Reviews from 2024
Alex and her team catered for our wedding recently, with the additional challenge that as I have coeliac disease, we requested a fully gluten free menu all day. We also wanted paella in large pans, which wasn't something she generally does, but was happy (since we had less than 40 guests so it was manageable!) to hire kit for the day and managed to deliver exactly what we'd asked for. The canapés, drinks, wedding breakfast, and evening food were all delicious, served piping hot with care and good humour. She took care of hiring all the crockery, cutlery, glasses, jugs, etc for us as well as a cake stand and knife, plus table name holders - which we'd completely forgotten we needed until she asked! It was really wonderful to outsource a lot of the thinking for that part and just decide what tasty food we wanted!
The tasting session which we wanted beforehand was brilliant, a great chance to firstly taste the food and canapés and check we were happy with the specific ones we'd chosen, but also as a chance to get to know Alex a bit more and vice versa. We left the property completely stuffed as the food was all delicious and we couldn't stop eating, excited for the food and wedding, and grateful to have got to know Alex more and received some good advice.
We also ordered our flowers from her, and with very minimal guidance from me (sorry! Not a flower person!) she managed to produce beautiful bouquets, buttonholes, and table arrangements that we were very pleased with.
The tasting session which we wanted beforehand was brilliant, a great chance to firstly taste the food and canapés and check we were happy with the specific ones we'd chosen, but also as a chance to get to know Alex a bit more and vice versa. We left the property completely stuffed as the food was all delicious and we couldn't stop eating, excited for the food and wedding, and grateful to have got to know Alex more and received some good advice.
We also ordered our flowers from her, and with very minimal guidance from me (sorry! Not a flower person!) she managed to produce beautiful bouquets, buttonholes, and table arrangements that we were very pleased with.
Jenny & Leigham – November 2024
Thank you to you and your crew for a wonderful feast on Sunday. Everything appeared to go like clockwork and we have had many compliments about the food and the staff. I was particularly appreciative of how you put up with people presenting you with bouquets of flowers which needed putting in water when you were all so busy with other things. Then to find supper in the fridge (sausages and dessert and half a bottle of champagne) was the icing on the cake so to speak!
We were very pleased with the event and so were all our guests it seems, so thank you once again for a superb service.
We were very pleased with the event and so were all our guests it seems, so thank you once again for a superb service.
Thanks again for everything! It was incredible and we loved every second of the day! Wish we could do it all again! We will make sure to pay the invoice this week and will email you to confirm when we have sent the money.
Camella and Tony
We wanted to reach out again and send you the biggest THANK YOU! We had the best day and thought everything was just so perfect. We heard so much praise about the food, how delicious it was and how nicely arranged (my personal favourite was the chocolate mousse cake!). And I couldn't have been happier about the flowers, they were just perfect (so many people asked who had done them and were amazed that it was the same person who had done the food: so many different, beautiful things all in one day!).
We told your lovely staff members this already, but they were the nicest and most attentive people (also something we have repeatedly heard from our guests). It makes such a difference and we're so grateful you brought such an amazing team.
Thank you as well for being super reliable and calm, this really helped us pre-wedding to know that you're so well organised and that you're thinking of absolutely everything.
You played such a big role in making the day what it was and we're so grateful. It must have been such hard work and we really want to thank from the bottom of our hearts for your superhuman efforts!
We told your lovely staff members this already, but they were the nicest and most attentive people (also something we have repeatedly heard from our guests). It makes such a difference and we're so grateful you brought such an amazing team.
Thank you as well for being super reliable and calm, this really helped us pre-wedding to know that you're so well organised and that you're thinking of absolutely everything.
You played such a big role in making the day what it was and we're so grateful. It must have been such hard work and we really want to thank from the bottom of our hearts for your superhuman efforts!
Inken & Robb
Many very complimentary responses to my event in the village hall. The food and drink were greatly praised. Everyone was delighted and they have been saying so.
Meanwhile of course I have entirely forgotten which brand of fizz and rose' you served to such high praise, please could you let me know so I can pass on to others too (and record for any future occasion).
Thank goodness it was not this hot on the day
Meanwhile of course I have entirely forgotten which brand of fizz and rose' you served to such high praise, please could you let me know so I can pass on to others too (and record for any future occasion).
Thank goodness it was not this hot on the day
All your words are so kind. We had an absolute ball and as I said the food was delicious and I’ve had so much good feedback from everyone including about your amazing ladies serving too.
So good to hear the playlist was a hit with them too!! Sorry I didn’t see you on the day but thank you so much again.
So good to hear the playlist was a hit with them too!! Sorry I didn’t see you on the day but thank you so much again.
Reviews from 2023
Alex and her team were the perfect caterers for our wedding. The food was delicious, hot and well cooked, which we have found is not common at weddings! Considering the wedding was fully vegan, she came up with some great options that accommodated everyone's allergies and requirements. The service from the team was excellent and timely, also helping to ensure that everything went smoothly on the day. Communication was great throughout and the value for money is far beyond any other caterer we have contacted. We will be thoroughly recommending Food & Flowers to all of our engaged friends!
Adam & Eleanor – November 2023
Thank you again for such a smooth and well-managed job which helped make the day special for everyone. The food and drinks were perfect and really well judged for the occasion.
Matthew – March 2023
Thank you SO much for all your wonderful food. As much as I love cooking it was such a treat not to have to do anything yesterday and not much on Friday either!
Everyone commented on how delicious everything was.
The canapes were a great success (and something I could never have done myself) in fact all the puddings were scrummy as were all the salads. Not much in the way of leftovers sadly as it was all far too delicious for my family (particularly the sons in law!) to leave much at all!
