Vanilla Catering & Events provides exceptional, innovative food supported by superb, friendly and professional service for every occasion.
With years of experience in corporate events, weddings, the yachting industry and the working office we have tailored our menus and service to suit all destinations.
We would be delighted to discuss any variations, special occasions or particular dietary requirements, and invite you to our premises to meet us and taste our incredible creations.
Helen, co-founder of Vanilla in 2004, is the daughter of a traditional grocer, bringing the philosophy of fresh, quality produce to Vanilla. A maths graduate, she spent 4 years professionally sailing around the world, before becoming an accountant following the Pirelli Management Scheme. As COO & FD of Fat Face for 8 years, she was instrumental in the growth and management of their infrastructure, as well as instigating top-notch customer service ethics. She still races a 56ft Swan in various international regattas, when work commitments permit!
Sally completed the esteemed Trust House Forte management programme following her accountancy degree. She then spent 20 years working for various London hospitality based establishments, before becoming Facilities Manager for PMA. Here she organised conferences, catering and events and became a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM). Sally spent several years cruising around the world, before spending two seasons managing a group of chalets in the Alps, and joined Vanilla as a director in 2008.
Martin, is a qualified accountant by trade, and has a background of working for large corporate companies including Pirelli, Marconi and his last role was as the Financial Director for Pfizer, pharmaceutical multinational. Here, he not only had responsibility for accounts but also for the customer services and the delivery of exceptional performance levels. He joined Vanilla full time as a director in January 2006.
Li, our head chef, is a perfectionist. Trained in Argentina, she has worked across the continents on shore and on motor yachts and has an incredible talent for presentation. Li is supported by a friendly, professional team that cares deeply about providing the best in catering and events management, every time.
Vanilla has a wide portfolio of repeat customers. We design our menus to specifically suit each client and event to ensure that the entire customer experience, from initial meeting to the main event, is friendly and relaxed yet efficient and professional. We’re very happy to provide you with customer reference contacts if required.
As ethical suppliers, we care deeply about our social responsibility, and want to make sure that our principles of integrity and respect are acted upon throughout the company.
Vanilla specialises in catering and events management for weddings, corporate events, yacht charters and private parties, just some of the other areas we specialise in include:
- Christenings
- Funerals
- Business lunches
- Canapé receptions
- Picnic Boxes
- Hog Roasts/BBQs
Whether you desire a traditional or unusual function, just catering or our full events management service, contact us here or call us on 01489 589275 to discuss your requirements.
At Vanilla we offer high class catering with exceptional event management. With several hundred weddings behind us, we appreciate that every day is different. From our very first meeting, we’ll provide you with as many suggestions and as much guidance as you need to give the peace of mind that this most special day will be perfect...
Throwing a business social? Planning a launch party? Organising a regional get-together? Vanilla offers high quality catering with full events management, guidance and support. We can provide everything for a fully managed event, from an exclusive canapé party for clients to a hot, sit down three-course gourmet meal for the whole company...
Vanilla Catering & Events offers catering and events management services for private parties. We can supply menus for family celebrations such as christenings and birthdays as well as funeral wakes.
Just let us know what services you require and which style of food you prefer - gourmet meal, buffet, canapés, BBQ or hog host - and we’ll create a bespoke menu...
Corporate Charter
So much effort is spent on providing a superb looking boat, professional crew and giving your clients a fantastic day that they'll remember forever...
Your professional and efficient service ensured that everything went extremely smoothly and helped make the day one we will treasure for the rest of our lives. From the menu tastings to the clearing of the Tithe Barn after the wedding, you were so helpful and flexible and made everything so easy! The food was fantastic; many of our guests commented that it was the best they have had at a wedding, and having been to a few weddings ourselves, we have to agree!!
Hannah & Mark, Wedding, 100 guests Tithe Barn
What a feast! Thank you so much for helping us make our crazy dream a delicious, fun and comfy reality! Endless magic picnic baskets! It has been such a pleasure to work with you (not just because of the brownies!) you've been so wise in your suggestions and so fun with the execution of them? Thank you.
Lorna & Chris, Wedding, 175 guests, Netley Police College
