Your questions, answered
Heritage Portfolio delivers bespoke catering and event design for weddings, corporate events, private parties, award dinners, receptions, brand launches, charity events, and large-scale celebrations. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a high-impact showcase, we tailor the experience to your vision.
We offer full-service event planning, including catering, styling, menu design, staffing, logistics, and supplier coordination. Our event specialists work with you from concept to completion to ensure everything runs flawlessly.
Yes. We work with a curated collection of historic venues, museums, stately homes, castles, gardens, and contemporary event spaces. Our team can recommend the perfect location based on your event size, style, and budget.
Absolutely. All menus are seasonal, locally sourced, and fully customizable. From canapés and bowl food to banquets and multi-course tasting menus, our chefs design dishes that reflect your tastes and your event’s theme.
Yes — we cater for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and religious or cultural dietary preferences. All dietary requirements are handled with care by our trained culinary team.
Our catering typically includes:
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for summer weddings, Christmas parties, and major corporate events, as our venues and catering teams fill up quickly. However, we also accommodate shorter-notice bookings where availability allows.
Yes - we offer wine pairings, champagne receptions, signature cocktails, curated drinks packages, and full bar management. We can also work with your preferred suppliers if needed.
Yes. Every event includes highly trained event managers, waitstaff, bartenders, and chefs to ensure seamless delivery from arrival to final course.
Definitely. We are experienced in delivering marquee events, garden parties, festival-style celebrations, and private outdoor dining. Portable kitchens, generators, and full infrastructure can be arranged.
Yes - for most weddings and bespoke events, we offer a menu tasting so you can refine your food choices and experience the flavours firsthand.
We cater for everything from small private dinners for 10 people to large-scale corporate events for 1,000+ guests, depending on the venue.
Sustainability is at the heart of our approach. We use seasonal produce, local suppliers, waste reduction systems, composting, and carbon-conscious menu planning. If required, we can also build a sustainability brief into your event planning.
Yes - we regularly collaborate with florists, production companies, AV teams, marquee suppliers, entertainers, and décor specialists. We can also introduce trusted partners from our preferred supplier network.
Your dedicated event manager oversees everything - setup, catering, drinks service, timings, staff coordination, and guest experience - ensuring your event runs smoothly without you having to manage any details.
Absolutely. We specialise in creative, immersive, and brand-focused event experiences, from themed décor and tailored menus to bespoke styling and interactive food stations.
Yes — we provide conference catering, business breakfasts, networking receptions, gala dinners, staff celebrations, and seasonal corporate packages across our venues.
Minimum numbers vary depending on the venue and style of event. Share your estimated guest count and we’ll advise on the most suitable options.
We combine award-winning food, exceptional service, iconic venues, and 20+ years of event expertise. Our menus are crafted by skilled chefs, our events are highly personalised, and our heritage venues offer unforgettable settings.
Simply contact us with your date, guest numbers, style of event, and venue preferences, and our team will guide you through the next steps, from concept design to menu creation.
We include a midnight finish as standard for all weddings and events. If you would like to extend your celebration, we can apply for a late licence for an additional fee. Please note this requires a minimum of three months’ notice.
This allows us to manage licensing requirements, staffing and venue operations smoothly on your behalf.
A standard 6ft round table comfortably seats 8–10 guests. This ensures everyone has enough space for dining, glassware and conversation without feeling crowded.
Yes, you are welcome to provide your own wine for the wedding breakfast, subject to a corkage charge.
After the wedding breakfast, all drinks must be supplied by Heritage Portfolio, including reception drinks, bar service and evening refreshments.
This ensures we maintain consistent service standards and licensing compliance.
We cannot guarantee access the day before your wedding, as the venue may be hosting another event. However, you are welcome to drop off décor, stationery or personal items in advance, and our events team will set everything up on the day according to your instructions.
We will take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy your morning.
We ask for your final guest numbers three weeks before your wedding date. Your final balance is then due 14 days prior to your event. This ensures our chefs can prepare accurate orders and our events team can finalise staffing and logistics.
Yes — we can offer a choice menu for an additional cost.
To do this, we require:
Your designer will be happy to guide you through this process if it’s something you’re considering.
No - you are welcome to work with any suppliers you choose.
We do, however, have a carefully curated list of trusted, experienced suppliers who know the Signet Library well and can offer expert advice, reliable setups and venue-appropriate solutions. Many couples find this makes the planning process much smoother.
Yes - your deposit is automatically deducted from your final balance, which is due two weeks before your wedding day. This will be clearly itemised on your final invoice.
We always try to have the wedding designer who worked with you during planning present on the day.
However, if this is not possible, you will meet your dedicated Wedding Management Team in advance.
This team will look after every detail on the day itself, ensuring your vision is delivered seamlessly.
Yes - one of our experienced event managers can act as your Master of Ceremonies, managing announcements and guiding guests through the day.
If you would prefer a friend or family member to MC, we are happy to support and prompt them throughout the event.
No - Heritage Portfolio is the exclusive caterer. As one of Edinburgh’s leading luxury caterers, we offer beautifully crafted, seasonal menus and an exceptional standard of service to complement the setting.
Celebrate the season with menus bursting with the fresh flavours of summer. From vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs to freshly caught seafood, seasonal berries and exceptional meats, each dish is thoughtfully crafted to showcase the very best ingredients at their peak.
Available across our venues, discover bright, seasonal flavours, creative cooking and memorable dining experiences throughout the summer months.
