About Us

For over 25 years I have become part of the fast moving industry where my passion for food lets me experiment its creativity and flavours to prepare exciting menus for special occasions and corporate functions.

I am proud to say we use local produce and suppliers where we thrive to purchase the highest quality food at the best price. seasonality creates such a choice of delicious food ideas - and for this we are always looking to inspire and exceed.

I have a fantastic team, that are just as enthusiastic as the day they first joined Claire's Catering. They all give 110% to each and every event we do, we all love the variety and challenges the nature of this business brings, we have been lucky to work with great people and at some very stunning venues to the unusual. Our quotes always include: full menu ingredients and preparation chefs & kitchen assistance event liaison front of house waiting staff during food service travelling costs Prices can vary depending on location/area of event, number of guests and if any additional staff required and their length of stay.

Our quotes do not include: wine service crockery, cutlery & table linen venue lay up next day collection of hired equipment Something to think about event planning In addition to providing excellent, quality food, we can help you along the way with planning ideas for: table decorations balloon decorating lighting finding suitable venues To hire: 7ft licenced bars hog roasts barbeques chocolate fountains refridgeration crockery, cutlery & table linen

Orchard food & coffee house

I am also the proprietor of the coffee shop this is the hub of claire's catering and where it all happens and where you will find me! Please do pop by and join me for a fresh lavazza cappucino anytime! Claire's Catering creations are all prepared here on the premises as well as offering a selection of home cooked favourite dishes for our daily specials board. which range from pates to homemade quiches, soups and hearty filled jacket skins. our very own orchard 'hot' baguette filled with chicken and bacon, topped with cheese and bbq sauce has always been a popular favourite!

We are fully licensed and available to hire as a venue for evening functions. Being centrally located is ideal for parties of up to 40 people, canape style with full waitress and wine service, that wish to continue their party in the main town.

Monday - 10am - 4pm
Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
Evening functions from 5.30pm onwards

Kitchen closes at 3pm
9am-10am closed for staff training

how to find us & where to park!

At the sparkford roundabout take the 2nd exit and follow signs A359. continue through queen camel, stay on A359 through marston magna until you come to the next village called mudford. follow the signs to the town centre and at the roundabout, (fiveways), take the 1st exit and get into right hand lane. At the next roundabout (hospital) take the 3rd exit signposted A30 then take the slip road on your left to tesco's. free for 2.5hrs at tesco's!

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From the A37 Ilchester On leaving ilchester, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout and follow the signs to yeovil town centre. At the next roundabout, (fiveways), take the 2nd exit and get into right hand lane. At the next roundabout (hospital) take the 3rd exit signposted A30 then take the slip road on your left to tesco's. free for 2.5hrs at tesco's! From the A37 dorchester Follow signs to the A30 yeovil, at the roundabout (opposite the quicksilver mail pub) take the 2nd exit, down the hill to next roundabout (police station) take the 2nd exit and go straight ahead. at the next roundabout (hospital) take the 4th exit signposted A30 then take the slip road on your left to tesco's. free for 2.5hrs at tesco's! On foot from tesco's car park Leave tesco's car park and head for the town centre - its about a 2minute walk to claires catering...as long as natwest bank and denners dept store and superdrug are on your right side, you should find us on the corner of wine street and the high street, next door to toni & guy the hairdressers.