Event and wedding catering in Dorset
Whether you’re planning a celebration in West Bay, an office gathering in Bridport, or a wedding deep in the Dorset countryside, our sister company Sausage & Pear brings the same relaxed, high‑quality food you know from Platform directly to your venue.
Rooted in a deep love of hospitality and experience, we offer bespoke catering services for weddings, corporate and brand events, dinner parties and more. Basically, any event you can imagine. With our exceptional team that has a wealth of knowledge, we deliver mouth-watering, inspired joy.
Our approach is simple: proper food, made with care, and delivered where you need it. From elegant plated dinners to more relaxed buffet catering, we tailor the menu to your event, your budget and your guests. That means sit‑down wedding receptions, standing cocktail parties, family celebrations and corporate functions - all treated with the same attention to detail.
To discuss your catering event, please call Claire on 07951 759 455 or email claire@platformrestaurant.co.uk
Why choose us for catering in Dorset?
We understand that great catering, whether in West Bay, Bridport or further afield, is about more than just filling plates. It’s about atmosphere, flow and making your guests feel looked after.
Wedding catering Dorset: We create seasonal menus that reflect the time of year, your style and your venue, from intimate harbourside celebrations in West Bay to larger marquee weddings across Dorset
Event catering Dorset: Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, reunion or charity ball, we design a tailored menu that suits your theme and timings
Corporate catering Dorset: We cater meetings, product launches, office parties and networking events with canapés, bowl‑food or seated dining, keeping it professional and flavour‑focused
Party catering Dorset: From relaxed garden parties in Bridport to evening events on the coast, we make sure the food supports the mood of your event
Outside catering Dorset: We’re happy to travel off‑site and bring our kitchen to you, as long as you have the right space and basic facilities; talk to us about what’s possible at your venue
Whatever you choose, all menus are built around seasonal ingredients, local produce and flavours that feel generous and satisfying, not just “fill‑er‑up” event food.
To discuss your catering event, please call Claire on 07951 759 455 or email claire@platformrestaurant.co.uk
Event catering FAQs
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We start with a relaxed chat – by phone, email or in person – to understand your event and put together a clear quotation covering food, staffing and equipment. Once you’re happy, we agree a deposit and terms, then invite you to Platform in West Bay for a full menu tasting and planning session to finalise everything.
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Yes – we often cater weddings and celebrations in West Bay and Bridport, as well as venues across Dorset and East Devon. We can advise on what works best at your chosen location and help you plan timings and service style.
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Yes – we regularly design buffet‑style catering for events in Dorset, including weddings, parties and corporate functions. We can serve plated for a more formal feel or buffet for a relaxed vibe, depending on your guests and space.
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Yes – we’re comfortable with outside catering Dorset, including marquees, gardens, barns and private homes. We’ll need certain basic facilities and access, so we’ll arrange a site visit or call to talk through logistics.
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Absolutely – we’re used to accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free and allergy‑specific requirements. Just let us know the details when you enquire and we’ll build these into your menu.
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For weddings and larger events in Dorset, we recommend getting in touch as early as possible, especially for peak dates. For smaller corporate or private events, a few weeks’ notice is usually enough to customise a menu and agree timing.
