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Safari Corporate Catering
5.0 | 42 Reviews
Premium outdoor BBQ catering, serving corporate and private clients across Northern and Southern Ireland.
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Safari Corporate Catering is a Northern Ireland–based outdoor catering company delivering premium BBQ experiences for corporate and private clients across the island of Ireland.
Born from our multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, everything we do is built on the same standards our customers expect every day — exceptional food, professional service, and attention to detail that doesn’t slip.
We don’t just cater events — we create them.
Using locally sourced Northern Irish meats, fresh ingredients, and natural charcoal BBQs (no gas, no shortcuts), we deliver bold flavour, visual impact, and a service that runs smoothly from start to finish. Alongside our BBQ offering, we provide fully inclusive menus with vegetarian, vegan, halal and pescatarian options — ensuring every guest is catered for properly.
We specialise in: • Corporate Events & Staff Days • Weddings & Day-Two Celebrations • Private Parties & Birthdays • Festivals & Large-Scale Events • Family Celebrations & Special Occasions
From small, intimate gatherings to large-scale events with thousands of guests, our experienced team is built to handle it — efficiently, professionally, and without compromise.
All food is cooked fresh on-site and served with a range of sides, toppings and accompaniments. Service can be tailored to suit your event, from full-service dining with ceramic plates and cutlery to high-quality biodegradable options for fast-paced events.
We take care of everything — set-up, service, and full clean-down — leaving your venue exactly as we found it.
✔ 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating ✔ £10 million fully insured ✔ Proven track record across Northern Ireland ✔ Trusted by corporate clients and repeat bookings year after year
At Safari, we pride ourselves on being easy to work with, flexible, and reliable — but above all, we deliver.
Tell us what you need, and we’ll make it happen. And if it sounds like a lot… that’s because it is — but for us, it’s just another day at the fire.
Born from our multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, everything we do is built on the same standards our customers expect every day — exceptional food, professional service, and attention to detail that doesn’t slip.
We don’t just cater events — we create them.
Using locally sourced Northern Irish meats, fresh ingredients, and natural charcoal BBQs (no gas, no shortcuts), we deliver bold flavour, visual impact, and a service that runs smoothly from start to finish. Alongside our BBQ offering, we provide fully inclusive menus with vegetarian, vegan, halal and pescatarian options — ensuring every guest is catered for properly.
We specialise in: • Corporate Events & Staff Days • Weddings & Day-Two Celebrations • Private Parties & Birthdays • Festivals & Large-Scale Events • Family Celebrations & Special Occasions
From small, intimate gatherings to large-scale events with thousands of guests, our experienced team is built to handle it — efficiently, professionally, and without compromise.
All food is cooked fresh on-site and served with a range of sides, toppings and accompaniments. Service can be tailored to suit your event, from full-service dining with ceramic plates and cutlery to high-quality biodegradable options for fast-paced events.
We take care of everything — set-up, service, and full clean-down — leaving your venue exactly as we found it.
✔ 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating ✔ £10 million fully insured ✔ Proven track record across Northern Ireland ✔ Trusted by corporate clients and repeat bookings year after year
At Safari, we pride ourselves on being easy to work with, flexible, and reliable — but above all, we deliver.
Tell us what you need, and we’ll make it happen. And if it sounds like a lot… that’s because it is — but for us, it’s just another day at the fire.
Our Story
Our Story
Safari started the same way all good things do — with a simple idea done properly.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just great food, cooked well, using quality local ingredients, and served by people who genuinely care about getting it right.
What began as a passion for bold flavours and proper BBQ quickly grew into something much bigger. From early days building a reputation locally, to opening our multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, Safari has always been about delivering consistency, quality, and an experience people remember.
As demand grew, so did we.
Customers didn’t just want to visit Safari — they wanted to bring Safari to their events. That’s where Safari Corporate Catering was born.
Since then, we’ve been taking everything that makes our restaurant special — the food, the atmosphere, the standards — and delivering it at events across Northern Ireland and beyond.
