Caterer of the Year – up to £7m Turnover
Boulevard Events
Boulevard Events is a second-generation family-run caterer delivering exceptional growth through creativity, sustainability and long-term partnerships, and is on track to exceed targets. Growth has been driven by the successful acquisition of Wolf & Lamb, team expansion, and an increasingly diverse venue portfolio.
The acquisition of Wolf & Lamb has enabled Boulevard to operate across a broader section of the catering market. Alongside Boulevard’s expertise in venue partnerships, large-scale events and complex hospitality, Wolf & Lamb provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for workplace, shoot and drop-off catering. Together, the two brands support a wider range of client needs, budgets and event formats while maintaining the same commitment to quality and service.
The business has successfully secured new venue partnerships, strengthened long-standing client relationships and invested in a larger operational base to support future growth. At the heart of this success is a tailored approach to every brief, combining chef-led innovation, creative event concepts, charity fundraising menus developed with Refugee Community Kitchen, and partnerships with sustainable suppliers and community organisations.
Proudly rooted in East London, Boulevard combines family values, creative thinking and sustainable growth to create positive impact through food, people and partnerships.
Bubble Food
Founded in 1999, Bubble Food is an independent, LGBTQ+ owned, London-based event caterer specialising in high-end, sustainable events at both heritage and contemporary venues. We hold accreditations across more than 50 London venues, including over 20 within the UVL portfolio.
Our unique approach combines creativity, bespoke menu design and operational excellence to deliver exceptional event experiences. We go beyond traditional catering, creating personalised, immersive food concepts that reflect each client’s vision while enhancing the venue experience.
For more than 25 years, we have built a reputation for delivering innovative events for leading brands, corporate clients and private individuals. From large-scale gala dinners and receptions to interactive food stations and experiential dining concepts, we consistently push the boundaries of event catering while navigating the complex operational requirements of prestigious venues.
Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. As we progress towards B Corp certification, we continue to measure and improve every aspect of procurement, planning and event delivery, ensuring environmental responsibility sits alongside commercial success.
By combining operational expertise, sustainability leadership and a highly creative, design-led approach, Bubble Food helps venues and clients deliver memorable events that exceed expectations and drive long-term value.
Caiger & Co
Caiger & Co is a luxury catering company specialising in highly bespoke events. With 15 years of experience, we create considered menus and refined service that come together to deliver elegant, memorable dining experiences.
Driven by a passion for exceptional hospitality, seasonal produce and sustainable practices, Caiger & Co has built a reputation for creating unique experiences tailored around each client, venue and occasion. From immersive food concepts and venue-inspired menus to thoughtful, sustainably-led dining experiences, our approach is rooted in creativity, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Alongside delivering outstanding events, we are committed to building a more responsible future for hospitality. Through initiatives such as Plate for Change, where one meal is donated back to the community for every ten meals sold, we have embedded social impact into the way we operate.
Our focus on people, partnerships and positive change has helped us grow into a business that values creativity, collaboration and purpose alongside commercial success.
Caiger & Co continues to push the boundaries of modern catering, creating exceptional experiences while making a meaningful impact on the communities and environment around us.
Dinner Ladies
Dinner Ladies is a female founded, London-based catering company who transform events into experiences using food, artistry and the power of people. We believe in the power of food for positive change and are on a mission to lead the charge in transforming sustainability in London’s catering scene. We are incredibly proud to have recently attained B Corp certification; a milestone reflecting our defining commitment to people, planet, and building a truly sustainable business.
Mayfair Catering Services
For more than 27 years, Mayfair Catering has been delivering exceptional hospitality across Central London through outstanding food, sustainable practices and, above all, exceptional people. Our team is the heart of our business, with many colleagues having been with us for years, creating the consistency, experience and personal service that our clients value most. Their passion, professionalism and commitment are the foundation of every successful event.
As an independent London caterer, we combine the flexibility of a boutique business with the operational expertise to deliver conferences, meetings and events at some of the capital’s most prestigious venues. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business, from responsible sourcing and seasonal menus to zero-landfill operations, food waste reduction and an expanding plant-based menu offer.
We believe great catering is about creating memorable experiences, building long-term partnerships and continually improving what we do. Our permanent chefs and managers have an average length of service of 11.7 years – more than three times the industry average – loyalty that our clients experience as consistency and genuine care. By investing in our people, embracing innovation and embedding sustainability into every decision, we continue to set the standard for corporate catering in London.
Merchant Taylors’ Hall
At Merchant Taylors’, an event is not defined by the setting alone. It is shaped by a catering team united in delivering memorable, seamless experiences with precision, care and consistency. From the first client conversation to the final service detail, every decision on timings, budgets and delivery is made with one aim: to keep the client at the centre and the standard of excellence unmistakably high.
For front of house, excellence lies in flawless synchronisation and intuitive service. Guests are made to feel comfortable, cared for and free to enjoy the occasion, while staff anticipate needs with aplomb and confidence -from dietary requirements to seamless room transitions. The result is a service style defined by reassurance, professionalism and grace, delivered with the elegance that makes Merchant Taylors’ stand out.
Overseeing and managing the entire event lifecycle is the events team. With guests centred, budget and smooth transitions handled adeptly and each event tailored to the clients’ needs, an event at Merchant Taylors is about more than its remarkable surroundings, shown through the loyalty and trust clients place in the venue each year.
The Ripe Avocado
Founded in 2024 and award-winning by 2025, The Ripe Avocado is redefining luxury catering in London.
As a Black LGBTQ+ owned business, we proudly represent the underrepresented, setting a new standard that blends cultural storytelling, exceptional food and meaningful impact.
In 2025, we were awarded LVCA Gold for Caterer of the Year (Under £7m), recognising our early impact and potential to shape the sector. In under two years, we have delivered more than 150 events for over 12,000 guests, securing accreditation at over 25 prestigious venues including the British Museum, Tate Galleries, Syon Park, Two Temple Place, Old Billingsgate, London Transport Museum and Battersea Arts Centre.
From plan to plate, our menus fuse European and West African influences, delivered with creativity, precision and standout service. We champion independent suppliers, prioritise British produce and ensure all staff are paid London Living Wage or above. ISO-certified and on our B Corp journey, we embed sustainability and ethics into everything we do.
Led by founder Jay Burgesson-Carter, we are building more than a catering company. Through partnerships and mentoring, we are shaping a more inclusive future for hospitality.
This is luxury catering with purpose, personality and impact.
