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Located close to Ipswich and Colchester on the Essex and Suffolk border, we successfully plan and cater at hundreds of weddings and events each year.
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Dietary Options

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Vegan catering
Vegetarian
Halal
Kosher

Food Type

Bar / Cocktail Service
Hog Roast
Western / European

General Services

Tastings
Last-Minute Orders
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Off-Site Preparation
Sharing-Style
Midnight Treats
Tableware Provided
Set-Up
Canapes
Clean-Up
Staff Provided
Minimum Guest Numbers
Food Van
Seated Meal
Physical Kitchen Premises
Bartending
Mobile Bar Services
Marquee Catering
Buffet-Style
Linen Provided
Bouquet Garni Caterers Full Description

Creating Delicious Memories for Your Essex & Suffolk Wedding

If you're planning a wedding in Essex or Suffolk, Bouquet Garni Caterers is here to make your day truly special with expert wedding catering. Since 2001, they’ve brought exceptional food and service to hundreds of celebrations each year, earning a reputation for quality and care that couples trust.

A Taste of Excellence Tailored to You

At Bouquet Garni, the focus is on crafting delicious, high-quality dishes that leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. Many couples say it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever enjoyed. Their talented culinary team works closely with you to design a menu that fits your style and preferences perfectly.

  • Flexible Menu Options: From elegant canapés and formal three-course meals to relaxed barbecues, traditional hog roasts, or trendy bowl food, they’ll help you create the perfect menu for your celebration.
  • Dietary Inclusivity: They expertly cater to all dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan options, so every guest can enjoy a beautiful meal.
  • Unique Features: Add a charming touch with their vintage Citroen H Van, which can serve evening food or cocktails, bringing rustic style and fun to your wedding.

Service That Lets You Relax and Enjoy

Beyond amazing food, Bouquet Garni is known for a professional, friendly team that supports you from planning through to your big day. Couples consistently praise their responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail, ensuring everything runs smoothly so you can focus on celebrating.

Based between Colchester and Ipswich, Bouquet Garni Caterers serves venues across East Anglia — from historic sites like Layer Marney Tower, where they are the exclusive caterers, to private marquees and homes. Their extensive experience guarantees a flawless dining experience no matter your venue.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Charlotte
First of all, Congratulations on your engagement! We thank you for your interest in Bouquet Garni Catering Sevices and look forward to hearing about your wedding in more detail.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2001
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
70
Reviews
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James
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
Our experience with Bouquet Garni...

Our experience with Bouquet Garni and with Jon Marriot who was our main contact was amazing from start to finish. Very customer friendly and willing to cater for our wants and needs but at the same time able to offer advise and suggestions where needed. Very friendly, helpful and seemed to genuinely have our best interests at heart. I would and will recommend Bouquet Garni to others in the future.

Jessica
Happy couple married in September
September 2016
We were very happy with the service that they provided...

We were very happy with the service that they provided, the whole process from enquiring, to booking, to tasting, to the event itself was handled very professionally and put us at ease knowing that the food was taken care of. The quality of food was brilliant, the staff serving were wonderfully polite and professional. We were so happy we chose Bouquet Garni to cater for our wedding, we were able to relax knowing that everything was taken care of and had a truly amazing day.

ANNE
Happy couple married in August
August 2016
From our first meeting with staff where we discussed our...

From our first meeting with staff where we discussed our BBQ menu and set-up we cancelled the meetings with other companies as we knew that Bouquet Garni would provide tasty food and great service.When we were invited to sample our chosen menu WOW it was so amazing and we ordered everything.On the day of our wedding the staff looked after everyone and all our guests were impressed with the quality and taste of the food with guests booking them for their events.It was an important part of our day

Claire
Happy couple married in August
August 2016
From meeting at the wedding fair to our initial meeting...

