Independent caterers for attractions, destinations and events

The catering partner great venues keep

We serve freshly prepared, seasonal, locally sourced food to visitors at some of the South West's best-loved attractions and cultural destinations, all year round. Last year, four of our partners asked us to stay longer.

The Pantry at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum Freshly prepared food served at Aerospace Bristol

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Whether it's a quick coffee on a woodland walk, lunch on a family day out or a gala for 1,000 under Concorde, every visit should be one worth remembering: brilliant food, people who care, and a partnership built to last.

The catering partner behind many great venues

Long-term partnerships with major attractions are at the heart of what we do. We work closely with every venue to invest in facilities, grow sales and increase visitor spend, and they trust us to keep getting it right.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

+80%

Sales growth since 2021, with record-breaking autumn days

Aerospace Bristol

7 years

Extended from five after just one year

Bristol Zoo Project

+60%

Sales growth in the last two years alone

Bath Rugby

25 years

As exclusive hospitality partner, through a Premiership-winning season

Inside the Flightline restaurant at Aerospace Bristol

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Their commitment to Aerospace Bristol and our shared vision has enabled us to host bigger and better events, relaunch our café as Flightline Kitchen + Bar, a welcoming and modern destination for both museum visitors and the local community.

Sally Cordwell

Chief Executive, Aerospace Bristol

Every day, and on the days that matter most

Some partners trust us with their venue all year round. Others need one night to be unforgettable. Often it's both, under the same roof.

Westonbirt Cafe

Visitor attractions and
destinations

We serve freshly prepared, seasonal, locally sourced food to large numbers of visitors all year round, shaped around each site's identity and working with regional suppliers to grow visitor spend and satisfaction.

Restaurants and cafés Kiosks and grab-and-go Outdoor kitchens Matchday hospitality Menu development Commercial consultancy
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Fosters event catering

Events
catering

We take on a selective portfolio of events, turning each brief into an experience that suits the moment and the atmosphere.

Conferences Awards dinners and galas Outdoor events Christmas parties Office celebrations Private dining
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Sustainability

Sustainability starts on the plate.

It's about what we serve and where it comes from. We work with every venue to make our catering fit its wider sustainability goals.

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Local first

We aim to source 70% of our fresh food from within 30 miles of the sites we serve, for fresher, seasonal menus and fewer food miles.

Half plant-based

Half of our menus are plant-based, and at some sites we've reduced or removed red meat altogether.

Reusable by default

Reusables come first. Where single-use can't be avoided we use compostable packaging, and make sure it's sorted properly on site.

Measured every year

We're committed to lowering the carbon footprint of every dish we serve, and we measure our impact year on year to track our progress.

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Food and drink counter at the Westonbirt Pantry Food and drink by Fosters Events

More than 60 years of great days out

Led by an established management team, we bring high-volume, year-round visitor attraction operations and events expertise to every site, with a commitment to great food, delivery, accountability and continuous improvement.

Meet the team

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We are proud to have partnered with our hospitality caterer, Fosters Events, for over 20 years. Our relationship works so successfully as it's two way... with people always at the heart of what we do.

Becky Pocock

Head of Premium Sales, Events and Experiences, Bath Rugby

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Fosters' advice and expertise are critical to the success of our events. Above all, the suitability and quality of the food are outstanding... The feedback from our guests is exceptional.

Plymouth University

Events client

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Food has become such an important part of our parties and each year the bar is raised and the food always becomes a talking point.

Hype Agency

Christmas parties for 750 guests

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The day ran really smoothly, and the on-site team were fantastic. Food was fantastic and of course, it was awesome to look around the Concorde and museum too.

Mars

Corporate event at Aerospace Bristol

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The venue, food and staff were exceptional, we had the best time.

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

Conference dinner

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We've had some great feedback about the venue and food, so please do pass on our thanks, particularly to Sian from the catering team who was a fantastic help.

Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Conference

What we've been up to

Fosters Catering Bath Rugby

A landmark year: four major contract extensions

Westonbirt, Aerospace Bristol, Bristol Zoo Project and Bath Rugby have all extended their partnerships with us, a reflection of great food and real commercial growth.

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Making plans? We'd love to hear them.

Whether you're looking for a long-term partner for your venue or planning an event people will talk about, we'd love to hear what you have in mind.

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Find us

Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way,
Patchway, Bristol

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm