Caterer of the Year – over £7m Turnover
Blue Strawberry Group
For more than 30 years, Blue Strawberry has been redefining luxury catering, earning a reputation as one of London’s most respected event caterers. Combining Michelin Star-level culinary expertise with exceptional service and flawless event delivery, the company creates bespoke experiences for clients ranging from global brands to private individuals celebrating life’s most important occasions.
Every event is approached with a fresh perspective. Menus are designed around seasonal, ethically sourced ingredients and tailored to each client’s vision, while expert planning and meticulous logistics ensure every detail is executed seamlessly. Whether delivering an intimate dinner, a spectacular wedding or a large-scale gala, Blue Strawberry consistently achieves restaurant-quality dining at scale.
The company’s outstanding reputation has secured catering accreditations at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including Kensington Palace, the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Westminster Abbey and the National Gallery, as well as an exclusive hospitality partnership with 8½ London.
Alongside its commitment to culinary excellence, Blue Strawberry champions responsible hospitality through sustainable sourcing and its Tree Planting Pledge. By combining innovation, creativity and operational excellence, Blue Strawberry continues to set the standard for luxury catering and remains a worthy contender for Caterer of the Year.
Company of Cooks
For more than 30 years, Company of Cooks has been creating exceptional catering and hospitality experiences across some of the UK’s most iconic cultural, heritage and event venues. Today, we operate across 23 venues, alongside 43 cafés, bars and restaurants open to the public, delivering bespoke food and drink experiences that celebrate the unique character of every destination.
From world renowned visitor attractions and prestigious event venues to destination restaurants and cultural institutions, our approach combines culinary creativity, operational excellence and genuine hospitality. Alongside creating brilliant food and drink experiences, we’re committed to developing future talent, supporting local suppliers through our Local Larder, reducing our environmental impact and creating meaningful social value through our partnership with Well Grounded.
Every venue is different, so every hospitality experience we create is uniquely designed around its story, its visitors and its ambitions. It’s this commitment to partnership, innovation and unforgettable guest experiences that continues to set Company of Cooks apart.
Food by Dish
Food by Dish has enjoyed its strongest year to date, combining significant business growth with exceptional event delivery, innovation, and sustainability. As one of London’s leading event caterers for over 30 years, we have continued to strengthen our reputation through outstanding service, high-quality produce, and a highly experienced team.
Over the past year, revenue has continued to grow, supported by a 12% annual increase in event volumes and the successful delivery of prestigious projects including Chelsea Flower Show, London Marathon, Silverstone F1, SXSW London, Farnborough Airshow, LIV Golf, and the Royal International Air Tattoo. Our diverse portfolio of accredited London venues continues to expand and strengthens our client offer.
Sustainability remains central to our business. In 2025, we achieved Two Stars in the Food Made Good Standard, recognising our performance across sourcing, society, and environmental impact. Through partnerships with City Harvest and One Feeds Two, we have reduced waste and funded over 68,000 school meals globally.
With continued investment in our people, operations, and venue partnerships, Food by Dish is well positioned for future growth and industry leadership.
Green & Fortune
2025/26 has been the most transformative year in Green & Fortune’s history. Against challenging market conditions, the business achieved £20 million turnover and 16% year-on-year growth, driven by like-for-like revenue increases and major contract wins including London Museum Smithfield, London Museum Docklands and 20 Cavendish Square.
Alongside growth, Green & Fortune strengthened its leadership team, completed the most significant brand evolution since its founding and achieved B Corp Certification, reinforcing its commitment to purposeful, sustainable growth.
Innovation remains central to the business. From an immersive London Museum Smithfield pitch experience to rotating workplace hospitality concepts inspired by London’s food scene, Green & Fortune continues to challenge traditional hospitality models. The company also invests heavily in its people through Talent Seed, with more than 15% of colleagues promoted internally.
From commercial growth and innovation to sustainability and social impact, Green & Fortune continues to demonstrate how independent hospitality can deliver exceptional results while remaining true to its values.
Jimmy Garcia Catering
Jimmy Garcia Catering has had a standout year of growth, creativity and operational excellence, delivering 181 events for more than 30,000 guests and achieving 14.4% revenue growth to £7.17m. As an internationally recognised hospitality brand, we combine exceptional food, flawless service and imaginative experiences with a strong commitment to sustainability, local sourcing and community impact.
This year also marked major progress in our people and purpose: we strengthened our leadership team, promoted talent from within, achieved B Corp Certification with a score of 90.2, and embedded sustainability across the business through our 10-Mile Menu philosophy, zero waste to landfill approach and surplus food redistribution. From prestigious UK venues to landmark international events in Davos, Cannes and Monaco, Jimmy Garcia Catering continues to challenge expectations and create unforgettable hospitality experiences.
KERB Events
KERB has led UK street food catering for over a decade, built on a simple idea: bring together a handpicked community of 150+ of Britain’s best independent food traders and wrap them in seriously good event operations, bars and hospitality.
This was our biggest year yet turnover up over 10% to £14.7, but the number we’re proudest of is the £10m we generated for the independent businesses we represent. From a 20,000-guest greenfield build delivered in a single day, to 45,000 fans at Villa Park for Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, to a second year feeding 2,000 students at the LSE Summer Ball inside the Natural History Museum, we deliver at any scale without ever losing the independence and authenticity that makes our food special.
Through KERB+, our not-for-profit social enterprise, we reinvest in people and small businesses, launching new traders and opening hospitality careers to those facing barriers. With British-led sourcing and real world zero to landfill service, our events taste good and do good.
Some of London’s most iconic venues have trusted us for years, and our client list boasts some of the most discerning businesses in the country. Proper street food. Positive impact.
Rhubarb Events
At Rhubarb, creating bespoke and highly creative events is at the heart of everything we do. Since 1996, we have built a reputation as industry leaders, delivering imaginative and flawlessly executed experiences tailored to each client. From royal palaces and world-renowned museums within our accredited venue portfolio to exclusive catering partnerships at iconic destinations such as Sky Garden and the Royal Albert Hall, we have been bringing exceptional events to life in some of the world’s most celebrated settings for over three decades.
What sets us apart is our ability to transform ambitious ideas into memorable experiences. Working closely with clients, we create bespoke events that reflect their story and objectives, from immersive food concepts such as an “Ocean Floor” station and live oyster shucking experiences to inventive cocktails; no vision is too bold.
We combine this creativity with a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact through initiatives such as our Impact Alliance and partnerships with Chefs in Schools and Felix.
Supported by trusted suppliers and expert in-house teams, we continue to set the benchmark for luxury, innovation, and personalised hospitality.
Seasoned
For more than 40 years, Seasoned has been creating exceptional hospitality experiences across London and the UK, combining culinary excellence, operational expertise and genuine partnership. Over the past year, the business has delivered more than 450 events, served over 70,000 guests and generated revenues exceeding £7 million, while maintaining the high standards that define the brand.
A strategic focus on client experience, venue partnerships and operational efficiency resulted in 18% growth in event catering revenue, over 90% client satisfaction, 80% client retention and a 20% increase in repeat business. Seasoned also secured new venue partnerships and expanded its collaborative event planning approach, integrating culinary design, production and guest experience from concept to delivery.
Sustainability remains central to the business, with initiatives including increased use of seasonal ingredients, food waste reduction, surplus food donation and reduced single-use packaging. These efforts contributed to a 15% reduction in food waste and the achievement of B Corp Certification.
Supported by a highly skilled team and strong supplier relationships, Seasoned continues to combine the scale of a leading hospitality provider with the creativity and personal service of a boutique caterer, consistently delivering memorable experiences and outstanding results for clients.
