Blame Frank Catering Co.
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4YJ
Blame Frank Catering Co. is an event caterer based in Leighton Buzzard. The team cooks and serves weddings, private parties and corporate events across Buckinghamshire, London and the home counties, within roughly 60 miles. Menus, chefs, serving staff and setup all come from the company. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free needs are standard, and child portions are included. The company started in 2015 and holds a five-star Google rating.
What they hire
- Birthday party catering — Price on quote Milestone birthday catering from canapé receptions to BBQ, grazing and seated dinners, cooked on site at homes, gardens and hired venues. Menus are written around the birthday person and the crowd, with dietary needs and child portions as standard. Numbers run from forty in a garden to 150 seated in a marquee, with standing formats stretching larger.
- Office party catering — Price on quote Office party catering for Christmas parties, summer socials, leaving dos and team milestones, running from canapé receptions and BBQs and grills to grazing stations and seated dinners. The team brings the kitchen and only needs power, water and parking. Seated dinners run to around 150 guests, with standing formats stretching well past that.
- Anniversary and milestone party catering — Price on quote Catering for anniversaries, retirements, graduations and milestone birthdays, from drinks and canapés to sharing feasts and seated dinners. The team cooks on site and serves with its own staff, at homes, gardens, village halls and hired venues. Numbers run from a dozen at the dining table to 150 seated in a marquee, with more for standing formats.
- Christening and naming day catering — Price on quote Relaxed christening and naming day catering for the family lunch after the service, from grazing tables and buffets to a family lunch and sweet plates, with child portions built in. The team cooks on site at village halls, gardens, family homes or hired venues. Numbers run from twenty close family to a hundred or more for an open house.
- Celebration of life catering — Price on quote Quiet, generous catering for celebrations of life and wakes, with buffets, sharing boards, canapés, small plates and afternoon spreads served at the pace the day needs. The team serves at village halls, family homes, function rooms and gardens, and brings everything the kitchen needs. Planning is usually settled in one or two conversations.
Questions and answers
- How far in advance should we book?
- Book as early as you can, especially for weddings and summer weekends, which fill up fast. Six to twelve months ahead is ideal, but short-notice enquiries are always worth asking about.
- Do you cater for dietary requirements?
- Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and other allergy needs are built into the menu as standard, not treated as an afterthought.
- How far do you travel?
- The company covers roughly a 60-mile radius from Leighton Buzzard, or up to 40 miles with its catering truck. For events further away, they will see what is possible.
- Can we change our guest numbers later?
- Yes. Guest numbers can be adjusted up to four weeks before the event, so you do not have to commit to a final headcount too early.
- Do you run a bar?
- No. The company does not run a bar or supply alcohol, but if you provide the drinks, the team is licensed and will serve them for you.
- Can you cater at any venue?
- Yes. The team works at all kinds of venues, including those without a kitchen, and has set up in marquees, village halls and a brewery yard.
- How does the deposit and balance work?
- A 20% non-refundable deposit secures your date, and the balance is due 30 days before the event.
- Can we try the food before booking?
- Yes, tastings can be booked by appointment at the company's unit in Leighton Buzzard, mainly for weddings and larger events.