Devon
Event & Party Buffet Catering in
Paignton
Hot fork buffets · cold platters · afternoon tea
Cold buffets and platters delivered from £7.95 a head on orders of £1,000 and up; hot food is cooked on site for 50 guests and up. Travel is free on events over £1,500; below that, £1 a mile return from Redruth.
English Riviera seaside resort on Torbay, south Devon · ~2 hours 15 minutes from our Redruth kitchen

Before you enquire: Cold buffets and platters delivered from £7.95 a head on orders of £1,000 and up; hot food is cooked on site for 50 guests and up. Travel is free on events over £1,500; below that, £1 a mile return from Redruth. All of it is confirmed in your quote.
Event & Party Buffet Catering in Paignton
Buffet catering in Paignton is a spread made fresh that morning in our Redruth kitchen, delivered to your venue and set out ready for guests to help themselves. Hot fork buffets, cold platters and afternoon tea are arranged on the table before guests arrive, so nothing needs cooking or plating at your end. Prices start from £7.95pp including VAT, and cover the food, the equipment and the setup. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options carry no surcharge, and everything arrives ready to serve. We travel to Paignton from our Redruth kitchen, about 2 hours 15 minutes away, and cover it regularly. We need somewhere to set the food down and vehicle access to unload, and we handle the rest. We agree a ready-by time with you and deliver ahead of it, so the food is not sitting around before guests arrive.
Paignton: Paignton sits on Torbay, the English Riviera. We cater on-site here for events along the bay.
Popular events around Paignton include weddings, seaside parties, and corporate events. We cover Paignton and the area around Paignton beach and pier, Paignton Zoo, and Goodrington Sands.
Why Salt Wind Catering?
- Hot fork buffets and cold platters both available
- Delivered, set up, and fully dressed: you do nothing
- Per-head pricing with no hidden service charges
- Sharing platters and afternoon tea also available
- Works for 15 to 500+ guests
Event & Party Buffet Catering menus in Paignton
What we serve in Paignton and across Devon. Prices per head, VAT inclusive, all equipment included.
Cold Finger Buffets
3 menus · from £7.95pp
- Sandwiches on local breads: classic fillings
- Sausage rolls
- Crudités with house-made dips
- Kettle crisps
- Homemade traybakes
- Sandwiches on local breads: meat, fish and vegetarian
- Sausage rolls
- Crudités with lemony hummus
- Coleslaw
- Pasta salad with sun-dried tomato and basil
- Seasonal fruit platter
- Sandwiches on local breads: meat, fish and vegetarian
- Chicken goujons
- Pork pies
- Quiche wedges
- Green salad with house vinaigrette
- Coleslaw
- Crudités with house-made dips
- Seasonal fruit platter
What customers say
“Salt Wind Catering are amazing. From initial contact to the actual event communication has been great. We had lots of support in deciding which was the best package for the occasion and the team on the night we so good. Everyone commented on how good the food was. Would definitely use them again.”
IVFSYNERGY FINANCE
September 2026
Pricing
from £7.95pp
Per head · all equipment included · VAT inclusive
Travel free on orders over £1,500; below that £1 per mile round-trip from Redruth.
Get a fixed quote for PaigntonEvent & Party Buffet Catering in Paignton: FAQs
- How much does event & party buffet catering cost in Paignton?
- Event & Party Buffet Catering in Paignton starts from £7.95pp. Prices include all equipment, and travel is free on orders over £1,500, with a transparent £1/mile return from our Redruth kitchen below that. The exact cost depends on guest numbers and menu choices, call us on 01209 206255 or use the quote form for a fixed price the same day during office hours.
- Do you cover Paignton?
- Yes, We travel from our Redruth kitchen: about ~2 hours 15 minutes to Paignton. We've worked at events near Paignton beach and pier and Paignton Zoo. We cover all of Cornwall and Devon, including Paignton and the surrounding villages and venues.
- How far in advance should I book event & party buffet catering in Paignton?
- For most events in Paignton we need at least 48–72 hours' notice. Large events (150+ guests) and weddings need more lead time. Call 01209 206255 to confirm your date.
- Do you cater for dietary requirements?
- Every event includes vegetarian and vegan options. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free alternatives are available on request. Allergen information is available on request, please let us know your party's dietary needs when you enquire.
- What's included in the price?
- All prices include full equipment (cooking rigs, serving stations, gazebos where needed), setup, and pack-down, and travel is free on orders over £1,500, with a transparent £1/mile return from our Redruth kitchen below that. No hidden service charges, no venue surcharge. What we quote is what you pay.
- How do I book event & party buffet catering in Paignton?
- Call us on 01209 206255 or use the quote form, give us your date, Paignton venue or postcode, guest numbers, and event type. We'll come back with a menu suggestion and fixed quote the same day during office hours. A 30% deposit confirms your date.
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Tell us your date, your venue, and how many guests. We'll come back with a menu and a fixed price the same day during office hours.