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Last update: July 2026

Your wedding day deserves nothing less than perfection, and Black Jacket delivers just that with tailored wedding catering designed to reflect your unique style and taste. From elegant canapés to beautifully presented multi-course meals, our chefs create unforgettable menus using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

We handle everything - from planning and preparation to service and setup - so you can focus on enjoying your special day. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large celebration, we ensure every bite and every moment is seamless and memorable.

Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten-free
Lactose-free
No pork
Nut-free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Limited bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House liquor
House wine
Premium liquor
Signature cocktail
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

£70

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

£24

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

£20

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

£18

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set up
Cake cutting
Dessert
Tastings
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
China
Clean up
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

£5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
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Reviews for Black Jacket Events

Caroline
Caroline Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious wedding food

Black Jacket catered for our Wedding Breakfast at the Markshall Estate on Thursday 02 April.

We worked with Adam and Joanna in the lead up to the day, tweaking the menu to meet the wider feel of what we wanted from our day.

The communications throughout were fantastic - not only professional and timely, but also supportive to our needs and budget. Even last minute changes to our choices to include vegan options, were no trouble. The team deserve full credit for that!

The payment platform was easy to use and reliable, making the whole process much less stressful.

On the day we were hosted by Adam, Joanna and Kayley, who all went above and beyond to ensure everything was as special as it could be. The presentation of the food was great (we had an afternoon tea style buffet), with care and attention to detail put into each dish.

Both us and our guests enjoyed the savoury and sweet items - which were all of a great standard and taste! In particular the charcuterie board has to be mentioned, as not only did it look stunning, but also tasted divine.

Thank you all at Black Jacket for playing such an important part in making our day so special!

Chris and Caroline
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Lisa Sent on 17/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding food!

We picked Black Jacket Events to be our caterers for our wedding at Vaulty Manor and we are so glad we did! Hannah did an amazing job leading up the big day, we booked quite far in advance and along the way changed our mind about what we would serve as evening food, black jackets allowed us to change & customise the buffet to suit us which on the day went down brilliantly.

Hannah replied quickly and was so helpful. Our food tasting was absolutely delicious (defo book one of those but be prepared to be stuffed!!) On the day Kirsty and the team were brilliant, the food was cooked perfect- (we had a few comments from friends saying it was the best food they've had at a wedding!). Kirsty was so helpful going above and beyond, even putting the petals out for the ceremony!

We would 100% recommend them. Thank you for all your hard work.

Lisa & Dave
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Woodland Business Park, Unit 1 Lower Works, Thorrington CO7 8JD Brightlingsea (Essex)

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