Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding & Event Caterers in Kettering
Portfolio Events is an award-winning catering and event management company specialising in weddings, corporate events, and private occasions across Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, and the Midlands. With over two decades of experience, we combine creative flair with exceptional service to deliver unforgettable experiences. Our menus feature seasonal British ingredients, including Red Tractor-certified meats, all prepared in-house by our team of skilled chefs. Recognised as the National Wedding Caterer of the Year 2025 by The Wedding Industry Awards, we pride ourselves on meticulous planning, flawless execution, and a commitment to sustainability through partnerships with local food charities.Our dedicated team of event managers, chefs, and hospitality professionals ensures every detailfrom venue coordination to dietary requirementsis handled with precision. We invest heavily in staff training, covering food safety, allergens, and customer service, to maintain the highest standards. Whether managing intimate gatherings or large-scale corporate events, our approach remains consistent: prioritise client needs, embrace innovation, and uphold ethical practices. Our reputation as a trusted partner in the hospitality industry is built on years of delivering exceptional culinary experiences and fostering strong relationships with venues and clients alike.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Catering
Private Event Catering
Menu Design
Venue Catering
Highlights and features
- We champion quality seasonal British food with Red Tractor-certified meats
- We prepare all food in-house including bread, sausages, and desserts
- Our team undergoes extensive training in food safety and customer service
- We maintain 20+ years of hospitality experience across our staff
- We donate meals to food charities for every guest meal served
Associations and certifications
- The Wedding Industry Awards
What people say
Unforgettable experiences
Spectacular food
Flawless service
Creative menus
Seasonal ingredients
Services
Wedding Catering
Our wedding catering service delivers bespoke menus and seamless service for bridal events. Using seasonal British ingredients and Red Tractor-certified meats, our chefs create memorable dining experiences. With dedicated event managers ensuring smooth execution, we handle everything from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions across East Anglia and the Midlands.
Corporate Catering
Corporate catering solutions for conferences, awards dinners, and business functions. Our experienced team manages logistics while delivering high-quality meals that impress clients and staff. Available across Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, and beyond, we offer tailored menus with options for all dietary requirements.
Private Event Catering
Catering for birthdays, anniversaries, and private celebrations. We provide complete service packages including menu design, food preparation, and on-site staff. Our flexible approach accommodates unique venues like marquees, teepees, and private estates throughout the East Midlands region.
Menu Design
Custom menu creation using locally sourced ingredients. Our chefs develop innovative dishes ranging from traditional British fare to contemporary fusion cuisine. We offer tasting sessions and dietary requirement accommodations, ensuring menus perfectly match event themes and guest preferences.
Venue Catering
Comprehensive catering for recommended venues across East Anglia and the Midlands. We coordinate with venue teams to ensure perfect execution, providing equipment, staff, and food delivery. Our partnerships enable seamless integration with venue logistics for weddings and corporate events.
People
Charlotte Stokes
Operations & Events Director
Charlotte oversees all operations, ensuring seamless event execution. With exceptional organisational skills, she manages teams across multiple locations while maintaining calm under pressure. Her leadership ensures consistent service quality across all Portfolio Events functions.
Mat Norris
Managing Director
Founder Mat Norris established Portfolio Events with a vision for exceptional catering. Known for his energetic leadership, he drives innovation in menu development and service delivery. His industry expertise shapes the company's strategic direction and client relationships.
Magda Taylor
Senior Events Manager
Magda specialises in flawless event coordination, managing complex logistics with precision. Her attention to detail ensures every event runs perfectly, from initial planning to final execution. She brings extensive experience in high-pressure event management environments.
Giles Berzins
Head Chef
Giles leads our culinary team, creating innovative menus while maintaining presentation standards. With expertise in large-scale food preparation, he ensures consistent quality across events. His leadership develops the kitchen teams' skills and maintains food safety protocols.
Tai Wells
Warehouse Manager
Tai manages logistics and equipment coordination, ensuring timely delivery for all events. His organisational expertise maintains inventory systems and transportation schedules. He oversees the warehouse team's operations, supporting smooth event execution across multiple locations.
Questions
Do you cater outside Northamptonshire?
Yes, we serve Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, the Midlands, and Buckinghamshire, with flexible logistics for special venue requirements.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Our menus include options for all dietary requirements, with dedicated allergen management and specialist preparation areas.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weddings, with corporate events requiring minimum 3 months' notice.
Do you provide staff for events?
Yes, we supply fully trained waiting staff, chefs, and event coordinators for all our catering services.
Are venue partnerships exclusive?
We work with preferred venues but remain flexible to accommodate client-chosen locations across our service areas.
How do you ensure food quality?
We use seasonal local ingredients, maintain strict preparation standards, and conduct regular quality control checks during service.
Reviews (7)
Chelsea Austen
Sep 03, 2021
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Compliments to all of the staff at Portfolio Events who worked on our wedding day. We attended the tasting which was lovely and nice that we could include both sets of parents. Definitely recommend attending a tasting session as there is so much choice. Communication with them was very easy especially when trying to reorganise the date due to COVID. Everyone loved all the food provided on the day and no-one went home hungry! Lots offered for the very complex dietary requirements for a range of guests and they accommodated these individuals. Highly recommended for your special day/event. We have
Gemma Underwood
Aug 24, 2021
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We cannot recommend portfolio events enough for your wedding catering! We have had so many lovely comments from our wedding guests about how amazing the food tasted and the service was second to none! The taster is a special added touch and we absolutely loved trying the different options and having the place to ourselves, it was lovely. We decided to design our own starter to fit in with our theme and the team were so happy to accommodate this. The team work tirelessly to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day and we were blown away with the service, the staff are all so friendly and
Katherine May
Aug 24, 2021
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Portfolio Events provided the catering for our wedding at Rockingham Castle. The private menu tasting was enjoyable and we got to sample lots of delicious food; in fact it was challenging to decide which options to choose as they all tasted so good! The service provided was excellent throughout, and they were particularly responsive and accommodating when dealing with the uncertainty around guest numbers and restrictions due to the pandemic. The meal on the day was just as good as in the tasting. Would highly recommend.
Lily McWilliams
Aug 24, 2021
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Wow wow wow! Thank you to everyone at Portfolio for making our wedding utterly perfect. Your food and service were beyond our wildest dreams. From the moment we contacted Portfolio we knew that they were the caterers we wanted to work with - nothing was too much trouble, they came up with creative ideas on how to cater for our wedding (we were getting married in a garden) and listened to all of our ideas. The food was exceptional - Many of our guests made the comment that it was the best wedding food theyve ever had. I can definitely agree with that. I dont know how you guys do it - the food
Sarah Vivienne
Dec 30, 2020
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Many of my couples will attest to Portfolios amazing food and service. Its more restaurant than mass-catered wedding food. The team are always well presented and full of smiles. A pleasure to work alongside so frequently.
Becca Littlechild
Aug 08, 2020
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Portfolio events have a lovely team who help you plan every small detail running up to the big day. They also have wonderful staff serving on the day and the most delicious food! I had compliments from guests weeks after the wedding saying how delicious the food was. And Magda was amazing! She helped things to run so smoothly and had everything in hand. I would recommend portfolio events to anyone!
James Dowling
Jul 10, 2019
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Just done our wedding and took us on only 5 weeks before our wedding due to a venue change. The food was FANTASTIC and Magda and her team were absolutely fantastic. Helpful, polite and very professional. HIGHLY recommend. Worth every penny.
