Our Services

The Red Olive provides bespoke catering for a wide range of private functions, including intimate celebrations, social gatherings, and compassionate funerals. Essentially, we can accommodate any occasion you envision. Our approach is characterised by a personal touch, as we create a tailored service specifically designed to meet your needs. Trust our team of skilled and experienced professionals to make your event truly unforgettable.

People selecting small appetizer cones with smoked salmon, cream, and herbs from a wooden box at an outdoor event.
Rear view of a vintage green Land Rover with floral decorations and cushions on the back, set outdoors in a wooded area.
Gourmet dish featuring a puff pastry tart, a piece of seasoned chicken, and crispy chips served on a black slate plate.

Private Parties & Milestones

Celebrating a milestone, anniversary, or a special family gathering is all about bringing the people you love together over exceptional food. Whether you are hosting an intimate dinner party at home or celebrating a significant birthday, selecting the right caterer makes all the difference.

The Red Olive is an excellent choice for your private event, supporting you from the initial menu planning stages through to the final presentation on the day.

Our team of experienced professionals collaborates closely with you to discuss every detail, ensuring that all aspects not only meet but surpass your desires and expectations.

Sliced cooked beef roast on a wooden cutting board with a jar of yellow sauce or mustard in the background.
Close-up of shrimp appetizers served on white ceramic spoons, garnished with microgreens and sauce, arranged on a dark slate serving board.

Bespoke Service

We specialise in providing food and beverage services for various events, such as weddings, corporate gatherings, parties, and more. They typically offer a range of menu options, from appetizers to full-course meals, and can cater to dietary restrictions and preferences.

Mini tart shells filled with savory minced meat mixture, topped with a small dollop of white sauce and a sprig of green herb, arranged on a white rectangular platter.
Sliced ham with grilled bacon, mashed potatoes in a small metal cup, and a small white pitcher on a black slate serving board.

Event Coordination

Our esteemed clientele relies on us for a variety of events, including sporting events, business breakfasts, and more. With our premier catering services, we infuse sophistication into every occasion, ensuring that your event achieves outstanding success.

For corporate catering in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or family gathering, Red Olive Catering delivers exquisite food and exceptional service to enhance your celebrations. While our menu suggestions serve as a foundation, we are excited to collaborate with you to create a customized menu that aligns with your tastes.

Our package includes complimentary crockery, cutlery, and a full bar service. Our chefs are passionate about food and dedicated to stunning presentation, ensuring a memorable experience, whether your event is held indoors or outdoors.

