Areas we cover
Event catering within 35 miles of Swadlincote
We are based in Swadlincote in South Derbyshire, close to where Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire meet. We travel to venues within about 35 miles, from Derby, Nottingham and Leicester to Birmingham, Coventry and Stoke-on-Trent. Sometimes we can go a little further, depending on the size of the event.
How far we travel
Towns within 35 miles of our base
Every town on the map is within about 35 miles of Swadlincote in a straight line. For larger events we can sometimes travel a little further.
Straight-line distances from Swadlincote, drawn to scale. Drive times vary.
What we offer across the area
Mobile catering services near you
Wherever your venue is within our 35 miles, you can book any of our three menus for a wedding, party or corporate event. This is what we offer across the Midlands.
Fish and chip van hire
Our fish and chip van brings footlong fish fresh from Grimsby, cooked at your venue, to weddings, birthdays and work events across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Loaded fries catering
For something different, our loaded fries menu brings street food catering to evening receptions, garden parties and staff socials, with a choice of 3 toppings.
Gourmet burger van hire
Hire a burger van with steak, chicken breast fillet or veggie burgers, served with salad, fries and homemade onion rings.
Wedding catering
Couples marrying in Derby, Burton upon Trent, Lichfield, Leicester or the villages in between can book any of our menus for the wedding breakfast or the evening food.
Party catering
Birthdays, christenings, anniversaries and Christmas parties, at home or at a venue, anywhere within about 35 miles of Swadlincote.
Corporate event catering
Staff days, open days and Christmas parties at workplaces across the Midlands, with one menu and one price per person.
Looking to hire a food truck for a private event? We bring the van, cook everything fresh on site and serve your guests from one menu at one price per person.
Towns and villages
Where we travel, county by county
Our home county
Derbyshire
We cater weddings, parties and corporate events from the villages of South Derbyshire to Derby, the Amber Valley and the edge of the Peak District.
Venues we have catered at include Royle Forest at Drakelow, Darley Abbey Village Hall, Blackbrook Lodge near Belper, Duffield Cricket Club and The Hilcote Country Club.
South Derbyshire
Swadlincote, Woodville, Newhall, Church Gresley, Castle Gresley, Midway, Linton, Overseal, Netherseal, Hartshorne, Ticknall, Melbourne, Repton, Willington, Etwall, Hilton, Findern, Aston-on-Trent and Shardlow
Derby
Derby, Mickleover, Littleover, Allestree, Chaddesden, Spondon, Alvaston, Chellaston and Oakwood
Amber Valley
Belper, Duffield, Ripley, Heanor, Alfreton, Kilburn, Codnor and Crich
Erewash
Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Sandiacre, Borrowash, Breaston and Draycott
Derbyshire Dales
Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Matlock, Darley Dale and Bakewell
Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
Chesterfield, Clay Cross, Bolsover and Shirebrook
Just across the border
Leicestershire
Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville are close to our base, with Loughborough, Hinckley and Leicester within easy reach.
Venues we have catered at include Cattows Farm at Heather, Elizabeth Park Centre in Thurmaston, Swannington Village Hall, Barwell Village Hall and Wigston Liberal Club.
County page to follow, in the same layout as Derbyshire.
North West Leicestershire
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Measham, Moira, Donisthorpe, Ibstock, Whitwick, Castle Donington, Kegworth, Packington, Appleby Magna and Diseworth
Charnwood
Loughborough, Shepshed, Quorn, Mountsorrel, Sileby, Syston, Anstey, Birstall and Rothley
Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley, Burbage, Barwell, Earl Shilton, Market Bosworth, Markfield, Groby and Desford
Leicester, Blaby, Oadby and Wigston
Leicester, Glenfield, Braunstone Town, Enderby, Blaby, Oadby and Wigston
Melton and Lutterworth
Melton Mowbray and Lutterworth
On our doorstep
Staffordshire
Burton upon Trent is a few minutes from our base. We also travel to Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Leek.
