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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: July 2026

Southcott Events Catering is a family run business based in Grange-over-Sands. Husband and wife team Luke and Jennifer Shaw work closely with couples to provide a personal and friendly service, and most importantly excellent food.

Working exclusively at Cumbria's outstanding boutique barn venue Eden Wedding Barn in Kirkby Stephen, we continue to provide the highest standard of wedding catering and have some exciting new menus to impress your guests.

We believe that every couple is unique so we love to create bespoke menus if you have something extra special in mind!

Providing wholesome dishes of the highest quality is the key to making your day exceed all expectations. Our food is freshly prepared and beautifully presented to the highest standards by Luke Shaw and his chefs, then expertly served by Jen, wedding co-ordinator Nicole, and their friendly front of house team.

Cumbria offers fantastic local produce right on our doorstep, and we love to adapt our menus according to what is available each season. Our service allows you to relax on the big day, as we include everything you need from crockery, linen and table dressing, to a master of ceremonies to guide you through the day seamlessly.

Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake
Cake cutting
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

British
Chinese
Italian
Local

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Open bar

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Tables
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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

£65

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

£60

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

£10

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

Delivery
Set up
Cake cutting
Dessert
Tastings
Linens
China
Clean up
Server(s)
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Reviews for Southcott Events Catering

Katie
Katie Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

The Southcott catering team provided their services for our wedding at Eden Barn in October.

Jenn and Nicole managed the process on the lead up to the wedding, and it was seamless and professional. The tasting session was really enjoyable and we loved tasting and picking our menu. All allergies, including a severe wheat allergy, was considered and treated like it wasn’t an issue at all which was brilliant.

On the day, the only way I can describe them was a ‘well oiled machine’. They were perfectly organised, and we felt like we were guests at our own wedding. Nicole’s support and organisation is really something to be admired. For someone so nice and friendly she really came into her own on the day and was a warm yet commanding MC for us. She was class.

The food and service was exceptional - I’ve never experienced better (anywhere!) They really were a talking point with our guests, and everyone noted how the food was hot regardless of when the food came out. The pizzas in the evening were fab.

Thank you so much for the service, the food, the preparation, time keeping and perfect MCing on the best day of our lives! We couldn’t be more thankful!

You will not find better!
David
David Sent on 04/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely outstanding from start to finish!

We honestly cannot thank Jen, Nicole and the whole team at Southcott enough for everything they did for us in the run up to, and during, our wedding at Eden Barn.

From first meeting the team at Eden Barn, through our tasting session, choosing our menu and working through all the little details, we were made to feel incredibly looked after. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and whenever we had a request or an idea, the team did everything they could to accommodate us.

That continued right through to the wedding day itself. The food was absolutely fantastic and our guests have not stopped talking about it. The canapés were brilliant, the wedding breakfast was exceptional and the evening pizzas went down an absolute treat. We have had so many lovely comments from our guests about how delicious everything was.

But what really stood out to us was the people. So many of our guests commented on how friendly, welcoming and helpful the Southcott team were throughout the day. They were attentive without ever being intrusive, and it genuinely felt like they cared about making our day as special as possible. That is a real testament to Jen and the team.

They even went above and beyond to help us with our slightly less conventional idea for the following morning, when we decided to have Bongo Bingo as part of our post wedding breakfast entertainment! They were incredibly helpful in making it all work and were willing to go the extra mile to help us create exactly the sort of weekend we wanted.

Looking back, it is the little things like that which made such a difference. We never felt like just another wedding booking. We felt listened to, supported and genuinely cared for throughout the whole experience.

Jen, Nicole and the entire Southcott team, thank you. Thank you for the incredible food, the hard work, the flexibility, the laughs and, most importantly, for going above and beyond to make our wedding day everything we hoped it would be.

We feel incredibly lucky that our wedding at Eden Barn was catered by such a fantastic team. From the very first meeting right through to the last pizza, you made the whole experience so easy, enjoyable and personal.

You were a huge part of what made our day so special, and we will always be incredibly grateful for everything you did for us.

The McGovern’s 🤍
Daina
Daina Sent on 07/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Jen and Nicole were great from start to finish, they were so informative, professional and helpful all the way through planning and organising our wedding food. The tasting session was lovely and welcoming, and on the wedding day we had so many people come up to us and tell us how good the food was. One person told us it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Thank you Jen and Nicole and the whole Southcott Catering team!
Emily
Emily Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing catering company!

We had the southcott team cater for our wedding day on 06.09.2025. All our guests commented on how AMAZING the food was. Particularly how hot all the food was served considering there was 112 guests they said they've never had such good, hot food at a wedding in all their lives.

Nicole who was the master of ceremonies was brilliant. So organised, her attention to detail and her precision was commented on by guests and they couldn't believe how she just knew exactly who was having what to eat.

Southcott you are an amazing company. Great tasting food and service. Thank you so much
Ruth
Ruth Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable food!

