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Why choose home catering for your next event?

Our luxury corporate event catering in Gravesend combines refined dining with conscious sustainability, showcasing locally sourced produce from Kent’s micro suppliers and transforming “wonky” fruits and vegetables into gourmet creations at our zero-waste food stations.Every dish celebrates seasonality, community, and craftsmanship, aligning seamlessly with the values of both the event organiser and client. The result is our usual sophisticated food that delivers indulgence with integrity, where elegance, ethics, and local flavour come together beautifully.
🍎🥑🥔🌽🥦#sustainablefood #wonkyveg #wonkyfruit #vanillabeanevents #vanillabeancatering #luxuryfood #sustainablecatering

Venue Spotlight: Hampton Court House -Surrey’s Best-Kept Wedding Secret...Nestled behind Bushy park, and just a stones throw away from London is Hampton Court House, a romantic and ornate gem hiding in plain sight.By weekday, it’s a prestigious private school. But on weekends, bank holidays and out of term time? It transforms into one of Surrey’s most magnificent and exclusive venues.Whether you’re saying “I do” or leading your team through a strategy day Let us introduce you to one of Surrey’s most versatile hidden gems:This 18th-century Georgian mansion is bursting with character-🌿 A wild lake, and mediterranenan inspired patio lined with palm trees, perfect for golden hour portraits🕊️ An original shell-lined grotto🎻 Ornate interiors with high ceilings and stunning arcitecture.📍Located just 40 minutes from Central LondonWhy we love it for weddings:-Civil ceremony capacity for up to 150 guests-Romantic 18th century features including a lake, shell grotto, and period interiors-Stunning golden hour photo opportunities in the gardens and Bushy Park-Seated dining for a wedding breakfast of up to 150 guests-A private, peaceful atmosphere that feels worlds away from the cityWhy we love it for corporate away days--Theatre-style capacity for up to 200 guests-Multiple break-out rooms, including a stunning, bright conservatory and formal gardens-Ideal for retreats, product launches, workshops, or team offsites-On-site parking and easy public transport from LondonHampton court house creates an unforgettable experience thats far from your average boardroom and will leave your guests mesmorised.We’ve had the pleasure of planning countless unforgettable events here. Whether you’re planning a wedding, away day, or something different we’d love to help you do the same.Take a look at some of our favourite shots#WeddingVenues #HamptonCourtHouse #SurreyWeddings #VenueSpotlight #LuxuryWeddings #EventPlanning #GoldenHourMagic #BushyPark #WeddingInspo

Round up of some of our favourite dishes from a canapé and bowl food event-Take a look at our cosy comfort food autumn menu below! 🍂🍁Canapé’s-🍤- Crispy coconut prawns with a massaman curry dip🧀🍟- The vanilla bean classic - triple cooked chips tossed in rosemary and roast potato salt served with baked camembert🥧- Mini steak and ale pies with a celeriac mash and topped with a crispy celeriac skin and shallot crumb🥘🐟-Crispy pea fritter, cod fillet, taryare emulsion and curried scrapsBowl food-🐠-Pan seared stone bass, confit fennel, charred baby fennel with a lobster bisque and dill oil🌱🍚-Vegan thai green curry with sticky rice and not so prawn crackers (not pictured but this is an absolute Vanilla Bean favourite for meat eaters and vegans alike!)🥩-Roast beef yorkshire pudding and a rich buttery mash served with beef jus (not pictured)🍗🥜-Chicken satay skewers with an asain salad satay foam and a peanut and onion crumble (not pictured)All of our menus can be adapted to suit dietary requirements just ask! ✨

It may be too early for Christmas music, but it isn’t too early to start thinking about all things festive! 🎄Our Vanilla Bean Festive Collection 2025 is here to take the stress out of cooking, and bring a little Vanilla Bean magic to your table.Crafted by our chefs with love (and top-quality local ingredients), each dish arrives pre-prepared and ready for the final touches at home, no mess, no fuss, just wow, and you can take all the credit🤭🍽️ Highlights from the menu:
🧄 Truffled leek & potato chowder with parmesan chive scone
🍖 Rolled pork with rock salt & sage rub
🥕 Honey-glazed carrots, golden roast potatoes & all the trimmings
🍫 70% chocolate & miso caramel tart
🌱 Celeriac & truffle wellington (V)🍾 Add wine, champagne or port to make it extra special!🛒 Serves 10+ Delivery from £25 within 5 miles
📅 Orders close 1st DecemberLeave the stress behind and let us cook this Christmas, so you can soak up the joy, laughter, and wine 🍷 😉📩 To order:
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Celebrating with canapés and bowl food 🪩✨
Our client chose the following-🥢-Taste of asia - lime and sesame tuna tartare, seaweed cracker, mango and chilli served with a yuzu infused sake shot🌮-Tacos from The corn collective - tequila and lime battered cod , gaucamole, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno & lime and coriander slaw🥟-Char sui beef shin boa buns, pickled asian vegtables & sesame🍫-Finishing the night off with an amazing brownie & dulche de leche brownie tower with fresh berriesOne things for sure each of these dishes offer boundless flavour and creativity.#vanillbeanevents #vanillabeancatering #surreycatering #londoncatering #londoneventplannersurreyeventplanner #canapes #chefsofig

We’re loving this season! 🤎🍁🍂
Embracing autumn with a beautiful long lunch celebrating our client’s birthday. 🍂
Seasonal produce, a palette of terracotta, burnt orange and dusky pinks — the perfect setting for 50 lovely ladies catching up post-summer. A real treat! 🤎#autumnevent #fallfood #autumnalfood #vanillabeanevents #vanillabeancatering #surreyeventplanner #londoneventplanner

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