Guide · 8 min read · 2026-11-12
12 of the Best Wedding Caterers & Mobile Bars in the UK (2026 Guide)
Food is the part of the wedding guests actually complain about when it goes wrong — and praise loudest when it goes right. These twelve caterers, hog roasts, pizza vans and mobile bars are published WedHQ listings ranked by independent review count, from Somerset's most-reviewed event caterer to roaming cocktail bars in Yorkshire.
By Yasin Khan
The 12 best wedding caterers and mobile bars in the UK, ranked
#1 in this guide
Luca's Events
Taunton, Somerset
The most-reviewed caterer on this list: 48 independent reviews at 5.0, catering Somerset weddings from £45 per head.
Best for: South West weddings that want full-service catering with the deepest verified record.
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#2 in this guide
Buen Apetito Catering
Exeter, Devon
A Devon caterer with 41 reviews at 5.0 and from-prices from £13 — street-food energy at wedding scale.
Best for: Relaxed Devon weddings that want great food without the formality.
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#3 in this guide
The Charcoal Grill Company
Charvil, Berkshire
Berkshire's live-fire specialist, with 20 reviews at 5.0 and menus from £28 per person.
Best for: Outdoor feasts where the cooking is part of the show.
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#4 in this guide
World Pizza
Plymstock, Devon
A Devon pizza van with 19 reviews at 5.0 — the evening save at a £1,000 van booking.
Best for: Late-night pizza when the dance floor is winning.
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#5 in this guide
Berry Blue Creative Food
Stroud, Gloucestershire
A Gloucestershire caterer with 17 reviews at 5.0 and creative menus from £25 per head.
Best for: Cotswolds weddings that want food with personality.
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#6 in this guide
The Yorkshire Box Bar
York, North Yorkshire
A North Yorkshire mobile bar with 15 reviews at 5.0, from £250 a booking.
Best for: Marquee and barn weddings that need a bar brought in.
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#7 in this guide
The Roaming Bar Ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
A West Yorkshire roaming bar with 13 reviews at 5.0, from £299.
Best for: Weddings across Yorkshire that want the bar to move with the party.
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#8 in this guide
The Little Kitchen Company
Winchester, Hampshire
A Hampshire caterer with 11 reviews at 4.4, quoting per wedding.
Best for: Hampshire weddings that want a local kitchen on their side.
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#9 in this guide
The Reserve Cocktail Bar
Leeds, West Yorkshire
A Leeds cocktail bar with 11 reviews at 5.0, mixing at weddings from £250.
Best for: Drinks-reception theatre and evening cocktails.
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#10 in this guide
The Yorkshire Tipsy Trailer Limited
Selby, North Yorkshire
A Yorkshire bar trailer with 11 reviews at 5.0 — from-prices quoted per booking.
Best for: Country weddings that want a bar with its own wheels.
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#11 in this guide
CJ's Catering
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
A Gloucestershire caterer with 10 reviews at 5.0 and per-head pricing from £6.
Best for: Casual catering at barn and village weddings.
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#12 in this guide
Smoking Embers
Tiverton, Devon
A Devon hog roast and BBQ company with 9 reviews at 5.0, from £35 per person.
Best for: Devon weddings where the hog roast is the centrepiece.
View profileWhat wedding catering costs
Catering from-prices are quoted in two currencies: per head and per van. Read them correctly.
- Per-head figures (£6–£45 here) cover food only at the bottom and full service at the top — ask which
- Van and bar bookings (£250–£1,000) are flat fees for a fixed window
- Live-fire and hog roast (£28–£35 per head) sit between the two
Before you compare quotes, ask whether staff, crockery, linen and service are included, whether they handle dietary requirements in-house, and when they need final numbers. The caterers with the deepest review pools on this list answer all of that on the first reply.
Catering from-prices are quoted in two currencies: per head and per van. Read them correctly.
- Per-head figures (£6–£45 here) cover food only at the bottom and full service at the top — ask which
- Van and bar bookings (£250–£1,000) are flat fees for a fixed window
- Live-fire and hog roast (£28–£35 per head) sit between the two
Before you compare quotes, ask whether staff, crockery, linen and service are included, whether they handle dietary requirements in-house, and when they need final numbers. The caterers with the deepest review pools on this list answer all of that on the first reply.
Next steps
Shortlist the two or three whose menus you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, guest count and the style of service you want — tastings follow good enquiries.
