Wedding Catering FAQs
Find answers to some of the most common questions about our wedding catering, menus, marquees, venues, service and planning.
For further information about our services, please contact us.
Planning Your Wedding
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We're based in Hampshire and cater across London and the South East, including, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
We're also happy to travel further afield, and internationally, upon request.
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We recommend getting in touch as early as possible, particularly for popular summer dates. The earlier you contact us, the more flexibility we have around your preferred date, menu and service requirements. That said, we are always happy to discuss your plans, even if your wedding is approaching sooner.
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Yes, your event booking will be confirmed upon receipt of the deposit payment. We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your date.
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Yes, Head Chef, Henrietta Russell, creates bespoke, seasonal wedding and event menus tailored specifically to your taste, event style, and dietary requirements.
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Yes in addition to catering, we offer a wedding planning service. Peapod & Co. provides full-service wedding planning, event design, and management alongside catering. We support couples with supplier sourcing, venue coordination, timeline management, and full on-the-day execution.
We can assist with everything from sourcing a venue, florist, marquee, creating a wedding timeline and a wide range of other services to make your wedding planning seamless.
Please speak to a member of our team for further details.
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Absolutely. We are accredited suppliers and partners at prestigious country estates and city venues across London and the South East—including Strawberry Hill House, Avington Park, The Grange, and Froyle Park. We can recommend settings suited to your guest count and vision. We work with a curated selection of unique venues in a range of sizes and styles.
We'd be happy to recommend the perfect space for your occasion—just visit our Venues page to explore the options
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Wedding tastings are typically available for over 120+ people and are charged per person in attendance. The tasting offers couples an opportunity to sample our menus ahead of their wedding day. All tastings must be booked in advance.
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There’s no need. Peapod & Co. provides on-the-day coordination as part of our catering service at your event. Our experienced event manager, chefs and front of house team will be onsite on the day to oversee the catering schedule, liaise with the host and ensure everything runs smoothly—from setting up the tables with the florist to clearing the tables.
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In addition to food, are you able to supply drinks, plates, cutlery, glasses and table linen? Yes. Alongside food, we can provide wine, cocktails and full tableware — including crockery, cutlery, glassware and linen — tailored to your event's theme. We also offer a full event planning service if you'd like additional support beyond catering.
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Yes, we can organise delivery of all soft and alcoholic drinks, including, Champagne, English sparkling wine, mixers, soft drinks and local mineral water.
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Of course! We can supply all the garnishes and ice for cocktails and cooling of the drinks.
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All menus can be altered to meet specific dietary requirements. We offer a wide selection of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options to ensure that every guest is catered for.
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Yes, we can serve a smaller portion or produce a separate children’s menu, if required.
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Yes. Alongside your wedding menu, we can create bespoke desserts, sweet treats and late-night food, from large sharing desserts such as tiramisu and sharing boards to nostalgic midnight munchies. Everything can be tailored to complement your menu and keep your guests dancing into the early hours.
Food & Drink
Your Venue and Event
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Yes. We regularly cater weddings in traditional marquees, private homes, country estates and a wide range of wedding venues across Hampshire, London and the South of England. We work closely with your venue, marquee company and other suppliers to coordinate the catering, equipment and service required for your celebration.
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Yes, we can provide all the kitchen equipment and ovens required.
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Yes, we can provide all the staff for the day, including mixologists, event managers and serving staff. As well as extra staff for seating guests and the cloak/hat room.
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Our staff usually wear Peapod & Co. aprons with a white shirt or t-shirt and smart black trousers. Bespoke uniforms can be sourced to fit your style and theme.
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Yes. If you're planning a wedding weekend, we can provide catering for additional celebrations such as welcome dinners, lunches, afternoon teas and post-wedding brunches. We can tailor the food and service to suit each occasion and create a cohesive experience across the weekend.
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As we are not licensed by the Environment Agency to transport waste, we kindly ask clients to take responsibility for disposing of general waste, recycling, and empty glass bottles. In most cases, wedding venues already provide suitable facilities, so arranging additional collection is usually not necessary.
If your venue or home does require a licensed waste collection service, we are happy to recommend trusted, licensed suppliers who can assist directly.
Peace of Mind
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Yes, Peapod & Co. holds full public liability insurance and our kitchen and team operate to a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating.