Two-tiered serving tray with assorted mini appetizers, including halved quiche, deviled eggs with salmon and dill, fried rolls filled with eggs, and green beans wrapped in prosciutto, on a kitchen countertop.
Two white rectangular serving plates with various pieces of assorted desserts, including chocolate and fruit-topped pastries, mini cakes, and layered mousse cups, arranged in rows on a gray table.
A gourmet dish with fried fish, dollops of creamy sauce, microgreens, and a colorful vegetable medley on a large gray plate.
A plated gourmet dish featuring a seared lamb chop, a small pastry with greens and edible flowers, a slice of roasted vegetable topped with herbs, a black olive, and various sauces on a large off-white plate.
Outdoor dessert and snack table set on a round table with a tablecloth, featuring bread, charcuterie, bowls of spreads, cheese, cured meats, and various appetizers, in a grassy outdoor setting with a makeshift tent decorated with bunting in the backg
A person holding a round tray with two plates of chocolate dessert and two cups of blueberry mousse garnished with blueberries.
Three dishes of African cuisine, including grilled fish with sauce, meat stew with sauce and mashed plantains, and a vegetable dish with a tomato-based sauce, served on a tray with utensils.
Close-up of a gourmet shrimp salad with a lemon wedge on a white plate.
Plate with mashed potatoes topped with meatloaf, glazed carrots, broccoli, and caramelized onions served with gravy.
Back of a vintage Land Rover with floral decorations and cushions in a wooded outdoor setting.
A bride and groom in wedding attire in a vintage black truck decorated with flowers in a forested area, with guests in the background.
Long banquet table set for an event with white tablecloths, glassware, and floral centerpieces, under a large floral arrangement suspended from the ceiling of a transparent tent.
Elegant long dining table set inside a glass-walled tent with green foliage outside, decorated with a floral centerpiece, candles, and place settings including plates, glasses, and silverware.
Plate of food with asparagus, radish slices, poached eggs, microgreens, grated cheese, and yellow sauce.
A plated dish of roasted pork tenderloin with a dark sauce, garnished with green beans and shredded carrots and leeks.
A dessert plate with a small caramelized custard, a chocolate cake with caramel frosting, and a dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, on a white rectangular platter.
Plated dish with a bed of dark sauce, topped with a scoop of pinkish mousse or pâté, garnished with toasted bread slices, a pickle spear, and fresh greens including watercress and microgreens.
Tray of small tartlets topped with fig slices.
Plate of assorted food including vegetables, meats, and dips, on a table with a wine glass nearby.
Assorted small appetizers on a black slate serving platter pierced with crispy bread topped with cream, smoked meat, and herbs, garnished with black sesame seeds and microgreens.
Sliced roast beef on a white platter on a stainless steel surface.
Four bowls with pink dessert topped with edible flowers, caramelized popcorn, white chocolate shards, and colorful flower petals, presented on a metallic surface.
Plates with mozzarella cheese balls garnished with herbs, pine nuts, and olive oil, on a kitchen countertop.
A tray of small, rectangular, crispy potato pieces stacked on a baking sheet.
A white rectangular plate with a gourmet dish including various cooked meats, vegetables, and garnishes arranged in a line.
A plated dish with sliced grilled chicken, fried chicken drumstick, yellow bell peppers, greens, onions, and a yellow sauce garnished with herbs and spices.
Two long rectangular plates with eight pieces of seared tuna sushi rolls each, topped with a small dollop of green wasabi. In the center, two small dishes of soy sauce are placed on a dark serving board.
A white plate with a serving of food including green beans, roasted pumpkin, a dark seaweed, a half onion, a piece of yellow squash, a small potato, and gravy.
Three pieces of canapés arranged on a white rectangular plate, each consisting of a cracker, a dollop of creamy spread, half a boiled quail egg topped with a small garnish, and a tiny slice of smoked salmon with a small leaf of garnish.
Appetizer bites with a round base topped with a smooth, white, dome-shaped topping and garnished with a small amount of dark sauce and tiny leaves, arranged on a long white rectangular platter
A plated gourmet dish featuring a pink fish rillette topped with a piece of crispy fish skin, garnished with mixed greens and microgreens, served with a vibrant green sauce on a white plate.
A plated gourmet dish with a baked goat cheese round, roasted vegetables, and edible flowers on a white plate.
A bowl of dessert with meringue, chopped fruit, purple microgreens, and creamy topping, garnished with red sprinkles.
A long white platter of grilled or roasted meat or vegetables garnished with chopped herbs, served with a drizzle of oil or sauce, held by a person with painted nails.
