Catering in St Ives | Buffets, Hog Roasts & BBQs | Salt Wind Catering
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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. You need a caterer who's done it before.
Salt Wind Catering is based in Redruth — about 20 minutes along the A30 — and we've been feeding St Ives events for years. We know which streets the van fits down, where to park for load-in, and how to get a hog roast set up in a clifftop garden without causing chaos.
What We Bring to Your St Ives Event
Event & Party Buffets — Freshly made platters delivered to your St Ives venue. Holiday cottages overlooking the harbour, hotel function rooms, the Guildhall, St Ives Theatre, or a private garden up on The Stennack. Perfect for birthdays, wakes, office parties, and gallery openings.
Hog Roast Catering — A whole hog from a local Cornish farm, slow-roasted on-site. Imagine your wedding guests arriving at a Carbis Bay garden with views over the ocean and the smell of crackling on the breeze. Works beautifully for summer celebrations across St Ives and Lelant.
BBQ Catering — Premium charcoal BBQs with proper cuts, vibrant sides, and real smoke flavour. Ideal for beach-adjacent parties, garden events in Halsetown, or laid-back receptions at one of the Carbis Bay hotels.
Giant Pan Catering — Authentic paella, curries, and more cooked live in our giant pans. A showstopper for St Ives outdoor events and September Festival gatherings.
Grazing Platters — Full range delivered across St Ives and Carbis Bay. Last-minute? 7-day-a-week delivery.
St Ives Venues and Locations We Cover
The Guildhall on Street-An-Pol. St Ives Theatre on Lower Stennack. Carbis Bay Hotel and Estate. Tregenna Castle Resort. The Porthminster Beach Cafe area. Private gardens and holiday homes around Halsetown and Lelant. The Leach Pottery for intimate events. St Ives Harbour Hotel. Porthmeor Studios area. And marquees and private gardens with those jaw-dropping views that make St Ives events unlike anywhere else in Cornwall.
Events We Cater in St Ives
Weddings with sea views. Corporate retreats and team away days. Birthday parties and anniversary celebrations. Funeral wakes handled with care. Christmas parties. Gallery openings and arts events. September Festival catering. Film and TV crew catering. And emergency catering when the weather rolls in.
Why Salt Wind for St Ives?
5-star food hygiene rated, FSB members, NCASS registered. Everything from scratch using locally sourced Cornish produce. We handle delivery, setup, and clearing — including navigating those St Ives streets so you don't have to worry.
Get a Quote for Catering in St Ives
Tell us what you're planning. Request a free quote or call 01209 206255. Email info@saltwind.catering. We're at 37 Fore Street, Redruth — 20 minutes from St Ives via the A30.