Red Herring Catering Company

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With 20 years of experience working throughout the South creating bespoke party and menu designs to rival London’s finest caterers, we can provide all the assistance you need to make your day perfect.
Red Herring Catering Company Details

Dietary Options

Vegetarian

Food Type

Asian
Western / European
Bar / Cocktail Service
Chinese / Japanese

General Services

Tastings
Tables and Chairs Provided
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Sharing-Style
Tableware Provided
Set-Up
Canapes
Clean-Up
Staff Provided
Alcohol Provision
Seated Meal
Bartending
Marquee Catering
Buffet-Style
Linen Provided
Red Herring Catering Company Full Description
​ Welcome from the team at Red Herring HQ. Red Herring was born over 20 years ago. Between us we have many years of experience within the hospitality industry. Steve’s passion began with a career that started in a kitchen in the West End working with a team of 25 chefs in Grosvenor Square and culminated having worked through the ranks in every department of various luxury London hotels to becoming part of the senior management team in a 5 * hotel in Piccadilly. Steve then left London and joined his family to start a successful country house hotel in The New Forest, which today is now known as The Pig, before moving on to buy, open and run a bar and restaurant in Wiltshire. During this time Red Herring was born. Since 1996 we have conducted events all over the South and London in some very special venues including Banqueting House and Hampton Court Palace, looking after hundreds of guests. All in all this has given us the experience and pedigree to confidently take care of your event today. We are joined by a wealth of talented chefs and a highly creative team. We look forward to meeting you. Every event, whether for business or pleasure, always receives a bespoke food and wine menu – thoughtfully personalised especially for you. From beautifully plated meals to fun & fabulous sharing platters, for you, we can do it all!

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Reviews
(11)
Mal Wiliams
Happy couple married in January
August 2023
looked amazing and tasted sublime…
Have just performed at their event called “Out Of Africa” and I have to say that this company is one of the best in the business, the marquee was expertly themed for Africa with exceptional detailing around all the walls, ceilings, furniture, marquee fittings etc. I was also fortunate to sample the food from a smooth running kitchen and I have to say that it looked amazing and tasted sublime… if you’re looking for a top event company, look no further, I have personally seen most of them …
Peter Holding
Happy couple married in October
August 2023
The food is always outstanding
I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside Red Herring in three separate occasions and have always been highly impressed by their work. The food is always outstanding, service runs seamlessly, and their professionalism stands out head and shoulders above all other catering teams. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!
Eve
Happy couple married in October
October 2016
We chose Red Herring as our caterer as they were...
We chose Red Herring as our caterer as they were incredibly helpful and very quick to respond to our initial enquiry. This efficiency was continued throughout the planning process and Emma was always available to answer our multiple questions! Steve was a great help, even meeting us up in London when we couldn't get down to Dorset easily. They really went the extra mile. On the day itself the service was wonderful and many of our guests said the food was the best they'd had at a wedding.
Jessica
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
It was a truly lovely experience to work with such...
It was a truly lovely experience to work with such professionals, nothing was a problem and everything was done with accuracy and with a smile. We always felt that we were in the safest hands. Having worked in events before we have high standards and Red Herring surpassed these standards throughout the whole process. Excellent service and amazing food for a very reasonable rate. We look forward to doing events with them again in the near future.
Katherine
Happy couple married in August
August 2016
Red Herring provided fantastic service on the day with many...
Red Herring provided fantastic service on the day with many people telling us it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Before the event they were easy to get hold or and offered lots of advice and contacts beyond food. They were very flexible - allowing us to provide our own drinks and cakes etc and displaying them free of charge.
Hannah
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
The food...
The food and service overall were fantastic!! Not only did they provide us with a delicious menu perfectly suited to us (after many many meetings with a picky bride!) but they also assisted our florist in making sure our venue looked as stunning as we had imagined. When we first walked into the venue, we were blown away with how beautiful it all looked! The tables and decor were exactly as we had been picturing it, and we cannot thank them enough for making our wedding day truly perfect!
Eliza
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
The food...
The food, customer service and everything was amazing and I am still getting compliments about it, thank you very much
Harriet
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
Red Herring were a pleasure to deal with from start...
Red Herring were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Laura was extremely polite and always responded quickly and I was never concerned that something would not go to plan. They made the planning stress-free. On the wedding day the food was delicious and all the staff were polite and helpful. We received many comments about how it was the best wedding food people have had at a wedding. The 140 meals they produced were as good as the meals they produced at the tasting.
Arezou
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
From the moment I contacted Red Herring by email to...
From the moment I contacted Red Herring by email to enquire about their catering services they stood out from their competitors. Steve and the team were beyond friendly and helpful throughout the 14 month period with which we were in contact with them. The day before the wedding they took all the stress away by completely preparing the marquee. On the day, the food itself was outstanding, the service staff were truly wonderful - completely attentive but discreet. Overall it was all outstanding!!
Kimberley
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
Red herring from the start were incredibly helpful...
Red herring from the start were incredibly helpful and friendly. Also answering my queries as quick as possible. They were very attentitive to details and meeting our requirements. They understood concerns over food allergies and intolerances and worked with table plan. They provided gluten free afternoon tea for mother of the bride - making the whole process very easy and unstressful. They were very good at circulating at the wedding with the canapés and made sure they saved some For bridegroom
Red Herring Catering Company Location & Contact Details

Address

Setley Barn, Setley, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7UF, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Brockenhurst

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M27

Nearest Train Station

Brockenhurst

Nearest Airport

Bournemouth Airport

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