Foray Catering — Local services in Preston

I couldn't recommend Foray Catering highly enough. The food obviously speaks for itself, which is no surprise given the credentials and experience of the two chefs, but what impressed me more about Foray was their process in the run up to the wedding, the people we dealt with (in particular Stephen and Voilaine and then the delivery on the day itself. Deciding on the caterer for your wedding is daunting and we found that we were all over the place initially. We both wanted amazing food but, beyond that, didn't really have any idea where to go. Foray have sample menus with guide prices (which many caterers don't offer) but you are then invited to essentially ask for whatever you want. We had an initial zoom about wedding numbers, location etc with Violaine. We were then invited to a taster evening (definitely do this) where both Stephen and Olly (one of the chefs) came to speak to us to discuss what we wanted, how they could amend the dishes (which was pretty much limitless) and also what they'd recommend. One key thing that Foray do is offer choice to your guests, so we were able to send our guests a menu first where they could pick their starter, desert and a main; they then even catered for dietary requirements outside of this. We ended up offering a meat option, a fish option and then a vegan option. They'll build it to fit with cost so, if you're into your food, this is a dream.

Once the menu was nailed down I expected to not hear anything until the wedding... I was very wrong. They checked in with us regularly and even went above and beyond in helping us with some coordination which was well outside of their remit as caterers (table plans, layouts, timings, additional staff).

Our venue didn't have a bar so we also used Foray's cocktail staff and waiting staff who were equally as amazing.

On the day itself, their staff was hero's and really added to our enjoyment and experience; Stephen himself stepped in to help out with some coordination issues we had and we're both eternally grateful for this on what wad the biggest day of our life.

This sounds like an exaggeration but our guests were absolutely blown away by the food. Many of our guests have never had the opportunity to enjoy food of this quality and we were really happy to be able to give them that experience.

If you want food (and cocktails) to play a big part in your day, to have a tailored menu and don't want to have to worry one bit about the delivery, Foray is for you. They are worth every penny and...

Where to begin. We were fans of Oli and Matt’s food years ago when they were both chefs at Hipping Hall. When we got engaged, we knew we wanted them to cook for us at our wedding, and it was like fate that Foray Catering was created around that time. From the very first enquiry, Violaine was helpful, informative, responsive and helped us every step of the way with our booking. Nothing was too much to ask and Violaine would advise us when we needed help on some decisions. As we started to approach the wedding day, we were introduced to Stephen the event manager - Stephen went out of his way at every step to ensure everything went to plan and that Nick and I were happy, he too was so easy to work with, warm and professional. At the wedding tasting we met the chefs, Oli and Matt - these guys are passionate about what they do and they have taken event and wedding catering to another level. Oli and Matt are not your average wedding caterers, they are fine dining chefs and they deliver locally sourced exquisite food. Our guests were, quite frankly gobsmacked at the level of professionalism delivered by team Foray, the canapés, wedding breakfast and evening food ran like clockwork - every single member of staff was helpful and professional. Everyone has since told us again and again how much they enjoyed the food. The little touches like Foray bringing a plate of canapés just to Nick and I so we made sure we enjoyed them, really made a difference. Oli, Matt, Violaine, Stephen and the rest of team Foray - we cannot thank you enough. We so look forward to seeing you guys grow further over the coming years. Do not hesitate to book Foray as your wedding or event caterer, the level of food and service from day one far exceeds 5 stars (if only there were more to give you guys!!) Thank you again...

5-Star Review for Foray Catering – July 2024 Wedding

We cannot thank Foray Catering enough for making our wedding day in July 2024 absolutely perfect. After our original caterers went bust just a few months before the big day, we were left feeling stressed and unsure of what to do. But Foray stepped in with incredible professionalism, grace, and flexibility.

From the moment we had our tasting session with Foray, we knew we had made the right decision. The food was absolutely delicious – each dish was more incredible than the last, and we knew without a doubt that they were the caterers for us. In fact, we often joke that the previous caterer’s collapse might have been a blessing in disguise, as Foray truly exceeded our expectations in every way.

They not only honoured our original menu with a slightly higher price, which we were more than happy to pay, but the food quality was nothing short of exceptional. Our guests are still raving about the dishes – the flavours, the presentation, everything was perfect!

What stood out the most, though, was the outstanding service. From the initial booking to the big day itself, the team at Foray was incredibly responsive, attentive, and easy to work with. On the wedding day, their staff were friendly, professional, and made sure everything ran smoothly. It was clear they truly cared about making our day as special as possible.

We feel incredibly lucky that Foray was there when we needed them, and we’re so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding unforgettable. If you’re looking for a caterer who provides excellent food, impeccable service, and a personal touch, look no further than Foray Catering. Thank you again for being part of our special day – you made it...