Testimonials

Here's What Our Couples Are Saying

Catering superbly since 1873 is what we do. We pride ourselves in delivering bespoke menus tailored to your unique vision. We deeply value feedback from our couples and their guests, as it helps us continue to create unforgettable wedding experiences. Don’t just take our word for it-see below for testimonials from those who have celebrated with us. Your heartfelt feedback make us better, and we cherish the opportunity to be part of your special day.

The entire catering and waiting team were so helpful all day and night and made our day that bit more special.
Again, thank you so much. We were blown away by the food and the quality!

Ash and Brad – River Mill

The food service was excellent and our catering correspondent Sam was amazing the whole time, quick replies and resolved issues quickly and efficiently!

Hannah and Jordan – Foxtails Barns

Thank you Jenkinsons for providing the wedding day we had dreamed of, you really made everything happen so perfectly and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Lauren and Lewis – Mill Barns

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone for making our day so special!

The catering staff were absolutely amazing. We can’t thank you enough, everyone on the day has relayed to us how brilliant the staff were. Special shout out to the lady behind the bar who was great with the kids and all the staff for dropping everything they could to help find the missing boy!

Thank you again

Ffion & Alex – Pendrell Hall

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for the amazing food on our wedding day. The day flowed so incredibly smoothly and all the team working on our wedding day were incredibly helpful, accommodating and professional throughout the day. We received lots of compliments on the food and service provided by Jenkinsons. Thank you for all your help and guidance along the way! We had the most incredible day.

Best wishes,

Chelsea & Joe – The Ashes

Thank you so much to all those involved in making our day what was the best day!
It couldn’t have gone any smoother. The timings. Planning. Staff. Food. Everything just ran like clockwork, and we didn’t once have to worry about anything at all.
The food was gorgeous and many guests commented on it, along with saying how professional and ‘on it’ all of the staff were, so please pass our thanks on to everyone involved.
It literally couldn’t have been any better.

Mr & Mrs Holmes The Ashes

The staff on the day were amazing, super helpful and professional. The food, wow the food. When I say it was incredible I mean it was INCREDIBLE! We were worried that portions may be small but gosh how wrong were we, the portions were amazing and the food was amazing. We went for the BBQ grazing sharers and every single item on that board was divine I couldn’t have asked for a better meal. For the evening we had fish and chips and I heard they were great too!

The Sharratts – River Mill

The food was unbelievable. We love food so we wanted to really enjoy our wedding meal, and we were not disappointed. Adam, who managed the catering team, was very kind and helpful and took care of everything – multiple guests mentioned how everything was on time and there were no long stretches with nothing to do, just a seamless day of celebration.
Our wedding at the River Mill was a dream. Thank you to the whole team!

Sam & Alicia – River Mill

I just wanted to send an email to say a massive thank you for the catering at our wedding. We were so pleased with the food and it’s something eveyone has fed back to us! Even some of our friends who are fussy eaters and don’t usually eat much at weddings said how amazing it was! The best food at a wedding they’ve had was another comment we got a lot! We couldn’t believe the size of the beef wellington, thinking it was only the top table that had big slabs of beef but turns out everyone did. Really really pleased. The service was perfect and we were over the moon with it all! It turned out we actually knew the chef on as well, Trevor, so please pass on our sincere thanks to all.

Rachael & Oliver – West Mill

I just wanted to send you an email to say a massive thank you for the catering at our wedding on 29th July. The food was amazing throughout and you were invaluable throughout the process making us feel looked after and guiding us through. 

Would you also be able to pass on our thanks to Alex who was our catering manager on the day? He was wonderful and made sure the day ran smoothly so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. He checked in with us regularly to make sure we were happy and even made sure that some sandwiches were set aside for us from the evening food in case we hadn’t managed to get any which meant a lot.

Beth & Han – River Mill

The food at our wedding was just amazing, all our guests were so happy.

Jonathan was brilliant, he ran things so smoothly with his team.

Thanks so much for all your help along the way, it was much appreciated.

Sandie and Kevin – Dodford Manor

I just wanted to drop you an email to say a HUGE THANK YOU from me and Emma for everything you did to help us make such amazing memories at our wedding. The food was honestly, absolutely incredible, and was without doubt the best I have ever had at a wedding. That sentiment was echoed by so many of our guests – with the pork belly being a particular smash hit! Could you please pass on our sincere thanks to Russ, who cooked every meal to perfection, and to Jack, who looked after us splendidly on the day and nothing was too much trouble at all. 

It has been an absolute pleasure working with you, and we will be sure to recommend you to all of our friends

Mr & Mrs Nash – Dodford Manor

We just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you to you and your team for catering our wedding, everyone we have spoken to loved the food and we wish we could eat the meal over again! 
Everyone was perfectly catered for and all our dietary guests were so surprised how amazing the food tasted given their requirements as usually the food for them doesn’t taste that good (their words).

