Business Details
20 Years
experience
Applegarth Foods - Expert Catering in Penrith
Established in 2006, Applegarth Foods has built a reputation for delivering high-quality catering services across Cumbria. Our family-run business combines traditional recipes with locally sourced ingredients to create bespoke buffet solutions for corporate events, weddings, funerals, and private parties. With over 15 years of experience, we pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organisational capabilities, and a commitment to using award-winning Cumbrian produce.Our team's expertise in managing events of all scalesfrom intimate gatherings to large-scale functionsensures every client receives tailored service and culinary excellence. We maintain strict quality control throughout our preparation processes and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of customer satisfaction, as evidenced by our extensive portfolio of positive client testimonials.
Services
Corporate Catering
Wedding Buffets
Funeral Teas
Buffet Menus
Baking Products
Event Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in Cumbrian catering services
- Our menus feature locally sourced award-winning Cumbrian ingredients
- We provide fully customised buffet solutions for all event sizes
- Our team has successfully catered over 200 events annually
- We maintain 98% client satisfaction rate based on customer feedback
What people say
Brilliant organisation
Fantastic buffet
Wonderful food
Professional staff
Delicious funeral tea
Services
Corporate Catering
We provide tailored catering solutions for corporate events including breakfast meetings, conferences, and team-building functions. Our menus feature a variety of hot and cold options with special dietary requirements accommodated. Clients benefit from our 15+ years of experience serving major organisations like United Utilities and Cumbria County Council.
Wedding Buffets
Our wedding catering service offers customised buffet options from intimate gatherings to large receptions with up to 300 guests. We specialise in both hot and cold buffet presentations, with recent events including marquee dinners and venue-specific menu adaptations across Cumbria's premier wedding locations.
Funeral Teas
We provide sensitive and professional catering for funeral services, offering traditional home-made baking and comforting dishes. Our team works closely with families to create appropriate menus for both private homes and venue-based memorials, with delivery available across Cumbria.
Buffet Menus
Three tiered buffet options available including standard finger buffets, special buffets with gourmet elements, and premium cold/hot combinations. All menus can be customised with vegetarian and special dietary options, featuring locally sourced Cumbrian ingredients.
Baking Products
We produce a range of traybakes, cakes, and pies available through local outlets. Our product line includes nearly 20 varieties of individual slices plus large traybakes for catering, featuring seasonal specials and traditional Cumbrian recipes.
People
Kathleen Twentyman
Owner
Kathleen founded Applegarth Foods in 2006, bringing family recipes to life with Cumbrian twists. With over 15 years' experience in event catering, she oversees all menu development and maintains quality control across the business's operations.
Questions
What types of events do you cater for?
We cater for corporate functions, weddings, funerals, and private parties across Cumbria, with menu options suitable for events ranging from 10 to 300 guests.
Do you offer dietary options?
Yes, we accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and other special dietary requirements across all our buffet menus while maintaining the same high presentation standards.
How far do you deliver?
We deliver within a 60-mile radius of our base in Great Strickland, covering Penrith, Keswick, Carlisle, and surrounding areas with competitive carriage rates for further distances.
Can I customise the menu?
All our buffet options are fully customisable to match your event's theme, guest preferences, and venue requirements while maintaining our signature quality standards.
How do I place an order?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your requirements. We'll provide menu options, pricing details, and delivery arrangements tailored to your specific event needs.
