BEST CATERING COMPANY COVID-19 RESPONSE
Gold : Rocket Food
During lockdown , the Rocket team volunteered their time by providing more than 25,000 meals to NHS front-line staff at The Royal Marsden Hospital .
In addition , the company launched ‘ A Cook ’ s Tour ’, bi-monthly virtual cook-alongs celebrating culinary hotspots from around the world . For each event , the company created recipe boxes highlighting the best locally sourced ingredients , selected from British suppliers . Then , Rocket Food delivered them to households in time for the virtual event . “ A Cook ’ s Tour was born out of a desire to bring some of our exceptional food into people ’ s homes , but with an educational , interactive twist . We wanted it to be more than just a meal delivery or standard cooking class – it needed our signature luxurious feel and exclusivity ,” says the venue .
Silver : Caiger & Co Catering
Caiger & Co is a female led and run company that specialises in bespoke catering for a variety of events , from lunch and dinner parties , to large events and wedding catering . The company ’ s menus focus on seasonal ingredients , which are chosen from artisan producers and local suppliers .
During the pandemic , Caiger & Co adapted its business plan to meet the evolving needs of the market . For example , it created fresh produce delivery boxes , freezer meals , dine-in date boxes and virtual event catering .
“ From training ourselves in the world of virtual events and coordinating huge numbers of deliveries across the country ; the pandemic made us more malleable as a company , it exemplified the importance of teamwork and supporting other small businesses ,” says Caiger & Co .
Nominees in this category
• Bovingdons Catering
• Moving Venue Caterers
• Satkeer Catering
Bronze : eve / Venues by CH & CO
During the pandemic , eve has strived to have an engaging presence across social media through topics such as live yoga , chef cook-a-longs , and cocktail making . Additionally , eve communicated what the Covid-19 restrictions meant for venues and events .
In preparing to re-open , eve ’ s priority was to reassure its bookers and venue clients of their safety . Its re-opening guide was produced in August 2020 to demonstrate its commitment to safely run operations and carefully considered menus . “ Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the safe working of all employees without compromising the guest experience . Everything we have achieved wouldn ’ t have been possible without our people . The key initiatives have been a result of our venues teams coming together as one ,” says the company .