Dan and Charlie, founders of The Cellar Door, met in 2014 while working at a popular South Devon beach restaurant. With a combined 40 years of experience in the catering industry, they built the highly successful Al Fresco restaurant, The Cellar Door, at Sharpham Vineyard. After four busy seasons, the vineyard relocated to Stoke Gabriel, prompting Dan and Charlie to shift their focus to a new business model, providing premium event catering services from their
​charming smallholding near Dartmouth, Devon.

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Charlie’s Expertise in Luxury Event Catering
Charlie began her career in the hospitality sector, working in hotels & restaurants in Dartmouth, as well as chalets in the French and Swiss Alps and on luxury yachts around the world. She later moved into freelancing, providing bespoke catering for private clients, athletes, and large events. As a skilled head chef, Charlie has extensive experience in overseeing large-scale events, including weddings and exclusive private functions, all while balancing motherhood, and her passion for sports and the outdoors. Her expertise includes nutrition and sports science, which she integrates into her bespoke catering services.

Dan’s Culinary Journey & Commitment to Local Suppliers
Born and raised in South Devon, Dan’s two-decade-long career in the catering industry has allowed him to foster close relationships with the region's finest local suppliers and producers. From starting his career in hotel kitchens to working as a chef across the world, from Australia to the French Alps, Dan brings a broad and diverse skill set to his private catering services. His commitment to using fresh, local ingredients ensures that every event, whether it’s a Devon wedding, private party, or corporate gathering, is a culinary experience to remember. Dan’s love for Devon extends beyond the kitchen, he enjoys sea fishing along the coastline and exploring the world, often combining his travels with a passion for collecting vintage cookbooks.

Our Organic Kitchen Garden & Sustainable Farming Practices
For the past five years, we’ve nurtured our organic kitchen garden, steadily working towards self-sufficiency in our vegetables to ensure our menus are as local, seasonal, and sustainable as possible. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in every dish we create, from Devon wedding feasts to intimate private dinners. While we once raised pigs for free-range pork and charcuterie, our animals now enjoy life as pets. Guests visiting us for a wedding tasting may even meet our charming pot-bellied pigs, three dogs, Manx sheep, and Muscovy ducks.

Your Perfect Devon Event Catered by The Cellar Door
Whether you're planning a wedding, private event, party, or corporate gathering, we specialise in creating unforgettable dining experiences tailored to your vision. From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, our high-end catering services in Devon deliver exceptional cuisine, using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients. Let us transform your special occasion into a culinary celebration with expert event catering designed to suit your needs.