The canapes were a great success (and something I could never have done myself) in fact all the puddings were scrummy as were all the salads. Not much in the way of leftovers sadly as it was all far too delicious for my family (particularly the sons in law!) to leave much at all!
Deborah – April 2023
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional food and service you provided for my Mother’s 80th birthday party. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests could not stop raving about it!
It was a great help discussing our requirements with you beforehand and your suggestions about the quantity of food we needed were pretty much spot on. When the food arrived, the dishes looked beautiful and were served promptly and efficiently by your staff whose professionalism and expertise were evident from the start.
I cannot thank you enough for making my event a memorable one. I will certainly recommend your services to anyone looking for a caterer for their event.
It was a great help discussing our requirements with you beforehand and your suggestions about the quantity of food we needed were pretty much spot on. When the food arrived, the dishes looked beautiful and were served promptly and efficiently by your staff whose professionalism and expertise were evident from the start.
I cannot thank you enough for making my event a memorable one. I will certainly recommend your services to anyone looking for a caterer for their event.
Ed – April 2023
Reviews from 2022
The praise and appreciation for the marvellous catering has not stopped since the party. The food was superb, and you and your ladies were so calming and efficient, that I had the best time possible. I have handed out several of your cards, and whereas the family have laid on various functions in their own homes before, yours is now the benchmark for others to beat, and I don’t think they can.
Your poor garden must be totally denuded of flowers as I seem to have them all here in the house and on the garden table. The bees are loving it. Brilliant idea to use sweet pea pods as part of the arrangements. I hope you have the chance to enjoy some of this warm weather without watching your garden get more and more parched. Your idea of dried flowers was also an excellent one, and if this weather is going to continue with the change in climate, it may be the way to go.
Thank you once again for what is being called the party of the year by my friends.
Irena – July 2022
We are just about coming down to earth after a wonderful weekend. The dinner on the Friday night was a perfect start to our celebrations and much enjoyed by all our guests. The food was superb and your serving staff were delightful.
Thank you so much for taking control of everything allowing me to spend time with our extended family many of whom live abroad and we don’t see often enough!
Susan – June 2022
We owe you such a huge thank you for such a brilliant night. You were so amazingly tolerant of a less than ideal kitchen set up, the canapes were to die for, and the main meal just so totally delicious. So many compliments from all the guests. Delia and the girls were so brilliant, especially in the face of so many people many of whom drinking quite a lot - and I am totally mortified that I forgot to give them their tip, but by that stage of the evening I was in chaos!! I will rectify this when I return the glasses and jars to you.
It honestly could not have been any better, and Tom and I are so grateful to you.
Lucy & Tom – June 2022
We had an absolutely fabulous time with loads of positive feedback on the catering!
Your team was fantastic, we just need to find another excuse to do it all over again! Thank you again for all that you did, it was simply the BEST!
Robin & Lesina – June 2022
Thank you, very much, for cooking such an excellent lunch for us yesterday. Everyone spoke highly of it and it all went perfectly with Tess being a good waitress. Many thanks for all you did and for the calm way in which you did it, and I hope the clearing up was not too onerous. You can tick that off as another successful engagement!
Gerry – May 2022
Alex and her team were fantastic from start to finish - we cannot thank them enough for making our wedding on Saturday such a success. The food was delicious and all looked amazing. The front of house team were organised and efficient - everything I had made a note of to remind them / ask them they had already done well ahead of time. Alex was very relaxed and easy to work with throughout the whole process (despite a 4 year covid-related hiatus between booking and the wedding!). We could not recommend them more!
Pippa & Will – May 2022
Reviews from 2021
We really can’t thank you enough Alex for the beautiful food you provided for our daughters mini wedding lunch . Every part of the meal was absolutely delicious.
From the start you were so helpful in providing such an extensive choice of menu .
The carefully written instruction sheet was so clear and helpful.
You really did exceed all our expectations !
It was the little touches - garnishes and edible flowers to decorate etc that were so thoughtful and special.
Every canopy, all the main courses and the dessert were generous and perfect .
Thank you SO MUCH- your catering made a special day into a perfect day!
Amanda - 2021
Reviews from 2020
I am very slow in writing this to you. It has been almost two weeks since the party and in that time we have had so many letters and emails from people saying what a lovely evening they had, how special it felt and, key to everything, how delicious the food was. It really was. Thank you so much for the wonderful job you and your team did for us. I couldn’t have been happier with the food - it was absolutely delicious. Mum too couldn’t fault it (which is high praise indeed!) and said that a curry felt the perfect thing for an evening party in the garden. And there was even enough left for a second curry feast a few nights later which was every bit as delicious. Sadly, all gone now though.
Reviews from 2019
Well your ears should still be burning as more and more people are still going on about the food! Many thanks again, it was all just so wonderful – very much enjoying the left overs!
I just can’t thank you enough for the most raging success of a party. All anyone could talk about was the food, food, food. You are so talented and it was beyond incredible. The whole thing was seamless and your amazing girls were also totally brilliant and so on top of everything, nothing seemed like too much effort.
Thank you for making another party a great success. Our friends stay longer at the party because they are being well fed!
I cannot thank you enough for making my birthday party such a huge success. I had so many wonderful thank you letters saying how delicious the curries and the puddings were.
Everyone has been so complimentary about the wonderful lunch you provided in your usual, unflustered fashion. Everything was delicious. Thank you for your calm efficiency and for clearing everything up so well.
We were absolutely delighted with your catering at our wedding. You didn’t miss a thing, the quality and quantity of food was outstanding and without doubt you made our day! You are absolutely lovely and we have no hesitation in recommending you to everyone.
Thank you all so much for the beautiful food you prepared for my 18th party. It was a lovely evening and made all the better by amazing food.