Thank you for ensuring that part of the day went so smoothly, we only wish we could make those canapés at home!

Ross & Chelsea Lobley – Mill Barns

Could you please pass on our thanks to Abbie and the Jenkinsons team for all the support during our wedding day on Sunday 7th July at Foxtail barns. We had a brilliant day and the food was amazing and perfectly presented. All our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. Nothing was too much to ask for and the drinks kept flowing no one was without an empty glass . We had a fantastic day and everything ran so perfectly.

Claire & Ant – Foxtail Barns

We attended the Harris-Sutcliffe wedding at Dodford Manor yesterday as guests.

I just wanted to say how impressed we were with your venue, the food and the overall level of service. Your staff were especially fantastic. Bar service and food service were efficient, and friendly. The staff were incredibly attentive without being too “in your face”. Whoever trained them deserves congratulations. The food was wonderful. As vegetarians we always feel like second-class citizens, but the vegetarian option yesterday was perfect.

Thanks so much for everything you did yesterday.

Sean Yeates – Dodford

I just want to pass on our biggest thank yous to you and the team. The food was a HUGE hit and the team were so accommodating.
We had the best time with the host a roast and it was all just so delicious!!!

Ella & James – Mill Barns

It was a brilliant day and it honestly would not have been the same without Jenkinsons, thank you very much. I would also like to say a specific thank you to you also, you made the planning process very clear and helped us create what we envisioned.

Beth – Bredenbury

I just wanted to send my thanks to all the staff that helped myself and Geshwin prepare for our wedding in 20/07/2024.

The staff were so conscientious and nothing was too much trouble. 

Special thank you too Sky for coordinating the day she was so helping and reassuring.

All of the guests commented of the beautiful venue, fantastic food and how lovely all the staff were. 

Thank you for helping us to have the most magical day with memories to last a life time.

Amanda & Geshwin – Dodford Manor

Sorry I haven’t emailed sooner, I’ve just caught a second so thought I would express our hugest thank yous to you and the team. The food was absolutely incredible, the service was amazing and every single guest had nothing but praise to give about the food. Thank you so so much for making the entire process extremely easy and smooth, and providing the most amazing food and service.

Chelsea & Colm – Coton House

A HUGE thank you to you and all of the Jenkinsons’ team for our wedding on Saturday! It was amazing. The food was insane. Everyone said how amazing it was – so thank you ever so much for everything!!! Alex, our catering manager on the day, was particularly fab and all the staff did an amazing job! Please pass on our huge thanks to them all!

Thank you so much for everything! 

Annie & James – River Mill

Just a quick email to say thank you very much to the Jenkinson’s team for providing such delicious food for our wedding last Friday. It all went down a storm and the host the roast worked really well – a fun touch that everyone enjoyed! The lamb and roast potatoes were beautifully cooked, the veggies said their food was really great too (they were very happy that they could have some of the roast potatoes as well), and everyone sung the praises of the brownies during the drinks reception.

Jenny & Harry – Dodford Manor

I just wanted to say that the food on Thursday was absolutely AMAZING!!! 

Soooo many people told us that the pizza was the best pizza they have ever had and a lot of people said they’ve never had a meal this good at a wedding before. 

A special thanks from the lady having a veggie and gluten free meal, she was so happy it wasn’t a plain salad!!

Catherine & Alex – Dodford Manor

We just wanted to say thank you very much to you and all of those involved on our big day on Sunday! The service was fantastic and we have had so many people comment that it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had! 

The day went very smoothly and we couldn’t have asked for more, so a big thank you to you all.

Oliver & Charlotte – Bredenbury

We just want to send a quick appreciation email. Everything yesterday was perfect and the day was better than we could have imagined. Everybody had an amazing time and said what a gorgeous setting it was. From start to finish of the planning to the wedding you have been amazing!!! The day ran so smoothly and that was all down to you. 

We also want to thank everyone at Hanbury and Jenkinsons for making it happen.

We will highly recommend you!!

Mr & Mrs Meade

Hi I just want to say a massive thank you to Laura our wedding yesterday was amazing it was everything we wanted and more we can’t thankyou enough for making it so special all we had was amazing comments off all the guests how beautiful it looked and what a beautiful venue it was. The food was impeccable and the service was 100% from the moment we arrived to when we left so thank you so much for  THE BEST DAY EVER xxxxx

Mr & Mrs Maxwell – The Ashes

Samuel, you have been an outstanding food coordinator. Your professionalism and ability to make everything seamless were truly remarkable. You made the daunting task of wedding breakfast planning feel effortless, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.

We were especially touched by how accommodating the chef and staff were in ensuring our little boy’s meal was kept aside until he woke from his nap. It was a thoughtful gesture that did not go unnoticed.

