There are lots of wedding caterers out there all vying for your business, so why should you put your faith in Oaktree Occasions to look after you on your special day? We believe there are many important reasons but the one thing they all have in common is our exceptional attention to detail.
From the first point of contact we like to get to know you, take you under our wing and use all our knowledge and trade secrets – gained over many years at the quality end of the catering and hospitality industry – to guide you and ensure you get what you really want from your day.
Much of our input comes well before the big day: helping you choose a menu that perfectly suits you and your guests’ tastes, ensuring you get the most for your budget, working through the planning so we can estimate your timings, making sure you make the most of every minute, and much more. Perhaps most importantly, we are always available to answer your questions and offer advise and suggestions as you work through all your arrangements. A tasting, if required, can be offered to help you decide on the final dishes. However, there is much we do on and around the day itself which we believe (and our clients tell us) help make a real practical impact on the success of the occasion…
A site visit is an absolute must for us, to ensure we can deliver your chosen menu and acquaint ourselves with the surroundings so there are no hidden surprises on the day.
If the venue allows we will be with you the day before and be at your service for the entire day, to lay your tables to your exact specification and to go through any last minute details like where you would like your wedding cake placed in the morning and what to do with your flowers. This means you and your party are able to relax and enjoy the preparations with your friends and loved ones.
With our long serving fully trained staff we will deliver a swift and efficient service, whatever your style and menu choice. Our team will serve your food to you in a highly organised manner, one table at a time, receiving everything they need to start their meal whilst it is still hot! Buffet service is an organised affair with Jo/Catherine ushering one table at a time, with our waiting staff on hand to clear in a timely manner. If you are the first table to be served you will not be left for an age with dirty plates in front of you.
We have all our own timeless tableware and cooking equipment available for hire, saving you the inconvenience of using multiple suppliers. Using our own equipment, crockery and cutlery, purchased by ourselves means we look after it! This means we always give you the best quality and ensure everything is in good working order and mint condition – polished to a high sheen! Owning our own cookers is a real benefit too: we know and understand them meaning your food is cooked to the optimum taste and temperature.
We have a comprehensive offering on our menus page, if you would like something different, please talk to us. Each and every wedding we attend, whether you have 20 or 200 guests, has to be absolutely right. We have built our reputation as wedding caterers on attention to detail and going that extra mile for you… and having received lots of testimonials from brides, grooms and their families, from Ashwater to Okehampton, Tavistock to Bude and not forgetting Holsworthy, we are more than happy to share these with you.
We just want to say the BIGGEST thank you to you and your team for the most amazing day. The food was absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented, not to mention super quick! Jo - the service of yourself and your team was exceptional. I can't thank you enough for ensuring our glasses were always full. Everyone who joined us have ALL said how amazing you were. You are so much more than just caterers. We're so happy that we had you there on the day. Thank you a million times over.