A family business · Wedding catering

A day to remember. A feast to share.

Warm-hearted wedding food, live-cooked and served by a family team who care about the little things.

From canapés and shared starters to paellas, curries, desserts and evening food, we’ll help you shape a celebration that feels like yours.

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Friendly advice, with absolutely no pressure to book.

Wedding guests sharing food around a paella pan

Cooked fresh, shared generously.

A little about us

Good food runs in the family.

We know how important your wedding is, and we know how to look after people. Before returning to the UK, our family spent eight years in Ibiza, where we learned the value of timing, care and warm hospitality.

We started Buen Apetito in 2008, cooking paella for festival crowds. Wedding and party catering became our focus in 2012, and today the business is run by our family, alongside our lovely waiting staff and front-of-house team.

“Relax, you’re in great, friendly, family hands.”

The way we look after your day

The thoughtful details, taken care of.

We concentrate on serving exceptional food, hot and without a long wait. Our team takes care of the flow, so you can stay with your guests and enjoy the day.

A warm welcome

Our team serves canapés as guests mingle and helps with welcome or post-ceremony drinks.

Made around the moment

Our front-of-house team keeps service running smoothly, adapting easily around speeches, photographs and the day’s timings.

A meal to enjoy together

Sharing starters and desserts bring guests together, while mains are served hot and generously.

Care for every guest

Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements are considered with care, and guests needing separate dishes are served directly.

Choose the feel of your meal

Relaxed dining or family style?

Both bring guests together around generous food, with our team there to guide service and look after everyone.

01 · Come to the pans

Relaxed dining

Guests choose their main course at our large pans on the day, so you don’t need to collect everyone’s choices ahead of time. It’s speedy, interactive and guests can come back for more.

Our team also serves shared starters, canapés, desserts and drinks as part of the wedding breakfast service.

02 · Share around the table

Family style

Our team brings serving bowls to the middle of each table, ready for guests to help themselves. Vegetarian and vegan guests are served their own dishes directly.

A lovely in-between of buffet and table service, with plenty of room for everyone to share.

You can also choose how you’d like your plates, cutlery and napkins presented. We’ll talk through the available options as part of planning.

A taste of the menu

From the first nibble to the last spoonful.

There’s a choice of dishes to make your own, from crowd-pleasing favourites to vegetarian and vegan options. The full menu is in the wedding brochure.

To welcome your guests

Canapés

Prawn and chorizo pinchos, chicken skewers, falafel, onion bhaji, vegetable spring rolls, mini scones and a variety of savoury bites.

A table to share

Mezze starters

Spanish, British or mixed sharing boards with breads, cheeses, olives and savoury favourites, with vegan alternatives served directly to guests who need them.

Fresh from the pans

Paellas, curries & one pots

Chicken, seafood, roasted vegetable and wild mushroom paellas, alongside curries, chilli, comforting one pots and a children’s menu.

A sweet finish

Desserts to share

Choose a trio of mini desserts or larger puddings, with favourites including lemon posset, Eton mess, tiramisu, brownie and chocolate torte.

When the dancing starts

Evening food & next-day brunch

Keep guests going with hot dogs, jacket potatoes, pulled pork baps, burgers, paellas, curries and one pots. For the morning after, breakfast baps with fresh orange juice, tea and coffee make a welcome start.

Marquee · tipi · barn · manor

Your venue, your way.

We cater wherever you choose. A kitchen isn’t essential: a covered area is helpful, while access to water and a couple of plug sockets are a bonus. If there’s no kitchen, we can bring our own cover.

Our menus are chosen to work with the basics at your venue, and every course is prepared there on the day. We’ll chat with you and your venue about the practical details.

A shared wedding meal laid out for guests at their venue

Planning without the pressure

A few clear steps, and a team beside you.

We’ll talk through your ideas, answer questions and help the planning feel less overwhelming. Menu choices can be worked through in the lead-up to your day.

First

Have a chat

Meet us for a coffee, chat by phone or arrange a video call. It’s your chance to talk things through, with no obligation to book.

Then

Explore the food

We’ll explain the booking and tasting process. The tasting takes place at our catering premises near Exeter.

On your day

Enjoy your guests

Our team arrives early, prepares at your venue and quietly takes care of service around your plans.

From the couples we’ve cared for

The kind words mean the world.

“The food was absolutely outstanding and became such a talking point of the wedding. Guests were raving about it, with many going back for seconds (and even thirds!).”

Couple review · September 2025

“From the moment we booked, through the tasting, the lead-up, and the day itself, Andy and the team were warm, professional, and so easy to work with. Not only was the food genuinely outstanding, but there was so much of it!”

Couple review · October 2025

“A fun and interactive element to the evening. It wasn’t just a meal, it was entertainment, and the smells alone had everyone excited.”

Couple review · November 2025

These are excerpts from the wedding brochure. More reviews are available on our website and social pages.

A free, no-obligation coffee & chat

Let’s talk about the wedding you’re dreaming of.

Meet Andy and Debbie for a relaxed one-to-one at our catering premises near Exeter. Ask about your plans, your venue or how live cooking might work. No sales pitch, and absolutely no pressure to book.

Appointments are available on Thursday evenings. Please check with us first that your wedding date is free.

“You’ll leave knowing much more than when you arrived.”

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Everyone is welcome

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we’d love to help make your day special.

Andy, Debbie and the team

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