Exceptional Corporate Event Catering

Whether you’re hosting a product launch, annual conference or summer party, exceptional catering can elevate the entire experience. At Vanilla Bean, we specialise in creating food and drink experiences that feel effortless for you and unforgettable for your guests.

From 20-person boardroom lunches to 500-guest Christmas celebrations, we provide thoughtful, creative catering that reflects your brand, suits your budget and works seamlessly within your event plans.

‘I’ve worked with Gareth and the team at Vanilla Bean several times over the last few years and I can’t praise them highly enough!‘

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Designed Around You – Not Just the Menu

We know that no two corporate events are the same. That’s why we don’t start with a set menu, we start with a conversation. We’ll get to know your event, your objectives and your guests, then tailor our catering around your needs.

Whether it’s informal sharing platters for a media day, elegant canapés for a product launch, or a sit-down meal with dietary needs carefully managed, everything we serve is designed with purpose and served with style.

Menus That Make an Impression

Our food is made to delight. Fresh, seasonal ingredients. Bold, modern flavours. Impeccable presentation.

We’ll work with you to create a bespoke menu that complements your event’s theme, tone and schedule, from energising breakfasts and networking lunches to after-dark cocktails and grazing stations. We’re here to help you impress clients, reward teams and celebrate milestones.

Great service is just as important as the food when it comes to Corporate event catering

Seamless Service, Behind the Scenes and Centre Stage

We understand the pressures of delivering a corporate event. Our experienced team brings calm, capable support throughout, working closely with you, your venue, and other suppliers to ensure every detail runs smoothly.

Need a staffed bar? Glassware and linen? A pop-up kitchen? We can provide as much or as little as you need, always with a focus on professionalism, punctuality and presentation.

‘The food, service and whole experience was perfect. Everyone is talking about how you made the evening such a success’

Bar Hire That Brings the Occasion to Life

Great drinks are just as important as great food, and our bar hire service is designed to deliver both. Whether you’re hosting a relaxed summer social or a high-energy product launch, our fully stocked, professionally staffed bars make a lasting impression.

We provide:

  • Stylish bars: Ideal for offices, marquees, showrooms, outdoor spaces and more
  • Expert bar staff and mixologists: Friendly, professional and polished
  • Bespoke drinks menus: Including cocktails, craft beers, premium wines and alcohol-free options
  • Branded and themed bar experiences: From custom signage to signature drinks
  • End-to-end services: Including licensing, setup, glassware, and clean-up

We’ll work with you to create a drinks experience that complements your event, reflects your brand, and keeps your guests happy, all without adding stress to your planning.

Bar hire at corporate events
The right corporate event catering is important in reflecting your brand

Trusted by Leading Brands

We’ve catered for global tech companies, local agencies, luxury retailers and everyone in between. Our corporate clients return to us because they know we take care of everything, every time.

Whether it’s a high-profile brand activation or a low-key team celebration, we deliver quality, reliability and great food consistently.

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Gareth and his team at Vanilla Bean organised the most amazing party for our ‘New York’ themed 25th wedding anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious, from the China Town prawn fried rice and dim sum to the Harlem fried chicken and host of themed canapés and cocktails. The Manhattan street scene they created in the marquee was brilliant and all our guest loved having photos with, and on top of, the New York taxi! It was such a pleasure and delight to work with everyone at Vanilla Bean, Gareth made all the planning feel stress free, effortless and fun. Thank you to everyone at Vanilla Bean for giving us such an amazing party that we will remember forever!

- Audrey Backhouse
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We used Vanilla Bean for our wedding and they were amazing! Gareth and the team were fantastic! The service was seamless throughout the day and the food was incredible! The communication and tasting prior to the wedding was exceptional as well. We loved everything about the food on the day! We had so many compliments from our families and friends about it! Thank you to Gareth and the team for all your hard work, we really appreciate everything you did for us!

- Caroline Matthews
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We couldn't hand the launch of the DB11 to just anyone

- Aston Martin
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Tara, Thank you so so much for the most incredible day possible. We’re still on cloud9 reliving it ALL! It was the most amazing day and we couldn’t fault the whole Vanilla Bean team. You and Jimmy were absolutely fantastic, so helpful and made everything effortless on the day. We couldn’t have been happier with how everything went and we’re so appreciative for everything you did. As an ex events expert I know how much goes into a day like Saturday and you well and truly smashed it. Thank you so much for creating such magic.

