Taste of Success: Event Catering

Exceptional event catering has the power to elevate a corporate event from well‑organised to truly memorable. Whether it’s a morning meeting, a full-day conference or an evening reception, the quality of the food and drink served plays a significant role in shaping the experience. After all, a successful event often depends on how well fed and refreshed your guests feel throughout the day.

From beautifully presented platters and vibrant spreads to refined plated menus and delicious canapés, the diversity of modern catering allows organisers to create a dining experience that perfectly complements the event’s tone. With a growing focus on healthy and sustainable options, as well as carefully managed allergens and dietary requirements, venues are ensuring every guest is thoughtfully catered for.

In this editorial, we showcase a selection of venues that understand the importance of exceptional catering. With creative ideas, diverse menus and a seamless, professional culinary experience tailored to the needs of modern events, these venues demonstrate how outstanding food and drink can enhance any occasion and give your next meeting a true taste of success

Cranmore Park

Cranmore Park understands that exceptional catering is key to creating a truly memorable event. With two on-site farm-to-fork restaurants and a fully licensed bar, the in-house chefs craft bespoke menus using traceable, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, all tailored to suit your requirements.

Amazing food deserves an equally impressive setting. Three stand-out spaces for catered events include The Dining Room, The Loft, and The SkyLounge.

The Dining Room is a contemporary hospitality space accommodating up to 120 seated guests or 250 standing attendees. The Loft, completed in 2024, is the newest eatery and hospitality space. The SkyLounge offers a relaxed setting with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private outdoor terrace.

Sandy Park

Sandy Park is committed to providing the highest quality for its clients, using fresh, locally sourced produce from across Devon. Sourcing locally not only ensures ingredients are of the highest standard but also supports
regional producers and helps reduce environmental impact.

Whether you are planning a corporate event, celebration, or private gathering, Head Chef Craig Beacham and his talented catering team deliver the expertise and flexibility to tailor every detail to your requirements.

From hot fork buffets and canapés to seasonal cuisine and curated menus, Sandy Park offers a wide range of options. Whether it’s a hot buffet for 100 conference delegates, light refreshments for a small meeting, or a three-course gala dinner for 600 guests, there is a menu to suit every budget, theme, and dietary requirement.

Wasing Park and Estate

From fine dining to fun-filled street food, Wasing pushes the boundaries when it comes to its catering offering. Head chefs and an enthusiastic team delight in creating bespoke menus, promising an unforgettable culinary
experience from start to finish.

The aim is to use the freshest ingredients, sourced not only from the estate but also from Berkshire and the surrounding counties. Quality produce from Wasing’s organic farm is showcased in the ‘Nose to Tail’ menu, including beef from its herd of Red Sussex cattle, fruit from the orchards, and herbs grown in the fields and gardens.

Wasing caters for groups ranging from six to 160 guests for seated dining at Wasing Park, within the Stables Lodge or the Castle Barn, and from six to 200 guests at the Woodland Kitchen in the great outdoors.

Village Hotel Club

At Village Hotel Club, flexible and flavour-led dining options ensure that lunch is anything but an afterthought. Their selection of five themed buffet options allows planners to tailor the delegate experience to the tone of the day, whether that means classic comfort food, a healthier option, or something with a global twist.

For smaller meetings, Village Hotel Club also offers a practical Working Box Lunch option. Available for groups of up to 20 people, this service allows organisers to pre-order lunch on the day of the meeting, with fresh meals delivered directly to the meeting room at a preferred time.

With venues nationwide and catering options designed to combine convenience with variety, Village Hotel Club offers a smart and flexible approach to delegate dining.

Radisson Blu Hotel London Bloomsbury

From lavish parties to intimate private dinners, Radisson Blu Hotel London Bloomsbury offers a stylish and contemporary setting for memorable events in the heart of the capital.

Bespoke events are at the heart of the hotel’s offering, with flexible spaces designed to host everything
from business meetings to elegant banquets. Delegate and banqueting menus are curated by a talented
culinary team, delivering restaurant-quality dining experiences crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

Bloomsbury Street Kitchen, the on-site restaurant, serves a fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine in a welcoming environment. With olive trees, sago palms, and natural materials, the space evokes the feel of a Mediterranean garden, complemented by subtle Japanese minimalist influences.

For those short on time, the Power Hour Lunch at Bloomsbury Street Kitchen offers a perfectly balanced
two-course menu, designed to fit seamlessly into a busy day.