How much does event catering cost in Cornwall?

Cold finger buffets start from £7 per head. Fork buffets from £12 per head. Hot buffets from £15 to £27 per head for the Grand Banquet package. Charcoal BBQ catering starts from £8 per head delivered, or £9 per head cooked on-site, up to £39 per head delivered or £40 per head on-site for the Ultimate Cornish Land & Sea Feast. Hog roast packages from £9 per head delivered, or £10 per head on-site (minimum 50 guests on-site, minimum 20 delivered). Giant pan catering from £11 per head for the Essential menu up to £16 for the Signature menu (minimum 50 guests). Buffets require a minimum of 20 guests and are delivered ready to serve. Corporate catering has no minimum. BBQ, hog roast and giant pan catering includes on-site cooking and service.

Do you cater for last-minute events?

Yes. Same-week bookings, 7 days a week. Call 01209 206255 and we'll do our best to accommodate. We regularly confirm bookings with 24 hours' notice.

Do you cover Devon as well as Cornwall?

We're based in Redruth, Cornwall, and cover the whole county as standard. We also cater across Devon including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Barnstaple and surrounding areas. A small travel supplement may apply for Devon events.

Do you cater film and TV productions?

Yes. Salt Wind Catering provides full-service location catering for film and TV productions across Cornwall, Devon and the South West. Hot breakfasts, multi-course lunches and dinners, all-day craft services, and afternoon Cornish cream teas. We work to production schedules — early calls, night shoots, last-minute changes — and cover all dietary requirements. Quote-based.

Are you fully accredited?

5-star food hygiene rating from Cornwall Council, NCASS registered, Federation of Small Businesses member, £10 million public liability insurance.

Do you need a kitchen or power at the venue?

No. We're fully self-contained — gas, charcoal, all equipment, serving supplies and waste management. No venue kitchen, power or water needed. Beaches, fields, farms, marquees, clifftops — anywhere.

What events do you cover?

Weddings, birthday parties, corporate lunches, funerals, christenings, engagement parties, anniversaries, festivals, film and TV productions, charity events, school events, Christmas parties and private dinners. From 20 guests to 500.

How far in advance should I book?

Weddings and large events: 2–3 months. Smaller events and corporate catering: 1–2 weeks. Same-week bookings welcome when availability allows.

Where does Salt Wind Catering deliver across Cornwall and Devon?

Salt Wind Catering covers all of Cornwall and Devon. Based in Redruth, Cornwall, the delivery and on-site catering service reaches every town in the county — from Penzance and St Ives on the west coast to Plymouth and Exeter in Devon. Whether your event is on a clifftop, a beach, a farm, or a city-centre venue, the fully self-contained setup means no venue kitchen or power supply is needed.

How do I secure a date with Salt Wind Catering?

Salt Wind Catering requires a 30% deposit to secure your event date. Once your deposit is received, your date is confirmed and reserved exclusively for you. The remaining balance is due before the event. Contact Salt Wind Catering on 01209 206255 or email info@saltwind.catering to check availability and book.

Can Salt Wind Catering cater for vegans, coeliacs, and allergies?

Yes — Salt Wind Catering accommodates vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and a range of other dietary requirements when notified at the time of booking. As an event caterer (loose food, FIR 2014), full allergen information for every menu item is available on request — please share any dietary needs or allergy concerns with us when enquiring and we will confirm what we can safely prepare for your event.

Cornwall & Devon's fastest-growing independent caterer

602+ events catered for NHS trusts, Coastline Housing, BBC and ZDF productions, alongside 800+ private clients across Cornwall and Devon. Family-run from Redruth since 2025.

Events from 20 to 1,000 guests · 5.0 from 50 verified reviews

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5-Star Food Hygiene · Cornwall Council NCASS Accredited £10m Public Liability

Salt Wind Catering — hog roast being carved live at a Cornwall event

One team on set · ZDF production

ONE TEAM ON SET Everything else is business as usual

Rosamunde Pilcher (ZDF television series)

FFP New Media · ZDF

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602+

Events Catered

Across Cornwall & Devon since 2017

5.0★

Verified Rating

26 Google · 24 Facebook · zero edits

43+

Repeat Clients

Booked us three or more times

TV Productions

Currently on set with ZDF · Omaze wrapped

What We Do

Catering services for every event

Most-booked first — corporate lunches and delivered buffets every week, plus the on-site cook services we’re known for.

Corporate Lunches

From £7pp

Working lunches, meetings, away days — delivered.

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Event buffet platters for Cornwall and Devon

Buffet & Grazing

From £7pp

Cold finger and hot fork buffets, delivered ready to serve.

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Hog Roast

From £9pp

Slow-cooked 6+ hours. Carved live at your event.

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Wedding Catering

Quote-based

Bespoke menus for 20 to 1,000 wedding guests.

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Charcoal BBQ at an outdoor Cornwall event

BBQ Catering

From £8pp

Real smoke. Cornish-sourced meat. Cooked live.

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Film & TV Catering

Quote-based

On-location crew catering — currently on set with ZDF.

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Also available: Giant Pan (from £11pp) · Welfare · Funeral · Breakfast · all 25 services →

Currently on set

With FFP New Media for Rosamunde Pilcher — ZDF television series

Previously catered: Omaze UK

I recently booked Salt Wind Catering for one of our corporate events and I can honestly say they exceeded expectations in every area. From the initial enquiry through to the event itself, the communication was excellent.

— The Cleanno Group, Corporate Event · Google Review

5.0 across 26 Google reviews · 24 Facebook reviews

5.0

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“The catering for our wake was well received by our guests, all of them gave back good fed back on selection of sandwiches, cake and scones. Thumbs up all round. Pasted on your details to several people who enquired as to who do the food.”
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“We had bbq catering for a surprise 40th birthday. The team arrived on time & had a prompt & professional set up. There was a great range of food & it was all delicious. Everyone waa raving about the food. Will definitely be recommending them to everyone & will use them in the future.”

Annilee RichardsBBQ — 40th Birthday

“Catered for our wedding and would highly recommend. Amazing service and really good pricing considering the amount and quality of the food. We catered for 40 guests and there was still way more than enough.”

Michael GrayWedding

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