Our Story
Welcome to Jamie Lee Smith Catering, a premier catering company based on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk. With over 25 years of industry experience, we have earned a distinguished reputation for delivering exceptional food and unparalleled service. Learn more about us below:
Our expertise spans a variety of settings, and our commitment to excellence ensures every event is a success.We proudly offer bespoke outside catering services across Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and more recently, London. Whether your needs are commercial or domestic, our team excels at tailoring services to meet your unique requirements. Personal service is our hallmark, and we strive to make every client feel valued through individually customised contracts and attentive support.
Founded by Jamie Lee Smith, an accomplished chef and seasoned catering professional, our company combines passion and skill to craft memorable dining experiences. Jamie brings a wealth of expertise, having worked in top-tier hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments, as well as managing franchises and catering for weddings, private functions, sports venues, and more. His hands-on approach ensures that every client benefits from expert guidance and a seamless event planning process.
At Jamie Lee Smith Catering, our focus is on delivering high-quality cuisine and creating unforgettable moments for our clients. From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, we take pride in offering a complete catering solution with a personal touch.
Let us bring our passion for food and dedication to excellence to your next event. Contact us today to discuss how we can create a truly bespoke experience for you.
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What Our Customers Say
We used Jamie Lee Smith Catering for a large corporate Charity Ball with over 350 guests. As usual, the build-up had many late changes which were handled without fuss. The food served was amazingly well presented and served expertly on the evening - I can't remember seeing a plate that had any food left on it! If you're looking for catering above and beyond the normal, these are the go-to people; great food choices, value for money, excellent service, and top restaurant-grade food on a large scale.
Vincent Langley - Director, DPL Group - Customer for Corporate Events, Private Events & Outside Catering
Thank you so much for catering our wedding at the Suffolk Barn. The food was incredible and surpassed our expectations. All of your staff were all absolutely amazing, so friendly, helpful and professional (special shout out to Abi who was an absolute star!). We loved the flexibility over the menu and that you took so much care over our vegan menu, which was so important to us. We were made to feel so special on the day with such a relaxed vibe, too. I’d recommend JLS Catering to anyone. Thank you so much!
Martha & Tom - Customer for Wedding Catering & Outside Catering
We have used Jamie Lee Smith catering for many years now. Every year they deliver. Top quality service, top quality food, and superb menu choices, whether it's our annul dinner, our cricket week, our VIP night or any other functions at the club. They do a superb job at county cricket matches with lunches and their street food catering van! We always get great feedback and is a big factor in the success of our social events.I find them great to deal with. They are very flexible when we come in with some last-minute changes. Nothing is too much for them. They also did my wife's 50th birthday party and all was brilliant! I thoroughly support, endorse, and recommend Jamie Lee Smith Catering. A brilliant team.
Louis Brooks, Chairman of Sudbury Cricket Club - Customer for Private Events, Outside Catering, Street Food & Marquee Weddings & Events
Jamie Lee Smith Catering provides high-quality, bespoke culinary services for any event, drawing on years of experience to create tailored menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Their team is dedicated to delivering everything from elegant plated meals to relaxed buffet-style dining, ensuring every detail is handled with care. With a focus on quality and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they are a trusted choice for making your event memorable.
Tudor Barns Wedding Venue - Customer for Wedding Catering, Outside Catering & Private Events
I couldn't be happier with the catering service that JLS delivers. For over 5 years, I have worked with the brilliant Jamie and his team on many weddings! From start to finish, they always exceed guests (and mine) expectations. The food is always absolutely delicious - beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavour. The team are fantastic to work with…..incredibly professional, attentive, and accommodating, making sure everything runs smoothly. They truly go above and beyond to make my clients wedding day perfect. If you're looking for a catering company that delivers outstanding food, top-notch service, and are genuinely lovely people then look no further. I highly recommended!
Louisa May Weddings - Customer for Wedding Catering, Marquee Weddings & Events, Private Events, Outside Catering & Street Food
We’ve worked alongside JLS catering on numerous events over the past 10+ years and couldn’t recommend their service enough. Whether it’s a large scale wedding or a small family party, the quality of food and service is up there with the best. Nothing is too much trouble.
Anglia Coastal Maquees - Customer for Corporate Events, Marquee Weddings & Events, Private Events & Outside Catering