Circa Events

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What we do is much more than just the food, so we’d be delighted to discuss your options further with you and work with you to bring together the best day of your life!
Circa Events established since 2000, offers its clients creative, tasty options for one of the most important parts of their big day - the food and drink!
Circa Events Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£75
Maximum price
£90
Our lowest price includes a two course meal, drinks packages are on top of this. Our food prices include: Crockery & cutlery Table linens (table cloths & napkins) Staff including chefs & and Event Manager Co-ordination Menu Tasting Experience
Circa Events Details

Dietary Options

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

Food Type

Asian
Western / European
Bar / Cocktail Service
Latin / South American
Hog Roast

General Services

Tastings
Last-Minute Orders
Tables and Chairs Provided
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Off-Site Preparation
Sharing-Style
Midnight Treats
Tableware Provided
Set-Up
Canapes
Clean-Up
Staff Provided
Minimum Guest Numbers
Food Van
Alcohol Provision
Seated Meal
Physical Kitchen Premises
Bartending
Mobile Bar Services
Marquee Catering
Buffet-Style
Linen Provided
Silver Service
Circa Events Full Description

Planning your wedding in Sussex? Circa Events, based in Brighton, has been crafting unforgettable dining experiences for weddings since 2000. As an award-winning catering company, they’re known for their creative menus that truly impress your guests and make your day extra special.

A Passion for Culinary Excellence

At Circa Events, quality is everything. Their expert chefs use fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced ingredients to create menus that celebrate both flavor and sustainability. Supporting local farmers and artisans not only ensures the best taste but also helps reduce environmental impact. Their dedication to excellence has even earned them a spot in the Michelin Guide—so you know your wedding food is in expert hands.

Bespoke Wedding Catering Services

Every wedding is unique, and Circa Events treats it that way. They offer a fully personalized catering service, guiding you from your first tasting at their farm to the flawless delivery on your big day. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Experienced event managers and qualified chefs who understand weddings inside and out
  • All crockery, cutlery, glassware, and crisp white table linens provided
  • Complete setup and breakdown of all Circa-provided items
  • Support with venue selection, styling, entertainment, and more to make planning easier

Diverse and Inspired Menus

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Circa Events offers menus to match your style and vibe. Popular choices include:

  • Elegant canapés and classic wedding breakfasts
  • Relaxed BBQs and traditional hog roasts for a fun twist
  • Trendy bowl food and food truck options for a modern feel
  • Charming vintage afternoon teas for a touch of nostalgia
  • A unique Circa gelato bike to delight guests of all ages

They’re also experts at accommodating all dietary needs and allergies, ensuring every guest enjoys a delicious meal.

Trusted Venue Partners

Circa Events is proud to be the exclusive or recommended caterer at some of Sussex and Surrey’s most beautiful wedding venues, including Laughton Barns, Broyle Place, and Northease Manor. Their deep experience with these locations means they can help you plan a seamless, stress-free day in stunning surroundings.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Sara Hewitt
We'd be delighted to be part of your special day as your wedding caterers and event managers! With a wealth of wedding planning experience and know-how we can help you bring your vision to life for the big day. From foodie questions, to the venues, decor & other suppliers, planning the day, to the bar, we'll be on hand for advice and guidance and be there on the day to see it all come to life.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
(65)
Emily & Harrison
Happy couple married in June
November 2023
A Huge Thank You

We cannot thank everyone at Circa enough for everything on and in the build up to our wedding day. We had the most perfect day and everything ran so smoothly with the help of you all. Thank you Liv for everything on the day and huge thank you for helping save our cake from melting in the hot weather and keeping it in a fridge so we could cut it with our evening guests there too. The food was gorgeous and we’ve had so many great comments about it since our day. The bbq and pizzas were a huge hit with our guests and we loved having the leftover pizza the next day. Everyone in the team who worked on our day were so friendly and helpful, especially making sure we had our canapés kept aside for after our photos. It was lovely seeing some of you at the open days and then on our day so we had friendly faces around.

Amber & Jake
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Above & Beyond

The Circa team at Long Furlong Barn were incredible! Liv was the most amazing events manager and communication went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect. The food was so delicious and our guests loved it! Thank you so much Circa!

Annabel & Dominic
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
Thank you!

Circa catered for our wedding and were absolutely superb. We felt very looked after as did all of our guests. We had so many compliments on the food, especially the katsu curry! All of the food was delicious - they really catered for all. The bar service was excellent as well! They were so organised and helpful, without seeming intrusive on the night. They played a huge part in making a really special evening for us, one that we’ll never forget! Thank you!

Simon
Wedding: October
October 2023
Many Many Thanks

Our Daughter selected Circa for her wedding at our home, she chose them not only because their food was tasty and beautifully presented, but also as they would "stage manage" the day. Sure enough Ben and his team cooked up a fabulous selection of food from Canapes through the main meal via an Ice cream bike and on to evening food from the converted Horse Box, all the waiting & Bar staff were delightful and accommodating and the whole day was run like clockwork without any hitches

Sarah & Neil
Happy couple married in July
August 2023
Thank You!

