Turn every occasion into a lasting memory with the best catering in Leeds!
It was a nice surprise when a couple of my old classmates reached out about having a reunion. I jumped in to help and took on the catering plans.
Finding the right caterer wasn’t simple, but I managed to get one who served amazing dishes while keeping everyone’s dietary requests in mind. The food turned out great, and the reunion was a big success.
Since good food can make or break an event, I’m sharing the best catering in Leeds to guide you. And if you still need help pulling things together, we have a list of the best party planners in Leeds you can check out.
How much does it cost to hire a caterer in Leeds?
Hiring a caterer in Leeds usually comes in at around £34 per guest, though the price can shift depending on your event, the menu, and the level of service you’re after.
1. Catering Yorkshire
Services offered: Wedding catering, event catering, corporate catering, and catering consultancy for venues and businesses
Address: 4 Upper Wortley Rd
Phone number: +44 113 324 7030
Business hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (MON-SUN)
Once I found out that Catering Yorkshire has over 25 years of experience, I decided to book them for our reunion. They handle weddings, office lunches, and events, so bringing them in for a gathering of nearly 50 people felt like the right move.
One of the things I rate highly is their menu. They use local and ethically sourced ingredients, which makes the food taste fresher and gives it that proper Yorkshire feel.
They also paid close attention to our dietary requirements, so none of my pals had to skip a dish.
And they’re not just about the food. At our reunion, they set up a fully licensed bar, which added to the fun and rounded off the night nicely.
The only downsides are that they don’t provide themed or regional menus, and if you want a full office lunch, you need to give them 48 hours’ notice.
The catering at our conference yesterday was amazing!
“The catering at our conference yesterday was amazing! Everyone commented on how good the food was, fresh and full of variety. We received lots of positive feedback from delegates! Thank you so much.”
-Grace Raven, Google Reviews
The BEST buffet food I have EVER tasted
“The vegan food was absolutely delicious, the BEST buffet food I have EVER tasted. Such a variety, well labelled and gorgeous pud.”
-Claire Buckler, Google Reviews
2. Blue Pepper Catering
Services offered: Wedding catering, corporate lunches, business seminar catering, private party catering, kids’ party catering, and more
Address: York House, 55 Easy Rd
Phone number: +44 113 871 5999
Business hours:
6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (MON-FRI)
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (SAT)
Blue Pepper Catering has been around Leeds since 2013, and they’ve managed to stand out by mixing proper traditional favourites with a few fun extras. What impressed me is how flexible they are.
They can handle big weddings and business seminars, but they’re also willing to take on smaller, more personal gatherings when needed.
For work events, they’ve got a build-your-own corporate lunch option, which is handy if you’ve got a mix of tastes in the office. They also offer kids’ party packages that keep things cheerful and straightforward.
If you want something with a Yorkshire touch, their fish and chips hire is a nice shout.
I like that they let you spread the cost through Klarna, which makes the bigger bookings less painful.
On the flip side, they’re not the cheapest, and you need to book early because they get busy, especially in wedding season.
The Blue Pepper team were absolutely brilliant from start to finish
“We couldn’t have asked for better caterers for our wedding!! The Blue Pepper team was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The service both on the day and in the lead up was fantastic. We had a BBQ and puddings for 100 people and the food was AMAZING! All of our guests have commented on how lovely the food was, and how well it was presented. We cannot thank David, Janet and the team enough, and cannot recommend them highly enough!! Thank you so much again xx”
-Jayne Jackson, Google Reviews
We had so many compliments from our guests
“Blue Pepper served fish and chips for our private party and we had so many compliments from our guests about the quality and quantity of the food. Brilliant service from booking until finish. They were very well organised, efficient and we couldn’t ask for more. Would definitely recommend the team.”
-Katie Kos, Google Reviews
3. Freshbyte Catering
Services offered: Event catering, business catering, afternoon tea party catering, wedding catering, and more
Address: Sandringham Dr
Phone number: +44 7448 064606
Business hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (MON-SUN)
If you’re after variety, Freshbyte Catering is worth a look. I’ve seen them handle buffets for both office lunches and family gatherings, and they always bring plenty of choices to the table.
They put a lot of focus on Asian food, with Afghani, Pakistani, and Punjabi dishes making up a good part of their menus.
