King’s Lynn, Norfolk — family-run since 2008
Norfolk catering
for weddings & events.
A note from the family
We’re a family-run Norfolk catering team based near King’s Lynn, working across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Lincolnshire. We cook modern, seasonal food built around Norfolk produce, and we look after every part of the day around it — from the first arrival drinks to the last plate cleared away. Weddings are at the heart of what we do, but we cater private parties and corporate events too.
Meet Ryan, Sophie & Tracy
The family you plan with is the family who looks after your day.
Ryan is your main point of contact and leads the kitchen. Sophie runs front of house and keeps service flowing calmly, while Tracy brings her experience to desserts, venue styling and the finishing touches.
You’ll speak to the people who will actually be there. From your first enquiry to the last plate being cleared, plans stay with one experienced family team that has been looking after events since 2008.
The shape of a day
How a Rudd Catering day tends to unfold.
On site early
We arrive well ahead of your guests. Kitchen set, produce in from local growers, bar stocked. Sophie walks the space with your planner or venue while Ryan gets the food underway.
The food was exceptional and the service was seemless. Our guests were just as complimentary of the food as we were and we are still receiving compliments about the wedding breakfast.
Drinks & canapés
Guests arrive to a warm welcome from Sophie and the front-of-house team. Drinks are ready, canapés circulate. If you’ve booked our mobile bar or cocktail service, it’s open and pouring.
Modern British, built around Norfolk produce
Wedding breakfasts are modern British and tailored to you - never a fixed package. Evening food is more relaxed: stone baked pizzas, fully loaded fries and nachos, fish and chip cones, hog roast rolls, traditional buffets and more.
What we do
An event partner - not simply a catering company.
Weddings
Marquees, barns, country houses.
Every wedding is different. Planning starts with a conversation, and after booking two-course wedding and celebration catering for 60 guests or more includes a complimentary tasting for two, usually in the winter before your event.
Corporate
Considered corporate hospitality.
Launches, awards evenings, board dinners, charity events and hosted lunches across Norfolk and beyond.
Celebrations
Private parties & garden gatherings.
Birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties and outdoor events. Small and personal, or a full-scale celebration.
The journal
Stories from the road.
How much does a mobile bar cost?
No flat hire fee, no mystery mark-ups. Here is exactly what shapes the price of a mobile bar - and why the evening bar is usually free with our catering.
Read the piece
How many canapés should you allow?
Planning a wedding, corporate function, or milestone celebration? Here is our quick guide to choosing the ideal canapé count per guest.
Read the piece
Behind the Scenes: We’re Back, We’re Busy, and We’re Brighter Than Ever!
We’re officially back with a fresh name, a new look, and a promise to keep you in the loop with honest behind-the-scenes updates from Rudd Catering.
Read the pieceOn our tasting evening we fell in love with the pure passion for food that Ryan and Sophie shared with us, we knew that they would be our caterers for our perfect Day!
Questions
The things couples and hosts ask us first.
- How much does catering cost in Norfolk?
- Every event is different, so your quote is built around your guest numbers, venue and menu. As a guide, weekday cold buffets start from around £12 a head and are usually for corporate lunches and celebrations of life. Hog roasts start from £36 a head and plated wedding menus from £59 a head. That way, you only pay for what your day actually needs.
- What kind of events do you cater?
- Weddings are at the heart of what we do, but we love catering all kinds of celebrations. Private parties, milestone birthdays, garden gatherings, funeral receptions, corporate launches, awards evenings, board dinners and hosted lunches are all very welcome.
- Can we try the food before the day?
- Absolutely. Once your date is booked, two-course wedding and celebration catering for 60 guests or more includes a complimentary tasting for two. We normally hold these in the winter before your event, so you can relax, try the dishes and tweak the menu with Ryan before anything is finalised. Menus are always designed with you, never picked from a fixed package.
- Do you provide staff, equipment and a bar?
- We do. Our own team cooks and serves the food, and we bring the kitchen, refrigeration and service equipment with us. We also run a fully staffed mobile bar, which is generally free of charge when booked alongside a catering package. If you would prefer to supply your own drinks, we can quote for the staffing, glassware and equipment needed to run the bar seamlessly.
- How far ahead should we book?
- For weddings, twelve to eighteen months ahead is typical, especially for summer Saturdays. Smaller parties and corporate events often come together with much less notice, so it is always worth getting in touch to check availability.
- Are you food hygiene rated?
- Yes - Rudd Catering holds a 5-star food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency and we are fully insured. Rudd Catering is a trading name of Rudd Events Ltd, based at South Wootton near King's Lynn.
Next
Start planning your event with us.
Tell us a little about the day you’re planning. Ryan will personally review your event plan before getting in touch with ideas and recommendations.
Start planning your event