"Our experience of Choice Catering was exceptional. We booked Debs and her team to cater afternoon tea for 17 of us, (Sept '25) whilst staying in Cumbria, some with particular dietary requirements and none of it was a problem. All of the food for everyone was beautifully presented and tasted divine! Everyone was made up with the quality of the food and found it to be high spec. Portion sizes were abundant and we were all able to finish off or take some home the following day. I would not hesitate to use Choice Catering again or to recommend them to anyone. Thank you for being one of the highlights of our long weekend."

"Debs worked with myself and my daughter in law to cater 4 different parts of Hannah & Greg’s wedding weekend. . .a fabulous brunch for 25 the morning of the wedding, an exceptional and enormous dessert array for the actual wedding, a open house/brunch the day after the wedding for 80+ people, and finally a huge and glorious chocolate celebration cake for a family birthday Sunday evening. This was a complicated weekend of food to plan and execute and Debs was an absolute dream to work with. . .extremely organized, detail oriented, super responsive and full of excellent advice and guidance. Every single delivery and pick up was on time and perfect. And, the food itself not only looked stunning, but was absolutely delicious. I’ve worked with a number of caterers over the years, but never been as happy as I was with Debs/Choice Catering. If I could award 10 stars on a 5 stars maximum scale I would! Highest recommendation!"

"In summary……totally recommended! We were a party of 11 celebrating 50 years of being pals. Staying in a grand house (in Keswick, Sept '25) we wished an equally grand meal in to celebrate our longevity! It was a truly wonderful night with Debbie and Alison serving up very special fayre including varied canapés at the start and an extensive cheeseboard to finish (as optional extras). The menu was extensive and the beautifully presented food was delicious and generously portioned, served graciously and efficiently. While this culinary delight was a ‘luxury’ for us all, it was tremendous value, especially as we sourced our boozy juice ourselves. On our experience, the accolades which Debbie and her team have been receiving are so richly deserved!"

"Debs was amazing from start to finish, she thought of every detail, and her food is absolutely incredible. We had a series of small deserts and cakes for our wedding, and pies and grazing boards the next day. All food was exceptional, beautifully presented and so so tasty! Highly recommend and would give more stars if I could!"

"Deb’s tips and advice really helped us plan a stunning meal for 21 guests. Excellent communication from start to finish. Delicious food and professional service. Everyone was amazed with the quality of the meal and how it was put it together seamlessly. Huge compliments to the Chef and all the Waitresses. Fabulous teamwork. The service was exceptional. We would not hesitate to recommend Deb’s and her team, you won’t find better"

"Me and a large group of girls had a couple of nights away at the Fitz (Cockermouth March '25), and we used Choice Catering. Cannot recommend Deb from choice catering enough, every single dish we ordered was amazing! If you are staying at the Fitz, or anywhere near by you NEED to book her. "

"Another amazing weekend catered for by Debs and her team whilst staying in Keswick. We can’t thank you enough for the amazing food and service, a fantastic dinner, and buffet. As usual excellent communication, food, presentation, and service, brilliant all round from start to finish as always. We always look forward to being catered for by yourself as everything is always cooked, presented, and served to perfection and tastes amazing. As we have said before you are such a wonderful cook and your passion for what you do is second to none and shows in the excellent food you create. We look forward to seeing you again this year. Thank you for all your hard work helping make our weekend special."

"From the very start Debs was amazing! She was so helpful and answered any questions efficiently. She was so approachable and helped so much with preparation for our wedding celebration. Nothing was too much trouble! The menu she put together was superb, the food had so much flavour and everyone enjoyed it, we had so many compliments throughout the day. Her team were fantastic, they were so efficient and everything ran smoothly. I would highly recommend Choice catering!"

"We had an incredible 6 course meal from Debs and her lovely team for our post wedding celebration at Bristowe Hill. All of the food was spectacular and the service was amazing. We would definitely recommend Choice Catering and hope we get to book Debs for another celebration in the future. Thank you for making our weekend so special! Thanks again "

"Our wedding cake was everything we dreamed of and more! The decoration was stunning—elegant, detailed, and perfectly matched our theme. It was truly a centerpiece at our reception. On top of that, the flavors were incredible. Thank you for creating a cake that was as beautiful as it was tasty."

"Thank you so so much for all you’ve done! It was absolutely amazing… everything was perfect! Your attention to detail is truly wonderful! Debs was very helpful from the very beginning and helped us decide on a perfect menu, including delicious canopies and buffet, as well as evening food for our wedding! All of the food was served and presented beautifully and tasted amazing. It was clear that all of the food was fresh and locally sourced. We had so many compliments on the day and afterwards. We would highly recommend Debs and her team for any occasion!"