Still comparing? Browse all wedding caterers or browse by county. If you run a wedding catering company, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
Shortlist the two or three whose menus you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, guest count and the style of service you want — tastings follow good enquiries.
Still comparing? Browse all wedding caterers or browse by county. If you run a wedding catering company, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
The 12 best wedding caterers and mobile bars in the UK at a glance
The UK's best-reviewed wedding caterers and mobile bars, ranked by independent review count, then rating. Prices are each company's published from-price.
| Type | From | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Luca's EventsTop pick | Caterer | £45 | 5.0 | 48 |
| 2 · Buen Apetito Catering | Caterer | £13 | 5.0 | 41 |
| 3 · The Charcoal Grill Company | Live-fire caterer | £28 | 5.0 | 20 |
| 4 · World Pizza | Pizza van | £1,000 | 5.0 | 19 |
| 5 · Berry Blue Creative Food | Caterer | £25 | 5.0 | 17 |
| 6 · The Yorkshire Box Bar | Mobile bar | £250 | 5.0 | 15 |
| 7 · The Roaming Bar Ltd | Mobile bar | £299 | 5.0 | 13 |
| 8 · The Little Kitchen Company | Caterer | On request | 4.4 | 11 |
| 9 · The Reserve Cocktail Bar | Cocktail bar | £250 | 5.0 | 11 |
| 10 · The Yorkshire Tipsy Trailer Limited | Mobile bar | £1 | 5.0 | 11 |
| 11 · CJ's Catering | Caterer | £6 | 5.0 | 10 |
| 12 · Smoking Embers | Hog roast & BBQ | £35 | 5.0 | 9 |
Wedding catering: cheapest from-price first
The same twelve companies ordered by from-price. Low figures are per head; high ones are van bookings.
| From | Type | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yorkshire Tipsy Trailer Limited | £1 | Mobile bar | 11 |
| CJ's Catering | £6 | Caterer | 10 |
| Buen Apetito Catering | £13 | Caterer | 41 |
| Berry Blue Creative Food | £25 | Caterer | 17 |
| The Charcoal Grill Company | £28 | Live-fire caterer | 20 |
| Smoking Embers | £35 | Hog roast & BBQ | 9 |
| Luca's Events | £45 | Caterer | 48 |
| The Yorkshire Box Bar | £250 | Mobile bar | 15 |
| The Reserve Cocktail Bar | £250 | Cocktail bar | 11 |
| The Roaming Bar Ltd | £299 | Mobile bar | 13 |
| World Pizza | £1,000 | Pizza van | 19 |
| The Little Kitchen Company | On request | Caterer | 11 |
What to ask before you book wedding catering
The questions that keep guests fed and happy.
| Ask | A good answer | Walk away if |
|---|---|---|
| All-in price | Staff, crockery and service included per head | Food only, extras to follow |
| Dietary cover | Vegan, coeliac and allergies handled in-house | Guests bring their own, apparently |
| Final numbers | A clear deadline, usually two to four weeks | Changes accepted forever, mysteriously |
| Wet weather | A covered plan for outdoor menus | The BBQ stays outside, in spirit |
| Timing | A service schedule matched to your timeline | Food arrives when it is ready |
| Licensing | Bar licensing and insurance confirmed in writing | No paperwork offered |
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Written by
Yasin Khan
Wedding industry writer · 6 years in the UK & Irish wedding sector
Yasin Khan founded WedHQ after six years working in the wedding industry across the UK and Ireland — on the planning side, with venues and with the suppliers couples book. He writes every WedHQ guide himself, ranking real listings by independent reviews rather than by who paid for placement, and also works as an SEO consultant for wedding businesses.
Venues and suppliers in this guide
Catering & wine
Luca's Events
Taunton, Somerset
Catering & wine
Buen Apetito Catering
Exeter, Devon
Catering & wine
The Charcoal Grill Company
Charvil, Berkshire
Catering & wine
World Pizza
Plymstock, Devon
Catering & wine
Berry Blue Creative Food
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Catering & wine
The Yorkshire Box Bar
York, North Yorkshire
Catering & wine
The Roaming Bar Ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Catering & wine
The Little Kitchen Company
Winchester, Hampshire
Catering & wine
The Reserve Cocktail Bar
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Catering & wine
The Yorkshire Tipsy Trailer Limited
Selby, North Yorkshire
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CJ’s Catering
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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Smoking Embers
Tiverton, Devon
Written by Yasin Khan · Updated 12 November 2026
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