From small family gatherings to large-scale corporate events, we’ve built our reputation on being the team that shows up, gets it right, and leaves people already planning the next one.
We’ve catered for thousands of guests, worked with leading companies, and become a go-to name for events — but the approach hasn’t changed.
We still believe:
Great food starts with great ingredients Service should be seamless, not stressful And if you’re going to do something — do it properly
Most of our work now comes from repeat clients. That’s something we’re incredibly proud of — and something we never take for granted.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about feeding people.
It’s about creating an atmosphere, delivering an experience, and making sure your event is remembered for all the right reasons.
That’s Safari.
Safari started the same way all good things do — with a simple idea done properly.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just great food, cooked well, using quality local ingredients, and served by people who genuinely care about getting it right.
What began as a passion for bold flavours and proper BBQ quickly grew into something much bigger. From early days building a reputation locally, to opening our multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, Safari has always been about delivering consistency, quality, and an experience people remember.
As demand grew, so did we.
Customers didn’t just want to visit Safari — they wanted to bring Safari to their events. That’s where Safari Corporate Catering was born.
Since then, we’ve been taking everything that makes our restaurant special — the food, the atmosphere, the standards — and delivering it at events across Northern Ireland and beyond.
From small family gatherings to large-scale corporate events, we’ve built our reputation on being the team that shows up, gets it right, and leaves people already planning the next one.
We’ve catered for thousands of guests, worked with leading companies, and become a go-to name for events — but the approach hasn’t changed.
We still believe:
Great food starts with great ingredients Service should be seamless, not stressful And if you’re going to do something — do it properly
Most of our work now comes from repeat clients. That’s something we’re incredibly proud of — and something we never take for granted.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about feeding people.
It’s about creating an atmosphere, delivering an experience, and making sure your event is remembered for all the right reasons.
That’s Safari.
Our Team
David Mateer – Managing Director
With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, David brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and hands-on expertise to every aspect of Safari Corporate Catering.
Having led the business as Director since 2014, David has been instrumental in shaping Safari into a trusted name for both corporate and private events across Northern Ireland.
His approach is simple — every customer matters.
Whether it’s a small family gathering or a large-scale corporate event, David believes in treating every client like one of the family, ensuring the same level of care, attention, and consistency runs through everything we do.
From the first enquiry to the final clean-down, his focus is on delivering a smooth, professional experience — with food and service that speak for themselves.
Because at Safari, it’s not just about running events. It’s about looking after people properly.
Nigel McClure – Events Manager
With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Nigel brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to the Safari team.
Put simply — what Nigel doesn’t know about hospitality isn’t worth knowing.
From planning and coordination to on-the-day delivery, Nigel ensures every event runs smoothly, efficiently, and exactly as it should. His calm, organised approach and attention to detail mean nothing is left to chance.
Having worked across all areas of the industry, Nigel understands what it takes to deliver a seamless event — not just from a catering perspective, but from the overall guest experience.
At Safari, Nigel plays a key role in making sure every event is executed to the highest standard, with the kind of professionalism and consistency that keeps clients coming back year after year.
Barret Lahey – BBQ Manager
Originally from California, Barret is our resident BBQ man — and yes, he’ll remind you that this is how it’s actually done.
Joining Safari in 2009, Barret has been part of the furniture ever since — balancing Safari alongside his engineering career and his wife’s catering business. Safe to say, he doesn’t sit still.
Barret controls the fire.
The coals, the timing, the cook — if it’s happening on the BBQ, Barret’s behind it. Chef, grafter, organiser, problem-solver… whatever needs done, he’s already on it.
He thrives under pressure, keeps everything ticking, and quietly makes sure the food goes out exactly as it should.
You might not always hear Barret… but you’ll definitely taste the difference.
Dee Mateer – Restaurant Director
Dee is the driving force behind the kitchen at our sister multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, bringing over 26 years of hospitality experience to the Safari brand.
Day to day, Dee runs the restaurant kitchen with precision, consistency, and standards that don’t slip — which is exactly why the food coming out of Safari is what it is.
