Looking back to warmer times, we’re remembering a beautifully sunny day in May, when we had the pleasure of catering for our corporate client FatFace. The brand was holding an event for some of its influencer community at Stillwaters House, Avington Park, as they showcased a new fashion range.

We first chatted with the team at FatFace to understand their brief so that we could provide everything they needed.

With ten influencers, experiencing the new product range and enjoying the surroundings at Stillwaters, Avington’s luxury retreat in Hampshire, our role was to provide a grazing lunch, serve drinks and canapés at the pool, produce an evening meal, and a breakfast box the next day.

We loved being part of this event  – ensuring the team had a relaxed and refined day, enjoying food and drink that helped them enjoy their day with the right atmosphere, and capturing content.

If you’re looking to elevate your next event with exceptional catering and a touch of elegance, we’d love to help. Contact us at info@kalmkitchen.co.uk, use our contact form, or call us on 01483 813360 to discuss how we can make your event unforgettable.

Kalm Kitchen was recently asked by luxury jewellers, Laings, to cater for their luxury watch brand launch event at Pylewell Park in Hampshire.

Laings was established in 1840, and has always played an important role for those celebrating loved ones and marking special moments in people’s lifetimes.

For this event, Laings were celebrating a new product range of one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world, Patek Philippe.

Patek Philippe was established in 1839 and is the last family-owned Genevan luxury watch manufacturer.

Laings and Patek Philippe have worked together for many years – they hold the same values and are both family-owned, independent businesses focused on their customers.

It’s often said that a Patek Philippe timepiece is not something you ever truly own, but that you are the custodian of for the next generation.

It was therefore a huge pleasure to work with these two esteemed, family-owned businesses with such fascinating, storied histories and help elevate this event.

We held a consultation-style call with Laings and produced a bespoke proposal for their menu and tableware. On the day, our role started with serving welcome Champagne and a Blackcurrant Gin Fizz, whilst the product showcase took place.  

We then provided a sit-down, three-course meal for the guests. The tables were laid with Urbane Aubergine Linen to give a classy backdrop to the White Hemstitch Napkins and Brass Gold Cutlery. Nudo created the stunning floral displays that shone amongst this and the Boho Purple Goblets were like pops of pomegranate seeds scattered across the table.

Our guests enjoyed:

• Freshly baked bread with whipped butter and sea salt.

Starter

• John Dory | fennel | heritage carrot
• Sautéed girolles | spelt | truffle

Main

• Beef fillet | pumpkin | onion tart fine | rocket
• Kabocha Squash | pumpkin | rocket

Dessert        

• Kalamansi Chocolate box | red currant | pistachio

Let us know if we can help with your event – contact us at info@kalmkitchen.co.uk or 01483 813 360 (Surrey) or 02071 238 397 (London).

Last month, we served a three-course meal at the Hampshire offices and workshop of Gaze Burvill.

Gaze Burvill are designers and makers of some truly outstanding outdoor furniture. They are a B-Corp accredited company and they use the finest sustainably-sourced oak and work with their customers to create bespoke installations such as chairs, benches, tables and outdoor kitchens.

It was a real privilege to see inside their Hampshire workshop where each piece of outdoor furniture is handcrafted. As much as we’d like to, we couldn’t sit around all day, and so our team arrived in the morning to provide a three-course lunch for their guests.

The key to our on-the-day kalm is in the prep. Our cooking started the day before in our Surrey kitchen as we picked and prepared the produce, building in flavour that would be savoured on the day. Our planning started even earlier, when the client got in touch and talked with our planners so we could understand the brief and create a menu and experience that worked for them, their space and their guests.

We were working out of Gaze Burvill’s staff kitchen, so we first met with the team, unpacked our van and began setting up our station.

Starters

• A low-and-slow-cooked chalk stream trout with tartare dressings and scraps

OR

• Sauteed Girolles, puffed spelt and black garlic puree

Mains

• Hampton’s Estate Beef Fillet, Pumpkin Onion Tart with Rocket

OR

• Roasted Baby Kabocha Squash Stuffed with Mixed Grains, Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Puree

Dessert

• Spiced Black Moor Orchard Fruits with Meringue and Pear Sorbet.

Our wonderful waiting team provided table service, serving bread, drinks and dishes.

We really enjoyed working with the Gaze Burvill team at their Hampshire HQ and once service was finished we ensured our client and guests were happy, we tidied down the tables and kitchen, packed up and headed back to our base.

