
Barrowford Catering
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About Barrowford Catering
Barrowford Catering is a sandwich shop on King Edward Terrace in Nelson, open for walk-in orders on weekday daytimes. The counter covers a broad range of sandwiches and jacket potatoes alongside chicken and beef burgers, with pies from Clayton Park and sausages sourced from Kennedy's. Drinks include diet and zero Pepsi and Coke, Monster energy drinks, flavoured spring water, and Sun Magic orange or apple juice, and Seabrook crisps sit alongside individual breakfast items and weekly specials. Rock cakes are baked but sell out most days, so they need to be bought before lunchtime. The business also takes catering orders for other businesses, and delivery runs on orders placed nearby. It closes on Saturdays and Sundays. Orders over £10 qualify for free delivery.
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- ParkingFree of charge street parking
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sandwiches, jacket potatoes, free local delivery and rock cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sandwiches, jacket potatoes, free local delivery and rock cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the catering and delivery, describing a large meeting order for 20 people handled at short notice, with allergies kept separate, plenty of food and a spread of sandwiches, pastries, pies and cakes that arrived on time. Close behind is the everyday food: fresh sandwiches, jacket potatoes, burgers and breakfast items, served hot in generous portions at prices several call good value. Reviewers also mention the rock cakes, which one calls the best around and says sell out fast, so they suggest going before lunchtime. A jam slice and cheeseburger meal also get a mention, along with friendly, polite staff, quick service and a clean shop. The main complaint comes from a long-time sandwich customer whose large ham salad had brown lettuce, yellow mayonnaise, two slices of tomato, thinly sliced cucumber and a single slice of ham, though they say most past sandwiches were decent. Delivery is described as prompt, with one reviewer noting free delivery on larger orders, and one reviewer says the team never lets them down.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the catering and delivery, describing a large meeting order for 20 people handled at short notice, with allergies kept separate, plenty of food and a spread of sandwiches, pastries, pies and cakes that arrived on time. Close behind is the everyday food: fresh sandwiches, jacket potatoes, burgers and breakfast items, served hot in generous portions at prices several call good value. Reviewers also mention the rock cakes, which one calls the best around and says sell out fast, so they suggest going before lunchtime. A jam slice and cheeseburger meal also get a mention, along with friendly, polite staff, quick service and a clean shop. The main complaint comes from a long-time sandwich customer whose large ham salad had brown lettuce, yellow mayonnaise, two slices of tomato, thinly sliced cucumber and a single slice of ham, though they say most past sandwiches were decent. Delivery is described as prompt, with one reviewer noting free delivery on larger orders, and one reviewer says the team never lets them down.
Featured reviews
- Clarkson Coatings
“Barrowford Catering provided an exceptional service for a large meeting we hosted, even with very little notice. I outlined a couple of allergies and dietary requirements to which they handled everything with real care, clearly separating items and ensuring there was no risk of cross‑contamination. The pricing was extremely reasonable per head and the amount of food we received far exceeded expectations. Although we ordered for 20 people, the spread could easily have fed more. The selection was fantastic; a generous variety of sandwiches, pastries, pies and cakes, all fresh and thoroughly enjoyed. Not a single complaint from anyone in attendance. As we’re based in Nelson, Barrowford catering were also able to deliver directly to us, arriving right on time and making the whole process completely stress free. Overall, Barrowford Catering were reliable, accommodating and excellent value for money. We’ll absolutely be using them again for future events.”
- Joel Rhodes
“Barrowford Catering are absolutely spot on – the food is always high quality, served piping hot with generous portions at really reasonable prices. Delivery is bang on time every time, and with free delivery on orders over £10 it’s fantastic value. Couldn’t recommend them enough!”
- Elektra Ellis
“Quality Food ✅ Good Service ✅ Good atmosphere ✅ Great Price ✅”
- Louis Hughes
“Lovely store with super polite staff and a broad range of breakfast, dessert and meal options. Jacket potatoes a d sandwiches everything made fresh. Ordered a monster and a jam slice as well as a cheeseburger meal. Came to 8 something. Very quickly service and close enough to my university Center /Nelson and colne college. They stock Seabrook crisis and clayton pies. The best of local.”
- Auracat Hero
“Lovely little shop with brilliant staff and delicious food made fresu. Placing the order was easy and quick. Broad variety of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, beverages and main menu items such as chicken and beef burgers. Very clean store. Pies are Clayton park and the sausages are sourced from Kennedy's. For drinks they have diet and zero Pepsi and Coke and they stock monsters for the energy drink fans. Water is mineral or flavoured spring water. Orange or apple juice from sun magic. Highly recommend checking it out on breaks or for catering needs. They take orders for businesses too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
Location
Restaurants near Barrowford Catering
- Newbridge Chippy4.51220.1 mi£1–15
fish and chips, battered sausage, large fish portions
- Bistro 74.3990.5 mi
prawn open sandwich, coffee, carrot cake
- Tastygrill Nelson4.5530.6 mi£1–15
chicken curry masala, seekh kebabs, soft chappatis
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford Catering | 4.681 | — | — | sandwiches, jacket potatoes, free local delivery |
| Newbridge Chippy | 4.5122 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | fish and chips, battered sausage, large fish portions |
| Bistro 7 | 4.399 | 0.5 mi | — | prawn open sandwich, coffee, carrot cake |
| Tastygrill Nelson | 4.553 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | chicken curry masala, seekh kebabs, soft chappatis |
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