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Why Salt Wind Catering and Not Someone Else?

No kitchen needed. No event-type surcharge. Prices published online. 5-star hygiene rating. Here's the full picture.

Six Things That Set Us Apart

Reasons people across Cornwall and Devon book Salt Wind Catering instead of a venue caterer.

We Bring Everything

Gazebos, cooking equipment, serving stations, lighting — it all comes with us. Your venue doesn't need a kitchen.

No Event-Type Surcharge

Same food, same prices regardless of what you're celebrating. Corporate away-day or community festival — the rate is the rate.

Prices Are on the Website

No "request a quote to find out". All our prices are published online. Your quote matches what you see.

5-Star Food Hygiene

Rated 5 out of 5 by the Food Standards Agency. NCASS accredited. £10M public liability insurance.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

Meat from RJ Trevarthen in Penryn. Bread from Prima Bakeries in Scorrier. These are the names on our invoices.

Any Size, Any Event

Corporate lunch for 8 or a festival for 1,000. Buffets, BBQs, hog roasts, giant pans — we've done it all.

How We Compare to Venue Caterers

A plain comparison so you can see exactly where we stand.

Feature Salt Wind Catering Typical Venue Caterer
Pricing From £6.75pp, published online Often £15–25pp, quote only
Event-type surcharge None — same price for all events Premium pricing for certain event types
Kitchen required No — fully self-sufficient Yes — needs commercial kitchen
Hygiene rating 5-star FSA rated Varies
Menu flexibility 13+ services, custom menus Fixed venue menu
Minimum guests No minimum for delivered buffets Often 50+ minimum
5-Star Hygiene FSA Rated
NCASS Accredited National Caterers Association
Fully Insured Public Liability
FSB Member Federation of Small Businesses

Got Questions?

What areas do you cover?
All of Cornwall and Devon. We're based in Redruth and travel the full peninsula.
Do I need to provide a kitchen?
No. We bring everything — cooking equipment, gazebos, serving stations, lighting. If your venue has a car park, we can cater there.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. We do take last-minute bookings when availability allows — call us and we'll tell you what's possible.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free — covered across all our menus. Let us know your requirements when you enquire.
Is there a deposit required?
Yes, we ask for a 30% deposit to secure your date. The remaining balance is due before your event.

READY TO BOOK?

Your Event. Our Kitchen. Wherever You Are.

Tell us about your event and we'll put together a free quote. No obligation. Usually back to you within 48 hours.

Plan your event

Cornwall’s coast on the menu — let’s plan yours.

Tell us a little about your event and we’ll come back with a full quote within 24 hours.

Behind the pass

Fire, food, and what we’re cooking next.

Seasonal menus, off-menu specials, and early-bird pricing — one short email a month.

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