We were so lucky to have Sam and his team cater for our wedding in July 2023. Both me and my (now) husband are both massive foodies so really wanted to have the various food offerings throughout our day to be absolutely spot on – and Sam made sure this was the case. Bennett & Friends used all local suppliers so we got the freshest of ingredients and in a way supported the local greengrocer, deli, butcher etc. The canapes were delicious and generous and presented on Sam’s slate boards which worked perfectly. We had a sharing menu for the 130 person wedding feast and it was absolutely incredible – again delicious and plentiful. They were really accommodating with our dessert requests – they arranged us a tiered cheese display for our alternative to wedding cake, the brownies and the lemon tarts were mindblowing. Sam was super thoughtful and kept aside a platter of cheese and dessert for us as we had to rush off for photos and we got to enjoy them after all the guests had left. The evening food was a no-brainer – Toke’s Deli sausage rolls and samosas were perfect and again, Sam judged the catering numbers perfectly so there was hardly any leftovers.
Sam as a person is lovely – very patient (even when we were very indecisive), eager to provide the best service possible, incredibly knowledgeable and clearly very experienced! He was a great person to be liaising with in the stressful lead up to the big day as he was always calm and collected. His team were excellent too – everyone was attentive, friendly and proactive – an absolute pleasure to interact with and also very professional when it came to accommodating allergies. Bennett & Friends came highly recommended by our venue (Mickleton Hills Farm) but I had no idea how great the food and service would be on the day, so a massive thank you to Sam and his team for being such a big part of our special day. Highly recommended!
