Catering by Simon
For more than 30 years, Simon Winters has built his career around one simple belief: memorable events begin with excellent food and people who genuinely care about getting every detail right.
A chef-led, owner-run business
Simon began his apprenticeship at St John’s College, Oxford, at the age of 15. His career went on to include senior roles across respected Oxford schools and University colleges, building the discipline, organisation and attention to detail that now sit behind every Catering by Simon event.
In 2008, he worked alongside Gennaro Contaldo and Jamie Oliver during the opening of Jamie’s Italian in Oxford. Two years later, he launched Pigging Perfect; in 2015, Catering by Simon followed.
Catering by Simon today
Today, Simon leads an experienced team delivering weddings, private celebrations and professional events across Oxfordshire and beyond.
Some occasions are intimate and highly personal. Others welcome hundreds—or even 1,500—guests. The scale may change, but the standard does not: thoughtful menus, clear communication, dependable planning and polished service.
What matters to us
More than three decades of professional kitchen and event experience.
Direct, honest guidance from an owner who stays closely involved.
Clear planning, capable people and careful delivery from start to finish.
Menus and service shaped around the occasion—not a fixed formula.
Proven in practice
Our experience includes weddings and private parties, Oxford college events, corporate hospitality, Wadham College Ball, Cornbury Music Festival, Riverside Music Festival and the annual Witney Beer Festival.
Catering by Simon received the Guides for Brides Customer Service Award in 2024—recognition that matters because it reflects how clients feel about the whole experience, not only the food.
Explore the service that fits your occasion, or contact us for a straightforward conversation about your ideas.