Close-up of three bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers on skewers, served on a white plate, with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce.
Close-up of a spoon containing cooked shrimp, garnished with a small green herb and thinly sliced vegetables, resting on a dark surface with several similar spoons blurred in the background.
Six small tartlets filled with a meat and vegetable mixture, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a small sprig of cilantro, arranged on a long white rectangular plate.
Three mini savory pies with a flaky crust, filled with a tomato-based meat mixture, topped with dollops of sour cream and small cilantro leaves, arranged on a white rectangular plate against a white background.
Line of mini tarts filled with chili, topped with sour cream and garnished with green herbs.
A long white plate with grilled skewers of chicken topped with green herbs, served with sauce in the background.
A person holding a long white serving platter with small appetizer bites topped with cheese and a red sauce, possibly making a tray of hors d'oeuvres.
A person wearing a white shirt and a gold wedding band is serving food on a platter with slices of roasted meat and fresh greens at a gathering or meal.
Small canapé appetizers arranged in cones on a wooden display box, garnished with herbs and a creamy topping, being served at an outdoor event.
Five white ceramic spoons each containing a savory appetizer with a topping of green herbs, arranged on a black tray. In the background, there is a green textured cloth or folder, and a partially visible sheet of paper clipped onto a clipboard on a m
Grilled zucchini slices with dark grill marks arranged on a tray.
A wooden serving board with assorted toppings for cracker or bread, including sliced cured meats, fresh vegetables, blueberries, and cheese, with a plain white background.
Assorted charcuterie and cheese on a wooden board, with meats, cheeses, olives, and vegetables.
Close-up of an appetizer platter with slices of cured meats, cheese, and vegetables on a wooden board.
Close-up of an assortment of Italian cold cuts including salami, pepperoni, and prosciutto, garnished with green peppers, black olives, onions, and topped with dollops of cheese and herbs, served on a wooden board.
Close-up of two pieces of vegetarian pizza topped with green bell peppers, zucchini, black olives, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and dollops of ricotta cheese on a wooden serving board.
Close-up of a bean and vegetable bruschetta with cheese on bread, topped with chopped vegetables, including zucchini, peppers, and blackberries, on a wooden serving board.
Close-up of a zucchini appetizer with goat cheese, roasted vegetables, and herbs on a wooden board.
Close-up of a flatbread topped with chopped vegetables, black olives, and crumbled cheese.
Charcuterie boards with assorted meats, cheeses, vegetables, and berries on wooden rounds.
A wooden board with a piece of bread topped with roasted vegetables, black olives, and dollops of white cheese or spread.
Assorted cured meats, black olives, and mozzarella cheese on a wooden serving board.
A wooden serving board with an assortment of fresh vegetables, black olives, and chunks of mozzarella cheese on a white background.
Charcuterie board with assorted meats, cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and sliced vegetables on a wooden serving board
Close-up of a wooden serving board with roasted vegetables and dollops of white cheese or sour cream.
Close-up of a pizza with various toppings including salami, black olives, green bell peppers, onions, and a dollop of white cheese or cream on a wooden pizza board.
A black skillet filled with cooked yellow rice, red and green chopped peppers, and fresh cilantro, set against a plain white background.
Colorful fried rice dish with vegetables and garnished with cilantro, served in a black skillet on a white surface.
Close-up of a pan filled with colorful cooked rice and vegetables, garnished with chopped herbs.
A black skillet filled with cooked yellow rice mixed with vegetables like red and green bell peppers, green peas, and garnished with chopped cilantro, placed on a white surface.
A black skillet filled with shrimp fried rice garnished with chopped cilantro, containing yellow rice, shrimp, green peas, diced red bell peppers, and chopped green onions, on a white surface.
A white plate with multiple baked pastries topped with lattice design, alongside a serving of cooked beef stew garnished with microgreens.
Close-up of a white serving dish with lattice-top pies and a meat and vegetable stew garnished with microgreens.
Close-up of a plate of beef stew topped with lattice-crusted pastries garnished with fresh herbs.
A white bowl with flaky pastry turnovers and a beef stew garnished with microgreens.
A white plate with several roasted sweet potatoes with crosshatch patterns on their skin and a side of cooked beef garnished with microgreens.
Gourmet honey glazed pastries and a beef stew topped with microgreens served in a white bowl.
