Any questions?
What's different about Sunflowers catering?
There are a lot of caterers for you to choose from. But we are confident that Sunflowers stands out in three ways that really matter.
First, our food is consistently of the highest standard. It is fresh, exciting, and beautifully presented. You can read what our previous customers have had to say about Sunflowers food here.
Second, we use only organic ingredients, and buy as locally as possible. We believe that this is the most ethical way to cook, and also is one of the reasons why your meal will taste so great.
Third, we have a fantastic pool of staff who are friendly and experienced in making sure that all events, large or small, go smoothly and successfully.
Can I try the food before booking you?
Absolutely. It's a big commitment to book a caterer for a wedding, or a large party or function, so it's only natural that you would want to be quite sure that the food will be great on the day. We invite all potential customers to visit us without obligation, so that they can try out the menu items of their choice, and decide whether Sunflowers is for them.
What experience do you have of big events?
We have four years experience of catering for all sorts of events, both large and small. During that time we have catered for weddings of up to 180 guests, academic conferences of up to 200 delegates, and corporate functions of up to 300. With that experience comes the ability to deal smoothly with any circumstances on the big day, leaving our customers free to relax and enjoy.
What are your prices?
Even though we use only the best ingredients, and insist on ethical and environmentally aware purchasing, our price list remains highly competitive. Our seated meals are priced from twenty pounds per person for two courses, and twenty five pounds for three courses. Our wedding buffet menus are priced from sixteen pounds per person, and our canape menus from seven pounds per person. The business buffet menu is priced even more keenly, from only six pounds per person. The price does depend on the number of guests and what exactly you'd like, so do get in touch with your personal requirements.
What is included in the price?
At Sunflowers, we aim not only to provide you with delicious food, but to do everything we can to make the day enjoyable for you and your guests. We are more than happy to organise a drinks reception, to serve your guests tea and coffee, to cut and bring round the wedding cake, or perform any other task so that you don't have to. We allow a generous ratio of staff to guests so that there are always Sunflowers staff available to provide the very best service.
There are no hidden costs. We provide all crockery, cutlery and glassware. For weddings and celebrations, we provide white linen tablecloths and napkins. (We can provide any other colour of linen for you at cost price.) We recycle and dispose of all waste generated by the event, and leave the venue clean and tidy.
How flexible can you be in terms of menu choices?
We pride ourselves on being able to work with the specific wishes and requirements of each individual customer. If you'd like us to tweak something on our menu, that's great! We are experienced in catering for a wide range of dietary requirements; including vegetarian, vegan, nut free and gluten free.
Where in the UK can you cater?
As a general rule, we cover the north of England and the midlands. Do get in touch with your specific requirements, since the distance that we travel will depend on the size of the event.
Don't most venues have their own caterers?
Many do insist that you use their own catering service, which doesn't always provide good value to the customer. However, we have built up a relationship with a wide range of wonderful venues, across Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. We can provide a list of these great venues on request.
Do you do drinks?
We offer a full range of fair trade teas and proper coffees. For weddings, we offer the option of using flowering teas from China's Secret. Our soft drinks include home made raspberry spritzers, and refreshing sparkling elderflower (using plants we've picked ourselves). We can also offer a complete range of alcoholic drinks, incuding organic wines, champagnes, and ales. We can serve these drinks to your guest's tables and/ or as part of a pay-bar facility. We can offer an extremely competitive price for these drinks, due to our close relationship with suppliers such as the organic wine specialists, Vinceremos. Of course, if you choose to purchase the alcohol yourself, that's fine too.
How much notice do you need?
We do get booked up to eighteen months in advance. However, we do try to accommodate requests made a month or more in advance. For business events and smaller functions, we are happy to provide food with one week's notice.
Can you recommend anyone else for our wedding?
Yes: here are a selection of folk that we know and whom we can recommend personally:
