Our reputation goes before us for quality cuisine and we are passionate about our food. It's service with a smile the whole way, we have a great team. Director and Executive Chef Dave J Brown, nicknamed 'Merlin' because of his wizardry in the kitchen, is classically-trained with thirty years of experience under his chef's hat.
His skill to deliver exceptionally high standards of catering in a variety of locations, have gained Merlins a reputation for constantly exceeding customer expectations. Strong on ethics, we are proud to be in association with fine local producers, using only free-range meats and eggs and a large supply of organic ingredients.
His skill to deliver exceptionally high standards of catering in a variety of locations, have gained Merlins a reputation for constantly exceeding customer expectations. Strong on ethics, we are proud to be in association with fine local producers, using only free-range meats and eggs and a large supply of organic ingredients.
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You lived up to your reputation and created the most wonderful meal for our ruby wedding anniversary. Our guests all want to come back again for more, we are going to have to book you for our next party! The company originated in Wareham, North Dorset, when Director Chef Dave J Brown moved from his Catering Manager position over to owner.
To all the team at Merlins We wanted to say a big thank you for providing the most amazing food, drinks and service at our wedding at Parley Manor. Everything ran so smoothly and was absolute perfection. Merlins and weddings share a long and happy relationship and we know a thing or two to help your day run effortlessly.
We like to place our canaps on our dark grey slates and have our smartly uniformed servers circulate amongst your guests. All handmade and assembled moments before they are served to your guests by our highly trained and smartly uniformed service personnel. Visually stunning to the eye and absolutely delicious on the palate.
Add some culinary magic to your wedding celebrations with Merlins full service catering. We bring mouth-watering dishes to the venue of your choice in Dorset, Hampshire and beyond. With a range of inspirational menus to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice with this selection designed to offer a taste of our cuisine.
We bring our relaxed luxury barbecue dining experience to you with little touches to keep it special. Director Chef Dave only uses the finest local ingredients. Your very own dedicated Merlins Wedding Manager is appointed to coordinate everything, so you won't find that you have long queues for your food or be left to your own devices.
Reviews (6)
Michael Smith
Oct 05, 2021
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We recently got married at Parley Manor and Merlins were our catering company. They were fantastic. Everything leading up to the day was done really well and Julie was fantastic at communicating to us and never showed any sign of annoyance when I had requests to change things constantly which was great as I felt comfortable enough to change things as and when to ensure our day was perfect for us and our guests. On the day it ran like clock work, David our host was just perfect, he couldn’t have done more for us and he ensured ourselves and all our guests were looked after until the last minute
T. Y.
Nov 25, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Unfortunately we didn't get the opportunity to use Merlins services as our wedding was cancelled due to COVID-19. While this was disappointing for us, the team at Merlins was professional, responsive, and flexible in handling our situation and we were able to quickly arrive at an amenable solution.
Unfortunately we didn't get the opportunity to use Merlins services as our wedding was cancelled due to COVID-19. While this was disappointing for us, the team at Merlins was professional, responsive, and flexible in handling our situation and we were able to quickly arrive at an amenable solution.
Luke
Nov 18, 2020
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Siobhan Bell
Sep 01, 2019
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John Dawson
Jun 12, 2017
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Merlins catered for our wedding at Highcliffe Castle. Holly was very helpful in getting us all set up and helping is choose our menu. We had pate, lamb shank and profiteroles and the food was utterly delicious. Many of our guests commented on how great the meal had been.
We also had an evening buffet but I was too busy on the dance floor to appreciate it. However I'm told it was "the stuff dreams are made of" so it sounds like I missed out.
We also had an evening buffet but I was too busy on the dance floor to appreciate it. However I'm told it was "the stuff dreams are made of" so it sounds like I missed out.
Ray Eldridge
Jul 22, 2016
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