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Supplier Directory

As a venue, we offer you a wide variety of choice in order to ensure your day is tailor-made by you

If you would like any further information, please contact the Office on 01425 672586 or email bookings@sopleymill.co.uk

Merlins Catering

A few words from Merlins: “Why Merlins at Sopley? We never forget that it is your day and work in unison with the Sopley Mill team, the results are outstanding. Our reputation goes before us for quality cuisine and we are passionate about our food. It always has to be ethical and local, that is where our heart lies. It is service with a smile the whole way, with our expert wedding specialists helping you at every stage to create the wedding day of your dreams. Whether it’s a fully serviced wedding breakfast or relaxed luxury barbecue, we have menus to suit. We pay particular attention to guests special dietary requirement and our vegetarian options are simply delicious.At Merlin we are all about the details, so whatever your question, do get in touch, we have years of experience to share with you. Our brochure is available to be emailed to you immediately and you can obtain an initial quotation from us, with pleasure.”

Signature Catering

A few words from Signature Catering: WE LOVE FOOD! Whether it’s fresh baked bread, New Forest meat, poultry & game. Sustainable fish & seafood, or the best of British seasonal produce. At Signature Catering Co we understand organising your wedding day or function can be a stressful task for people. Furthermore we will give you and your guests our undivided attention. We want you to be able to relax and enjoy your day, safe in the knowledge that the food and service is taken care of to the very highest standard. We will strive to make your event run seamlessly and pride ourselves on our flexibility towards every event, with seamless professional service alongside our carefully tailored bespoke menus. Emphasis is put on the individuality of the every event, and our chefs can tailor a menu to suit your occasion. You will be in personal contact throughout the organisation and on the day of your event with our Events catering manager Anita. 

Based on the Dorset and Hampshire border on the edge of the New Forest, we have great access to all of the fantastic fresh local ingredients and delights that the two counties have to offer. Our wines have been carefully selected for you enjoyment from local producers; a full list is available upon request. We also run two very successful restaurants. We opened ‘Seasons’ fifteen years ago, set within a beautiful 18th century barn within Moors Valley Country Park. In 2011 we opened our second restaurant, ‘Seventh Wave’ in the beautiful renovated Durlston Castle, Swanage.

Red Cherry Catering

“At Red Cherry Catering, we pride ourselves on providing fantastic food, professional service and unbeatable value for money for your big day. With a can do attitude, Chef Wayne offers total flexibility with menu selection and loves working with couples to bring there ideas to life and insure that your guests have the most incredible wedding day experience.”

Vanilla Catering & Events

A few words from Vanilla Catering: “Vanilla Catering and Events Ltd operates from premises in Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble. Vanilla’s key ethics are attention to customer service and the use of top quality local ingredients. These result in bright, modern, food styles, utilising the freshest of local ingredients, and presented with attention to detail in an unfussy yet friendly manner. On booking with Vanilla each couple is assigned a wedding planner who advises on everything from menus to table plans to timings – this is all part of the Vanilla service. Our menus are bespoke and they are designed in consultation with each couple and our team of professional chefs so you get to choose exactly what you want, no menus A,B or C with Vanilla – every dish is handcrafted for you the client.”

Ginger Catering

“At the heart of this business is a fountain of knowledge, creativity and inspiration. This is where we stand out from the crowd – We exude enthusiasm and passion and are genuinely just as excited about being part of your big day, as you are to be the leading role! We run every event with clockwork precision, and we have managed events in some of the most unique and obscure locations. It’s not easy planning a wedding, as soon as you confirm/ tick one item off your list it opens up a whole subcategory of decisions to be made. We will take the time to guide you through the dishes best suited to you as a couple and for the big day, working in sync with your theme and ensuring that all of your guests’ dietary requirements are met. We will discuss every detail of your day to ensure that we work seamlessly in delivering your dream day, flowing effortlessly from the beginning to the very end. On your wedding day, the Ginger team will provide a professional and attentive service – our team of experienced waiting staff will enjoy serving your guests and ensuring each and every one of them is happy. We love creating stunning food and tasty memories for you and your guests to cherish forever. We can provide everything required for your wedding catering – cutlery, crockery, glassware, tablecloths, napkins – tables and chairs, and everything else you could need, these can be tailored to your theme or colour preferences, so another item ticked off the to-do list!”

Barista Bike

“Why not try something quirky and different and have delicious coffee, tea, hot chocolate and milkshakes from Southbourne based Barista Bike. We use specialty coffee beans from Winchester Coffee Roasters which are ground for each shot of espresso to ensure the freshest taste and aroma.  Tea is provided by Dorset Tea with a full selection of traditional, fruit and herbal blends available.  Our hot chocolate is made using ground Belgium chocolate (52% cocoa solids) combined with freshly steamed milk. If you want to provide coffee for your wedding or event at Sopley Mill, provide coffee that your guests will remember.”

Tom’s Bars

“We are committed to making truly unforgettable and hugely enjoyable experiences. Tom’s Bars deliver exceptional levels of service from the initial enquiry through to delivering to budget and beyond expectations. We have ruthless attention to detail and are always in the pursuit of perfection.”