Planning a wedding in Bristol? Paxton & Brown is a family-run, award-winning catering company that’s passionate about making your big day truly unforgettable through exceptional food. Founded by James and Henny, who bring years of experience from Bristol’s independent restaurant scene, they specialize in seamless, professional catering for dry-hire venues like barns, marquees, and tipis across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire.
Your wedding menu should be as unique as your love story. Paxton & Brown don’t believe in one-size-fits-all menus—instead, they work closely with you to design a bespoke culinary experience that reflects your tastes and style. Their expertise covers a variety of delicious cuisines, including:
Whether you’re dreaming of elegant canapés, vibrant grazing tables, or hearty sharing feasts, every dish is crafted with care using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This personalized approach ensures your wedding food will be a highlight your guests will remember.
Every wedding is unique, and Paxton & Brown understand that. They offer a flexible service that caters to a wide range of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, so all your guests feel included and cared for.
Their full-service approach covers everything from initial consultations and site visits to providing all necessary staff on the day. Known for being approachable, creative, and detail-focused, their experienced team works closely with you to ensure your catering runs smoothly and stress-free—letting you focus on celebrating your special day.
Fabulous, Devine, Perfectionists, Trustwothy, Amazing
That it’s ours and only ours!!
Remember this is your day and so if there’s specific dishes and/or items you want, just let us know. We create unique menus for each couple.
Crocheted flowers as pin holes - so sweet
First we meet you, we love getting to know you and getting excited about your day. Then we go through menu options, we listen to what you want and advise along the way keeping your wishes at the heart of it. We offer food tastings if you’d like as well..... We will keep in touch up until the day where we deliver the most amazing food for you and your guests
Lobster risotto au gratin - O.M.G
Oooh that’s tricky - that’s a totally personal choice. One doesn’t fit all but for me it would have to be rare lamb chops!
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