From meeting at the wedding fair to our initial meeting, subsequent tasting and pre wedding finalisation conversation, the Bouquet Garni team were all brilliant. They understood our needs and catered for our specific requests without hesitation. They were so easy to work with in what could have been a stressful build up to the day but they made us relaxed and did brilliantly on the day. A massive thank you to the team and the food was top notch!

Carly
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
The food served on the day was superb...

The food served on the day was superb. Including the lovely canapes which everyone commented on. We opted for Paella in the evening which was cooked in front of our guests in a big dish which was another highlight. All tasted fantastic!!

TERI
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
the whole experience with them was outstanding from start to...

the whole experience with them was outstanding from start to finish, they were professional and took all our needs on board and provided us with an outstanding meal and service. couldn't recommend enough.

Jane
Happy couple married in July
July 2016
What an amazing professional...

What an amazing professional, friendly company! Everything from planning, booking and the day it self run very smooth., not to mention Rachel head of house....who had everything under control..even the weather lol! Our friends and family all commented on the great food and service which was amazing as there are some food criteaks among them. Thanks again would definitely use Bouquet Garni again!!

Mary-Anne
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
Incredible...

Incredible! We were absolutely astounded by the service they provided! One of our guests got drunk at the wedding and did some damage to the venue. The caterer handled it all flawlessly, even when the police came, and I (the bride) didn't even find out about it until the next day! They kept our day from being ruined with their discretion and sensitivity. I could not recommend them highly enough! The food was amazing, the customer service was over the moon, and we couldn't be happier.

Caroline
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
From start to finish...

From start to finish, the service we received for our wedding was amazing. Jon especially was extremely patient with me changing my mind every 5 minutes about the canapés etc. We had vegan and vegetarian guests too who were also catered for well. The day before the ladies were fantastic setting up and keeping me calm. All guests were blown away by the food which was top class. The chefs were so great and really happy and chatty to me and the other guests. I would strongly recommend Bouquet Garni

Graham
Happy couple married in May
May 2016
We were really happy with Bouquet Garni...

We were really happy with Bouquet Garni, we had been to a few weddings where they had provided the catering, so we were pleased when we found that they were the exclusive caterers for Layer Marney Tower. All our guests loved the food, and considering we had a very large party of foodies this was no easy feat. Would definitely recommend them.

Bouquet Garni Caterers Location & Contact Details
Address
The Haywain, Bentley road, , Little Bromley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PL, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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There are so many weddings that stand out to us! It wouldn't be fair for us to choose just one, they're all unique in their own special way and we love being a part of that!

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Exceptional Personal Service

Seasonal Produce

Imaginative Menus

Events to be Remembered

Sensational Food

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We are most proud of the repeat custom we get. Many of our clients use our services time and time again, and we're so glad that we are able to build relationships with clients in this way. We also get lots of recommendations from previous clients, who tell their friends and family about us and the service they received.

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Remember that your Wedding Breakfast is a focal point of your wedding day. Your guests will be discussing your Wedding Breakfast for years to come, so make sure you're happy with all aspects of the catering.

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Again there are so many little quirks to each individual wedding. My personal favourite is when our H Van is used to surprise the Bride or Groom, its such a lovely touch and always makes for fantastic photos.

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We like to get to know the couple's we work with, so after your initial enquiry we usually have a meeting to discuss your requirements further. From there we arrange a tasting, so that the couple can sample our delicious food. Then we send over their tailored quote based upon their ideas, then the couple will pay their deposit and it becomes a confirmed booking. Then we keep in touch over the following months to ensure everything is going to plan. We get those final details the month before the wedding and before you know it the day will be here! Our favourite part is receiving a thank you card at the end, we've even had flowers delivered before!

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You'll have to find that out yourselves!

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Brides and Grooms come to us often with their own unique ideas, whether that be a theme or a type of cuisine. We always aim to go one step further to create something truly special for each couple's day.

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I'll leave you with a quote. " There is no love sincerer than the love of food".

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Well that would be telling...

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