"Thank you to Debs and the team at Choice Catering. I really cannot recommend you highly enough. The brunch i ordered for my 50th Birthday at Bristowe Hill was outstanding and so delicious. You also made me a chocolate cake which was stunning, and created a cheese tower, a real talking point for my guests. You cooked everything to perfection, served and cleared away along with your lovely ladies that helped. You really did make my birthday special and will definitely use you again. "

"Thank you Debs and the choice catering team! I cannot recommend you highly enough. Stayed for a couple of nights at the Fitz, and we enjoyed an amazing 3 course meal. Everything was cooked to perfection and delivered on time. The chocolate tart was out of this world, the best I have ever tasted!!"

"5* review We booked Debs to cater for a family birthday whilst on holiday in a large holiday home in Cockermouth (Feb '25) From getting the recommendation to the provision of menus and guiding us as to what may or may not work, we had the most amazing evening. We ended up having canapes then a buffet for 20 people of all ages . There was so much choice and the standard was excellent, a lovely evening had by all and would not hesitate to recommend. Even the next day people were still visiting the fridge to finish the leftovers! Amazing value, superb food and could not fault the quality in any way. We would definitely do this again. Great evening so thank you Debs to you and your team!"

"We had a 60th Birthday party at Derwentwater House for 21 of my family and closest friends. I was recommended Choice Catering by the company I booked the accommodation through and it is fair to say it was a brilliant recommendation! Debs was so easy to deal with and could not have been more helpful. The range of choice for the menu was excellent and all of the choices we made were absolutely delicious. Portions were all very good and the service was very professional and friendly. Having caterers for an occasion like this is a great idea and Debs and her team are exceptionally good at their jobs. Many thanks!"

"We had a fabulous dinner for 16 of us at Bristowe Hill, Keswick . Our meals were all exceptional.Delicious, and so beautifully presented and served . This is a top quality service , would highly recommend to everyone . Look no further for excellent food and service ."

"Debs and her team’s service was perfect for our hen party celebrations. On the Friday evening, we had three spectacular graze boards that catered for everyone’s requirements. The presentation was wonderful and the food was top quality. However, the highlight of our weekend was the delicious 5* quality three course deluxe meal that was prepped, cooked and served for us on the Saturday afternoon. The food was top restaurant quality and the friendly and accommodating service was wonderful. There were 16 people and there wasn’t a single complaint and everyone was full of praise. I’d highly recommend Debbie and her team for any celebration. A huge thank you from us. "

"Everything about Choice Catering could not be better from start to finish. Debs, and her team have catered for us as a group of 16, several times ( most recent being at Bristowe Hill in March '25 on Friday night), each time has been of a really high standard and literally nothing could be faulted. Debs brings an artistic creative flair to her dishes, which are all delicious, high quality ingredients, piping hot and served with a smile. Timings are always just right and having everything afterwards cleared away, washed up and the kitchen looking like no one has been in there is a bonus. Great value for money too. I very rarely leave reviews so that in itself says something about this lovely lady and her business. We actually booked our group get together this year around when Debs could fit us in and she deserves every credit that is honestly given."

"I cant thank you and your team enough for the wonderful food and service you provided during our weeks stay at Bristowe Hill in Keswick. It is always a worry when you have arranged catering for a large group (18 people) that all will go to plan with timings, food ect but from the moment you arrived at the house you put my mind at rest and treated my guests to a wonderful buffet on arrival, a magnificent three course meal during the week and a sumptuous afternoon tea the day before we left. Everyone commented on how wonderful the food was from start to finish. The food was simply amazing and so much of it!!!I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your team and would love to use your fabulous services again hopefully in the not-too-distant future"

"Thank you so much to Debs and her Choice catering team for a wonderful night to celebrate my 50th birthday at Rosetrees on the Lingholm Estate. The food was amazing and the service outstanding. A brilliant start to my birthday celebrations. Thanks a million Ruth "

"Debs provided two lovely dinners whilst we stayed Keswick to celebrate my 50th birthday. The food & service was outstanding. Highly recommended! "

"Dear Debs Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for the wonderful private dining dinner you catered for. It was such a lovely evening and our party, every course was just brilliant. The canapés, especially the mushrooms were to die for and the cheese soufflé … what can I say ! Everything about the dinner, from first contacting you to the evening itself was outstanding. Thank you so much"

"Just fantastic! Debbie catered for our 3 course meal for a party of 14. We would highly recommend Debs and her team, our meal was out of this world and the service and attention to detail was superb!"

"I ordered 4 different flavoured cupcakes for my wedding, vanilla, Nutella, red velvet and white chocolate and they were absolutely amazing! All of the guests commented on how beautiful they looked and how great they tasted! Debbie made the ordering so easy, it was a dream for a bride with a lot to do to have lots of confidence that the cakes were going to be perfect! I won’t go anywhere else if I ever need some again."