The chefs’ culinary skills were exceptional, and we regret not having had the chance to personally thank them. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, leaving nothing but praise from all our guests.

Thank you once again for your exceptional service and dedication. Working with you has been a joy, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

While it’s bittersweet that our wedding planning journey has come to an end, we take immense joy in knowing that we are now husband and wife, and our day was everything we dreamed of.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for helping to make our special day truly perfect.

Adam & Kat Hudson – The Ashes

Wow!!!

We just want to say a MASSIVE thank you for our food yesterday.

It was honestly incredible. 

The pie was so so yummy I wish I could eat it everyday. 

The pudding was sensational and that orange ice cream was next level. It was incredible!!

Everybody was telling us throughout the day how yummy it was. 

The whole process was incredibly smooth and a shoutout to the gentleman running the day ( I didn’t catch his name sorry ) but he was amazing!! 

And to top it off the pork baps and potatoes were so lush!! Cannot beat them!

Thank you for everything we are very grateful.

Ruth & Liam Hawkins – Bredenbury

I just wanted to send a quick note to say a huge thank you to you and also to Gemma for joining us last Saturday. We had an absolutely unforgettable day, and there were countless compliments about the food – being able to do the whole thing gluten free for Ross too truly was the icing on the cake.

Thank you again and wishing you all the very best for the future.

Laura – The Ashes

Just wanted to send a HUGE thank you to yourself and all of the Jenkinsons team for making our wedding day last Thursday absolutely perfect! The staff were just amazing, very attentive and friendly and helped to make the whole day run smoothly.

The food – just wow!! Everyone enjoyed the food and it was just so incredible and delicious. All of our guests were talking about the food, especially the Fallen Apple Dessert!

Thank you again to all of you for everything, we are very very grateful!

Hannah and Jordan O’Hagan – Hanbury

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for providing us with beautiful food on our wedding day!

The guests loved all of the food provided from the canapés through to the evening. We have had so many compliments on the Fallen Apple.

We were also very touched by the pizza made for us at the end of the night!

Thank you to Katie Gibbons and our Catering Manager on the day for all their help from planning to the running of our special day. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Simon & Shirley – Bredenbury

James was the nicest guy I’ve ever met and couldn’t have wanted for a better catering manager for our day.

The bar staff, waiters & waitresses again couldn’t have been nicer and more accommodating. Please give our thanks to them. 

They didn’t let us pour a single drink for ourselves and made sure we had everything we could have wanted or needed. 

Everyone kept saying how much of a ‘well oiled machine’ it was, ALL the staff front & back.

The food – oh my god the food was delicious. I’ve heard many horror stories of a dry bit a chicken and watery gravy as a wedding meal, but this blew us all away. Please give our thanks to the chefs. I’ve had so many messages saying how amazing the food was. Beautiful. As a vegetarian myself it can sometimes be a bit disappointing but wow that was far from it. Simply amazing. 

A dream come true.

You lot are 1 in a million & it was just simply ‘the best day ever’.

Anna & Josh

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for the catering on our wedding day. The food was absolutely incredible, everyone loved it, everyone said how wonderful the food was, it was very impressive. Exceptionally good food. Thank you!

Hanna & Bilal – Coton House

They were brilliant in accommodating all the dietary needs. They were understanding when we had a last minute change, they were really good and couldn’t have been any more helpful and accommodating.

Gemma & Richard – Mill Barns

Absolutely brilliant. Communication was great and the flexibility and support for intolerances was amazing. Made our guests feel that they were in safe hands. Overall fantastic service and food quality.

Rachel & Carol – Mill Barns

The food was delicious on the day, the taster evening is a great way to get an idea of the catering team and obviously to taste the food. The prices are very transparent, so you know exactly what you are paying for, all of our guests commented on how fabulous the food was at our wedding.

Pam & Mike – Mill Barns

All catering staff were professional, brilliant and so helpful. They took the time to chat with guests and offered drinks and help with a smile. Really made the day. Lots of guests commented on how brilliant all the staff were from start to finish.

Charlotte & Michael – Mill Barns

Fantastic food and service, we would highly recommend. Abi was amazing and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.

Ant & Claire – Foxtail Barns

Large selection of options we could pick from. Quick and easy communication and the staff on the day were fantastic.

Amy & Dan – Foxtail Barns

Jenkinsons staff were so friendly and everyone said how amazing the food was! It was hot, filling and so tasty – thank you!

Karly & Dylan – Foxtail Barns

Jenkinsons were fantastic in both the lead up and on the day. The team couldn’t have been more helpful in our consultation call and subsequent email communication, and the food on the day was impeccable.

Gemma & Chris – Foxtail Barns

We had so many compliments on the food. It was top notch!! The service was impeccable and all staff were so helpful.

