The French Kitchen

Business Details

14 Years

experience

Expert Wedding & Event Catering in Wells

Founded in 2012 by Laurent Born, The French Kitchen is a professional catering service based in Wells, Somerset. With over 50 years of combined experience between our founders, we specialise in creating bespoke culinary experiences for weddings and events. Our approach combines French culinary heritage with locally sourced Somerset ingredients, ensuring seasonal menus that reflect the region's finest produce. We maintain direct relationships with trusted local suppliers, including Mendip Moments for artisan ice cream and dairy products.

Our team of experienced chefs and event managers, including Ben, Jasmine, and Nick, deliver tailored services that accommodate dietary requirements while maintaining exceptional presentation and taste. We pride ourselves on meticulous planning, from initial tastings to day-of execution, ensuring seamless service for marquee weddings, venue events, and private dining experiences. Our commitment to quality has earned us consistent five-star reviews and repeat recommendations from satisfied clients across Somerset and beyond.

Services

Wedding catering Event catering Marquee weddings Ice cream bike service Private dining

Details

Year established: 2012

Highlights and features

Over 50 years combined experience in catering and hospitality
Bespoke menus using locally sourced Somerset ingredients
Customisable options for dietary requirements and special needs
Proven track record with 100+ five-star client reviews
Dedicated team of professional chefs and event managers

What people say

Delicious and plentiful food Professional and responsive team Beautifully presented dishes Accommodate dietary needs Seamless event execution

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Services

Wedding catering

Full-service wedding catering creating bespoke menus for ceremonies and receptions. Our experienced team handles everything from intimate gatherings to large marquee weddings, offering seasonal dishes made with local ingredients. We provide complete coordination from initial tastings to day-of execution, ensuring perfect presentation and service for your special day.

Event catering

Professional catering solutions for corporate events, private parties, and special occasions. We tailor menus to your event's theme and guest requirements, offering canaps, formal dining, or buffet-style service. Our team manages logistics, dietary needs, and service coordination for seamless event execution.

Ice cream bike

Vintage-style ice cream tricycle service providing unlimited servings of premium Mendip Moments ice cream at events. Environmentally friendly and flexible setup options for indoor or outdoor venues, offering both traditional and dairy-free options made with local ingredients.

Private dining

Custom private dining experiences for small groups and special occasions. We create tailored menus for intimate settings, with optional chef attendance and full service from preparation to presentation, using the freshest seasonal ingredients available.

Marquee weddings

Complete catering service for marquee weddings including kitchen equipment, staffing, and weather-contingency planning. We work with recommended marquee providers to ensure perfect coordination, offering flexible menu options that maintain quality in outdoor settings.

People

Laurent Born

Founder & Executive Chef

Established The French Kitchen in 2012 with 20+ years Michelin-starred experience. Specialises in combining French culinary techniques with Somerset produce to create exceptional event menus.

Ben

Events Manager

20+ year hospitality professional with venue management expertise. Oversees event planning, client coordination, and front-of-house operations to ensure flawless service execution.

Jasmine

Events Manager

Experienced hospitality manager specialising in event coordination. Focuses on seamless supplier integration, venue logistics, and guest experience management for stress-free wedding planning.

Nick

Head Chef

Award-winning chef with extensive fine dining and high-volume kitchen experience. Leads menu development and ensures consistent culinary excellence across all events.

Questions

Do you cater for weddings outside Somerset?

While based in Somerset, we consider events within reasonable travel distance and can discuss venue-specific requirements during consultations.

Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?

Yes, we specialise in accommodating dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific requirements.

Do you provide staff and equipment for events?

We provide fully uniformed staff, serving equipment, and necessary catering infrastructure for complete event service.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance for weddings, though we can accommodate shorter timelines when available.

Can we customise the menu?

Yes, we offer full menu customisation based on your preferences, with tasting sessions available up to 12 months before events.

Do you offer ice cream bike service for events?

Yes, our vintage ice cream tricycle provides unlimited servings of Mendip Moments artisan ice cream at events.

Reviews (5)

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Harriet Waddams

Oct 15, 2021 Report

Dear Ben, The lovely staff that were at our wedding and everyone behind the scenes we never got to meet!
WOW. What a team you lot are, absolutely faultless. Thank you for the unbelievable service, beautiful food & being so attentive.
Ben - thank you! It was truly appreciated you stepping in for us and putting us at ease. And we have not one regret! Our guest commented on how they were definitely not eating typical wedding food its like what you get at a restaurant! We cant thank you all enough and would recommend anyone The French Kitchen. Thank you again!!!! Mr and Mrs Chester

James Lee

Oct 04, 2021 Report

Ben and his team were fantastic. From the food tasting prior to the wedding to the best wedding food both us and our guests have tasted. Nothing was ever a problem, the service was brilliant. The wedding cake was made the night before at 11pm to be as fresh as possible, perfect! We would highly recommend The French Kitchen for your event or wedding catering.

Jess Croucher

Oct 02, 2021 Report

Cannot sing their praises enough. All of our wedding guests commented on how impressive the food was. We're really 'into' our food and were so delighted it tastes as good as it looks in the brochure. Plus Ben and the team were so incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and on the day itself were totally invaluable in terms of making the day run smoothly. They went above and beyond to ensure we and our guests had the perfect day.

Nicole Woodrow

Sep 14, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Right from the start Ben (our event manager) was on hand to answer our multiple questions and help us pick a delicious menu (our guests were raving about it after!). You really cant go wrong with picking food from the french kitchen or listening to Bens recommendations!

Nicola Johnson

Sep 02, 2021 Report

Absolutely wonderful!!! Could not recommend more! We used Ben and the team at the French Kitchen for our wedding, and they were wonderful throughout every stage of the event. The food was delicious, and they catered to all our requirements - everyone on the day commented on how good it was!
Ben was great at communicating and was prompt, professional and friendly throughout all our calls and emails. The service on the wedding day was also fabulous, and really couldn't fault anything with them! Thanks for everything you did to make our wedding day so special