Meet our sole caterer: Bouquet Garni at Layer Marney Tower
11th June 2026
At Layer Marney Tower, we know that exceptional food and seamless service are at the heart of every unforgettable wedding day. That’s why we work exclusively with our trusted catering partner, Bouquet Garni.
More than just caterers, Bouquet Garni play a pivotal role in bringing your entire day together. From your first planning meeting to the final moments on the dancefloor, their experienced team ensures everything runs smoothly, so you can relax and enjoy every second of your wedding.
A Menu as Unique as Your Wedding
One of the things couples love most about Bouquet Garni is their flexibility. There’s no “one size fits all” approach here; their menu is completely tailored to your vision, your guests and your wedding day.
Whether you’re dreaming of a formal three-course wedding breakfast or something more relaxed and informal, Bouquet Garni offers a wide range of delicious options including:
- Elegant plated meals
- Hot and cold canapés for your drinks reception
- Sharing platters for a sociable dining experience
- Barbeques and relaxed outdoor feasts for spring and summer weddings
- Street food style menus
- Bacon rolls for late night comfort food
One popular option is to make use of their beautifully restored Citroen H Van food truck, which has a pizza oven installed. Delicious, freshly made, wood-fired pizzas straight from the oven.
If you have something specific in mind, they’re always happy to create a bespoke menu just for you.
Planning Your Wedding Catering
Planning your wedding menu should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Bouquet Garni will guide you through every step, covering not just food choices but the finer details that bring everything together.
How far in advance do we need to finalise our menu?
You’ll have plenty of time to explore options and attend tastings before confirming your choices. Final details are typically confirmed closer to the wedding date, once your guest numbers are clearer.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Absolutely. From vegan and vegetarian menus to allergies and intolerances, every guest is carefully catered for. On the day, the team ensures meals are served correctly and discreetly, giving you complete peace of mind.
We would like a barbeque but what happens if it rains?
With extensive experience at Layer Marney Tower, the team always has a contingency plan. Everything can be adapted quickly without compromising the experience.
What’s the most popular menu choice for Layer Marney Tower weddings?
While every wedding is different, the most popular choice among couples at Layer Marney Tower tends to be a combination of a formal plated wedding breakfast, followed by an informal evening offering. This gives guests the best of both worlds: an elegant sit-down meal to celebrate the occasion, followed by a relaxed, social atmosphere as the evening unfolds.
Three course plated dinners, with canapés during the drinks reception, are consistently well-loved, and sharing platters have grown in popularity for couples who want a more relaxed, convivial feel at the table. Whatever direction you go in, the Bouquet Garni team will help you choose something that feels completely right for you and your guests.
What’s included in your pricing and what might be extra?
Bouquet Garni provide transparent, tailored quotes based on your specific requirements, so there are no nasty surprises. Typically included in your catering package are food, professional staffing, crockery, cutlery, glassware, linen and full set-up and clear down. Things that may be quoted as extras could include specialist hire items, the Citroen H pizza van, or very bespoke menu ingredients. The best approach is to discuss your vision early on so they can build a detailed, accurate quote that reflects exactly what your day will look like. There’s no obligation, and they’ll always be upfront about what’s included and what isn’t.
More Than Catering: Full Day Management
One of the biggest advantages of working with Bouquet Garni is their role beyond the kitchen.
What does the Front of House Manager do?
On your wedding day, a dedicated Front of House Manager oversees everything. They coordinate suppliers, manage timings, support your guests, and act as a central point of contact which ensures the day flows effortlessly.
How do they work with other suppliers?
From photographers and florists to bands and cake designers, Bouquet Garni liaise with all your suppliers as they arrive and throughout the day. This coordination is invaluable in keeping everything on track.
Flexible Options for Evening Catering
Weddings often evolve throughout the day, and Bouquet Garni are perfectly equipped to handle this.
We have more guests in the evening; how does that work?
Bouquet Garni will cater for 75% of the day guests plus all of the evening guests.
Bar and Drinks Options
Another area where Bouquet Garni offer fantastic flexibility is your drinks service.
Can we bring our own drinks?
Yes! Most couples choose to supply their own alcohol and soft drinks for the drinks reception following the ceremony, then for the wedding breakfast and speeches. We don’t charge corkage, though Bouquet Garni apply a service fee of £6.24 per person (2027 pricing, inclusive of VAT).
This will typically be a choice of between three to four drinks for the drinks reception, then wine for the wedding breakfast and fizz for the toasts during speeches.
Bouquet Garni will help you with a drinks calculator, so that you know how much to supply and don’t over order. However, any unopened bottles can be collected by the wedding couple and taken home the day after the wedding.
When is a bar open and how is it run?
The bar is opened by Bouquet Garni after the meal and speeches have taken place and serves drinks until midnight.
There is flexibility of how the bar can be run:
- A free bar, (the wedding couple cover the entire cost)
- A restricted tab, (eg beer and wine only)
- A traditional pay bar for guests
A Seamless Experience at Layer Marney Tower
As Bouquet Garni know Layer Marney Tower so well, they understand exactly how to make the most of the space, the flow of the day and every logistical detail.
From table layouts and linen to timings and service, their experience ensures your wedding runs like clockwork, leaving you free to focus on what really matters: celebrating with your family and friends.
A Truly Collaborative Approach
What makes this partnership so special is the shared commitment to creating exceptional weddings. Together, Bouquet Garni and Layer Marney Towre provide a seamless, supportive experience from start to finish.
by Karen Brand – Wedding Manager