Wooden cutting boards holding slices of grilled fish, jars of sauce, and chopped raw meat, on a white surface.
Wooden serving boards with various fish and seafood dishes, including grilled fish fillets, fish salad, and small jars of sauces or condiments, set against a white background.
Wooden cutting boards with grilled fish, chopped meat, pickles, and jars of sauces or condiments on white background.
Raw meat mixture with herbs on a wooden cutting board and glass jars with spices or oil in the background.
Grilled fish fillet on a wooden cutting board with grilled vegetables and seasonings in the background.
Sliced fish with crispy skin, a jar of creamy sauce, and sliced cheese on a wooden board against a white background.
Grilled fish fillets placed on a wooden cutting board with a jar of creamy sauce and slices of bread in the background.
Slices of flavored salmon and herb terrine on a wooden board with a jar of creamy dip or pâté in the background.
Grilled fish fillets, two pieces of bread with green herbs, a small jar of butter, another small jar of water, and a small jar of creamy sauce on a wooden cutting board.
Assorted cheeses and a jar of creamy dip on a wooden board.
A wooden cutting board with chopped ham and herbs, a jar of mustard, and a piece of ham in the background.
Sliced cooked meat on a wooden board with a jar of yellow mustard and a small pile of pink meat or fish in the background.
Close-up of a wooden cutting board with shredded ham garnished with chopped green herbs, and a small glass jar of yellow mustard with an orange lid.
Sliced roasted meat, shredded meat with herbs, and a small jar of yellow mustard on a wooden cutting board.
A cooked beef tenderloin steak with a pink center on a wooden cutting board, garnished with greens and a side of roasted vegetables, with a carving fork and knife beside it.
Slices of cooked medium-rare steak with a dark, crispy exterior and a pink interior, placed on a wooden cutting board with a carving fork and knife nearby, and some microgreens as garnish.
A cooked beef tenderloin roast with a sliced section showing medium rare inside, placed on a wooden cutting board with a carving fork and knife. In the background, there are two bowls of side dishes, including a vegetable medley and a salad, with a s
Overhead view of a food spread on a white table, including roasted beef on a wooden cutting board, a plate of roasted potatoes, a colorful rice dish, small bowls of vegetables and sauces, and jars of condiments.
Slices of glazed roasted ham with mashed potatoes in a bowl, served on a black slate platter with a small white pitcher on the side.
A plated meal featuring sliced duck breast with a crispy skin and pink interior, served with a side of mashed potatoes in a metal cup, and a small jug of sauce, all on a black slate serving board.
Slices of glazed ham with crispy skin served on a black slate platter, accompanied by a small metal pitcher of yellow mustard.
A black slate plate with a small bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with a swirl of butter on the left, and three slices of glazed and grilled meat with a crispy crust on the right.
Close-up of a piece of glazed, crispy-skinned, roasted duck breast with tender meat inside, placed on a bed of chopped onions.
Presentation of a gourmet dish with a seared fish fillet, chopped vegetables, mashed potatoes with butter, and a small bowl of dark sauce on a black slate serving platter.
Gourmet dish featuring a small, flaky pie with a lattice crust, topped with a golden-brown pastry. Accompanied by fresh shredded greens and a piece of crispy fried cheese on a black slate platter.
A roasted whole head of garlic with a sliced open bottom, placed on a black slate serving platter, with shredded lettuce underneath.
Close-up of a plated gourmet dish with a piece of fish, crispy potato chip, and fresh greens, with a lattice-crusted pastry in the blurred background.
A plated dish with a piece of white fish, a crispy chip, shredded lettuce, and a small pastry with lattice pattern in the background.
Close-up of a plated meal featuring mashed potatoes in a small metal cup, glazed pork ribs and a grilled bacon strip on a bed of shredded lettuce, with a white sauce container and silver gravy boat in the background.
Close-up of a plated dish featuring sliced cooked ham topped with grilled sausage, accompanied by chopped celery and a small white pitcher of sauce on a white plate.
A plate with mashed potatoes, grilled chicken, bacon strip, and sliced ham, accompanied by a small pitcher of gravy.
Plate with two grilled fish fillets, a small cup of sauce, and mashed potatoes on a white rectangular dish.
Barbecue ribs with a side of mashed potatoes topped with butter, served on a white plate with a small cup of barbecue sauce
A plated dish with a serving of white fish topped with a golden-brown breaded coating, accompanied by a baked potato with a crispy topping, garnished with shredded lettuce on a white plate.
Gourmet dish featuring a baked stuffed croissant, a slice of crispy bacon, and a bed of shredded lettuce, all presented on a white square plate.