Marquee Catering In Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey
We specialise in marquee catering in Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey and have over 10 years of experience in creating and catering for memorable parties & weddings.
Our sister company, South Downs Marquees, can supply a variety of marquees to suit your own particular tastes and can cater for small, intimate gatherings to large, grand country weddings.
If you are planning a marquee event in West Sussex or the surrounding counties, get in touch with our dedicated team today.
Coco Dining
Why not hire one of our vintage French vans for your wedding or event?
Our vans can serve Craft Burgers, Wood Fired Pizza, Cones of Fish and Chips, Shish Kebabs, Kofta Kebabs, Indian Curry, Thai Curry, Crepes, Noodles, Oysters and Champagne and much more.
Coco Dining can be used not only to serve food from but also make great bars, fun photo opportunities or unique DJ booths. Let us know what ideas you have in mind and the team will make the vans come to life for your event.
Kind Words
We used Jacaranda this summer for our wedding, and they were exceptional. Hannah F was our main POC through the process, and she was incredible—so professional, reliable, and quick to accommodate every need and change of plan along the way. On the day, Hannah was brilliant—she had such a calming presence and everything ran so smoothly. Will and I (and every guest) were attended to so well.
The team at Jacaranda are incredibly professional and just get it. The food was unbelievably good (and presented beautifully) and all of our guests commented on how delicious everything was and how attentive, kind, and professional the staff were.
We'd recommend you without a doubt. Thank you so much to the team at Jacaranda.
Becca & Will
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of marquee events do you cater for?
From beautiful marquee weddings and milestone birthdays to anniversary parties, summer celebrations and everything in between, we love being part of occasions worth celebrating! Whether you're planning an intimate garden gathering or a spectacular country wedding, we'll bring great food, friendly service and plenty of experience to make your event extra special. With over 25 years of experience catering for marquee events across Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey, we've helped bring all kinds of celebrations to life. Whatever the occasion, big or small, we'd love to hear what you're planning!
Can you provide the marquee as well as the catering?
Absolutely! We can help bring your whole event together, with catering from Coco Dining and marquee hire through our sister company, South Downs Marquees. Whether you're dreaming of a beautiful sailcloth marquee, a spacious clear-span structure or a charming garden-party tent, there's something to suit a whole range of settings and celebrations. Our South Downs Marquees team will help you find the perfect style and setup for your event, with heating options available to keep your guests comfortable whatever the season. From creating the perfect setting to serving delicious food, we can help take care of those important details and make planning your event that little bit easier!
What size marquee can you provide, and how many guests can it accommodate?
Through our sister company, South Downs Marquees, we offer a beautiful range of sailcloth tents and clear-span marquees, available in different widths and lengths to suit your venue, guest numbers and plans. Our larger structures can accommodate up to 500 guests, depending on the layout and requirements. Working with a smaller space? No problem! We also offer charming garden-party tents and pagodas, which can even be joined together to create a larger, flexible space. Every event is different, so we'd love to hear what you're planning. Share your venue, guest numbers and ideas with us, and our team can help you find the perfect marquee for your celebration.
What styles of food can you serve at a marquee event?
Whatever your vision for the day, we can create a menu to match! From relaxed, sociable dining to something a little more elegant and indulgent, our menus are designed around you and the style of your celebration. Think delicious sharing platters served down the table, beautifully presented three-course meals, generous buffets, impressive grazing tables or even a bespoke themed menu to give your event its own unique flavour. Not sure what would work best? We'd be delighted to chat through some ideas and help you find the perfect menu for your event!
How far in advance should we book marquee catering and hire?
We advise enquiring as soon as you have a date in mind, Fridays and Saturdays between May - September fill up fast.
Do you charge a travel fee, and is there a minimum guest number?
Travel fees are applied when catering events that are over an hour away from Midhurst.
What deposit is required, and what are your payment terms?
To secure Jacaranda for your marquee event a deposit of £2,500 is required, 6 months before the event we ask for an interim payment of 40% and final balance is due 2 weeks before your event. If the lead time is under 6 months a 30% deposit will be required.