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Creating Unforgettable Wedding Feasts with a Family Touch
Located in the beautiful Scottish Borders, The Orde Food Company is a family-run business with a proud history dating back to 1979. Specialising in wedding catering across Scotland and Northern England, their expert team is passionate about turning your special day into a memorable celebration filled with exceptional food, drink, and hospitality. This isn’t just catering—it’s a family tradition dedicated to making your wedding perfectly organised and truly unforgettable.
Fresh, Local, and Seasonal Ingredients for Your Wedding Menu
The Orde Food Company believes great weddings start with great ingredients. Thanks to their prime location, they source fresh, seasonal produce directly from local fishermen, farmers, and artisan producers in the Scottish Borders. This commitment to local and ethical sourcing means every dish served at your wedding bursts with authentic flavour and quality you can trust.
Tailored Menus That Reflect Your Unique Wedding Style
Every couple’s wedding is unique, and your menu should be too. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic seated dinner, a casual buffet, a trendy hog roast, or even a distinctive New Zealand hangi, The Orde Food Company will craft a bespoke menu just for you. They offer menu tastings once you’ve made your choices, ensuring every bite is exactly what you imagined. Plus, they expertly accommodate special dietary needs—gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and more—without ever compromising on taste or presentation.
Comprehensive Wedding Catering and Event Support
More than just food, The Orde Food Company provides full-service wedding catering and event coordination to help your day run smoothly. Their experienced team can handle everything from marquees and entertainment to guest transport and fine wines, so you can focus on enjoying your celebration. Their services include:
- Custom menu creation and tasting sessions
- Provision of tableware, linen, tables, and chairs
- Professional, attentive staff including bartenders
- Complete set-up and clean-up services
- Mobile bar and marquee catering options
Trusted by Couples and Celebrated for Excellence
With over 50 weddings catered and decades of experience, The Orde Food Company has earned a reputation for friendly, indulgent, and flawless service. They’ve even had the honour of catering for the Queen on three occasions. Countless happy couples praise their delicious food and seamless execution, making them a trusted choice for your wedding day.
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cateringFaqQuestion1
That's a tough one... each special occasion has it's own character, the best weddings are the ones where our couples push the boundaries of what's normal or expected. In that sense, I'm hoping that my own wedding to Helen next year will be become our most memorable!
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Friendly, Foodie, Unflappable, Indefatigable, Flexible!
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We've successfully taken the business into the second generation of Orde's. This really is a family business. Also having catered for the Queen on three separate occasions in the last 5 years has been a huge honour.
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Make sure to communicate the same information to all your suppliers! We can do anything when we work as a team.
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1000 origami cranes made by a Bride and Groom!
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I like to meet couples in person as soon as I can. It's so important to get to know the people you may be working for. Once I've had a chance to get the big picture from you I can then set about creating a personalised menu to fit your tastes. From there it's all down to good prompt communication and taking full advantage of lots of handy planning tools. We hold consultations. site visits and tastings before the big day and work tirelessly to get all the fine details arranged.
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Our multi-award winning Head Chef Craig Gibb has already won best main course at the Scottish Culinary championships beating a former Masterchef: The Professionals Winner in the process... I think I'd just send Craig, he's Event Chef of the Year 2016!
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We had a particular couple whose parents seem to have made all the foodie decisions for them. I could tell they wanted to be more involved but they felt they needed to let the "Folks" have their say as they were the ones paying. I took the couple to the pub and asked them what their favorite sweet or chocolate was. In sync they said "Terry's Chocolate Orange". Knowing this I set about creating an assiette of Chocolate and Citrus fruits with the centre piece being a Spherification of Chocolate covered Grand Marnier Ice cream (we make our own ice cream). It was a special feeling when the Bride and Groom enjoyed a private moment in realising the centerpiece of their very posh looking dessert was a delicious chocolatey orange sphere... a bit like a Terry's chocolate orange.
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Time and patience - put as much care and attention into your relationships as you would into your favorite dish and vice versa.
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Passion - you can tell when someone is going through the motions when they cook. It's worth spending time on packing flavour into stocks and sauces made from scratch.