While her main base is the restaurant, Dee does occasionally join us out on the road — and when she does, things tend to… tighten up.
Dee has very clear ideas about how a BBQ setup should look and run — ideas which, it’s fair to say, don’t always line up with Nigel’s.
We’ll let them sort that one out.
What’s not up for debate is the result — high standards, proper food, and everything done exactly as it should be.
With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, David brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and hands-on expertise to every aspect of Safari Corporate Catering.
Having led the business as Director since 2014, David has been instrumental in shaping Safari into a trusted name for both corporate and private events across Northern Ireland.
His approach is simple — every customer matters.
Whether it’s a small family gathering or a large-scale corporate event, David believes in treating every client like one of the family, ensuring the same level of care, attention, and consistency runs through everything we do.
From the first enquiry to the final clean-down, his focus is on delivering a smooth, professional experience — with food and service that speak for themselves.
Because at Safari, it’s not just about running events. It’s about looking after people properly.
Nigel McClure – Events Manager
With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Nigel brings an exceptional depth of knowledge to the Safari team.
Put simply — what Nigel doesn’t know about hospitality isn’t worth knowing.
From planning and coordination to on-the-day delivery, Nigel ensures every event runs smoothly, efficiently, and exactly as it should. His calm, organised approach and attention to detail mean nothing is left to chance.
Having worked across all areas of the industry, Nigel understands what it takes to deliver a seamless event — not just from a catering perspective, but from the overall guest experience.
At Safari, Nigel plays a key role in making sure every event is executed to the highest standard, with the kind of professionalism and consistency that keeps clients coming back year after year.
Barret Lahey – BBQ Manager
Originally from California, Barret is our resident BBQ man — and yes, he’ll remind you that this is how it’s actually done.
Joining Safari in 2009, Barret has been part of the furniture ever since — balancing Safari alongside his engineering career and his wife’s catering business. Safe to say, he doesn’t sit still.
Barret controls the fire.
The coals, the timing, the cook — if it’s happening on the BBQ, Barret’s behind it. Chef, grafter, organiser, problem-solver… whatever needs done, he’s already on it.
He thrives under pressure, keeps everything ticking, and quietly makes sure the food goes out exactly as it should.
You might not always hear Barret… but you’ll definitely taste the difference.
Dee Mateer – Restaurant Director
Dee is the driving force behind the kitchen at our sister multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, bringing over 26 years of hospitality experience to the Safari brand.
Day to day, Dee runs the restaurant kitchen with precision, consistency, and standards that don’t slip — which is exactly why the food coming out of Safari is what it is.
While her main base is the restaurant, Dee does occasionally join us out on the road — and when she does, things tend to… tighten up.
Dee has very clear ideas about how a BBQ setup should look and run — ideas which, it’s fair to say, don’t always line up with Nigel’s.
We’ll let them sort that one out.
What’s not up for debate is the result — high standards, proper food, and everything done exactly as it should be.
Experience
Our Experience
At Safari, experience isn’t something we talk about lightly — it’s something we deliver, every single time.
With over 15 years in the hospitality and catering industry, our team has built a reputation for handling events of all sizes with confidence, structure, and consistency.
From intimate private gatherings to large-scale corporate events and festivals, we know exactly what it takes to deliver high-quality food, fast, without compromising on service.
Our background comes from our multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, where standards are high, expectations are higher, and consistency is everything. That same level of quality is carried through into every event we cater.
We’ve worked with leading companies, organisations, and private clients across Northern Ireland — many of whom return to us year after year. That repeat business isn’t by chance — it’s built on trust, reliability, and delivering exactly what we promise.
We understand: • How to manage large numbers efficiently • How to keep service smooth under pressure • How to deliver food that stands out, not just fills plates • How to create an atmosphere that enhances your event
Whether it’s feeding a crowd quickly at a busy corporate event or delivering a more relaxed, premium experience for a private celebration, we adapt — without ever lowering our standards.
