CATERER OF THE YEAR
Caiger and Co
Caiger & Co are synonymous with delivering vibrant, flavourful and elegant menus, immersive and seamless event experiences, and are at the forefront of investing in sustainable business initiatives.
At Caiger & Co, we have forged our own path in the catering/hospitality industry, offering truly bespoke events for clients. No two events that we produce are the same. Our in-house events team work very closely with the kitchen team to craft menus specifically curated to reflect each client’s budget, vision, to showcase produce in season and support local suppliers.
We set a very high standard of deliverables for each client; consistently luxurious, elevated and memorable culinary experiences The success of Caiger & Co is based around the long-term client relationships we have built. Working with both private high-profile clients, to luxury event planners and corporate firms, from an intimate setting to very large scale.
Over the last 13 years Caiger & Co has firmly established ourselves as one of London’s leading caterers. We have a reputation in the industry as tastemakers, creators and innovators. We produce over 200 events every year, each uniquely different and unforgettable.
Chilli Bees Catering
Chilli Bees Catering was brought to life by Ellie Short in 2008 from her mum’s kitchen and has since become South West London’s boutique caterer We provide a bespoke full event management service to ensure your party or wedding is as special as it should be Our chefs and event managers are the best and will closely work with you to design your event, celebration, boutique lunch or private party that mirrors your vision Chilli Bees has been recognised for its impeccable attention to taste and detail by Country Life, Sheerluxe, Sunday Times and Harper’s Bazaar We provide the highest level of customer service, taking the stress away from organising and planning your event We are food lovers to the core – always on the hunt for new tastes and styles which we bring to our menus seasonally Our chefs aim is to use simple seasonal ingredients and pack them full of flavour We have built a loyal client database who consider us to be reliable, attentive, hardworking, trustworthy and professional By combining these qualities with our delicious food – we have discovered a winning recipe!
Create
Benefiting from an impressive 30-year legacy, create have been delivering unforgettable food experiences to clients across every corner of London. From music venues to museums, clientoffices to private residences and pop-up venues to beautiful gardens, our talented kitchen and operational teams deliver an unrivalled experience of uncompromised quality at every event.
Working collaboratively with our clients, venue partners and supply chain, the commitment of our knowledgeable, reliable and passionate team remains as steadfast as ever: we willconsistently deliver stunning, seasonal and sustainable dishes to our clients.
“creating memorable food experiences together”
Dinner Ladies
Dinner Ladies Ltd is a London-based food and events company who transform events into experiences using food, artistry and the power of people. Since 2015, the company has been dedicated to providing impressive and vibrant food and events with personality and flair. Our company vision is to use creativity as a tool to craft remarkable events and experiences. To use our expertise in hospitality to nurture those around us, providing platforms for growth and change within our industry. Female-led, our experienced team share a passion for hospitality and are driven by providing a highly personalised and attentive service. We use the power of food to bring people together. We use food as a vehicle for sharing experiences and building narratives. For our clients, we harness the transformative power of the edible journey to offer new perspectives, and for our tribe, we use the structure of the workplace to provide opportunity.
Food by Dish
Food by Dish are accredited and operate in over twenty-two different venues. In addition to this, we are the chosen catering partner for Thames Luxury Charters, as well as Henley Festival and Chelsea Flower Show.
2023 has been a huge year for Dish. We have converted a warehouse in Battersea into our new home, complete with production kitchen, equipment depot, offices and tasting room whilst making energy efficient improvements to the building with new windows, heating and air con and a brand new energy efficient kitchen. It is a wonderful feeling to have a home which so truly
reflects our values and where we can host clients, venues, and friends alike whilst also being fully independent in our operations.
Green & Fortune
Green & Fortune are a truly independent company, and an entrepreneurial spirit runs throughout the business and our team of 240. We are not encumbered with the challenges of much larger event and catering organisations. Whilst quality food and drink is at our forefront, we are also unlike many other caterers in that we create, market and sell our brands as well as deliver them. We have grown our company since inception in 2008 to our current portfolio of four venues including Kings Place, Rose Court, Sea Containers and Central Hall Westminster. We have 5 cafes, 4 restaurants, 4 bars and 4 leading event brands and in the last 12 months we catered for 140,000 event delegates as well as serving lunch through our other outlets to more than half a million people.
Searcys
The UK’s original events caterer, Searcys, is the brainchild of a Victorian chef John Searcy, who founded the company in 1847. A creative culinary force of nature, John began his illustrious career as the confectioner, before taking his talents to London to establish company in the capital.
In 2022, Searcys celebrated its 175th birthday, marking decades of warm British hospitality and fantastic events with across its venues in the capital and beyond, designed to engage with its customers, people and communities.
Last year, Searcys achieved a record revenue year, with 9.2% increase in sales on the like-for-like pre-Covid period, hosting over 15,600 events and achieving £1.2M worth of press coverage. The teams received over 8,000 5 and 4-star reviews from guests. The company is also proud to be rated a Net Promoter Score of +19 by our employees, which is above the industry average.
With sustainability at its heart, the caterer has been working hard to create food and drink packages that champion the best of seasonal produce, leading to a 3-star accreditation from the Sustainable Restaurant Association.
Social Pantry
Social Pantry is a pioneering sustainable luxury caterer for events, weddings, festivals and the workplace, specialising in fresh, local, seasonal food that is changing the face of catering. Social Pantry is committed to delivering high-impact events with minimal environmental impact, operating a zero-waste and environmentally focused approach to all aspects of the business, underscored by a robust social sustainability program that includes hiring staff from all walks of life.
Social Pantry’s actions are guided by the change they want to see, investing in circular economies, develop sustainable business practices and are committed to long term initiatives that will positively impact future generations. Social Pantry is a QMS certified ISO 14001 organisation meeting the internationally agreed standard for an environmental management system, and they are in the process of becoming accredited with the B Corp Movement. From operating a zero-waste kitchen and using a zero-to-landfill refuse service, reducing carbon emissions by 75% by switching to a fleet of electric vans, partnering with food waste charity OLIO, boycotting unethical companies in the supply chain in favour of a network of progressive, regenerative businesses that share our values, Social Pantry aims to inspire action within the hospitality sector by setting a positive example.
