Par and St Blazey sit at the heart of mid-Cornwall's south coast, sandwiched between the famous Eden Project and the beautiful harbour at Charlestown. It's a practical, well-connected area with good road access and a growing number of event venues — from converted china clay works to beachfront locations at Par Sands.
Salt Wind Catering provides professional mobile catering to Par, St Blazey, Tywardreath, Fowey and the surrounding area. We arrive completely self-sufficient with charcoal, gas, prep stations, and all serving equipment — and cook everything fresh on-site at your venue. No kitchen access needed, no mains power required.
Hog Roast & BBQ Catering
A charcoal hog roast is the standout option for large outdoor events around Par and St Blazey. A whole hog slow-roasted over real charcoal for eight hours, carved fresh in front of your guests with apple sauce, sage and onion stuffing, and crusty rolls. It works brilliantly for marquee weddings in the fields behind St Blazey, garden parties overlooking Par Sands, and corporate events at venues near the Eden Project.
Our BBQ catering brings charcoal-grilled burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, and pulled pork with homemade sides, coleslaw, and fresh salads. For a more theatrical option, our giant pan catering — fresh paella, lamb tagine, or curry cooked live in massive pans — creates a real centrepiece for outdoor celebrations. The south coast setting around Par and Fowey gives giant pan catering a Mediterranean feel that guests love.
Delivered Buffets & Platters
For events where you need great food without on-site cooking, our delivered buffet range is freshly prepared in our Redruth kitchen and delivered to your door. Sandwich platters, savoury platters, hot buffet platters, sweet platters, and sharing platters all arrive ready to serve. This works particularly well for village hall events at Par Village Hall and St Blazey Community Centre, where kitchen facilities are limited.
Our Cornish seafood platters are a natural fit for this part of Cornwall — dressed lobster, crab, king prawns, smoked salmon, and mackerel pate. Par and Fowey have deep fishing heritage, and a seafood platter at an event here feels completely right.
Wedding Catering Near the Eden Project
The area around Par and St Blazey has become one of mid-Cornwall's most popular wedding locations. The proximity to the Eden Project draws couples who want a Cornwall wedding with easy access, while the south coast scenery around Fowey and Charlestown provides stunning backdrops for photographs.
Our wedding catering covers everything from relaxed hog roast wedding breakfasts in a field to elegant afternoon tea receptions and full evening buffets with sharing cart stations. For marquee weddings on private land — which are common in the farmland between St Blazey and Luxulyan — our self-sufficient setup means you don't need to worry about kitchen facilities, power supply, or water access.
Venues and Locations We Know
The Eden Project itself hosts events and conferences in its biomes and grounds — it's one of Cornwall's most recognisable venues. Nearby, the Cornish China Clay Country Park at Wheal Martyn provides an industrial heritage backdrop for corporate events and private celebrations. The Boscundle Manor at Tregrehan is a boutique hotel and wedding venue just outside St Blazey with beautiful gardens.
Par Village Hall and St Blazey Community Centre handle regular birthday parties, wakes, and community events. Par Beach and Par Sands Holiday Park draw summer celebrations and family gatherings. Further along the coast, Fowey offers harbourside venues and the Fowey Hall Hotel, while Charlestown's Georgian harbour — famous from Poldark — is one of Cornwall's most photographed event settings.
The Luxulyan Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides dramatic woodland settings for smaller outdoor events, and the converted farm buildings around Tywardreath and Lanlivery are increasingly popular for rustic wedding receptions.
Holiday Cottage & Accommodation Catering
Par and St Blazey have a high concentration of holiday accommodation — Par Sands Holiday Park, Tregrehan self-catering properties, and dozens of holiday cottages across the area. Our holiday cottage catering delivers fresh food direct to your accommodation — welcome hampers, breakfast boxes, BBQ kits, and celebration platters. It's the perfect start to a Cornwall holiday without the supermarket queue.
Events We Cater
Birthday parties, christenings, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, retirement dos, community events, school fairs, charity fundraisers and corporate functions. We provide funeral catering for local families, Christmas catering for festive events, and corporate catering for businesses around the Par, St Austell, and Eden Project area.
Practical Information
Par is around 30 minutes from our base in Redruth via the A30 and A391. The area has good road access compared to some parts of Cornwall, and most venues around Par and St Blazey can accommodate our vehicle and equipment setup without difficulty. Par Beach events need tide timing consideration for load-in — we've done it before and know the access windows.
We hold a 5-star food hygiene rating and full NCASS accreditation. Everything is freshly prepared using locally sourced Cornish ingredients. All dietary requirements catered for including vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-specific menus. For pricing information, see our 2026 catering cost guide.
Nearby Areas We Cover
We also cater in Charlestown, St Austell, Fowey, Lostwithiel, and across to Bodmin. For wider coverage see our Devon catering page.
Related Salt Wind Catering services: explore our hog roast catering, browse the Cornwall catering hub, or read our guide on how much catering costs in Cornwall.
Get a Quote
Tell us about your event. Request a free quote or call 01209 206255. Email info@saltwind.catering.
