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WE ARE
THE WILD SWANS

CATERING IN DEVON, DORSET, SOMERSET, WILTSHIRE & CORNWALL

WITH PASSION & AUTHENTICITY

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Steaks

Steaks

We have access to the finest Westcountry meats, whether it’s Devon Ruby beef, rare breed pork or local lamb…not to mention free-range poultry.

Late food

Late food

Choose something for when your guests get hungry later on. We have menus including such popular choices as freshly made paella, pulled meats in a bap, hotdogs, burgers, pasta, curry…

Sweet dreams

Sweet dreams

Our desserts are freshly made and seasonal. We don’t use frozen desserts from wholesalers.

Side dishes

Side dishes

From creamy gratins to the most lively summer salads, we have sides that you will love

Drinks

Drinks

Get the party started with a wicked welcome drink. We can offer a whole range of drinks or will pour drinks you provide if that’s what you prefer. Popular choices include Bellinis, Spritz’s or just good old fashioned fizz!

Produce

Produce

We source the freshest produce from the Westcountry from a range of suppliers.

Plated dishes

Plated dishes

You can choose between sharing platters or fully plated meals

BBQ

BBQ

It’s sometimes nice to add a bit of smokiness to the meal with one of the courses cooked over charcoal

Westcountry

Caterers

We cater at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events & shows across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire & Cornwall.

We can provide great food & friendly service for your wedding or event.

LET’S TALK IDEAS

Fresh, healthy food can come in many styles.

What are you thinking?

Authentic Wedding Catering

All our food is cooked from scratch. We only use suppliers we know and respect.

Full Service

Our staff will liase with you at every opportunity to make sure you have everything you need throughout the day.

How We Work

Food has to be freshly cooked if it is to be memorable. This is why we cook most of the food at your event so no flavours are lost.

Meet The Chef

Gideon Hitchin, Owner of The Wild Swans

gideon hitchin

Founder

Gideon has held various head chef positions, including for Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage and has catered for hundreds of weddings. He is a passionate cook and personally oversees every event we do.

Services

We Are Here For You

We can offer advice about what to eat, timings, quantities and much more. We have catered at hundreds of weddings and events across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire & Cornwall

Menu design

  • All your questions answered
  • Requests welcomed
  • All allergies catered for well
  • Full communication
  • Full safety documentation
Try before you buy

– Tastings offered at reasonable rates

  • Tastings in Exeter, Devon
  • Your chance to sign off the menu
  • Meet in person for peace of mind
Westcountry wedding catering

  • Plated service
  • Canapes
  • Kids meal
  • Feed the band / photographer
  • Dishes everyone will love
  • Always on time
  • We are happy to MC for the food
  • Self sufficient catering, anywhere, anytime
  • Food that looks good and tastes great
Other events

  • Hospitality areas at large public shows
  • Employed directly by local Councils for large events
  • Pop-up restaurant events, indoor and outdoors
  • Private party catering
  • Catering on the beach
  • Festival catering

Contact

Get In Touch

Tel.: 07961 443189

THE WILD SWANS CATERING

hello@wildswans.co.uk
www.wildswans.co.uk

Sample wedding menu

Spring/summer

Canapes

BBQ mackerel, chopped salad, little gem, ayvar

Fresh crab, rapeseed mayo, sourdough

Soft herb arancini, whipped curd cheese, lemon

Starters

Asparagus with cured trout & mixed leaf organic salad

Marinated heritage tomatoes with fresh basil & DOP mozzarella di bufala

Main courses

Chargrilled leg of lamb with salsa verde & herb resting juices

Baked seabass with lemon, green olives, capers & rosemary

Sides

New potatoes in butter & soft herbs

Organic mixed leaf salad with cold pressed rapeseed vinaigrette

Swiss chard, broad beans & fine beans with thyme

Desserts

Brown sugar meringue, strawberries & elderflower chantilly

Soft chocolate brownie with ice cream & chocolate sauce