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Catering Services 5 March 2026 · 5 min read

Vegan & Plant-Based Catering Cornwall | Event Buffets, Platters & Party Food

Vegan & Plant-Based Event Catering Across Cornwall Every event has vegan guests now. Whether it's two people at a birthday, half the team at a corporate lunch, or an entire wedding party — plant-based catering isn't niche anymore. It's expected. The problem is how most caterers handle it. A sad side salad. A plate of hummus and carrot sticks while everyone else eats properly. A token veggie option that's clearly been thrown together as an afterthought. That's not catering — that's an insult....

Morwenna Senior Event Coordinator

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Construction Site Catering Cornwall | Hot Food & Buffets for Building Crews

Hot Food & Crew Catering for Construction Sites Across Cornwall Construction crews in Cornwall work hard, start early, and need proper food. Not a vending machine, not a petrol station pasty at 6am, and not losing half an hour of productive time sending someone off-site to find lunch. Salt Wind Catering delivers hot breakfasts, lunch buffets, bulk pasties and crew catering direct to construction sites across Cornwall. We turn up at the time you need us, feed your team, and leave. No...

K Chef Kitto

5 Mar 2026 6 min read

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The Corporate Buffet is Dead: Why "Social Dining" is the New Office Power Move

We have all been there. You are in a high-stakes meeting or a long-awaited team-building day, and then it arrives: the beige buffet. A sea of triangle sandwiches, lukewarm sausage rolls, and a bowl of crisps that have seen better days. At Salt Wind Catering, we believe that if you want your team or your clients to feel valued, you have to feed them like you mean it. The era of the uninspiring office lunch is over. In its place? Social Dining. Here is why switching to an interactive, artisan...

K Chef Kitto

6 Feb 2026 5 min read

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Last-Minute Hosting in Cornwall? How to Order Next-Day Sandwich Platters with Confidence

From urgent office lunches to film shoots and family gatherings, here is how to get premium Cornish sandwich platters delivered with just 24 hours notice. Last-minute catering happens. Meetings get scheduled late. Film crews suddenly need feeding. Guest numbers double overnight. When you are searching for next-day sandwich platter delivery in Cornwall, speed matters but not at the expense of quality. That is exactly where Salt Wind Catering comes in. We specialise in fresh, locally made...

J Chef Jago

3 Feb 2026 4 min read

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Beyond the Food Van: The Heavy Reality of Storm Goretti and the Blueprint for Town Resilience

When the red weather warnings for Storm Goretti were issued, emergency plans across Cornwall were pushed from theory into a brutal reality. As a proud member of NCASS (The Nationwide Caterers Association) —the UK's professional body for independent food businesses— Salt Wind Catering was officially deployed and paid on behalf of the National Grid to provide emergency welfare support . We were fully operational and on-site in Penryn within 3 hours of the call. However, over the four days...

M Morwenna

23 Jan 2026 4 min read

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Behind the Pan: How We Cook for 100 Guests Live On-Site in Cornwall

There's a moment at every Salt Wind giant pan event that I live for. The burners roar to life. The oil shimmers. And then—that first sizzle as ingredients hit the pan. Suddenly, every head turns. Conversations pause. People start drifting over, drawn by the sound, the smell, and the sheer spectacle of watching dinner come together right in front of them. That's the magic of giant pan catering . It's not just food. It's theatre. But how do you actually pull off cooking fresh food for 100...

K Chef Kitto

19 Dec 2025 4 min read

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Caterer in Cornwall: What to Look for in 2026

So you've got an event coming up in Cornwall — a wedding on the coast, a milestone birthday in the garden, a corporate lunch in Truro, or a festival with hundreds of hungry guests. The venue is sorted, the invites have gone out, and now comes the question that can make or break the whole occasion: who's going to feed everyone? Hiring the right caterer in Cornwall is about more than just food. It's about finding a team you can trust to handle the stress, show up on time, and deliver something...

M Morwenna

13 Dec 2025 6 min read

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The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Your Perfect Cornish Wedding Menu

Tying the Knot in the Duchy: 3 Ways to Make Your Wedding Menu Unforgettable Planning a wedding in Cornwall or Devon is an adventure in itself. From the rugged coastlines to the charming moorland venues, the setting provides a natural beauty that few places can match. But after you've secured the perfect spot, the next—and arguably most crucial—decision is the food. Your wedding meal is more than just sustenance; it's a centerpiece of the celebration, a reflection of your personalities, and...

D Demelza

30 Oct 2025 4 min read

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From Essential to Luxury: A Guide to the Salt Wind Catering Charcoal BBQ & Hog Roast Menus in Cornwall

When you're planning an event in Cornwall, the food is the heart of the celebration. And let's be honest: nothing beats the incredible, smoky aroma of a traditional hog roast or a barbecue cooked over real charcoal . At Salt Wind Catering, we've built our reputation on that authentic flavour. We smoke our own meats in Redruth and we cook over charcoal to get that perfect crust and juicy, tender result. But we also know that every event is different. You might be planning a casual corporate...

L Chef Lowen

27 Oct 2025 3 min read

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Filming in Cornwall? Why Agile Location Catering is Your Secret Weapon

Cornwall's dramatic coastlines, wild moors, and ancient woodlands make it one of the UK's most desirable filming locations. From Poldark to House of the Dragon, the South West offers backdrops you cannot get anywhere else. But as any Location Manager knows, the very landscape that looks great on camera is a nightmare for logistics. Narrow single-track lanes, soft sandy beaches, and remote cliff-tops make standard catering trucks a liability. If your food truck is parked half a mile away on a...

K Chef Kitto

26 Oct 2025 4 min read

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Hot vs. Cold Buffet: How to Choose the Perfect Menu for Your Cornwall Event

Planning an event in Cornwall—whether it's a milestone birthday, a corporate team day, or a wedding reception—often brings up a delicious dilemma: Should you serve a hot buffet, a cold buffet, or a combination of both? At Salt Wind Catering , we've helped countless clients across Redruth, Truro, and St Ives create unforgettable dining experiences. We know that the "best" buffet isn't just about the food; it's about matching the menu to your venue facilities, the time of year, and the...

K Chef Kitto

25 Oct 2025 3 min read

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Planning a Hog Roast in Cornwall? 5 Questions You Need to Ask First

There's nothing quite like a traditional hog roast to create a "wow" factor at a Cornish event. It's a full sensory experience—the amazing smell, the impressive sight of the hog, and, of course, the delicious taste of perfectly cooked pork and that all-important crackling. But if you're planning one for the first time, you probably have a few questions. As Cornwall's hog roast specialists, we believe you should know exactly what to expect. Here are the 5 questions you should ask any caterer...

L Chef Lowen

25 Oct 2025 3 min read