Come along with us in this video as we go behind the scenes head to our client to bring the Kalm Kitchen catering magic to their event.

Let us know if we can help with your event.

Find out about Gaze Burvill at www.gazeburvill.com

Planning a successful company event? Look no further than Kalm Kitchen!

Andros UK is in the business of ‘fruit transformation’, which, might we say, sounds like an absolutely brilliant business to be involved in.

In addition to their range of chilled dairy products, they’re perhaps best known for their gingham-lidded Bonne Maman brand of marmalades, spreads, conserves, curds, chutneys, compotes and more.

Their UK team is based in two locations and so they wanted to get everyone together at an annual company day to discuss plans for the year ahead and try new products. Andros UK chose Morden Hall in Wimbledon and asked Kalm Kitchen to help with their catering on the day.

The day began, as all days should, with a sampling of delicious new products, including juices, jams and yoghurts. Pastries, tea and coffee refreshments were laid on to accompany the morning’s presentations.

We provided a three-course lunch with a difference; as our client was providing the dessert from one of their new ranges. So we collaborated with Andros to pair this with the starter and main courses.

The starters included a choice of Poached duck eggs on asparagus short spears with a truffle hollandaise and Kale salad with deep-fried kale, roasted sweet potato, avocado mousse and pomegranate seeds.

The main course featured Summer squash arancini and Salt & vinegar roasted macadamia crust fillet of cod. These were all tailored to offer a choice and provide dietary and allergen options.

Tea and coffee were provided during the afternoon presentation session. After this, we wrapped up with drinks at the bar before the team’s transport arrived.

Looking to personalise your next company event?

We loved tailoring our offering with the client to make their day unique, memorable and effective as an annual get-together.

Kalm Kitchen is here to make your event a success. Get in touch with a member of our team. Email info@kalmkitchen.co.uk or call us on 01483 813360 to discuss your specific needs.

Planning a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration?

As the festive season approaches, thoughts turn to Christmas parties and gatherings. At Kalm Kitchen, we take the stress out of planning your event, whether a corporate party, conference, or awards evening.

Experience the Kalm Kitchen Difference

Our experienced planners, chefs, event managers, and servers will collaborate with you to create a bespoke menu that reflects your vision and caters to all dietary needs. From delicious canapes to hearty bowl foods and five-course meals, we offer various options, including gluten-free and vegan selections.

Looking for Festive Menu Inspiration?

Last Christmas, we helped Zopa Bank celebrate with a festive menu of canapes and bowl foods perfect for their 450 colleagues at Village Underground.

Village Underground is an amazing venue, with hollowed-out Jubilee line train carriages atop a renovated turn-of-the-century warehouse. It hosts everything from concerts and club nights to exhibitions, theatre, live music, and private hire.

Our menu featured options like honey and thyme glazed pigs in blankets and vegan moussaka pasta crisps, along with satisfying bowl foods like vegan mozzarella and pesto arancini, and gluten-free balsamic glazed beef cheek with creamy mash.

 

Ready to Create a Memorable Event?

Kalm Kitchen is here to make your Christmas event a success. Get in touch with a member of our team at info@kalmkitchen.co.uk or call us on 01483 813360 to discuss your specific needs.

Credits:

Photography: Cheeseboard, canapés and flower tray, breakfast bar – Philippa Sian Photography

What: Breakfast Launch | Where: Owen Isherwood, Guildford | When: September 2023

This September, Owen Isherwood showcased a new workspace at White Lion House in Guildford. Marking the occasion with a breakfast launch, Kalm Kitchen provided a beautiful breakfast spread for businesses to graze on while they toured the new space.

The purpose-built office environment is set right in the heart of the town and the company wanted a clean line grazing station to align with the light and architectural building. We set up a smart 360 bar, centred in the middle of the building. Crittall windows flooded the space with light and made this a sunny-filled setting to host a delicious breakfast display.

Breakfast highlights included granola pots, mini pastries and honey bundt cake, plus a selection of avocado, smoked salmon or soft-boiled eggs in mini brioche rolls. We topped off this tasty display with green smoothies, juice and plenty of coffee.

The morning was a great success and our client Owen Isherwood shared these kind words:

“Kalm Kitchen were extremely professional throughout, especially as the booking was on relatively short notice. The event ran smoothly, and the service/food was impeccable. Highly recommend it for any corporate events where you are looking to impress.”

Credits:
Photography: Fi Digby-Jones @fi.digbyjones.photography