Business Details
Bespoke Catering Services in York
Croft Kitchen is a family-run catering business with deep roots in North Yorkshire, established in the 1990s. Our journey began at the Boars Head Hotel in Ripley, Harrogate, and has evolved into a trusted provider of bespoke catering services for weddings, corporate events, medieval banquets, funerals, and private parties. With over 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on sourcing fresh, locally produced ingredients from trusted suppliers such as Hartleys for meat, Yorkshire Organic Millers for flour, and Hodgson's for seafood. Our commitment to quality and community ensures every dish not only delights the palate but also supports local agriculture and businesses. We specialise in creating tailored menus that reflect your vision, whether you require intimate home catering or large-scale events at iconic venues like York Minster or Jorvik Viking Centre.Our team of experienced professionals delivers seamless service, handling every detail from set-up to clean-up, allowing you to focus on celebrating with your guests. We offer vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-friendly options, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience. From rustic family-style feasts to elegant plated dinners, our menus celebrate the seasons and traditions of North Yorkshire. Our medieval banquet catering, in partnership with the York Archaeological Society, brings historical authenticity to events with themed menus and entertainment. Croft Kitchens dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the regions top caterers, serving York, Harrogate, Ripon, and beyond.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Medieval Banquets
Funeral Catering
Home Parties
Pop-up Bars
Seasonal Menus
Bespoke Catering
Buffet Services
Dietary Options
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with 30 years of local catering experience.
- Our menus feature fresh ingredients sourced from trusted North Yorkshire producers.
- We create fully customised menus for weddings, corporate events, and themed banquets.
- Our team handles all event logistics, from set-up to clean-up.
- We accommodate dietary requirements with vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free options.
What people say
Absolutely superb
Perfect service
Seamless experience
Delicious meals
Stress-free planning
Services
Wedding Catering
Croft Kitchen creates bespoke wedding menus using locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients. Our team collaborates with couples to design seasonal dishes that reflect personal tastes and venue aesthetics. We handle logistics for marquee weddings and formal receptions at venues like York Minster, offering plated dinners, buffets, and tailored wine pairings. With 30 years of experience, we ensure seamless service and dietary accommodations for coeliac, vegan, and allergy-conscious guests.
Medieval Banquets
Our medieval banquet catering recreates authentic historical feasts with period-inspired menus and entertainment. Partnering with the York Archaeological Society, we serve hearty meats, rustic dishes, and traditional Yorkshire produce in iconic venues. Each event includes themed performances like minstrels, storytelling, and fire-eating acts. We provide full-service setup, including tableware and staff in period costume, to transport guests to York's rich historical past.
Corporate Events
Croft Kitchen delivers premium catering for corporate functions, from product launches to formal dinners. Our menus feature delivery-ready buffets, canaps, and themed dining experiences that align with brand values. We cater to office lunches, conferences, and outdoor events across North Yorkshire, ensuring professional service and dietary inclusivity. Our 30-year expertise includes hosting events at venues like the National Centre for Early Music.
Funeral Catering
We provide compassionate funeral catering services with tasteful menu options for post-service gatherings. Our team offers finger foods, hot and cold buffets, and formal dining arrangements that honour family traditions. Available across York, Harrogate, and surrounding areas, we handle all logistics discreetly, allowing families to focus on remembrance. Dietary requirements are accommodated with vegetarian and allergen-friendly dishes.
Pop-up Bars
Our pop-up bar service features curated local drinks from North Yorkshire breweries and distilleries. We provide craft beers, artisan gins, and ciders from producers like Orchards of Husthwaite, along with tailored drinks packages. Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, our bars include professional staff and equipment hire, ensuring guests enjoy quality beverages that complement our seasonal menus.
Questions
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we accommodate vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, and allergen-free dietary needs across all our menus.
Can you cater at my chosen venue?
We cater at venues across North Yorkshire, including York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, and private marquee locations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve York, Harrogate, Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton, and surrounding areas in North Yorkshire.
Do you provide drinks services?
Yes, we offer pop-up bars with local craft beers, gins, and ciders from Yorkshire producers.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weddings and large events to ensure availability.
Can you create a bespoke menu?
Yes, our chefs collaborate with clients to design custom menus reflecting personal tastes and event themes.
Reviews (5)
Olivia Utley
Dec 01, 2021
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Fantastic service from beginning to end from Caroline and her staff! Caroline talked us through everything in lots of detail and was very patient with all my annoying questions over our 10 month engagement. Food was delicious and really excellent value - and the team were happy to cater for tricky dietary requirements. Would highly recommend
Hazel Lawrence
Sep 23, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Croft Kitchen catered our event for 120 new postgraduate students and it was a hugely successful event. The food was excellent, as was the service and Caroline was incredibly helpful in getting the event organised for us.
Croft Kitchen catered our event for 120 new postgraduate students and it was a hugely successful event. The food was excellent, as was the service and Caroline was incredibly helpful in getting the event organised for us.
Helen Armstrong
May 22, 2021
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Croft Kitchen catered for our 30 person wedding party, and we were so impressed by the food, attention to detail, calmness and general organisation during the day. Everyone commented on the wonderful food and how helpful the staff were. We highly recommend them and cant thank Caroline enough, she and her ladies made our day so special.
James Rourke
May 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Caroline and her team catered for our wedding at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York. Communication, organisation, value for money and quality of food/service was all exceptional. We cannot recommend them highly enough! Thank you!
Caroline and her team catered for our wedding at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York. Communication, organisation, value for money and quality of food/service was all exceptional. We cannot recommend them highly enough! Thank you!
Kate Wilson
Oct 13, 2019
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Croft Kitchen provided a medieval banquet for our wedding last week at Merchant Adventurer's Hall and it was wonderful. Caroline is so kind and helpful both in the lead up to our wedding and on the day itself. Our guests absolutely loved the food and Caroline and her lovely team are great when catering for allergies and special diets too. Caroline made our special day even more special and I can't thank her enough! Kate McRoy
