About This Caterer

Unique rustic live fire outdoor catering company based in Carlisle, Cumbria, founded by chef Ash who trained in Michelin-starred restaurants and various eateries before returning to traditional fire cooking methods. Born from their own wedding experience in 2017, they created this service to offer couples the unique, rustic catering they couldn’t find elsewhere.

Utilises extensive fire cooking equipment including Asado crosses for whole lambs and beef ribs, cedar planks for hot smoking salmon, fire cages with hanging grills, rotisserie, hot smoking boxes, and swing grills. Their versatile cooking method allows them to cater diverse events across North West England, Scottish Borders, Northumberland, and Yorkshire.

Provides comprehensive catering for weddings, private garden parties, and stag/hen events with cooking workshops where guests learn fire cooking techniques. Their theatrical approach adds excitement and visual spectacle to events whilst delivering restaurant-quality food using traditional methods, ensuring guests experience both entertainment and exceptional cuisine.

Founding Year:

2019

Guest Range:

30 – 200 guests

Events

Weddings, Private Parties, Corporate Events, Food Festivals, Outdoor Events, Bespoke Private Dining, Other (pizza parties, live fire catering)

Cuisine

Rustic British/European, Live Fire Cooking, Wood-Fired Pizza, BBQ, Seasonal and Locally Sourced Ingredients, Sharing Platters

Diets

N/A

Gear

Live fire cooking setups, wood-fired pizza oven (vintage Rice Horsebox trailer), serving platters, utensils, event setup equipment

Staff

Chefs, event catering staff, setup and cleanup crew

Areas

Carlisle, Cumbria, and surrounding areas

Opening Hours

Map

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

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