At Tree Top Escape, we believe your wedding day should be a full sensory experience — not just a beautiful ceremony, but a day that feels alive with personality, laughter, and really good food. Nestled in the North Devon countryside, our intimate venue is the perfect setting for couples who want something a little different from a buffet table and a tiered sponge.
With a guest list of up to 14, every food moment lands differently here. There's no cavernous function room to fill — just you, your people, and an experience that feels completely yours. Here are five of our favourite food experiences to inspire you.
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1. Live Cooking in the Grill Haus – An Experience for the Senses
Imagine the mouth-watering aroma of sizzling skewers, steaks, or fresh seafood drifting through the trees as you and your guests relax and soak up the atmosphere. Our Grill Haus offers more than just a meal – it’s a culinary performance.
Guests can watch talented chefs work their magic in real-time, creating a dynamic, social dining experience that adds to the sense of occasion. Whether you opt for a laid-back BBQ or a gourmet flame-grilled menu, this is outdoor dining at its most memorable.
👉 Find out more about our Grill Haus experience
2. Personalised Donut Tower – A Sweet Slice of You
Ditch tradition and make dessert an expression of your personality. A custom donut tower is as interactive as it is eye-catching, allowing guests to pick their favourite flavours while admiring the playful personal touches – think initials, flowers, or even mini versions of your pets!
It’s a joyful, light-hearted moment that invites guests to indulge their sweet tooth and get talking.
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3. Charcuterie Cones – Grazing, but Make It Fun
Move over platters – charcuterie cones from Graze and S’more turn snacking into an experience. These individual cones are packed with cured meats, artisan cheeses, olives, and crackers – all beautifully arranged and easy to enjoy while mingling.
They’re perfect for relaxed receptions, allowing guests to nibble, wander, and chat without needing a plate or seat. Vegetarian and vegan versions ensure everyone is included.
👉 Find out more about Graze and S'More's Charcuterie Cones
4. Dessert Grazing Board – A Feast for the Eyes (and the Senses)
Transform dessert into a talking point with a visually stunning grazing board. Think colourful macarons, silky truffles, mini tarts, and juicy fruits – all artfully arranged to wow your guests.
It’s the kind of experience that encourages guests to gather, graze, and enjoy at their own pace. Ideal for a laid-back, sociable vibe, especially if you love variety.
👉 Find out more about Graze and S'More's Grazing Boards
5. Pizza Station – The Ultimate Feel-Good Feast
Few things say “fun” like pizza. With a Frisky Pheasant pizza station, guests can enjoy made-to-order slices fresh from the oven – from timeless margheritas to meat-loaded favourites and veggie delights.
It’s casual, comforting, and creates a brilliant backdrop for conversation, laughter, and late-night dancing fuel. An experience that’s just as much about the smiles as it is about the slices.
👉 Find out more about Frisky Pheasants Pizzas
Which food experience is right for your wedding?
The honest answer is — it depends entirely on you. A Grill Haus experience works beautifully for couples who love drama and theatre in their dining. Charcuterie cones and grazing boards are perfect if your guests love to mingle and graze at their own pace. And if you just want everyone to be ridiculously happy, you really can't go wrong with pizza.
The best part? At Tree Top Escape, you're not choosing from a rigid package menu. We work with a carefully chosen team of local suppliers — all featured in our Little Black Book of Suppliers — to build a dining experience that's completely bespoke to you.
If you'd love to combine a show-stopping food experience with a truly intimate ceremony, take a look at our Intimate Wedding Packages. With exclusive use of our stunning venue, you can create a wedding day that's as unique as your love story — and full of unforgettable moments, from the "I do" to the last slice of pizza.
Create a Wedding Day Full of Moments to Remember
At Tree Top Escape, we’re all about creating incredible experiences – from the ceremony to the food, and every little moment in between. Whether you’re planning a relaxed elopement or a small wedding with your favourite people, we’re here to help you craft a celebration that’s as you as it gets.
Ready to start planning your perfect wedding day at Tree Top Escape? We'd love to chat. Drop us an email at weddings@treetopescape.co.uk or call us on 01769 629069 we're a small, family-run team and we promise a real conversation, not a sales pitch
About the Author – Kate Boothby
Kate is the founder of Tree Top Escape and Millbrook Estate, and has been helping couples escape the ordinary since she launched Runaway Weddings at Millbrook back in 2011. She and her family built Tree Top Escape from the ground up — and they genuinely call Millbrook home.
A North Devon resident for 20 years, Kate loves everything the county has to offer: the people, the food, the hidden corners, and the kind of landscapes that make you want to stay forever. When she's not planning weddings or dreaming up new ways to make Tree Top Escape even more special, you'll find her exploring the Devon countryside or hunting down a really good meal with her husband Bob and children Iszi and Louie.
She's passionate about creating weddings that feel completely personal — because she's seen first-hand that the smallest weddings often leave the biggest impressions.
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