- Georgia and Henry
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The quality of the food, shoulder to shoulder with the quality of the brand.

- Corporate Event Client
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Thank you to Vanilla Bean for the most wonderful day. The catering was brilliant: creative, delicious and generous (the latter of which was very important in view of the free bar…) We have had many comments from guests on how original the food was and how friendly yet professional the serving team were. We personally felt that we were in safe hands throughout: Vanilla Bean were incredibly attentive and the personal touch was much appreciated.

- Joanna Thompson
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Gareth and the team at Vanilla Bean delivered a fantastic 50th birthday party for me last weekend. The team are great - very hard working, but lots of fun, so that the whole event felt very relaxed. The set up was easy, the food was delicious and the bowls worked brilliantly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vanilla Bean for any future events!

- Gill Meller
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160 covers absolutely wonderful. The food was fantastic, and the team were brilliant to work with throughout the setup and delivery of the meal.

- Neil
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My daughter's wedding at Hampton Court House was an amazing success. Gareth at Vanilla Bean was a huge part of this, all the planning and guidance from him made it so easy for us. The food was excellent, and everyone commented on this as well as the friendly and professional staff. I have no hesitation in recommending Vanilla Bean and will definitely use them again. A big thank you to Gareth and everyone at VB.

- Catherine Everest
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We would like to say a huge thank you to Gareth, Tara and the team for giving us just the best wedding! You did a superb job and many guests have commented on how great your team was. We thoroughly enjoyed our day - as my dad said to me: we didn't stop smiling! 🙂 The following day we couldn't believe how little there was for us to clear up. That made a huge difference and meant we could all relax and enjoy some bacon rolls under the tent! All the best and thank you again.

- Clive

Corporate Event Catering FAQs

Planning a corporate event comes with plenty of moving parts, and we’re here to make the catering side simple. Here are some of the questions we’re most often asked by our corporate clients.

If there’s anything else you’d like to know, just ask, we’re always happy to help.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every event is different, so we’ll work with you to create a tailored menu and service plan that suits your needs, budget, and schedule. However, if you’re looking for inspiration, we’re happy to share sample menus to help get things started.

Yes. We regularly cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergen-specific diets, and will ensure all dietary needs are clearly labelled and carefully managed. Just let us know what you need

Yes, we can provide everything from chefs and servers to bar staff, glassware, crockery, linen and kitchen equipment. If your venue has specific requirements, we’ll liaise directly with them to make sure everything is covered.

Yes. We’re experienced in working across a wide range of corporate venues – from office spaces and brand HQs to showrooms, event spaces and outdoor sites. We’ll assess what’s possible, and can bring everything needed to serve your guests in style, wherever you are.

We cater for a wide range of business events, including team celebrations, Christmas parties, AGMs, conferences, media launches, product unveilings, brand experience days and more. Whether it’s casual drinks and canapés or a fully serviced dinner, we’ve got you covered.

We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred date, especially during busy periods such as summer and Christmas. That said, we’ll always try to accommodate short-notice requests where possible, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Yes. Our bar service includes everything from cocktails and wines to mocktails and craft beers, with staffing, setup and licensing included. We’ll help you build a drinks menu that suits the tone of your event and the preferences of your guests.

Corporate Event Catering That’s Always On-Brand

Whether you’re organising a client-facing event, planning an internal celebration, or pulling together a large-scale brand experience, Vanilla Bean is here to make the catering side simple, seamless and stress-free.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Instead, we’ll work with you to understand the purpose of your event, your audience and your priorities, then deliver a tailored food and drink experience that reflects your values and hits the right tone. From first enquiry to final clear-up, we’re with you every step of the way.

We’re always happy to provide a proposal or schedule a call to talk through your ideas. You can even arrange a tasting session to get a true flavour of what we do.

Let’s bring your event to life, with food your guests will remember for all the right reasons.

Get in touch to tell us what you’re planning. We’d love to help.