A family business · Wedding catering
Warm-hearted wedding food, live-cooked and served by a family team who care about the little things.
From canapés and shared starters to paellas, curries, desserts and evening food, we’ll help you shape a celebration that feels like yours.
Friendly advice, with absolutely no pressure to book.
Cooked fresh, shared generously.
A little about us
We know how important your wedding is, and we know how to look after people. Before returning to the UK, our family spent eight years in Ibiza, taking care of many hundreds of VIPs, where timing, care and warm hospitality mattered every day.
We started Buen Apetito in 2008, cooking paella for festival crowds. Wedding and party catering became our focus in 2012. Today we’re Andy and Debbie, a husband-and-wife team of 20 years, supported by our brilliant family team: our eldest daughter Dina and her husband Johnny, alongside our youngest daughter Natasha and her husband Joshua, as well as our lovely waiting staff and front-of-house team.
“Relax, you’re in great, friendly, family hands.”
The way we look after your day
We concentrate on serving exceptional food, hot and without a long wait. Our team takes care of the flow, so you can stay with your guests and enjoy the day.
A warm welcome
Our team serves canapés as guests mingle and helps with welcome or post-ceremony drinks.
Made around the moment
Our front-of-house team keeps service running smoothly, adapting easily around speeches, photographs and the day’s timings.
A meal to enjoy together
Sharing starters and desserts bring guests together, while mains are served hot and generously.
Care for every guest
Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements are considered with care, and guests needing separate dishes are served directly.
Choose the feel of your meal
Both bring guests together around generous food, with our team there to guide service and look after everyone.
01 · Come to the pans
Guests choose their main course at our large pans on the day, so you don’t need to collect everyone’s choices ahead of time. It’s speedy, interactive and guests can come back for more.
Our team also serves shared starters, canapés, desserts and drinks as part of the wedding breakfast service.
02 · Share around the table
Our team brings serving bowls to the middle of each table, ready for guests to help themselves. Vegetarian and vegan guests are served their own dishes directly.
A lovely in-between of buffet and table service, with plenty of room for everyone to share.
You can also choose how you’d like your plates, cutlery and napkins presented. We’ll talk through the available options as part of planning.
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We cater wherever you choose. A kitchen isn’t essential: a covered area is helpful, while access to water and a couple of plug sockets are a bonus. If there’s no kitchen, we can bring our own cover.
Our menus are chosen to work with the basics at your venue, and every course is prepared there on the day. We’ll chat with you and your venue about the practical details.
Planning without the pressure
We’ll talk through your ideas, answer questions and help the planning feel less overwhelming. Menu choices can be worked through in the lead-up to your day.
First
Meet us for a coffee, chat by phone or arrange a video call. It’s your chance to talk things through, with no obligation to book.
Then
We’ll explain the booking and tasting process. The tasting takes place at our catering premises near Exeter.
On your day
Our team arrives early, prepares at your venue and quietly takes care of service around your plans.
From the couples we’ve cared for
“The food was absolutely outstanding and became such a talking point of the wedding. Guests were raving about it, with many going back for seconds (and even thirds!).”
“From the moment we booked, through the tasting, the lead-up, and the day itself, Andy and the team were warm, professional, and so easy to work with. Not only was the food genuinely outstanding, but there was so much of it!”
“A fun and interactive element to the evening. It wasn’t just a meal, it was entertainment, and the smells alone had everyone excited.”
More kind words from couples are available on our social pages.
A free, no-obligation coffee & chat
Meet Andy and Debbie for a relaxed one-to-one at our catering premises near Exeter. Ask about your plans, your venue or how live cooking might work. No sales pitch, and absolutely no pressure to book.
Appointments are available on Thursday evenings. Please check with us first that your wedding date is free.
“You’ll leave knowing much more than when you arrived.”
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