Journal

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Step into our Journal for event highlights, behind-the-scenes stories and insights from our Surrey and London events team.

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We made the final!

The Wedding Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced.  We’re delighted to reveal that for the second year in a row – we are are one of shortlisted…Boom! Thank you to everyone who voted for us – it means so much that you love what we do.  The regional finals are happening next month.  Keep…

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Yes chef!

The first thing that struck me when I came work for Four Gables is that you have to be able to cook your butt off to be a chef.  It takes commitment to become a good chef but it takes a whole lot more to become a great chef.  The hours are long – often…

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Event Planning

Event planning is the epitome of what we do.  We listen to your dream and then create it with the minimum of fuss.   We take away the stress and allow you to be in the moment, enjoying your event. Of course, our speciality is fantastic, creative food.  We’re really good at what we do…

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Mad Lilies

In previous posts we’ve talked with pride about our relationship with local suppliers.  Symbiotic relationships are obviously mutually beneficial for our businesses but the ultimate winner is the customer who benefits from shared excellence and experience. .   One of our longest business relationships is with Mad Lilies, a florist in Banstead.  So much so…

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Arias under the stars

Last week we headed off to Belgrave Square Gardens in London to cater for an inaugural opera themed dinner.   ‘Arias under the Stars’ was organised by the Belgrave Square Garden Events Committee in association with The Hari, the Grosvenor and The Berkeley hotels, London.   We were honoured to be their chosen caterer.  …

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Here’s to David

“Food is the most sincere and authentic expression of people and places from all different expressions of tradition”. Kamal Mouzawak, Do Lectures 2016 Four Gables Group made an immediate splash in Surrey when David first launched the business from his bedroom in 2011.  Originally Four Gables was launched as a Cookery School.  It quickly gained…

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A magical night of cinema…

… prosecco* and street food?  Happily, you can enjoy just that at Painshill Park this Friday 17 and Saturday 18 August.  We are teaming up with the fab guys at Painshill to provide you with the perfect evening to share with friends.  Relax in front of the film, shown under the backdrop of the Gothic…

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Canapés and Cocktails

Years ago I was lucky enough to enjoy a wine tour of the vineyards of the Napa Valley.  At the time, it was a very unusual ‘holiday’ thing to do – a perfect inclusion to a trip to France or California but unheard of in the UK (I’m very old!). These days, of course, things…

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Surrey Hills Yurts

The current warm weather lends itself beautifully to outdoor cooking.  As a nation we all love a good barbie and these days, for our mental well being, we’re all encouraged to spend more time in the great outdoors. It’s blooming lucky we live in such a fab area that lends itself to cooking outdoors. Recently,…

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Welcome to the Weekend

Day to day the Four Gables office is a place of calm.  Industrious, yes but definitely with added dollop of peace. To be fair, the location helps.  We’re ‘planted’ (sorry!) at the edge of Ashtead Common, an ancient forest with a rich history.  It’s only half a mile from the M25 and the hustle and…