Buffet Catering
- Sharing platter boxes from £7.95pp
- Birthdays, funerals, christenings, parties
- Minimum order 20 people
Family-run · Ely · Since 2007
Buffets, picnics and good food, made by hand in Ely
Tessa and Paul cook fresh, generous food for weddings, parties, corporate days and gifts that arrive ready to enjoy. Free local delivery and a 5-star food hygiene rating.
- ★ 5-star Food Hygiene
- Husband & Wife Team
- Ely caterers since 2007
- Free local delivery
What we do
One kitchen. Six ways to feed a celebration.
Whether you're planning a marquee wedding for 80, a birthday buffet for 30 or a single afternoon tea box for two, everything comes out of the same kitchen in Chettisham — and is delivered by Paul.
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Most loved Wedding Picnics
- Sharing wicker hampers from £17.95pp
- Perfect for dry-hire and DIY venues
- We deliver, lay out and collect
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Picnic Hampers for Events
- Sharing baskets and per-person boxes
- Festivals, parties and special occasions
- Children's hampers from £6.95pp
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Afternoon Tea & Picnic Boxes
- Boxes from £9.95pp · order from 2 to 150
- Meat-eater, vegetarian or vegan
- Themed for the occasion or season
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Gift Hampers
- From £30 — birthdays, thank-yous, Christmas
- Wicker baskets, trays and afternoon-tea boxes
- Hand-packed with a written gift card
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Corporate Hampers
- Bulk and bespoke seasonal hampers
- Branded gift cards on request
- Free local delivery in Ely
Husband & Wife
Family-run kitchen
Since 2007
Catering across Cambridgeshire
Fully
Licensed caterer
“It's genuinely one of the best picnic / afternoon tea style food we've ever had — and there was so much of it. Our guests are still talking about the brownies.”
Husband & wife team
Tessa and Paul, in the kitchen since the start.
We started Ely Hampers because we loved feeding people — and we still do. Tessa runs the kitchen, Paul drives the deliveries, and between us we look after every detail of every order.
That's why we can promise consistency: you're not handing your event over to a chain caterer with rotating staff. You're handing it to us.
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Why people book us
What you get with Ely Hampers
The credentials, in plain English. No fuss.
5-star Food Hygiene Rating
Local, established and fully licensed — checked and registered with East Cambridgeshire District Council.
Husband and wife team
Tessa and Paul cook everything in-house and deliver it themselves. You'll know who you're talking to.
Fresh, homemade and beautifully presented
Sandwich platters, scones, scrumptious cakes — made the morning of, never bought-in.
Allergens handled in the kitchen
Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-friendly and gluten-friendly menus — just tell us what you need.
How we work
From first message to last empty plate.
No long sales process. Most enquiries become bookings inside a week.
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Tell us about your day
WhatsApp, phone or the form. Date, location, rough numbers and any allergies — that's enough to start.
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We send a menu and quote
Usually the same day. Plain English, no jargon — and we'll suggest swaps if something doesn't fit your day.
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You confirm and pay a deposit
Bank transfer to lock in the date. We stay in touch as final numbers and dietary needs settle.
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We deliver and set up
Paul drops everything at your venue, lays it out and (for weddings) comes back to clear up. You enjoy the day.
Real customers, real weddings
Five-star catering across Cambridgeshire
5.0 average
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“It's genuinely one of the best picnic / afternoon tea style food we've ever had — and there was so much of it. Our guests are still talking about the brownies.”
Leanne Maskell · 2025 -
“The presentation and quality was excellent for the price. The vegan attendee was thrilled to receive a personalised box, beautifully presented.”
Alison Jeffrey · 2025 -
“I live in Lancashire — Paul messaged back straight away. The food was very tasty, fresh and beautifully presented. Mum loved that there was no washing up.”
Helen Evans · 2024
Delivery & collection
Free local delivery, with quotes for further afield.
- Free delivery in Ely.
- Free collection from our kitchen at CB6 1SA.
- Larger orders delivered within ~3 hours of CB6 1SA — message us for a quote.
- Allergen and dietary boxes prepared individually.
Ready to enquire?
WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us — we'll get back to you the same day with availability and a quote.