Because experience isn’t just about how long you’ve been doing it.
It’s about how well you do it when it matters.
And that’s where Safari stands apart.
At Safari, experience isn’t something we talk about lightly — it’s something we deliver, every single time.
With over 15 years in the hospitality and catering industry, our team has built a reputation for handling events of all sizes with confidence, structure, and consistency.
From intimate private gatherings to large-scale corporate events and festivals, we know exactly what it takes to deliver high-quality food, fast, without compromising on service.
Our background comes from our multi-award-winning restaurant, Safari Banbridge, where standards are high, expectations are higher, and consistency is everything. That same level of quality is carried through into every event we cater.
We’ve worked with leading companies, organisations, and private clients across Northern Ireland — many of whom return to us year after year. That repeat business isn’t by chance — it’s built on trust, reliability, and delivering exactly what we promise.
We understand: • How to manage large numbers efficiently • How to keep service smooth under pressure • How to deliver food that stands out, not just fills plates • How to create an atmosphere that enhances your event
Whether it’s feeding a crowd quickly at a busy corporate event or delivering a more relaxed, premium experience for a private celebration, we adapt — without ever lowering our standards.
Because experience isn’t just about how long you’ve been doing it.
It’s about how well you do it when it matters.
And that’s where Safari stands apart.
Typical Clients
Events We Cater For
• Day Two Wedding Celebrations • Corporate & Business Events • Factory & Office Catering • Weddings • Festivals & Large-Scale Events • Private Parties & Celebrations • Engagement Celebrations • Birthday Events • Family Occasions • Funeral & Memorial Catering • Sporting Events • Community & Public Events
• Day Two Wedding Celebrations • Corporate & Business Events • Factory & Office Catering • Weddings • Festivals & Large-Scale Events • Private Parties & Celebrations • Engagement Celebrations • Birthday Events • Family Occasions • Funeral & Memorial Catering • Sporting Events • Community & Public Events
Reviews
Safari Corporate Catering
5.0
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5 Star Review
Great service and great food
Great communication leading up to the event. Arrived and set up quickly with no fuss. Food ready to the minute of when it was scheduled and tasted great. Everyone happy and well fed. Really friendly and great service. Strongly recommended.
Reviewed by: James F
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30th Aug 2025
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5 Star Review
Amazing service for Summer company event
We hired Safari Catring for our annual Summer Lunch event. Communication and preparations went very smoothly and all participants were very happy with the service in the end. Recommend their service with confidence!
Reviewed by: Pedro G
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9th Jul 2025
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5 Star Review
Wonderful service
We had the crew down with us in Dublin for an Irish ceilí evening as part of an international pilgrimage of young people from the US, Belize and Ireland. Nothing was any trouble and all of the options were laid out for us in advance which made deciding what we wanted very easy. They arrived early and got on with their set up. The place was left exactly as they found it. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. We had burgers, buffalo wings and chips with loads of side salads. The salads and sauces were plentiful and the crew had adapted to cater for some food allergies we had in the group. We loved the extra touch of using real plates and stainless steel cutlery which mean no plastic waste and no dropped food. 10/10
Reviewed by: Avril T
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3rd Jul 2025
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5 Star Review
Excellent - Would Recommend
The whole process of arranging this event was simple and easy with Safari Catering. Communication was clear and accurate. They arrived at the event when they said they would and set up. We have received so many compliments on the food and the service level they provided was excellent. If you want delicious food and excellent service then I highly recommend Safari Catering for your event.
Reviewed by: Sinead B
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9th Jun 2025
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5 Star Review
Excellent service and delicious food
Dave provided the catering for a birthday party last weekend and I couldn’t fault a single thing. In the weeks leading up to the event he was very helpful with the menu. He was very punctual and extremely reliable on the day. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed it with empty plates all around! The plates and cutlery were provided and even cleaned up afterwards so it was stress free for us. Dave is both friendly and professional and I would not hesitate to recommend him for any event!
Reviewed by: Niamh S
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30th May 2025
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