a rented house up near Gyllyngvase , or a corporate do at the National Maritime Museum on Events Square, the food needs to

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Nov 27, 20257 min read
Catering in Newquay | Fistral Parties Deserve Bigger Plates
Catering in Newquay — Surf Town, Serious Food Newquay is Cornwall's party capital. From beach weddings at Lusty Glaze to clifftop celebrations overlooking Fistral , corporate away days at The Headland Hotel , or a 50th birthday in a holiday cottage at Porth — this town knows how to throw an event. But when you need proper catering, not just a burger van on the seafront, that's where Salt Wind comes in. Salt Wind Catering is based in Redruth — about 25 minutes from Newquay d

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Nov 14, 20257 min read
Catering in Penzance | End of the Line, Top of the Spread
Catering in Penzance — End of the Line, Top of the Menu Penzance sits right at the tip of west Cornwall, looking out over Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount and the Lizard. It's a town with real character — the promenade, the Jubilee Pool , Morrab Gardens , Chapel Street with its quirky pubs and Georgian townhouses, and the working harbour where the Scillonian sails from. People celebrate here properly, whether that's a summer wedding with the Mount as a backdrop, a Gol

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Nov 13, 20257 min read
Catering in St Austell | Eden to Carlyon Bay, We've Got It
Catering in St Austell — Eden Project, Carlyon Bay, and Everything Between St Austell is mid-Cornwall's biggest town and one of its most diverse event destinations. You've got the world-famous Eden Project just outside town, the clifftop luxury of Carlyon Bay to the south, the UNESCO World Heritage harbour at Charlestown , and rolling farmland stretching north towards Bodmin Moor . It's a town with range — from intimate harbour weddings to conferences for hundreds. Salt Win

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Nov 9, 20257 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Your Perfect Cornish Wedding Menu
Tying the Knot in the Duchy: 3 Ways to Make Your Wedding Menu Unforgettable Planning a wedding in Cornwall or Devon is an adventure in itself. From the rugged coastlines to the charming moorland venues, the setting provides a natural beauty that few places can match. But after you've secured the perfect spot, the next—and arguably most crucial—decision is the food. Your wedding meal is more than just sustenance; it’s a centerpiece of the celebration, a reflection of your pers

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Oct 30, 20254 min read
From Essential to Luxury: A Guide to Salt Wind's Charcoal BBQ & Hog Roast Menus in Cornwall
When you're planning an event in Cornwall, the food is the heart of the celebration. And let's be honest: nothing beats the incredible, smoky aroma of a traditional hog roast or a barbecue cooked over real charcoal . At Salt Wind Catering, we've built our reputation on that authentic flavour. We smoke our own meats in Redruth and we cook over charcoal to get that perfect crust and juicy, tender result. But we also know that every event is different. You might be planning a ca

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Oct 27, 20253 min read
Catering in Bodmin | Lanhydrock Weddings & Moorland Feasts
Catering in Bodmin — Cornwall's Crossroads, Properly Catered Bodmin is mid-Cornwall's hub — the old county town sitting where the A30 meets the A389, with Bodmin Moor rising to the east and the Camel Trail winding north to Padstow. It's home to the magnificent Lanhydrock House — one of Cornwall's most visited country estates — the atmospheric Bodmin Jail Hotel , and a community that celebrates everything from the Bodmin Riding heritage festival to rugby at Clifden Parc .

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Oct 27, 20257 min read
Planning a Hog Roast in Cornwall? 5 Questions You Need to Ask First
There’s nothing quite like a traditional hog roast to create a "wow" factor at a Cornish event. It’s a full sensory experience—the amazing smell, the impressive sight of the hog, and, of course, the delicious taste of perfectly cooked pork and that all-important crackling. But if you're planning one for the first time, you probably have a few questions. As Cornwall's hog roast specialists, we believe you should know exactly what to expect. Here are the 5 questions you should

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Oct 25, 20253 min read
Catering in Camborne | Five Minutes from Our Kitchen to Yours
Catering in Camborne — Five Minutes Away and Always Ready Camborne is one of the closest towns to our kitchen on Fore Street in Redruth — about five minutes down the road. That means your food arrives fresher, our logistics are simpler, and if you need a last-minute order, we can actually make it happen. It's the kind of advantage you only get from a genuinely local caterer. Camborne has deep roots in Cornwall's mining heritage — the town gave the world Richard Trevithick an

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Sep 28, 20257 min read
Catering in Redruth | Cooked on Fore Street, Served at Yours
Catering in Redruth — This Is Home Redruth is where Salt Wind Catering lives. Our kitchen is at 37 Fore Street , right in the middle of town. When you order catering in Redruth, you're getting food that was made minutes away from your venue — you can't get fresher or more local than that. We know every street, every venue, every community hall. This is our town and we take pride in feeding it properly. Redruth's got a proud mining heritage — Kresen Kernow on the old brewery

