About Us We are a family-run, award-winning event catering specialist with roots in East London. Founded in the late 1980s as a restaurant, weve grown into a celebrated second-generation business delivering exceptional culinary experiences with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices. We cater to weddings, corporate events, and private functions for a diverse mix of clientsfrom household-name brands to intimate private gatherings. Our passion for creative, vibrant food and attentive service has made us one of Londons most sought-after event caterers.
The Role As Events Manager, youll be at the heart of our mission to deliver extraordinary eventsfrom intimate family gatherings to large-scale corporate affairs. You'll oversee event planning and execution, ensuring flawless delivery, exceptional client service, and continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with clients to understand their vision, preferences, and dietary needs.
Craft bespoke, seasonally informed menus in collaboration with our Head Chef, with an emphasis on taste, presentation, and sustainability.
Lead proposals, tastings, and client communicationsensuring clarity, responsiveness, and attentiveness.
Coordinate logistics across venues throughout London and Essex, including the setup and delivery of equipment, staffing, and supplies (food, drink, chairs, barware, linens, etc.).
Manage on-the-day operations: oversee staff, ensure service quality, troubleshoot issues, and maintain seamless execution.
Uphold our core values of sustainabilityminimise food waste, support local suppliers, and incorporate Fairtrade and organic ingredients wherever possible.
Act as a brand ambassador, representing the company with professionalism, warmth, and reliability.
Who You Are:
Demonstrable experience as an Events Manager, ideally within high-end catering, hospitality, or food-led events.
Deep understanding of event logistics, client relations, and menu customization.
Proactive, resourceful, and highly organisedcalm under pressure and meticulous in delivery.
Passionate about food, sustainability, and sourcing quality ingredients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients.
Based in or willing to travel across London and Essex.
What We Offer A creative and supportive work culture within a family-owned leader in Londons event catering scene.
Opportunities to work with high-profile clients and deliver standout events.
A chance to shape impactful, sustainable food experiences across diverse event scopes.
Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated team.
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