cfmonk Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi All, Bit of a weird one. I need to find a caterer to JV with for a tender. Basically they need to feed a lot of people three square meals a day (and night) for a month or so in a structure we would provide. Any of the festival production management people out there have any contacts they could share? Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilflet Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 the usual people for crew & artist catering at festivals are: Eat to the beat, Popcorn hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 There are a lot of them but Eat To The Beat are my preferred one. They also run a high-end catering division which did us proud if that is the quality required.One caterer for many for a month is a bit unusual and there are only so many who would take on the job as they could lose some regular contracts if it is "in-season". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfmonk Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks chaps. Eat to the beat are just up the road from us too it would appear so will drop them a line! Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Look in KFTV.com for location caterers in your area of interest. Maybe be satisfied with a change of company during the run. Maybe look for wedding catering people close to your intended location. As it's for a long period maybe some input into the menu and dietary needs may be good, as would consideration of the number of levels of messing, and some dining rooms for meal based meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossmck Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think CCS (Central Catering Services) did T in The Park this year - without a doubt one of the best run (and best tasting) on-site catering experience I've had for a while ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotted Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Eat to the BeatFlying SaucersPopcorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Eat to the BeatFlying SaucersPopcorn Also:Eat Your Hearts Out (note plural 'Hearts')Gig-A-BiteSaucerySnakatak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medina Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 1 vote here for Snakatac, very professional an their Mac Cheese is to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scjb Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Sarah's Kitchen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroneousblack Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I remember working for a company called "Busfare" many years ago, don't think they are still going though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceLondon Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I really like Popcorn, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biro Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Don't want it to be a useless post but another vote for Eat to the Beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokm Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 What makes a catering company 'good' IMO? The ability to do decent meals, whatever the per head budget they've been given... I've encountered pretty much all the names listed here and had both good and bad experiences (usually not enough food) with them all. Sometimes they can have been given nearly sod all, but still managed to rustle up really filling, interesting meals. Other times (I know) they've had a very good budget and the foods so bad you'd have just rather been given PD's and told to fend for yourself! Just my thoughts :) T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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