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Sep 20, 20257 min read
Catering in Torpoint | Antony House, Rame Peninsula & Tamar Ferry Town
Catering in Torpoint — Tamar Ferry Town, Rame Peninsula, Properly Fed Torpoint sits on the Cornwall bank of the Tamar estuary, directly across from Plymouth via the chain ferry — a compact town with strong naval and community roots shaped by its proximity to HMS Raleigh and the Devonport naval base across the water. But zoom out from the town itself and you've got one of Cornwall's most underrated corners: the Rame Peninsula stretching south through Antony, Millbrook, Craftho

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Sep 14, 20256 min read
Catering in St Ives | Narrow Streets, Big Appetites, No Stress
Catering in St Ives — Art, Beaches, and Seriously Good Food St Ives is one of the most photographed towns in Cornwall — and for good reason. Between Porthmeor Beach , the Tate St Ives , the cobbled streets of the old fishing quarter, Carbis Bay , and the harbour, it's a stunning place to throw an event. But catering in St Ives comes with its own challenges: narrow streets, limited vehicle access in the town centre, summer crowds, and parking that'll test anyone's patience. Yo

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Sep 9, 20257 min read
Catering in Tintagel | Clifftop Legends, Charcoal-Roasted Spreads
Catering in Tintagel — King Arthur Country, Legendary Food Tintagel sits on Cornwall's dramatic north coast, famous worldwide for its castle ruins on the headland, the legend of King Arthur, Merlin's Cave, and some of the most spectacular clifftop scenery in the country. English Heritage's footbridge reconnected the two halves of the headland and brought even more visitors to an already iconic destination. The village stretches into Boscastle, Bossiney, and Trebarwith Strand

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Aug 15, 20255 min read
Catering in Hayle | Three Miles of Sand and One Solid Caterer
Catering in Hayle — Three Miles of Beach, One Reliable Caterer Hayle sits where the Hayle Estuary meets St Ives Bay — a town with three miles of golden sand stretching from Hayle Towans to Gwithian and views across to Godrevy Lighthouse . The harbour is undergoing one of Cornwall's most significant regeneration projects, and the town has a growing reputation for events, beach weddings, and waterfront celebrations. Salt Wind Catering is based about 10 minutes east in Redru

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Aug 7, 20257 min read
Catering in St Agnes | Wheal Coates Views, Redruth Prices
Catering in St Agnes — Clifftop Village, Serious Food St Agnes is one of Cornwall's most spectacular coastal villages — perched on the north coast between Perranporth and Portreath, with Trevaunance Cove at the bottom of the valley, the iconic Wheal Coates engine house silhouetted on the clifftop, and St Agnes Beacon offering 360-degree views across the whole county on a clear day. It's a village that punches well above its weight for events. The Bolster Festival every May br

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Jun 25, 20257 min read
Catering in Penryn | Granite Quayside, Freshly Made Platters
Catering in Penryn — University Town, Historic Harbour, Proper Food Penryn sits just up the creek from Falmouth, a granite-built market town with a proper high street, the university campus on the hill, and a harbour that's been working since medieval times. Between the students, the creative community, the independent shops on Broad Street, and the surrounding villages of Flushing, Mylor, and Mabe — Penryn punches well above its weight for events. Weddings at waterside venue

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Jun 23, 20254 min read
Catering in Helston | From Flora Day to Christmas — Always Ready
Catering in Helston — Gateway to the Lizard, Heart of West Cornwall Helston sits at the northern tip of the Lizard Peninsula — Cornwall's most southerly stretch, and one of its most dramatic. It's a proper market town with centuries of history, the famous Flora Day Furry Dance every May, the Blue Anchor pub still brewing Spingo after 600 years, and the National Trust's Penrose Estate and Loe Pool on its doorstep. Salt Wind Catering covers Helston from our kitchen in Redr

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May 15, 20257 min read
Catering in Fowey | Steep Streets, No Problem — Just Ring Us
Catering in Fowey — Harbour Town, Daphne du Maurier Country, Proper Food Fowey is one of Cornwall's most beautiful harbour towns — steep streets tumbling down to the river, the Royal Regatta every August, the du Maurier Festival drawing literary crowds each May, and sailing boats filling the estuary all summer long. It's a town that celebrates in style, from weddings at waterfront venues to birthday parties in Polruan, sailing club socials, corporate hospitality on the water,

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Mar 28, 20254 min read
Festival & Outdoor Event Catering Cornwall | BBQs, Hog Roasts & Street Food
Festival & Outdoor Catering That Can Handle a Crowd Cornwall runs on outdoor events — village fetes, music festivals, food fairs, county shows, beach parties, and everything in between. When you need to feed hundreds of people outdoors, you need a caterer who can handle the scale, the weather, and the logistics. Salt Wind Catering has been doing exactly that from our base in Redruth. What We Bring to Outdoor Events Our BBQ catering and hog roast catering are built for the

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Mar 24, 20253 min read
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