Useful Links

Listed below are some useful links.

We are proud to announce another quality service to our portfolio.
Here is a link to “The Bees Knees Mobile Bar www.thebeeskneesbar.co.uk “

A lovingly restored double horse box which can be kitted out to suit whatever the occasion. A “Gin Palace” for a social event, a “Fizz Bar” for a wedding, a full pay bar for a festival, a “free bar” for a corporate event or even a mobile coffee and cake service. Please take a look!

Mobile bar Stockport Cheshire — A Bespoke Gin Cocktail for a recent client of The Bees Knees mobile bar

This is perhaps one of the worlds best websites in general but really good just for food. Sadly there is talk it will be closing so make the most whilst it is still there. It’s great for recipes and watching different programs on the iplayer

BBC FOOD

Great for re-cycling

Love Food Hate Waste – a great site for information about food waste and how not to waste it! Delicious recipe

Vegetarian Society logo

The Vegetarian society. Brilliant site for scrummy vegetarian recipes plus lots of other useful information.

http://www.theicecreamdream.co.uk

Ice Cream Bicycle — A really “cool” treat. Ice cream bicycles

From Cheshire to Chester, across to Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and even over to the Isle of Anglesey, we cater for the North West and North Wales, aiming to bring fun, fantastic flavours and a sense of vintage flair to your celebrations and special events.

John Dhali

Wow-what a songwriter, what a guitarist!!!! WITH a great voice. John can cover light and shade plus really get a party started – check him out. Seen many many times and never gets boring. https://www.facebook.com/JohnDhaliOfficial/

Tim Scott

Musician, DJ, song writer and all-round entertainer. Check out Tims website https://www.timscott.co.uk

Email TimScottMusic@hotmail.com

Trappini Trio

Inspirational music for any occasion. Featuring violin, cello, piano and vocals.

For more details www.trappini.com

Contact Rosy 07816435665

violin, cello, piano, vocals — “Simply the best trio we have heard providing music on a catering function in the last 32 years” – Carl from By Request

By Request Caterers Ltd

5.0

Based on 107 reviews

Naomi Challinor

10:37 25 Sep 21

By Request catered for our wedding of 80 people and 120 for sausage and bacon baps in the evening. Carl was so helpful... every step of the way in giving advice and altering meals to fit our needs (and taste buds). He was also very accommodating when it came to needing to change our date due to covid more than once. On the day he introduced himself as we had only spoke on the phone and then disappeared off to the kitchen. All the food came out promptly, tasting and looking delicious, with very professional and attentive wait staff. The desserts looked and tasted amazing too (we opted for a trio of desserts). They fit around delays in the evening meaning the evening food couldn't come out until later. Wonderful service from start to finish, couldn't recommend them enough.read more

Samantha lark

12:26 19 Sep 21

We used Carl & his team for our wedding. Carl was an absolute pleasure to deal with, responsive, professional, flexible... with the menu & kept the entire process stress free. The food was amazing, particularly the desserts and there was plenty of it. If you are looking for a caterer I would not hesitate to use this wonderful company, you will not be disappointed.read more

john lloyd

15:40 16 Sep 21

Many thanks to Carl for providing a hot buffet for my wife's birthday party for 34 people. Everyone commented on the... food which was delicious, and there was plenty of it . Kim served the food and drinks and cleared away the dirty plates. Carl came back the next day and removed all the dirty plates and leftovers, Carl took all the hard work out of arranging a party. I would recommend By Request to anyone organising an event.read more

Penny Sparrow

08:19 30 Aug 21

A summer buffet for 30 people was no problem for Carl: I picked one of the menus as a starting point, and then we... tinkered with it to get exactly what I wanted. Carl offered helpful suggestions, but was not pushy at all. When we had to cancel at the eleventh hour (we got 'pinged'), Carl was very understanding. Luckily we were able to rearrange, and everything went perfectly. Carl arrived promptly, set up with no fuss and left a crate for us to stack our dirty plates in (if we wanted to) so we weren't sitting at tables covered with debris. The food was beautifully presented with lovely thick slices of succulent meat, freshly prepared, attractive salads and generous portions of desserts. He'd even prepared a plate of 'extras' for my one vegetarian and another gluten-free guest, which was a lovely touch. The tables looked splendid and the cutlery and crockery were good quality, and there were plenty of serving implements. Everything tasted delicious, and there was plenty for everyone. Carl reappeared at the appointed hour to remove all of the dirty plates and the left-overs. I would wholeheartedly recommend By Request for any event where caterers are required, and I'm looking forward to arranging another event that uses Carl's excellent service.read more

