Award-Winning Wedding Food
Exceptional wedding catering crafted by our multi-award-winning kitchen, using the finest local Essex produce.
A Culinary Experience to Remember
Your wedding breakfast is more than just a meal, it’s an experience your guests will talk about for years to come. At Downham Hall, every wedding menu is created by the same talented team behind our 2 AA Rosette North Wing Restaurant, recently honoured with Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award 2025. This recognition places us among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide, based solely on genuine customer reviews, a testament to the exceptional standard we bring to every celebration.
From the moment your guests arrive for elegant canapés during your drinks reception, through to a beautifully presented three-course wedding breakfast and beautifully presented evening reception food, every dish is crafted with care, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to quality
Fresh, Local & Seasonal
We believe the best wedding food starts with the best ingredients. Our Head Chef and kitchen team prioritise fresh, locally sourced Essex produce, celebrating the dedication of nearby farmers and suppliers in every dish. Seasonal menus mean your wedding food captures the very best flavours of the time of year, whether that’s spring asparagus, summer berries, autumn game, or hearty winter ingredients.
Our talented Head Chef and his team craft dishes that look as incredible as they taste, using the same precision in cooking, balancing of ingredients and ambition to achieve high standards that won us 2 AA Rosettes.
Menus Designed with Care
We offer carefully curated seasonal wedding menus showcasing the very best of our 2 AA Rosette kitchen. Each menu has been thoughtfully crafted to highlight exceptional ingredients and flavours that work beautifully together.
While our set menus provide a wonderful foundation for your wedding breakfast, we’re happy to accommodate preferences, whether it’s swapping vegetables, adjusting sides, or adapting dishes to suit dietary requirements. If you’re looking for international flavours to reflect your heritage, our chefs will work with you to create a menu that feels authentically you. Our priority is ensuring you and your guests enjoy an exceptional meal that’s been perfected by our talented chefs.
From initial menu selection to the final presentation, your wedding food will reflect the same high standard and attention to detail that earned us our place among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.
Evening Food That Keeps the Party Going
Keep the energy high and your guests fuelled for the dancefloor with our creative evening food options. Our beautifully presented evening buffet is a firm favourite, offering variety and quality that extends the exceptional standard of your wedding breakfast into the evening celebration.
For something more relaxed, choose from our succulent barbecue options, playful fish and chip cones, or our much-loved stone-baked pizzas from our outdoor pizza oven. Whatever you choose, the same commitment to quality ingredients and skilful preparation runs through every dish.
Dietary Requirements? We've Got You Covered
We understand that wedding guests have varied dietary needs, and we take pride in ensuring everyone enjoys an exceptional meal. Our kitchen team expertly accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements without compromise on flavour or presentation. Simply let us know your guests’ needs, and we’ll create dishes that are every bit as beautiful and delicious as the main menu.