Southcott Events Catering were simply incredible. Right from the start with looking at menu options and booking our tasting, they were so friendly and helpful. The food is just divine! All our guests commented on how it was some of the best food they’d ever had. The staff were incredibly helpful and were on hand throughout the day to make sure everything was perfect. Thank you so much!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 15/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food and amazing service!

The Southcott team were amazing! The food was out of this world and went down a treat with our guests. We chose the Cumbrian feasting board and it was a real conversation starter between the tables, served amazingly, the waiters/waitresses were very knowledgeable and always on hand to help if you needed them.
We went to choose our food a year before our wedding and the whole experience was so exciting, and tasty!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work!
C
Clarice Sent on 07/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding - Lake District

Southcott were amazing, they were the full package. From helping with the planning, the canapés, the wedding breakfast and the evening food to the master of ceremonies duties. The made the day run smoothly and most importantly the food was amazing.
S
Samantha Sent on 11/12/2022
4.4 out of 5 rating

Delicious and Seamless

Southcott Catering helped our wedding breakfast run smoothly and easily. The service on the day was seamless. They even served hot chocolate alongside the tea and coffee at our request, which was appreciated by a handful of our guests.

The food was amazing and I know enjoyed by everyone. I especially want to thank them for catering for our coeliac guests on the day.
A
Alice Sent on 16/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Food and Service

We don’t know how to put into words how thankful we are to the Southcott team for catering for our wedding at Eden Barn this August!
The run up to the wedding was made so easy with all the help from Jenn and Nicole. We had such an amazing time at our tasting and picking our menu felt really special.
On the day everything ran so smoothly and was perfectly organised so that we didn’t have to worry about anything.
And finally - the food. Of course it was absolutely incredible and we had so many compliments from our guests.
Thank you again for everything you did on our special day - best day of our lives!
P
Polly Sent on 26/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best food ever!

This team are unbelievable. The quality of food and service is ridiculous. They’re the kindest team and made our day run so smoothly and seamlessly. We have had countless comments on how amazing the food was and still get compliments months on!
R
Rachel Sent on 30/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding food

We got married at Eden Barn with Southcott as the caterer.

From the tasting to the day itself, Southcott were amazing and so supportive with all of the planning.

Nicole was brilliant on the day itself, keeping things running smoothly and keeping us informed throughout the day.

We have received many compliments on the lovely food throughout the day.

Thank you Southcott!
K
Kirsty Sent on 31/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food

Wow! The food and service from Southcotts Catering I cannot recommend enough. We knew as soon as we went for the wedding tasting that we were in for a treat. Everything about the food was incredible, tasty, and we received raving reviews from all our guests. The particular favourite was the famous sticky toffee pudding. Jen, Luke and the team were so professional, helpful and were on hand to ensure the day ran as smooth as possible. We could not recommend them enough
L
Lucy Sent on 01/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Our experience with Southcott Events Catering was fantastic, from our first venue meeting, to the lovely food tasting morning at their kitchens and right through to our wedding day. Jen is so friendly and organised and helped us with the timings of our day as well as the food. She really made us feel like everything was under control and it helped us feel a lot more relaxed, especially on the wedding day itself, as she made sure everything ran smoothly for us so that we didn’t have to worry. The food was amazing and catered for all diets, and dishes were adapted to cater for one severe nut allergy, whilst still allowing us to have our perfect menu. The service was impeccable and our guests loved the wedding breakfast. SEC without a doubt serve the best sticky toffee pudding we’ve ever had (we’ve had a lot!) The starter and main options on their menu are really inventive, as are the intricate canapés (the mini sausages, mini bruschettas and mini shepherds pies went down a treat!) We can’t recommend Jen and Luke enough!
S
Stephanie Sent on 29/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding caterers that go above and beyond

We can't thank Jen and the team enough for making our day so special. The food was always a big priority for our wedding day and Southcott did not disappoint as the food was outstanding. Our guests have all commented on how nice the food was. It wasn't just the food that made us choose Southcott, it was the whole package. We had spoken to a few caterers and Jen really stood out as actually genuinely caring about ensuring our day was perfect. Rather than just replying to my email Jen arranged a call and listened to what we wished for and then made sure it happened. Jen was always quick to respond to any of our queries and gave us so many ideas and suggestions. Southcott really did remove a lot of the stress and worry from the planning. When it came to the big day we had the most perfect day thanks to the team taking care of everything, the day was perfect as we really didn't have to worry about a thing. We can't thank Jen and the Southcott team enough - thank you!
M
Maria Sent on 30/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, great people

From the very first discusion with Jen, we knew we were in capable hands. Jen, Luke and their team were amazing. Jen was so organised and helped us plan out our day and guided us expertly through the process. Luke's food is delicious, everyone has commented on how great the food was. We are both vegetarian so wanted the veggie option to be good, and it was more than we could have hoped for - even the meat eaters said how delicious the mushroom burgers in the evening were. The whole Southcott team were great, very professional yet friendly. They even made sure we got canapes and evening food (It's really easy to forget to eat when you're having so much fun!). We couldn't recommend them enough, they were a huge part in helping us have a great day, just what you need on your special day.
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