Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Catering Partner in Manchester
Barretts Event Caterers has been dedicated to crafting exceptional culinary experiences since 2002. Founded by Matthew Barrett, a chef with a background in fine dining and Michelin-starred establishments, we combine passion, creativity, and precision to deliver unforgettable events. Our expertise spans event organizing, managing, and consulting, ensuring clients are involved at every stage. We pride ourselves on transforming ordinary spaces into vibrant destination cafes while maintaining a strong reputation for stunning cuisine and attentive service.With decades of collective experience, our team collaborates closely with clients to bring their visions to life, whether for intimate gatherings or large-scale corporate functions. Our commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients ensures menus that reflect both tradition and innovation. From weddings to sports events, we strive to exceed expectations through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of our clients' needs. This dedication to excellence has solidified our position as a trusted leader in the catering industry.
Services
Event Organising
Wedding Catering
Private Events
Corporate Events
Stadium Catering
Heritage Gardens Cafe
Sports Events Catering
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in event catering and fine dining.
- Our team combines creative chefs with expert event managers for seamless execution.
- We offer personalized service from initial planning to event day delivery.
- Our menus feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients for fresh, innovative dishes.
- We maintain a proven reputation for excellence across weddings, corporate events, and sports venues.
Services
Event Organising
Our event organizing service collaborates with clients to bring their visions to life. We guide you through menu selection, venue styling, and logistics planning. With expertise in weddings, private parties, and corporate functions, we ensure every detail aligns with your expectations while maintaining culinary excellence.
Wedding Catering
We create bespoke wedding menus that reflect your personal taste and cultural traditions. From canaps to multi-course meals, our chefs use seasonal ingredients to craft dishes that impress guests. Our team coordinates with venues and suppliers to ensure flawless service on your special day.
Corporate Events
Our corporate catering service delivers sophisticated dining experiences for conferences, product launches, and networking events. We design menus that cater to diverse palates while maintaining presentation standards suitable for professional environments. Our attentive service ensures smooth operations during high-profile business occasions.
Stadium Catering
We provide premium catering solutions for sports venues, including VIP suites and concession stands. Our stadium catering combines gourmet quality with efficient service delivery, enhancing fan experiences during major sporting events. Menus are designed to accommodate large volumes without compromising on taste or presentation.
Heritage Gardens Cafe
Our heritage garden cafes offer daily breakfast and lunch options using produce grown on-site. These venues blend local tourism appeal with regular customer bases, featuring seasonal menu variations that highlight regional harvests. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating creates welcoming environments for visitors and locals alike.
Questions
What types of events do you cater for?
We cater weddings, private parties, corporate functions, and sports events. Our heritage garden cafes also serve daily visitors and locals.
How do you ensure food quality at events?
We use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and employ experienced chefs who create menus balancing innovation with tradition.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, we offer customized menus to meet specific dietary needs when advised in advance.
Do you provide event planning services?
Yes, we offer full event organizing, managing, and consulting services to ensure seamless execution.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Manchester, we cater events across the UK, including stadium and sports venue locations.
Reviews (7)
Matt Jackson
Jan 04, 2022
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Berretts were our caterers for our wedding at Colshaw Hall, and we couldn't be happier with the quality of food and service that we received. The menu choices were out of this world, and the tasting day helped the whole wedding party decide on the best food for the day. On the day itself, all Barretts staff were attentive and friendly, and all guests commented on how good the food was. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Goose
Nov 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Everyone at our wedding including ourselves agreed that the food was the best we'd ever had at any event we'd been to. Superb quality, couldn't recommend enough.
Everyone at our wedding including ourselves agreed that the food was the best we'd ever had at any event we'd been to. Superb quality, couldn't recommend enough.
Derek Brocklehurst
Aug 25, 2021
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First class service and would you believe it all 120 guests loved the meal no complaints
Carol Mortimer
Jun 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The food was really hot and delicious . The evening food was just as delicious . The only thing I would suggest is not put sauce on the evening food have it available for people to put in themselves . The food was fantastic and would really recommend Barretts for the service quality and the staff were brilliant as well .
The food was really hot and delicious . The evening food was just as delicious . The only thing I would suggest is not put sauce on the evening food have it available for people to put in themselves . The food was fantastic and would really recommend Barretts for the service quality and the staff were brilliant as well .
Adam Bradbery
Nov 02, 2020
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We were suppose to get married on the 3rd April 2020 and Barretts were supplying the food for our big day. Due to the pandemic our wedding could not go ahead and we were unable to obtain a new date with our venue. We paid a 1000 deposit to Barretts. We attended a taster day at the value of 100 which is the only service we had from Barretts, so taking this in to account we thought 900 would be acceptable as a refund. When it came to contacting Barretts to say our wedding had been cancelled we were then told we would not be receiving any refund. We were told that due to us changing the date
Stacey
Oct 28, 2020
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Barretts did the catering for our wedding. At the time, our venue offered two choices but Barretts were by far the superior choice having looked at both. We made small changes right up until the week before the wedding but nothing was a problem for them. Service on the day was brilliant.
Alex Glover
Sep 09, 2020
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Heartbroken! We were due to get married on 31st May and had paid 1000 deposit as requested. Unfortunately this had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. So rebooked again for 2021. But given the current state of affairs this will not be able to go ahead either. But Barretts refused any refund claiming it was for the tasting menu (in a shack) and admin costs. They even refused for this to be able to be used for any future event. Given that they will have had a hospitality grant this just shows how greedy and money grabbing the wedding industry has become. I would avoid.
