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Burnbake
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Wedding Catering FAQs
What types of wedding catering do you offer?
We offer a wide range of wedding catering options, from relaxed sharing boards and BBQ feasts to canapés, full wedding breakfasts and evening food. Every wedding is different, so we work closely with each couple to build a menu around your day, your guests and your venue.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children up to 12 years old can usually enjoy either a smaller portion of the main menu or a pre-agreed children’s meal.
Do you make wedding cakes?
Yes. We also create handmade wedding cakes, including rustic naked-style cakes and bespoke celebration cakes.
How much deposit do you require?
We usually ask for around 10% to secure your date, with the final balance due 14 days before your wedding.
Can you create a bespoke wedding menu?
Absolutely. Some couples want classic wedding food, others want something completely different. Whether you have family favourites, a theme or specific ideas in mind, we’re happy to create a menu around you.
Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?
Yes. We take allergies and dietary requirements very seriously. We’ll confirm everything with you before the day to make sure every guest is safely looked after.
When should we book?
As early as possible. Popular dates often book up well in advance, sometimes two or even three years ahead.
Do you offer wedding tastings?
Yes. Once you’ve booked, we invite couples for a complimentary tasting session where we can finalise your menu together. If you’d like a tasting before booking, these are available at £15 + VAT per person.
Do you provide evening food?
Yes. We offer several evening food options that work perfectly after a full day of celebrations.
What is included in your wedding catering quote?
Our wedding quotes usually include your food, chefs, serving staff, setup, equipment, crockery, cutlery, travel and service throughout the day.
Do you provide drinks or bar services?
Yes. We can provide mobile bar hire alongside your wedding catering.
Planning your wedding?
Tell us about your venue, guest numbers and ideas for the day.
Mobile Bar Hire FAQs
What mobile bars do you offer?
We offer our beautifully converted horsebox bar for outdoor events, along with a freestanding indoor bar setup.
Can we request specific drinks?
Absolutely. If there’s a favourite gin, wine, beer or spirit you’d like us to stock, we’ll do our best to source it.
Can you run the bar for our event?
Yes. We provide the drinks, staff, setup and service, so you can focus on enjoying your event.
Do you provide glasses?
Yes, when we’re running the bar for the full event.
How late can the bar stay open?
This depends on your venue licence, but bar service typically runs until 11pm to 1am.
What drinks do you serve?
We serve local ales, beers, Dorset cider, wines, spirits and soft drinks. If you’d like something specific, just ask.
Is there a minimum spend?
Our mobile bars usually operate with an £800 minimum spend.
Do we need to organise licences?
No. We’re fully licensed and can guide you through any venue requirements.
Looking for bar hire in Dorset?
Burnbake Snack Shack FAQs
What are your opening times?
The Snack Shack is usually open from 8am to 10am and 6pm to 8pm during weekends and school holidays.
Do you serve drinks?
Yes. We serve soft drinks and, on selected bank holiday weekends, alcohol.
Do you accept card payments?
Yes. We accept both contactless and cash payments.
What types of food do you serve?
We serve burgers, a range of daily specials, chips, and squid, and occasionally we do pizzas.
Is The Snack Shack dog friendly?
Absolutely. Dogs are very welcome, as long as they stay on leads.
What is your food hygiene rating?
We’re proud to hold a 5-star food hygiene rating across the business.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. We usually offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Just ask one of our team.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, although visitors should be aware of the gravel surface.
Visiting Burnbake?
Come and enjoy relaxed food in the heart of Purbeck.
Visiting Burnbake?
Event Catering FAQs
What events do you cater for?
We cater for birthdays, private parties, funerals, christenings, corporate events, festivals and outdoor celebrations across Dorset.
What is your Airstream catering trailer?
Our Airstream trailer is a beautifully converted mobile kitchen, allowing us to serve freshly prepared food at events throughout Dorset.
Can you create bespoke menus?
Absolutely. If you have a particular vision for your event, we’d love to help bring it to life.
What styles of catering do you offer?
From BBQs and sharing feasts to buffets, street food and fully bespoke dining, we can build the right menu for your event.
Can the Airstream come to our venue?
Usually yes, as long as there’s suitable vehicle access and safe setup space.
What deposit do you require?
We usually ask for around 10% to secure your event date.
Can you provide street food catering?
Yes. Our Airstream catering trailer creates a memorable street food experience for weddings, parties and outdoor events.
Do you source ingredients locally?
Wherever possible, yes. We work closely with local Dorset suppliers and fresh seasonal produce.
Visiting Burnbake?
School Catering FAQs
Do you provide school meals?
Yes. We currently provide school meals for several local primary schools in Dorset.
Can parents order on phones and tablets?
Yes. Our system works across phones, tablets and computers.
What help/ support do you provide to schools/ parents?
We are on call Monday to Friday 9-4 to help with any problems or questions you have.
Are your meals healthy?
Yes. We create balanced menus that meet nutritional standards while still being meals children enjoy.
What areas do you cover?
We currently cover Swanage and surrounding Dorset areas.
How much do meals cost?
School meals are currently £2.40 per meal.
Will our school have to take payment through our pay systems?
No, parents pay for their children’s bookings via our system.
How often do your menus change?
Every school term.
How do parents order meals?
Parents order through our easy-to-use online school meals system.
Do you cater for allergies?
Yes. Dietary information is securely stored within our ordering system.
How do you deal with pupils’ dietary requirements?
We have a notes section assigned to each child. This flags up on our system report every morning, so we know what we need to provide for them.
Interested in school catering?
Private Dining Questions And Answers
What is private dining?
Private dining means we come to your home, holiday let or venue, cook and serve your meal, then leave everything spotless afterwards.
What equipment do you need?
We bring almost everything with us. We simply need a suitable workspace and access to power.
What menus do you offer?
Our sample menus are available online, but many private dining experiences are built around bespoke menus.
Do you clean up afterwards?
Yes. We leave your kitchen exactly as we found it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes. Just let us know beforehand and we’ll plan everything carefully.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends and holiday periods.
Planning something special?
Still Have A Question?
Whether you’re planning a wedding, party, school catering service, private dinner or outdoor event, get in touch, and we’ll point you in the right direction.