Chelsea & Moss – Pendrell Hall

Brilliant staff. Jordan was absolutely amazing and all the staff were lovely. The food was out of this world. I’m sad because I’ll probably never have food that beautiful again.

Dan & Amy – Pendrell Hall

All Jenkinsons staff were amazing, so helpful, nothing was too much trouble, the food was absolutely stunning, so much food but delicious. And our catering manager Megan was so helpful when organising our meal.

Chloe & Luke – Pendrell Hall

The food was incredible! Everyone commented on how delicious the food was and we were so happy. The food was definitely one of the highlights of the day and will be forever talked about I am sure! Thank you!

Charlotte & Stephen – Pendrell Hall

The catering team were phenomenal. The communication was second to none and we got so many compliments on the service and the food that was delicious.

Eden & Rebecca – Ashes Barns

Absolutely wonderful. The food was incredible, everyone commented how amazing it was. The service was top notch!

Ashely & Jade – Ashes Barns

Blown away by the amazing food. So many guests have since commented on the food being the best wedding food they’ve ever had.

Lucy & Kelly-Beth – Ashes Barns

Nothing was too much trouble… 5 weeks on and everyone is still talking about how great the food was!

Claire & Steve – Ashes Barns

Thank you so much for providing us with amazing food on the day for our wedding, we have been blown away with the food, even from our first visit when we read the menus and options. We loved everything we tried at our taster evening and all the guests have complimented us on our food options and taste.

Your staff are also brilliant and we want to give them high praise for being so professional and how nothing was too much trouble.

We felt at ease throughout the whole process with you and are so grateful you were able to provide us with amazing food we only dreamt about when booking a wedding venue. We will definitely recommend!

 

Alysha & Lee – River/West Mill

The entire day flowed seamlessly, thanks to your coordination with all our external suppliers and the support you provided to the bridal party. The intimate space for getting ready was a highlight for us, and the outdoor atmosphere during the ceremony was exactly what we envisioned.

Our guests were particularly impressed with the wedding breakfast, and we appreciate Alex’s efforts in ensuring everyone was well taken care of throughout the night.

Claire & Gary – River/West Mill

Hi Sam,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are just on our honeymoon still in our bubble!! Honestly, we had the best best BEST day ever!! Everyone complimented the food!

Thanks

Sophie & Tim x

Sophie & Tim – Mill Barns

We had the best day & we could not fault the food one bit! Everyone enjoyed every bit & commented how good it all tasted. Staff made sure all dietaries were correct & were very thorough in checking beforehand! No job was too big or too small!

You’re a credit to your team & are so helpful. You made our catering journey so smooth & enjoyable! Thank you so much! Keep doing what you’re doing!

Sofia & Gary Line – Mill Barns

Sunday was the best day of our lives!

Thank you so much to Mill Barns and Jenkinsons Catering for the most amazing day, compliments on the venue, staff, food, Jenkinsons staff have been rolling in! I’d be surprised if a few future weddings don’t come their way! Mill Barns and Jenkinsons Catering went above and beyond and surpassed all of our perfect wedding expectations!

Jemima & Harry Tombs – Mill Barns

Michael and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the whole team for our wedding yesterday.

All of the staff were brilliant and guests commented on how professional and accommodating they all were.

The food was excellent as expected and the Brownie made my day lol!

Kimberley & Michael – Bredenbury

Sorry we didn’t get a chance to say thank you before we left, we really appreciated you asking the chef to make our blondie pudding. I just wanted to say that Matt and I were very impressed with all the food, especially the blondie; it tasted amazing.

Thank you for everything.

Clare & Matt

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to yourself, Adam and all the West Mill team for helping make our day so amazing. We had the most incredible time, we’re still buzzing!

So many people have told us it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever attended. The venue is absolutely perfect and yourself and all the team were so helpful.

Charlotte & Jordan – West Mill

Wayne and I would like to thank Jenkinsons for the superb food and service we received at our wedding on 21-12-23 at the River Mill. Everything was perfect, top quality, all of our guests commented on it, and it exceeded our expectations.
Sincere thanks, keep doing a great job.

Angela & Wayne – River Mill

I just wanted to email to say thank you so much for our wedding food, it was absolutely superb!

All our guests commented how good it was, many saying it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding!

Thanks again to all the team.

Jackie & Adam

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the catering at our wedding. Tom and the team on the day did a great job. Nothing was too much trouble.  The food was amazing.  Everyone commented on what delicious food it was.  We couldn’t have asked for anything better!

Michelle & Craig

We just wanted to say thank you so much to you and the whole Jenkinson’s team at Dodford Manor for catering our wedding day on Tuesday.

The food was delicious and so many of our guests complimented the quality of the meal and your lovely waitstaff.

Alix & Kate – Dodford Manor

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