THE RIBBLE VALLEY GROUP LIMITED

What THE RIBBLE VALLEY GROUP LIMITED does

The Ribble Valley Group Limited is a privately-held UK mobile catering and events company headquartered in Nelson, Lancashire. Founded in 2014, it operates with approximately 5 employees and serves weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and film/TV productions across Lancashire, Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Lake District. The company is led by Managing Director Anthony Banks and Head Kitchen staff Les Banks, with the team claiming over 60 years of combined catering trade experience.

The company's core technology is its mobile catering platform: a fully self-sufficient 6m by 6m pagoda tent commercial kitchen with range ovens, washing sections, refrigeration, and heated gantries, complemented by Ooni gas-fired pizza ovens, a mobile kitchen food van, a bespoke 4.5ft barbecue, refrigerated vehicles, and a new horsebox mobile bar. This infrastructure enables service at venues without existing catering facilities, including remote film/TV locations and rural Yorkshire Dales/Lake District sites. Additional physical assets include the Lotus Mahal event structure (seating 35-50 guests) and glassware hire inventory.

The revenue model is event-by-event, all-inclusive per-head pricing — wedding packages at £95 per head for 80-150 guests, cold buffets at £7.25-£11.50 per head, barbecues at £16-£23 per head, Lotus Mahal weekend hire at £1,600, and combined structure-plus-catering packages at £4,000 for 50 guests. Quotes are valid for 12 months with a 20% booking deposit. Marketing is direct via the company website and inquiry forms, supplemented by Facebook and Google reviews. Customer segments include wedding couples (primary), corporate clients (primary), private event organizers, film/TV production companies, and private individuals seeking at-home fine dining. The company holds a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating from Pendle Council.

Name

THE RIBBLE VALLEY GROUP LIMITED

Legal name

The Ribble Valley Group Ltd

Website

https://theribblevalleygroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ribble Valley Group Limited is a UK mobile catering and events company based in Lancashire that delivers full-service catering, event structures, and mobile bar services to weddings, corporate clients, private parties, and film/TV productions across northern England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Mobile Food Services (72233), Food Service Contractors (722310), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concessions, Pop-Ups & Temporary Foodservice for Events (THAHAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Mobile catering services
• Wedding catering packages
• Corporate event catering
• Hog and lamb roasts
• Mobile bar hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Nelson, Lancashire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, private dining, and bespoke events. Includes hog roasts, lamb roasts, barbecues, paella, pizza, cold buffets, grazing tables, and wedding packages. Revenue generated per head or per event basis.
2. Buffet Catering: Cold buffet and finger food catering with tiered pricing options ranging from £7.25 to £11.50 per head. Optional add-ons including desserts and tea/coffee service.
3. Wedding Packages: Complete wedding catering packages at £95 per head including canapés, 3-course meal, and evening food. Also offers Lotus Mahal event structure hire with catering at £4000 for 50 guests.
4. Barbecue Catering: Barbecue catering options ranging from £16 to £23 per head with various protein and side options.
5. Glassware and Equipment Hire: Glassware hire service with setup and table arrangement. Also offers mobile bar hire services for events.
6. Event Structure Rental: Lotus Mahal event space hire at £1600 per weekend (Thursday/Friday to Sunday/Monday) including tables, benches, lighting package, setup and breakdown.
7. Paella Catering: Traditional paella catering with minimum 10 guests, includes freshly baked rustic breads, fresh parmesan, chef service, bowls and cutlery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Ribble Valley Group is a mobile catering and events company that delivers full-service catering directly to event venues across Lancashire, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire. Core offerings include wedding catering packages, corporate event catering, hog and lamb roasts, Ooni-fired pizza, paella, barbecue catering, cold buffets, grazing tables, private dining, mobile bar hire, and event structure rental (Lotus Mahal). Services are all-inclusive with equipment, staffing, and cleanup bundled into per-head or per-event pricing, with a remote-location kitchen capability that enables catering at venues without existing facilities.