"We were the lucky recipients of these amazingly delicious items. Choice Catering’s careful attention to detail and knowledge of local foods made for an outstanding evening. The cheese tower was a thing of beauty and cheeses were beyond compare- the local Coverdale being the star of the show. The grazing boards were carefully curated and packed with flavour. The Celebration Cake and the Guinness Black Cake were gobbled up with relish! I would highly recommend Choice Catering to anyone visiting the Lake District. Five out of five stars! ❤️"

"We chose Debs and her team at Choice Catering to cater for a special birthday celebration meal for 19 members of our extended family whist we were staying at Bristowe Hill in Keswick. From the outset of planning the meal we were very impressed with her speed of response, range of menu choices and professional approach. On the evening of the meal her team arrived bang on time and proceeded to prepare the food and set up the dining room in an exceptionally efficient and organised manner. All the food was of superb quality and served by her very friendly, helpful and efficient team. She gave excellent value for money and we would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending her. It was a truly memorable meal and evening."

"Debs is absolutely wonderful. Her catering is divine and her attention to detail, responsiveness and cooking skills are second to none. We could not speak more highly of her and the lovely afternoon tea she prepared for our daughter's Christening. Ask about the vintage china too, a lovely touch. Thank you so much!"

"Just a brief note to say WOW! We were blown away with the quality of food and the high level of service you provided at the weekend. I’ve rarely had better in a restaurant. To be able to do that in a remote environment must be really difficult. Once again, thank you so much, it was stunning""

"What can we say Debs, "awesome, absolutely fantastic, amazing, Wow"! These were some of the comments we received from guests at Rachel’s 40th Birthday Celebration Buffet. What a wonderful spread you provided for us, from when we first contacted you to book the date and time to when you delivered the food, you were so wonderful and caring in every way. Many thanks indeed"

"Everything was exemplary from the initial contact with Debs to the actual meal for my birthday that Debs and her team provided. Cannot recommend highly enough. The quality of the food and service was amazing. Thank you for the lovely birthday cake and for making my birthday so special. You and your team are just wonderful, I just wished you lived closer to where we live! All the best, Denise "

"Debs, your cake was an absolute triumph! Honestly the best celebration cake we'd ever had, and in David's case that's 70 years ?, as you know! He was completely gobsmacked! Thank you so very much, what a flipping talent. Will be in touch re other occasions!"

"Many thanks for everything you did for us last Saturday which made the evening celebrating our Golden Wedding such a success You and your team provided exceptional service arranging the whole evening which meant that we and our guests just had to enjoy ourselves. The food from the canapés to the meal itself was simply outstanding. The cake was a great surprise which we are still enjoying now!! "

"Debs and her team prepared and served a 3 course meal and cake for our wedding, both the food and wedding cake tasted superb and presented beautifully. Plenty to eat in each course so very good value for money and way beyond expectation. Every little detail was thought of during the planning stage, things I had never even thought about. My family and I also got meals delivered to each of our homes during lockdown which were also exceptional and we are all disappointed that this is over now. So thank you very much Debs, we would certainly love to and hope to deal with you in the future!?"

"We have been using Choice Catering for a few years now whilst on large family holiday and each time we have used them the food has been outstanding. Would definitely recommend."

"Debbie and her team provided catering services for our family during our stay at 'The Grotto' in Yanwath for a particularly memorable family celebration. The dining experience exceeded our expectations, with delightful staff, an impressive selection on the menu, exquisite food, and generous portion sizes. They managed everything from setting the table to tidying up afterward, ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable experience within the cozy confines of our holiday home. Many thanks"

"Debs is awesome she catered for a corporate event for us in Carlisle. We had the deluxe buffet and it was scrumptious. Very high quality food, tasty with a good variety of choices, thanks Debs, would definitely use your services again."

"Thank you Debs, for the wonderful 3 course deluxe meal you made our party of 16, last weekend. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Very high quality food, and great service from you. We would have no hesitation in booking you again, and recommending your services. You were highly recommended by Bristowe Hill, and now we know why. Thanks again Debs, and hopefully we will be booking you again next year. "

"Debs and her team recently catered for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. The food was delicious, presentation was excellent and the service was impeccable. Debs was friendly and easy to communicate with. I couldn't recommend choice catering highly enough. Thanks Debs!"

"Debs had the tough task of creating a 3 course meal for 16 girls on my hen do last weekend... Some wanted certain dishes without certain ingredients! The food was delivered to us beautifully presented and all we had to do was heat it up with the instructions she left. What can I say the food was outstanding! Exactly what we needed after a long day at the spa ;) would definitely recommend using Debs again - food and prices were fantastic. Thanks again Debs!"

"A big thank you to Debs and her staff for looking after us so well on Saturday evening at Derwentwater House. There were 16 of us and I can honestly say every single one of our guests commented on how good the food was. Excellent quality ingredients, well presented and unobtrusive service. It was impossible to find fault. I would have no hesitation in recommending Choice catering. Once again many thanks."

"Thank you so much Debs for the most amazing champagne breakfast and afternoon tea! All the girls said the cakes were amazing! You took all the pressure off the weekend and we had the best time."