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Surpassing Expectation is what special events is all about and we are delighted that some of our most recent clients have given their permission to include their letters on a website. Also included on this page are updates and news about the company, which we hope you many find of interest.
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Christmas at the Museum of London Party Ingredients have entered into an agreement with partners Finishing Touch and Firebird Events to exclusively stage events at the Museum of London throughout December 2010.
Following the £20 million refurbishment, the Galleries of Modern London offer one of the most innovative event spaces in the City. Titled " Visions of London" the Museum is available for dinners, parties and cocktail receptions from late November until the 23rd December. |
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I would like to thank you (and your team) for all of your assistance in the run up to and also out on site at Gina and James’s Wedding. I really appreciate everyone’s efforts and for making their wedding in Suffolk truly magical.
It was such a pleasure to work with you and I know that Gina and James were absolutely delighted with their wedding day and also at the barbecue on Sunday. Debbie Dwek, wedding planner for Gina and James Moores wedding reception in Suffolk. |
The State Visit of the President of Mexico At the end of March we were honoured to be chosen by The Corporation of London to cater for a banquet at Guildhall in honour of The President of Mexico. This high profile visit coincided with the G20 summit in London and was a great occasion both for the guests and for us caterers back of house!
The great and the good dined on a stunning 4 course menu featuring Gressingham Duck, Dover Sole, Welsh Lamb, Poached Pears and an iced English Perry.
Tequila was served with coffee! |
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I am writing to thank you, John and the other members of your team for providing an absolutely outstanding meal at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet, preceded by the trial meal at the Lighting Up Dinner.
I have received so many congratulatory letters from so many of our guests about the imaginative menu and the quality of the finished product. If your ears haven’t been burning, they jolly well should have been.
The Lady Mayoress and I can not thank you enough for providing us, and the two Sheriffs, a Banquet that we will never forget. Thank you very much for taking so much time, effort and care to produce such a fine product. The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman John Stuttard. Following the five course Lord Mayors Banquet 2006 at Guildhall for 550 guests. |
More than just fine English Wines... This year at Nutbourne we are growing more produce ourselves than ever.
We have already served our home grown asparagus, mint, chives, elderflowers and blackcurrant leaves in food and drinks at venues from The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, to Guildhall in the heart of the City, to a beautiful private home south west of Bristol in the last few weeks.
Now we are watching the fruit cages avidly and expect to add black, white and red currants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries to our list of totally home sourced produce in the coming weeks.
The herb garden is really flourishing and most of our events in the next few months will enjoy fresh flavours and garnishes straight from our own farm at Nutbourne Vineyards. |
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May I ask you to please pass on to your colleagues our sincere thanks for all they did to make the day so special for us. All the staff and everybody we came into contact with on the day were marvellous. They were thoughtful, attentive and gave the impression that nothing was too much trouble. We and our guests were delighted with the arrangements.
Thank you so much for everything your company did. Sir Trevor McDonald OBE. His daughters wedding reception at Eltham Palace. |
Why does Party Ingredients continue to be successful? We are regularly asked whether we have seen a dramatic downturn in entertaining in the current purse tightening climate - the answer is that we are still very busy, but that the market place has changed. With many caterers and event organisers competing for fewer events, the client is in a strong position to ensure they get value for money.
Party Ingredients has never been the cheap option, but we have always distinguished ourselves by offering exceptional value for money. In the current climate we have had to adjust our offer very little, but are increasingly seeing new competitors pitching for events which this time last year would not have fallen within their area of interest. Discounting is not something Party Ingredients can go in for, but we continue to win market share on simple quality of product and value for money. |
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Thank you, yet again Party Ingredients came up with a stunning display of excellent, interesting food – a perfect buffet for the setting of Steven and Sarah’s wedding. It could not have been more perfect. Sadly we have no more daughters, but you never know…..Christenings! Please thank the gang, and convey our special thanks to Peter Gladwin – my one regret was not visiting the kitchen to see him at work. Mr and Mrs Davidson’s daughters wedding reception. In a marquee at home in Sussex. |
The Wedding Season Party Ingredients remains firmly established in the private market as a specialist wedding caterer. With over 30 years of experience, often catering for generations of the same family on their wedding days and subsequently special anniversaries, we have another busy summer creating days to remember for many couples across London and the home counties.
Trends in celebrations change each year, but certain venues offer the type of magical backdrop that can make all the difference to that special day for the happy couple and all their guests. We are catering this summer with Syon Park, Skinners Hall, Triity House, The Queen's House, Fulham Palace, The Orangery - all unique venues that can be tailored to create the event that you have dreamed of. |
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I just wanted to say a big thank you for being such excellent caterers at the 11th Annual Remedi Dinner.
The meal was simply delicious and many of our guests provided glowing reports on the standard of the food. Service was at its usual top form and well done to all the waiters and waitresses for being so accomodating....attention to detail was clearly reflected in the impeccable presentation of the food. Rosie Wait, Director Remedi, following the 11th Annual Remedi Dinner at Th Banqueting House in October 2008. |
Best of British at Just St James For those foodies among us, this is one of the most exciting times of the year. Our food suppliers are competing to wow the Head Chefs both at Party Ingtredients and at Just St James, our flagship restaurant in the West End.
The range and quality of British seasonal produce between May and September has prompted us to showcase the 'Best of British' in a series of bi-weekly changing menus at Just St James. The menus will feature what we consider to be the most interesting ingredients, often with a very short season, presented simply and beautifully. Over the years we have formed some very solid relationships with small producers around the country and we are all very excited about this opportunity to share their provender. |
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Nutbourne Vineyards Nutbourne Vineyard is currently riding the wave of popularity enjoyed by good quality English wines. We have entered several wines into classes in the International Wine and Spirit Competition this year and given our successes last year, are hoping to be in the ribbons again!
The Vineyard is open to the public from May to October, 2pm – 5pm every weekday and 11am – 5pm at weekends and Bank Holidays. Visitors can wander through all the vineyards, learn how grapes are grown in this country, and then visit the historic Windmill to taste some of the Award winning wines we make. There are also two lovely lakes , wild fowl and a family of llamas to admire. |
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