Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Leicester for 50 Years
Established in 1973, Rival Catering has built a distinguished reputation across the Midlands and surrounding areas through five decades of dedicated service. As a family-run business, we specialise in creating unforgettable events through our professional catering solutions, serving weddings, corporate functions, private dinners, and community fundraisers. Our team combines traditional culinary techniques with modern presentation to deliver high-quality meals tailored to diverse dietary needs. With a commitment to excellence, we handle every detail from preparation to cleanup, ensuring seamless event execution. Our clients consistently praise our reliability, competitive pricing, and the personal touch we bring to each occasion.We pride ourselves on maintaining transparent pricing with no hidden fees while adapting menus to suit various budgets. Our extensive experience enables us to manage events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale banquets. The numerous testimonials from satisfied clients underscore our dedication to creating memorable experiences. We offer comprehensive support throughout the planning process, providing expert guidance to ensure every event meets our clients' exacting standards. Our 50-year legacy reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Private Functions
Banquet Catering
Fundraisers
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of specialist catering experience across diverse event types
- Our team provides comprehensive event support from planning to execution
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs
- Our menus accommodate all dietary requirements while maintaining gourmet quality
- Our proven track record includes numerous five-star client testimonials
What people say
Delicious food
Excellent service
Impeccable presentation
Stress-free day
Recommend without hesitation
Services
Wedding Catering
Specialist wedding catering service delivering gourmet meals and professional service for ceremonies of all sizes. Our experienced team manages dietary requirements, coordinates with venue staff, and ensures perfect food presentation throughout the event. With extensive experience in weddings since 1973, we provide tasting sessions and flexible menu options to create bespoke dining experiences that match each couple's vision.
Corporate Events
Comprehensive catering solutions for corporate events including formal dinners, presentation evenings, and award ceremonies. We handle events for 60-80 guests with varied menus that accommodate business professionals' dietary needs. Our team ensures immaculate service standards while maintaining kitchen hygiene and leaving venues in pristine condition post-event, as demonstrated through long-term client relationships.
Private Functions
Tailored catering service for private celebrations including anniversary parties, family gatherings, and special occasions. Our flexible approach accommodates unique requirements while maintaining culinary excellence. From hog roasts to formal three-course meals, we provide complete service from preparation to cleanup, ensuring hosts can fully enjoy their events without logistical concerns.
Banquet Catering
Expert banquet catering specialising in large-scale events with coordinated service delivery. Our team manages complex logistics for events up to 90 guests, maintaining food quality and service consistency throughout. We offer menu customisation options while ensuring efficient kitchen operations and post-event venue restoration to the highest standards.
Fundraisers
Catering service designed for charity functions and community fundraising events. We provide cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, offering menu options that appeal to diverse tastes while supporting charitable causes. Our efficient service model ensures smooth operations even in high-demand fundraising environments.
Questions
What types of events do you cater for?
We cater for weddings, corporate events, private functions, banquets, and charity fundraisers, handling events of all sizes from intimate gatherings to large-scale occasions.
Do you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, we accommodate all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific meals while maintaining the same high presentation standards.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas, including Leicestershire, Leicester, and Syston, with clients from across the region.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least 6-12 months in advance for weddings, though we can accommodate shorter notice requests for smaller events when available.
What is included in your service?
Our comprehensive service includes menu planning, food preparation, on-site cooking, serving staff, equipment provision, and complete post-event cleanup.
What makes you different from other caterers?
Our 50-year legacy combines traditional cooking methods with modern presentation, supported by personal service from a family-run business that treats every event as their own.
Reviews (3)
Gemma Swann
Sep 02, 2021
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We had Rival cater for our wedding, the service and food was outstanding! Claire and the team went above and beyond to help us, couldn't recommend them enough!
David Brockbank
Jul 30, 2021
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Thank you so very much your service is amazing and the quality of the food was outstanding, we were very surprised at the amount we had and the quality of the food the sausage rolls were to die for and looked home made yum yum, their prices were good to so if you are looking for catering then I would recommend these and will be using again when ever we need catering. Thanks again
Zena Kay
Jul 19, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic food, well cooked and served beautifully. Eventhough they had to hold the food because the bride and groom took a while having photos the food was still perfect.
