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BOOKING WEDDING CATERING

A Quick Guide To Booking Catering For Your Big Day

 

 

Beautiful food. Thoughtfully created. Entirely yours.

 

Elopements and intimate weddings offer something truly special — space, intention, and the freedom to focus on what matters most. At La Petite Bouchée, we specialise in bespoke dining experiences for smaller celebrations, where food is not an afterthought, but a central part of your wedding story.From secluded countryside escapes to candlelit gatherings with your closest people, we work closely with each couple to create menus that feel personal, seasonal, and deeply considered.

 

Availability & First Enquiries

 

The most important first step is securing your date.

 

Our availability is limited, and once a date is booked it is no longer available. When enquiring, please include:

 

  • Your wedding date

  • Venue or location

  • Approximate guest numbers

  • The style of celebration you’re planning

 

Enquiries that simply ask “How much do you charge?” are difficult to answer meaningfully. Elopement and intimate wedding catering is never one-size-fits-all — and that flexibility is exactly what makes it special.

 

Bespoke Menus

We do not work from fixed packages or price lists. One of the great joys of elopements and intimate weddings is the time we can spend getting to know you as a couple. Menus are designed collaboratively, inspired by seasonality, exceptional local produce, favourite flavours, and the atmosphere you want to create. Pricing reflects the quality of ingredients, the level of service, and the care, experience, and passion behind every plate.

 

Deposits

 

To secure your date, a deposit of 25–30% is required, in line with industry standards.

This confirms your booking and allows planning to begin immediately. It also signifies commitment from both sides. If paying the full deposit at once feels difficult, please talk to us — open and honest conversations are always welcome.

 

Venue Experience

 

Trusted at Beautiful South West Venues

 

We’re proud to be a recommended and regularly returning caterer at some truly special South West venues, including Millbrook Estate and Tree Top Escape. Both offer exceptional settings for elopements and intimate weddings — private, immersive, and surrounded by nature — and we are very familiar with the practicalities of delivering beautifully executed food in unique and sometimes remote locations.

 

 

Venue Experience – FAQs

 

Have you worked at our venue before?

We regularly cater at Millbrook Estate and Tree Top Escape and work closely with their exceptional wedding coordinators to ensure everything runs smoothly and professionally 

 

Are you experienced with remote or non-traditional venues?

Yes. Many elopement and intimate wedding venues are intentionally off the beaten path. We plan carefully for each location to ensure food safety, quality, and service are never compromised.

 

Do you bring everything you need?

Absolutely. We operate in a self-sufficient way, bringing all equipment, utensils, and essentials required to deliver your menu to the highest standard, while respecting the venue and its surroundings.

 

Who handles logistics?

We liaise directly with the venue on all non-food logistics, including access, timings, power, space, and practical considerations. At the same time, we work closely with your wedding coordinator to fine-tune timings, flow, and service details — ensuring everything aligns seamlessly on the day.

 

Does the venue affect the menu?

Very much so. Menus are designed not just around you as a couple, but around the setting itself. A secluded treehouse, a countryside estate, or a coastal escape each call for a slightly different approach and that’s where experience really matters.

 

Communication

This is your wedding day. You are never a nuisance for asking questions, refining ideas, or seeking reassurance. Please be mindful that we may be cooking or on events during service hours, but we will always respond as soon as we can. Clear, kind communication works beautifully both ways.

Let’s Work Together

Get in touch so we can start working together.

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19 The Square, Witheridge, 

EX16 8AE

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