Venues we have catered at include Lichfield Sports Club, Bolehall Manor Club in Tamworth, Burntwood Rugby Club, Stafford Boat Club and Dilhorne Recreation Centre.
County page to follow, in the same layout as Derbyshire.
East Staffordshire
Burton upon Trent, Stretton, Branston, Barton-under-Needwood, Rolleston on Dove, Tutbury, Anslow, Abbots Bromley, Uttoxeter and Rocester
Lichfield district
Lichfield, Alrewas, Fradley, Whittington, Shenstone, Fazeley, Burntwood and Armitage
Tamworth
Tamworth, Wilnecote and Glascote
Cannock Chase
Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock
Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent
Stafford, Stone, Great Haywood and Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle
Leek and Newcastle-under-Lyme
Nottingham and beyond
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham and the towns around it, from Beeston and West Bridgford to Hucknall and Mansfield.
Venues we have catered at include Cockliffe Country House near Arnold, Bridgford Hall in West Bridgford, The John Godber Centre in Hucknall, Attenborough Village Hall and Normanton on Soar Village Hall.
County page to follow, in the same layout as Derbyshire.
Rushcliffe
West Bridgford, Ruddington, Keyworth, Cotgrave, Bingham, Radcliffe on Trent, East Leake and Gotham
Broxtowe
Beeston, Stapleford, Chilwell, Toton, Bramcote, Eastwood and Kimberley
Nottingham and Gedling
Nottingham, Arnold, Carlton, Burton Joyce and Calverton
Ashfield and Mansfield
Hucknall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Mansfield
Within about 30 miles
West Midlands and Warwickshire
Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and the towns between are all within about 30 miles of our base, with Warwick and Leamington Spa a little further.
Venues we have catered at include The Engine Room in Birmingham, Dunlop Sports and Community Club in Coventry, Pelsall Cricket and Sports Club, Rugby Workers Club and Kingstanding Farm near Warwick.
County pages to follow, in the same layout as Derbyshire.
Birmingham
Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield
Coventry and Solihull
Coventry and Solihull
Black Country
Walsall, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Dudley
North Warwickshire
Nuneaton, Bedworth, Atherstone, Polesworth and Coleshill
Rugby and South Warwickshire
Rugby, Kenilworth, Warwick and Leamington Spa
Not on the list?
If your venue is within about 35 miles of Swadlincote, send us the postcode and we will check.
Questions
Travel and venue questions
How far will you travel for an event?
We travel to venues within about 35 miles of Swadlincote. Sometimes we can go a little further, depending on the size of the event.
How much space does the van need?
As long as the ground is firm and level, with clearance overhead, we are comfortable parking at most venues. The van needs a space about 6 metres long and 2.65 metres wide, with about 12 feet (3.7 metres) of headroom. Our serving hatch is on the passenger side of the van and opens out a further 0.9 metres (3 feet), which is worth bearing in mind when you plan where we will park. Please tell us about narrow gates, low branches or height barriers on the way in.
Do you need an electricity supply?
Not always. Your venue’s electric hook-up lets us run silently, which is ideal if you would like a quiet service. If we are serving away from a power supply, we bring our own suitcase generator, which makes a small amount of noise.
Can you visit our venue before the event?
At busy times we cater 5 to 7 events a week, so we are not able to offer site visits. A phone or video call works just as well. Tell us about access, parking and the ground where the van will stand. If you prefer, you can send photos.
Is there a minimum spend?
Yes. A £650 minimum spend applies on the day and a £50 booking fee secures the date. Prices are £12 per person for Options 1 and 3 and £10 per person for Option 2. We are happy to cater for smaller groups of 30 or 40 guests, but the minimum spend still applies. As a guide, it covers about 55 guests on Options 1 and 3 or about 65 on Option 2.
Check your date
Bring OceanView Catering to your event
Tell us your date, venue and guest numbers and we will come back to you with availability and a quote.
Call or text Jacqui 07922466350Call or text Jo 07922040994Email oceanviewcatering.co.uk@gmail.com