Karen Bolter

11:31 14 Aug 21

Carl provided a lovely finger buffet for a family event. The food was exactly what we were looking for and he was... flexible to my requirements. I would recommend his catering.read more

May J

12:47 09 Aug 21

Excellent customer service and the food was just what we wanted. Carl was very helpful going through suggestions and... ideas and helped witht our rather last minute deadline. I would recommend 'By Request'!read more

Julie Swann

18:24 28 Jul 21

Many thanks to Carl for providing a delicious fork buffet for our guests at our garden party. We were celebrating our... Ruby Wedding Anniversary combined with a couple of missed special birthdays! We wanted to enjoy the occasion and so opted to have a waitress . Gill was excellent and attended to all our guest’s needs allowing us to enjoy ourselves. The food arrived at the time arranged and was put out and cleared away so nothing for us to do. I would certainly recommend to others and hope to use the services again in the future .read more

Grace Kennedy

15:07 28 Jul 21

Carl was amazing from start to finish. Can’t recommend ByRequest enough as the whole experience was professional. The... food was delicious and they made the catering easy. Nothing was too much trouble and they were flexible with what we wanted. Kim joined us at the event to serve the food and drinks - she was a superstar and I highly recommend this option if you are unsure. We were not going to have someone originally but am so grateful we did. Carl - you and your team are an absolute dream - thank you for helping to make my daughter and son-in-laws reception special.read more

Andrea Long

11:18 19 Jul 21

Many thanks to Carl and the team for coming to our rescue. I could finally relax, with confidence my party would go... ahead. Quality and standard of food was high. Organised, professional and the reassurance that nothing was too much trouble, made the whole experience with By Request a very pleasant one. Would not hesitate to use and recommend again.read more

Shona Gray

15:55 12 Jul 21

Can not recommend Carl and his team highly enough!! They did a gorgeous wedding BBQ for us with lots of variety for the... food and catered to our vegetarian guests as well. Carl made things very easy and simple for us, arrived on time and cleaned up after the wedding. Thank you again Carl it was brilliant! :Dread more

patrick Fox

20:47 05 Jul 21

We cannot thank Carl enough for providing us with a first class Barbecue at our recent garden party to celebrate our... daughter`s wedding. From our first enquiry it was clear that nothing was going to be a problem, from the menu choices, to the bar attendant and waitress service, and especially the chef himself, Carl. He simply took over the proceedings and left us to get on and enjoy the day. The food was delicious and no one was left wanting. He is definitely top of our list for any future events and we would highly recommend him and his staff to anyone who is planning a celebration. Patrick and Amanda Fox. Woodford, Cheshire.read more

Sheila Pavey

07:36 29 Jun 21

The service provided by Carl and the team at By Request was second to none. Carl was so helpful and provided a bespoke... buffet for my partner's birthday. I highly recommend By Request and look forward to using them again.read more

Neil Brown

17:38 08 Jun 21

We could not have been more impressed with Carl and the service he provided for our wedding. We had booked another... caterer who dropped out a week before our wedding day. We found By Request via a google search and gave them a call. Unfortunately by the time we spoke to him they already had a booking. However, sensing our disappointment Carl rang us back 5 minutes later and agreed to come through on his own to do our BBQ. Needless to say we were over the moon and even more so on the day its self when he turned up on time, with a smile and had food ready for precisely when agreed. He was brilliant with all out guests, all of whom loved the food and many of whom told us how impressed with him they were. If you are looking for a caterer BOOK THESE GUYS!! you will be so glad that you did! Thank you Carl - you really did save our day and helped make it really special. Cheers, Neil and Josie.read more

Katie Worthington

17:03 21 Apr 21

From start to finish Carl and the team were attentive, responsive & very understanding: they advised on dishes that... would work for our event and provide the best results for us, as well as providing requests that weren't contained in their menus. Extremely flexible, totally professional, always prompt - I had complete confidence that I would receive exactly what I had ordered - actually they surpassed it! I cannot recommend By Request highly enough.read more

Arturo Pereyra

14:28 10 Apr 21

We had little time to coordinate an event at home, happily we found Byrequest and Carl, who helped us from the first... moment to choose the menu for the day. He responded very quickly to our questions in a very friendly way. On the day of the event, Carl arrived very early and helped set up the table with all the delicious canapes. I recommend it 100% for events of all kinds, the food and the service were incredible, thank you very much!read more

victoria goodier

10:39 07 Apr 21

Excellent; they made our little AGM go off with a bang. Great food, great service, will use again