Hi Sara and Team! Thank you so so so so much for organising such a special day. It all went perfectly and the sun even shone! We can't thank you enough for helping us bring our day to life! x

Ed & Amy
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
The Very Best

Hi Ben, Sara and Liv A huge thank you for creating and making our beautiful day on Saturday happen. It was extraordinary. It was a difficult 2.5 years for all of us - but it was well worth the wait. And dare I say it - Gote Barn - what a find, better than Northease 😉 We couldn’t have picked a better caterer/event manager in your team at Circa. The way you handled the pandemic and the various changes along the way has been exemplary. We sing your praises to anyone who will listen. Ben - you and your team were fantastic on Saturday. Just the best. We really enjoyed working with you. Thank you for making it relaxed, fun and flexible. The food - exquisite and plentiful! I can’t wait to share the official photos and video when we get them back, but in the meantime my friends took some pretty amazing photos so I hope you’ll be able to see some of these on social media. We obviously got very lucky with the weather - but that was just one factor in the day. It’s a very special place and we had the best day. Anything we can do to help spread the word about you and Gote barn, we will do! Thank you all again. Amy and Ed. X

Johnny & Karolina
Happy couple married in September
August 2023
Fantastic

The food was fantastic and they helped deliver way better than expected. Definitely recommended

Mia & Brett
Happy couple married in October
August 2023
Outstanding

The attention to detail circa have is totally outstanding. We were so chuffed with the service they provided, not only on the day, but the communication beforehand too. All of our guests commented on the food, especially the pizza! Many asking for the name of the catering team for their own weddings in the near future. The staffs presence was fantastic throughout the day. A big thank you!!!

Lucy & Zander
Happy couple married in October
August 2023
Amazing!

The food was amazing - the best we have ever had at a wedding! So many people commented on how good it was! The staff were also very professional, helpful and made sure we had a great day!

Sara & Ben
Happy couple married in September
August 2023
Wonderful

Circa were wonderful to work with from the start. I dealt with the same person at circa throughout the process and this was really appreciated as I felt they understood my vision. They carried out a site visit where we talked through the set up etc and this gave me confidence that the drinks, food, service would be in line with what I wanted. On the day the Event Manager was absolutely fantastic. The whole team were professional, friendly and most importantly the food was delicious!

Circa Events Location & Contact Details
Address
Circa Events Unit 2-4 Bevendean Farm, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6AF, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Last year we had one with a Carousel! That will stick in my mind for a long time!

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We catered and managed an incredible 'fair' inspired wedding in a field in east sussex, complete with coconut shys, hoopla and hook-a-ducks, on one of the hottest days of the year! Menu-wise they went for a picnic on each table, with baskets, all the chutneys & pickles you can imagine and huge wedges of cheese, followed by a build your own eton-mess station with colourful meringues! Great fun had by all and so much personality in each element of their day.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Versatile, Contemporary, Creative, Adaptable, Fun

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Creative. Fine Dining. Fun. Colourful. Memorable.

What about your business are you most proud of?

Our passion for good, locally sourced food, served with flair & creativity is and always will be, the driving force behind us all at Circa

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Our personal, friendly and creative approach to wedding food, we're all so proud to be part of Circa!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Use Bridebook!

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Personalise elements of the food and drinks for that extra something - make the food and drinks memorable!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

I love really personal favours or place cards - I still have some from weddings I have been to

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I love it when couples make their own favours for guests, be it homemade gin or jam - people do take them with them if they are personally made!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

From the initial enquiry we work closely with couples to bring their plans together, once the contract is signed we work together to build a Function Sheet, then about 6 months before the wedding we would invite the couple in for a menu tasting and would set up a site visit of their venue. Then the day before we are on site setting up and working with the couple on any last minute changes then on the Big Day we are on site 2 hours before guests arrive and the our Event manager & their team will run the day through until the last guest leaves.

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From the first email, we'll strive to understand a clients vision for the day. Some couples like the look of our set menus, some want something a little more bespoke for the day, we'll create menus at this stage and do a rough quote based on guest numbers and food/drink choices. In the year of the wedding itself, we'll hold a tasting for our couples (complimentary once booked) so they can choose their options for the day, we'll start planning timings at this stage and over the following months bring together all the plans for the day. If its a marquee or a rural venue we'll do a site visit if we can, and we'll always be at the venue the day before to set up. On the event day we'll be at the venue at least 2 hours before guests arrive and we'll run the day using all the plans we've made over the last few months!

cateringFaqQuestion7

I would say our Smoked Duck Breast Salad, Chard Courgettes, Pesto Dressing, Blush Tomato starter dish would go down with the judges, its just so colourful and pretty on a plate and of course, tastes delightful!

How would you wow the Judges on Masterchef?

With an unexpected twist on a traditional dish

What is the most innovative dish you have created for a wedding?

This year we had a wedding with a Maltese Bride & Sri Lankan Groom who wanted to fuse the two heritages in their wedding food. So we worked closely with them and created them a completely bespoke menu including Maltese Canapes & Sri Lankan Curries. One of the curries was the Groom's Grandmother's recipe which was super special! Especially as she was unable to make it over for the wedding!

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Not so much a dish....more of a drink! We had a couple who wanted a portuguese menu for their big day, complete with 'poncha' a traditional madeiran toast drink! I went on holiday to Madeira before their wedding, and of course after much 'research' came up with a great recipe which we re-created on the day for them!

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Music, play on!

What is the food of love?

Got to be Pizza - From our Wood Fired Pizza Oven. Perfect for the evening of a Wedding!

What is your secret ingredient?

Circa Magic!

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Just a little seasoning makes everything taste better....sriracha has been a firm favourite with the chefs this year!

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