One thing I rate is their live cooking stations. Having chefs prepare food on site adds a fresher feel and makes the event livelier. They also cater for afternoon tea parties, with a menu of desserts that rounds things off nicely.
They deliver across Yorkshire and into nearby counties, so they’re useful if you’re planning something outside Leeds.
Just keep in mind they can’t fully guarantee nut-free or gluten-free catering. And if you want staff to set up and clear away, it’s £15 an hour extra.
The food was really delicious and exceeded our expectations
“The food was really delicious and exceeded our expectations. Jasmine offered us a wonderful menu that was also reasonable—everything was amazing and the chhole samosa chaat, saag mutton and the coconut kheer were big hits. All in all a great experience, and would highly recommend!”
-Radha Kapuria, Google Reviews
Always blown away by the taste and quality
“I’ve had the pleasure of tasting the food from Freshbyte Catering on a number of occasions and am always blown away by the taste and quality. The ingredients are always fresh and the flavours are incredible. I would highly recommend their food to anyone!”
-Jaymes Hollingworth, Google Reviews
4. Honest Supper Club
Services offered: Wedding catering, corporate catering, private event catering, street food catering, festival catering, and more
Address: Barden Grv, Armley
Phone number: +44 7515 831039
Honest Supper Club has been around for more than 15 years, and they’ve built a name on bold plant-based cooking that doesn’t feel like an afterthought.
What I like is how they’ve managed to take that passion and turn it into proper catering that covers events across the UK. They’re not just about weddings and corporate gigs either; you’ll spot them doing street food and festival stalls too.
Their menus are varied, with halal options that make sure everyone is included, and the Grand ThaAli is one of their highlights. It’s a huge spread of dishes, including bread, curries, and desserts, all served together and perfect for sharing.
If you want to test things out first, they even offer taster packs.
The only snag is communication. You can’t ring them straight away, you have to email first, and replies can take up to three days.
Everyone was stuffed in a good way!
“Honest Supper Club catered our wedding. It was the most delicious, vibrant food, everyone was stuffed in a good way! We had our guests give many compliments about the food. Their food truck looked awesome in the venue’s garden too. Excellent people to work with, thank you Martin and Shannen! Highly recommend!”
-Josie Scarlott, Google Reviews
We had so many compliments from the guests on the food
“We had Martin and Honest Supper Club cater for our 150 person wedding on Saturday and they were incredible. The curries were so tasty, the cake table was so beautiful and packed with great cakes, the burrito was filling and flavourful. The food was perfectly on time. We had so many compliments from the guests on the food.”
-Paul Snape, Google Reviews
5. The Yorkshire Catering Company
Services offered: Party catering, christening catering, baby shower catering, wedding catering, corporate catering, and more
Address: 71B Northgate, Wakefield
Phone number: +44 7710 849290
Business hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (TUES-SAT)
Another catering company that hits the mark when it comes to variety is The Yorkshire Catering Company. They put on some fun dishes like meze, cicchetti, BBQs, and paella, which makes them a bit different from the usual buffet spread.
They also have a vegan menu, which I know plenty of people will appreciate. A nice touch is that they let clients try free tasters, so you get a feel for the food before the big day.
It’s also worth mentioning that they have their own venue called The Mill. Located in Hepworth Gallery, it has a rustic vibe that I think will work well for weddings.
That said, I’ve heard a few grumbles about their staff acting rudely towards guests. They also seem to miss enquiries now and then, so chasing them up or resending messages can end up being part of the process.
The food was fantastic
“Alex and the team catered our wedding last week and we couldn’t have been happier with how it went. She was so easy to deal with from start to finish, totally professional but also friendly and easy going. Most importantly the food was fantastic, we had so many comments about how much people had enjoyed it. Thanks for making the day so easy and full of good food!”
-Adam Langron, Google Reviews
I was blown away by the quality of the food
“Highly recommend the Yorkshire Catering Company. They catered for a party which we hosted a couple of weeks ago and I was blown away by the quality of the food as well as the TASTE! Very good indeed. Highly RECOMMENDED! And the owner, Alex, was so easy to work with. Thanks for all that you did.”
-John Ogden, Google Reviews