Anthony Hatch

10:44 17 Dec 20

I have used by-request a number of times, and in an industry that has been hit so hard was so pleased that Carl was... able to still offer a service to me for a small family Christmas buffet during what is a most difficult time. His commitment in assuring me and explaining their covid safe procedures gave me total peace of mind. I have no doubt the standard of the food and service will be as always, excellent.read more

Sylvia Mottram

10:46 18 Sep 20

We had planned to go out for a lunch for my mum's 80th birthday last week but it wasn't possible to book a restaurant... due to the Covid rules. We then looked into catering options to have an intimate buffet lunch at home. The choice of menus on offer was so limited & standard, then I came across By Request and their extensive menus were a breath of fresh air! Carl couldn't have been more helpful, I mixed up the menus and he didn't mind at all! He arrived promptly, set up the table with his table linen, hot plate and fresh flowers. The food was excellent and plentiful. He separated the meat from the non-meat options to make it easier for the guests! The consensus of the guests was that it was the BEST buffet they had had, ever! We were so very glad we didn't book a restaurant, the day was much much nicer at home, thanks to Carl & By Request. EXTREMELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.read more

Stuart Geoghegan

19:54 20 May 20

I booked Carl to deliver a three course meal to my parents for their Golden Wedding Anniversary as a surprise. They... were delighted with the food and said it was absolutely delicious! Carl responded to all my questions and I felt really happy with the service. I would highly recommend By Request Caterers and will be using them again. Thank You!!! Caroline.read more

Viola Borsi

15:26 25 Feb 20

One of the best on site buffet we had in a long time. Despite the short notice ( one day ) and the number of guests (... 100 people ) they served the most wonderful and delicious cold finger and sandwich menu set we could imagine. Highly highly recommend.read more

Vicki Worrall

12:06 29 Jan 20

I am not one to normally write reviews, but I can highly recommend By Request Catering. The catering for my twins 6th... birthday party was fantastic and everyone commented on how tasty it was. Everything from start to finish was excellent... from the menu choices, prices and communication to the delivery, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much for taking all the pressure off and making it all so easy! Thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.read more

Helen Price

07:52 29 Dec 19

I arranged canapés for a corporate event at work with Carl after researching local caterers and reading the reviews. ... Carl was excellent, so easy to communicate with in terms of requirements, catered for various dietary needs without any problems. The food was amazing, so many of our guests commented on the quality of the food. I would highly recommend the services of By Request and will always turn to them in the future for event catering.read more

Sebastian Hayes

08:20 02 Oct 19

By Request catered our wedding in September and were exceptional! The food was faultless, as was the service – not only... on the day, but also in preparation for it. No matter what questions or worries we had, they were immediately addressed. It was great to deal with such a professional, knowledgeable and – above all – reassuring company. I’d strongly recommend By Request!read more

Sophie Hall

15:29 29 Sep 19

Highly recommend this excellent and experienced company who made our wedding extra special. Delicious food (especially... the starters!) and Carl was so helpful with everything any time we changed our ideas or needed something customising. Our day was relaxed and enjoyable and By Request helped to make it so. Thank you so much to Carl and the team!read more

David While

14:02 20 Sep 19

Excellent quality and value for money, we wholeheartedly recommend By Request. Our thanks go to Carl and his crew for a... fantastic evening! We had 70 people celebrating a 60th birthday (in our garden and house) and Carl took all the catering pressure off us so we were able to fully participate and enjoy the event. From the initial discussions about menu options, costs, waiting staff requirements, timings etc, through to picking up the glasses the day after the event, Carl was professional and flexible. It made the organising of the event more stress free than we thought it would be and the comments from our guests were such that we will be using By Request again. Our guests were impressed by the quality of the meat, fish and vegetarian options as well as the accompanying side dishes (the desserts also went down very well!) Thank you again Carl (and your crew) for making it a memorable night, David and Betsyread more

Caroline Beaumont

19:27 11 Sep 19

By Request were really good. It took away the worry of catering for family and friends at such a sad time. To come home... and know it was all ready, presented really well and appreciated by all of our guests was really good. Thank you!read more

Gordon Adshead

17:46 06 Sep 19

My wife and I invited several family guests to celebrate her 80th birthday in our house without any need to cater... ourselves. I cannot thank By Request enough for the quality of the advice, food and service they provided to make it a perfect day. Judy and Gordon Adshead, Handforthread more

paul kelly

20:14 22 Jul 19

If you’re looking for someone to take away the hassle of providing great quality food at very reasonable prices for... your celebration/function, look no further than By Request! From start to finish, dealing with Carl was a pleasure. Our 60 guests loved the food and we were able to enjoy the day without the worry of cooking or cleaning the dishes. Thanks for helping to make our day a successful one. Paul & Penny.read more

