Journal

Stories | Experiences | Insights

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

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Bluebell Vineyard

Last Thursday, at the start of the glorious Bank Holiday weekend, we attended the Bluebell Vineyard in East Sussex.  A former pig farm, the family run vineyard is now a wedding and corporate hospitality venue and home of the award-winning range of ‘Hindleap’ English Sparkling wines. Our visit was purposeful.  We were there to cater for…

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Welcome to Balcombe Place

Balcombe Place is very, very special.  Majestic and haunting with a sense of class, this beautiful Grade II listed country home is situated in an aspect that commands stunning views of the Sussex Downs. Built in 1856, the house has enjoyed an interesting history, including time as a nursing home and a school.  It has…

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Time to Start Planning Your Garden Party!

Last weekend gave us a cheeky hint of how fabulous summer can be in England.  And nothing says summer more than a garden party. There are lots of benefits of organising a garden party.  Delicious food, favourite cocktails and great company, all in the comfort of your own home.  No stressing over time restrictions or…

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Our founder David Gillott has been nominated in ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ category at the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards.  Tonight, the regional finalists will be celebrated and we’re very excited indeed. Read what the organisers have to say about the programme… ‘For 20 years Entrepreneur Of The Year UK has been…

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Newsletter – Gin, Awards & More

We don’t think we have been very good at keeping in touch with everyone. We thought it was about time that we got a bit better at saying what we have been up and what is new. Click the picture below to check out our latest newsletter…  

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How to distill – Bombay Sapphire

Check this out, our pals at Bombay Sapphire just released this video talking about how they distill their gin and which botanicals are used in the recipe!   * video credit – Bombay Sapphire Distillery

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Bombay Sapphire – our new venue

So excited to say we have just teamed up with Bombay Sapphire distillery for all things events – it is the most amazing location and we cant wait to deliver amazing events. We are just in the process of bringing together a range of botanical inspired menus specifically for Bombay Sapphire. We will keep you…

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Runner up – best caterer in the UK

We spent a great night at The Cafe de Paris and we are delighted to say we were runner up in the National Caterer of the year. Check out the video below.  

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The Wedding Industry Awards – South East

So pleased and delighted to say “we won!” We are not very good at talking ourselves up but we are genuinely delighted to have won Best Wedding Caterer in the South East which then means we go through to the national awards at The Cafe de Paris in 2018. Huge thanks and we will keep…