Product overview

The Ribble Valley Group is a catering and events company offering a comprehensive portfolio of catering and event services across Lancashire, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire. The core offering includes Corporate Catering and Event Catering services, with specialized sub-services such as hog and lamb roasts, Ooni-fired pizza, paella, barbecues, cold buffets, private dining, grazing tables, and bespoke event catering. Wedding catering encompasses full packages at £95 per head including canapes, three-course meals, and evening food, plus standalone canape services. Additional offerings include mobile bar hire with glassware rental and event structures such as the Lotus Mahal tent. The company also provides location and film catering for TV and film productions with remote location capabilities, and operates a food van service. All services are all-inclusive with equipment, staffing, and cleanup typically included in package pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Catering Full-service corporate catering for meetings, business lunches, and corporate events ranging from intimate gatherings to 600+ guest corporate dinners. Includes buffet options, working lunches, finger buffets, hot buffets, and bespoke catering packages for businesses.
• Event Catering Comprehensive event catering covering weddings, private parties, and community events. Includes hog roasts, lamb roasts, barbecues, cold buffets, Ooni-fired pizzas, paella, grazing tables, and bespoke menu creation for events of any size.
• Location and Film Catering Catering services for film and TV productions, supporting 20-400 cast and crew. Includes remote location catering with a fully self-sufficient setup featuring generator, accommodation, kitchen, water, and refrigerated vehicles.
• Mobile Kitchen Food Van Mobile kitchen van service for outdoor events, village hall gatherings, weddings, and corporate functions. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for preparing fish and chips, hot food, and various menu options on-site.
• Hog and Lamb Roasts Spit-roasted hog roast and lamb roast catering featuring Gloucestershire Old Spot pig (70kg) or locally sourced Kerihill lamb, served with accompaniments like crackling, sausages, apple sauce, and freshly baked buns.
• Private Dining Bespoke private chef service delivering restaurant-quality multi-course dining in clients' homes or chosen venues. Includes seasonal menu planning, professional chef service, elegant plating, and full kitchen clean-down.
• Barbecues Barbecue catering from a bespoke 4.5ft barbecue with fully qualified chef and waiting staff. Options range from £16-23 per head including steak burgers, sausages, marinated chicken, grilled halloumi, ribs, and sides.
• Cold Buffets Delivered or attended cold buffet catering for conferences, birthdays, and christenings. Options from £7.25-11.50 per head including assorted sandwiches, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, vegan Indian platters, and add-on desserts and beverages.
• Ooni Fired Pizza Stone-baked pizza catering using Ooni gas-fired ovens prepared fresh on-site. Pizza table option at £14 per head featuring four pizza varieties with fries and coleslaw. Includes gluten-free options and custom pizza creation.
• Paella Catering Traditional Spanish paella catering with options for classic (king prawns, mussels, chorizo, chicken), vegetarian (butternut squash, goats cheese), or fish-less (chorizo and chicken) varieties, prepared fresh on-site with chef service. Minimum 10 guests. Includes freshly baked rustic breads, fresh parmesan, chef service, bowls, and cutlery.
• Grazing Tables Grazing table and board catering for weddings and events. Includes standard packages with meats, cheeses, and dips, as well as all-inclusive graze options covering starter through dessert elements on compostable platters.
• Bespoke Events Catering Fully custom event catering with capability to create commercial kitchen setups in 6m by 6m pagoda tents. Catering options range from wedding packages for 250 guests to street food gourmet burger bars, with hot dog and ice cream carts available.
• Wedding Catering All-inclusive wedding catering packages covering canapés, three-course sharing menus, and evening food. Package pricing at £95 per head includes equipment, plates, cutlery, chef taster sessions, and staff for cooking, serving, and clearing.
• Wedding Catering Packages Full wedding catering packages for 80-150 guests featuring canapés, three-course sharing menus, and evening food options including hog roast, Ooni pizza, or gourmet burger bars. Packages include evening food for 100 guests.
• Canapés Service Wedding canape service with meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Minimum 3 canapes recommended; 6-7 canapes can substitute for a starter. Luxury exclusive options priced at £3.50 per canape per head including lobster tartlet and fresh oysters.
• Mobile Bar Hire Fully stocked, professionally staffed mobile bar service for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Available for indoor venues, marquees, and teepees, with new horsebox mobile bar arriving in April with self-sufficient capability.
• Glassware Hire Glassware rental service with professional table setup and arrangement. Includes hassle-free cleaning, matching pieces for cohesive appearance, and environmentally friendly options.
• Lotus Mahal Event Structure Hire Unique Mahal event structure seating up to 35 guests for intimate dining or garden party events. Weekend hire at £1,600 includes tables, benches, lighting package, setup and breakdown, and carpet. One of the few Mahal event structure providers in the north of the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully catered wedding breakfast for 110 guests at venue with no catering facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Head int CloudsminorOthersSupplier of beautiful signs, homeware, gifts and wedding decor based in Harrogate. Becky at Head int Clouds creates handmade items perfect for wedding decorations and events.
• Bells & BreakfastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBell tent provider offering stunning tents for glamping and events. Partner for wedding glamping accommodations with amazing Mahal tent options available.
• BAR EVENTS UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with BAR EVENTS UK for stunning tepee event structures. Provides tepees for weddings and events along with bars and professional staff. Partner referenced as one of the few providers of Mahal event structures in the north of the UK.
• Herriots House SkiptonminorOthersHoliday home venue in Skipton sleeping 12 adults and 4 children, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. Boutique interior and Victorian manor house backing onto Leeds Liverpool canal. Situated next to Herriots Hotel with access to Rhubarb restaurant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bovingdons Catering: UK event caterer offering wedding, corporate and private event catering with all-inclusive packages; directly comparable in service mix (canapés, plated meals, buffets) and target customer segments.
• Zafferano Catering: UK event caterer specializing in weddings and private parties with bespoke menus and on-site cooking; closely comparable as a regional full-service event caterer with similar product mix (canapés, sharing menus, hog roasts, BBQs).
• Yorkshire Bar Events: Regional mobile bar hire and event services provider in Yorkshire; comparable offering of mobile bar hire, glassware and event staffing that overlaps with Ribble Valley's mobile bar and glassware rental services.
• CGC Event Caterers: UK wedding and corporate event caterer offering hog roasts, BBQs and full wedding packages; direct regional peer competing on similar menus, pricing tiers and customer base in the events market.
• Rocket Food: London-based event and private dining caterer delivering restaurant-quality food for corporate and private clients; comparable business model of bespoke menu design and on-site preparation for events.
• BAR EVENTS UK: Northern UK provider of tepee and Mahal event structures with bars and professional staff; a current strategic partner of Ribble Valley and directly comparable in event-structure-as-product positioning and north-of-UK event market.
• Absolute Taste: UK event catering and hospitality company serving weddings, corporate events and private parties; comparable in delivering tailored menus and full-service event execution for premium occasions.

Broad incumbents

• Payne & Gunter: Heritage UK event caterer serving corporate functions, weddings and large-scale events with full-service offerings; a broader incumbent in the same special-event foodservice category Ribble Valley operates in.
• Rhubarb Food: Long-established UK premium event catering company offering full-service catering for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations; comparable as a higher-end counterpart delivering event-based catering at scale across broader UK geographies.
• Fosters Event Catering: Established UK event caterer serving corporate, wedding and private events with broad menu options; a broader incumbent offering overlapping mobile and venue-based catering services across wider UK geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theribblevalleygroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ribble-valley-group-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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