Bouquet Garni Caterers

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Located close to Ipswich and Colchester on the Essex and Suffolk border, we successfully plan and cater at hundreds of weddings and events each year.
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£40
Bouquet Garni Caterers Details

Dietary Options

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Vegan Catering
Vegetarian
Halal
Kosher

Food Type

Bar / Cocktail Service
Hog Roast
Western / European

General Services

Tastings
Last-Minute Orders
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Off-Site Preparation
Sharing-Style
Midnight Treats
Tableware Provided
Set-Up
Canapes
Clean-Up
Staff Provided
Minimum Guest Numbers
Food Van
Seated Meal
Physical Kitchen Premises
Bartending
Mobile Bar Services
Marquee Catering
Buffet-Style
Linen Provided
Bouquet Garni Caterers Full Description
Bouquet Garni provide fantastic food and exceptional service for weddings, corporate events and private parties throughout East Anglia. Our office, kitchen and tasting room are based in Manningtree on the Essex and Suffolk border, between Ipswich and Colchester. We are the exclusive caterers at Layer Marney Tower, and are caterers for events at a number of amazing venues, marquees at client’s homes and business premises in and around Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford, Mersea Island and Sudbury. Our vintage Citroen H Van can pop up at your venue, home or office and is perfect for serving delicious food when cooking facilities are limited. From intricate canapés to mouth watering desserts, our sensational menus are sure to create a memorable occasion. We are passionate about food, from the selection, preparation and presentation through to the service at your event.Our team will assist you in designing your perfect menu or if you have your own ideas our chefs will be happy to discuss your exact requirements. We pride ourselves not only on our delicious food, but the quality of our service. From the initial meeting through to the big day we will ensure our service is both personal and professional. It is this degree of care which has allowed us to build a reputation of which we are justifiably proud. Please don’t just take our word for it; we have many client testimonials.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlotte
First of all, Congratulations on your engagement! We thank you for your interest in Bouquet Garni Catering Sevices and look forward to hearing about your wedding in more detail.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2001
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
70
Reviews
(16)
James
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
Our experience with Bouquet Garni...
Our experience with Bouquet Garni and with Jon Marriot who was our main contact was amazing from start to finish. Very customer friendly and willing to cater for our wants and needs but at the same time able to offer advise and suggestions where needed. Very friendly, helpful and seemed to genuinely have our best interests at heart. I would and will recommend Bouquet Garni to others in the future.
Jessica
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
We were very happy with the service that they provided...
We were very happy with the service that they provided, the whole process from enquiring, to booking, to tasting, to the event itself was handled very professionally and put us at ease knowing that the food was taken care of. The quality of food was brilliant, the staff serving were wonderfully polite and professional. We were so happy we chose Bouquet Garni to cater for our wedding, we were able to relax knowing that everything was taken care of and had a truly amazing day.
ANNE
Happy couple married in August
August 2016
From our first meeting with staff where we discussed our...
From our first meeting with staff where we discussed our BBQ menu and set-up we cancelled the meetings with other companies as we knew that Bouquet Garni would provide tasty food and great service.When we were invited to sample our chosen menu WOW it was so amazing and we ordered everything.On the day of our wedding the staff looked after everyone and all our guests were impressed with the quality and taste of the food with guests booking them for their events.It was an important part of our day
Claire
Happy couple married in August
August 2016
From meeting at the wedding fair to our initial meeting...
From meeting at the wedding fair to our initial meeting, subsequent tasting and pre wedding finalisation conversation, the Bouquet Garni team were all brilliant. They understood our needs and catered for our specific requests without hesitation. They were so easy to work with in what could have been a stressful build up to the day but they made us relaxed and did brilliantly on the day. A massive thank you to the team and the food was top notch!
Carly
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
The food served on the day was superb...
The food served on the day was superb. Including the lovely canapes which everyone commented on. We opted for Paella in the evening which was cooked in front of our guests in a big dish which was another highlight. All tasted fantastic!!
TERI
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
the whole experience with them was outstanding from start to...
the whole experience with them was outstanding from start to finish, they were professional and took all our needs on board and provided us with an outstanding meal and service. couldn't recommend enough.
Jane
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
What an amazing professional...
What an amazing professional, friendly company! Everything from planning, booking and the day it self run very smooth., not to mention Rachel head of house....who had everything under control..even the weather lol! Our friends and family all commented on the great food and service which was amazing as there are some food criteaks among them. Thanks again would definitely use Bouquet Garni again!!
Mary-Anne
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
Incredible...
Incredible! We were absolutely astounded by the service they provided! One of our guests got drunk at the wedding and did some damage to the venue. The caterer handled it all flawlessly, even when the police came, and I (the bride) didn't even find out about it until the next day! They kept our day from being ruined with their discretion and sensitivity. I could not recommend them highly enough! The food was amazing, the customer service was over the moon, and we couldn't be happier.
Caroline
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
From start to finish...
From start to finish, the service we received for our wedding was amazing. Jon especially was extremely patient with me changing my mind every 5 minutes about the canapés etc. We had vegan and vegetarian guests too who were also catered for well. The day before the ladies were fantastic setting up and keeping me calm. All guests were blown away by the food which was top class. The chefs were so great and really happy and chatty to me and the other guests. I would strongly recommend Bouquet Garni
Graham
Happy couple married in May
May 2016
We were really happy with Bouquet Garni...
We were really happy with Bouquet Garni, we had been to a few weddings where they had provided the catering, so we were pleased when we found that they were the exclusive caterers for Layer Marney Tower. All our guests loved the food, and considering we had a very large party of foodies this was no easy feat. Would definitely recommend them.
Bouquet Garni Caterers Location & Contact Details

Address

The Haywain, Bentley road, , Little Bromley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PL, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Colchester

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M11

Nearest Train Station

Manningtree

Nearest Airport

London Stansted

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

There are so many weddings that stand out to us! It wouldn't be fair for us to choose just one, they're all unique in their own special way and we love being a part of that!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Exceptional Personal Service Seasonal Produce Imaginative Menus Events to be Remembered Sensational Food

What about your business are you most proud of?

We are most proud of the repeat custom we get. Many of our clients use our services time and time again, and we're so glad that we are able to build relationships with clients in this way. We also get lots of recommendations from previous clients, who tell their friends and family about us and the service they received.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Remember that your Wedding Breakfast is a focal point of your wedding day. Your guests will be discussing your Wedding Breakfast for years to come, so make sure you're happy with all aspects of the catering.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Again there are so many little quirks to each individual wedding. My personal favourite is when our H Van is used to surprise the Bride or Groom, its such a lovely touch and always makes for fantastic photos.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

We like to get to know the couple's we work with, so after your initial enquiry we usually have a meeting to discuss your requirements further. From there we arrange a tasting, so that the couple can sample our delicious food. Then we send over their tailored quote based upon their ideas, then the couple will pay their deposit and it becomes a confirmed booking. Then we keep in touch over the following months to ensure everything is going to plan. We get those final details the month before the wedding and before you know it the day will be here! Our favourite part is receiving a thank you card at the end, we've even had flowers delivered before!
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