Ellie Lister

11:32 22 Jul 19

Outstanding wedding food and service in the Manchester/Derbyshire area! Carl and his catering team gave an outstanding... service, and so many wedding guests said how much they enjoyed the food. Carl made it clear from the beginning that we could have whatever we wanted. He cooked us a delicious taster meal and talked through ideas. Even when we made last minute changes eg about timings, he was always accomodating, trusting and polite. The food was delicious and exactly what we had hoped for. The staff were very attentive and kind - they also seemed genuinely happy to be there. The pricing is very reasonable compared to any other catering services in Manchester area, but what really stands out is the personal touch and high quality. I thought sorting a wedding caterer would be stressful but Carl and his team made everything easy and nothing a bother. I can't recommend enough!read more

Samina Awan

10:54 16 Jun 19

Carl provided an excellent bespoke catering service for our daughter’s 5th birthday party! We had great feedback from... everyone. We will be using this company again. Highly recommend!read more

Anne-Marie McManus

16:06 22 May 19

Carl was fantastic from the first phone call. After listening to what we wanted for our DIY wedding, he tailored an... offering that suited our requirements and budget perfectly. We had the By Request BBQ for our main wedding breakfast and then when booking that, the service was so good, we decided to also book their pizzas for our evening food. In the run up to the wedding Carl took time to talk through the whole set up over the phone which gave me great reassurance that everything would work well on the day. And it did! Everyone enjoyed the food and all the By Request staff were friendly and courteous. They just sorted everything and I was able to relax knowing it was all in hand. All that for a great price. Thanks Carl and team.read more

christine wilson

10:22 18 May 19

Everything was superb. Food... quality, friendliness, service.Would not hesitate to fully recommend this company.read more

Margaret Warner

20:10 16 May 19

They catered for my daughter's 3rd birthday party and the guests commented on how good the food was!! The children... especially loved the individual party boxes, which also made it easier to clear up after the party! I would not hesitate to recommend and/or use their services again.read more

John Murray

14:19 20 Apr 19

For number of years, By Request have catered for lunches for a party of elderly people at the hall of our local church,... St. Chad's, Cheadle, Cheshire. The service from By Request has always been excellent. The food has been delicious and has been served courteously and efficiently, to everybody's satisfaction. All the crockery and cutlery have been provided by By Request, who have also taken away all the washing-up!read more

Jan OHara

16:32 04 Apr 19

We recently used the services of By Request for a party of 40 guests. The service and food quality were 'Fantastic'. ... There were so many menu choices to cater for all. We used the waitress service for drinks and tidying away etc which took away all the worry of having to do ourselves. I would definitely recommend this Company and will be using them again. JOHararead more

Gotpoo Problemos

17:46 22 Jan 19

Carl and his team laid on a fantastic meal for my husband's birthday. The food was first rate and attention to detail... was spot on. The staff were friendly and professional and I could not fault it in any way. They even brought flowers for the table which was a lovely touch. Would definitely use again for a special occasion and cannot recommend highly enough. Brigid Baillieread more

gail stockley

10:36 22 Jan 19

Without any doubt By Request played a fundamental part in making my mum's 90th birthday party a perfect... day. Exceptional high standards By Request down to the delivery, service the attention to detail was outstanding. We can't thank you enough Carl! We will definately be using By Request again for obvious reasons.read more

Reta Madgin

09:55 27 Nov 18

I've used By Request a number of times over the years and have always found them to be fantastic. Carl and the team... pull out all the stops to make sure that an event runs as smoothly as possible....and the team are so lovely and friendly. We most recently used By Request for a corporate do, the food and drinks were superb. Highly recommended.read more

dave longden

17:34 29 Oct 18

Karl is happy for you to adapt any of the menus to suit your requirements ,he is very reliable ,calm and professional... appears at the correct time to lay out all the food ,glasses, plates etc. Karl comes to collect everything at a time to suit you and clears everything away without you hardly realising he has been! The food is great and was enjoyed by everyoneread more

Penny Taylor

05:39 05 Aug 18

Carl and his team provided refreshments following my mother's funeral. Carl was flexible, courteous, kind and... thoughtful during the initial planning of the event. On the day everything ran extremely smoothly from start to finish, and the waitress service was very efficient. The quality of the food was excellent, as many mourners commented. I would recommend By Request without hesitation. Thanks so much Carl. Penny Taylor.read more

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