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Catering in Cornwall

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.

T Tristan

15 Aug 2025 1 min read

Catering in Cornwall

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.

T Tristan

7 Aug 2025 1 min read

Catering Services

Afternoon Tea Catering in Cornwall | Delivered to Your Venue | Salt Wind Catering

Afternoon Tea Catering in Cornwall | Delivered to Your Venue Afternoon tea is a Cornish tradition that's making a proper comeback. Whether it's a celebration in a village hall, a garden party on the Towans, a clifftop gathering near the mines, or a marquee reception in a country estate, proper afternoon tea — homemade scones, clotted cream, jam, finger sandwiches, pastries — transforms an event from routine to memorable.

S Senara

4 Aug 2025 1 min read

Catering in Cornwall

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.

T Tristan

25 Jun 2025 1 min read

Event Catering

Marquee Wedding Catering Cornwall | Tent & Tipi Wedding Food

Marquee Wedding Catering — Self-Sufficient Food for Field, Garden & Clifftop Weddings Half the weddings in Cornwall do not happen in hotels or function rooms. They happen in fields, gardens, farmyards, and clifftop sites with a marquee, a tipi, or a stretch tent. These are the weddings that need caterers who can work anywhere — no mains power, no kitchen, no running water, sometimes no road. Salt Wind Catering is completely self-sufficient. We bring everything we need and leave nothing behind.

D Demelza

25 Jun 2025 1 min read

Catering in Cornwall

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 venues, graduation...

T Tristan

23 Jun 2025 4 min read

Event Catering

Retirement Party Catering Cornwall | Celebration Buffets

A retirement party should feel like a celebration, not an afterthought. Whether it's a workplace send-off in the office, a family gathering at home, or a big do in a village hall, the food needs to match the occasion. Salt Wind Catering provides retirement buffets and party food across Cornwall for every format and budget. Elegant or Casual — Your Call For a sophisticated spread, our grazing platters paired with a Pimp Your Prosecco station creates an elegant centrepiece. The prosecco station...

Jn Jenna

16 Jun 2025 2 min read

Catering Services

BBQ Catering in Cornwall | Charcoal BBQ for Events | Salt Wind Catering

BBQ Catering in Cornwall — Proper Charcoal, Proper Cuts, No Messing About There's a big difference between a BBQ and a good BBQ. Anyone can chuck some cheap sausages on a disposable grill from the petrol station. What we do is something else entirely — premium cuts of locally sourced meat cooked over proper charcoal, homemade sides and salads, and food that makes people come back for seconds and thirds. Salt Wind's BBQ catering is built for outdoor events across Cornwall. Garden parties,...

L Chef Lowen

6 Jun 2025 2 min read

Funeral Catering Cornwall | Wake Buffets & Reception Food

Funeral Catering That Takes the Pressure Off Organising a funeral is hard enough without worrying about the food. At Salt Wind Catering , we provide simple, respectful funeral catering across Cornwall. We handle everything so you can focus on what matters — being with family and friends. We understand that this is not a time when you want to be ringing around for quotes or comparing menus. That is why we keep our wake catering service as straightforward as possible. Tell us the number of...

Jn Jenna

3 Jun 2025 4 min read

Event Catering

Engagement Party Catering Cornwall | Celebration Food & Drink

You have just said yes — time to celebrate properly. Salt Wind Catering provides engagement party catering across Cornwall, from intimate drinks and nibbles for close family to full party spreads with all the extras. An engagement party is the first big celebration of your journey to the wedding — and the food should feel like the start of something special. Setting the Right Tone Engagement parties are about celebration, not formality. The food should be social, shareable, and fun —...

D Demelza

25 May 2025 4 min read

Catering in Cornwall

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 Redruth — about 20 minutes...

T Tristan

15 May 2025 4 min read

Event Catering

Baby Shower Catering Cornwall | Elegant Party Food Delivered

Baby Shower Catering — Beautiful Food Without the Fuss A baby shower should be about celebrating — not stressing over food. At Salt Wind Catering , we deliver beautifully presented baby shower food across Cornwall so you can focus on the mum-to-be and the party games. Afternoon Tea Style Our afternoon tea catering is perfect for baby showers — finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and fruit platters that look as good as they taste. Add a Pimp Your Prosecco station for the guests who aren't...

E Elowen

11 May 2025 1 min read