Food Show

What Food Show does

Food Show Events Limited is an independent, privately owned event catering company headquartered in London at 1 Alphabet Mews, SW9 0FN, founded in 1987 and operating under the leadership of Chef Patron Max Uyanik since 2007 and Chairman & Founder Andrew Gosling. The company provides full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, film premieres, gala dinners, private celebrations, and intimate dinner parties, delivering bespoke menus, food stations, canapés and bowl food, signature cocktails and mocktails, event styling, and venue sourcing/coordination. Its competitive position rests on chef-led creative menus prioritising seasonal and sustainable ingredients, four decades of brand heritage, and official caterer status at 30+ prestigious London venues including the British Museum, St Paul's Cathedral, Southbank Centre, and Royal Observatory.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: there is no proprietary software, AI/ML system, API, or mobile application; the business runs on culinary craft, event production expertise, and a curated venue network, supported by a website (foodshowltd.com), LinkedIn and Instagram presence, and email/phone-based direct client engagement. The revenue model is project-based professional services: each event is custom-quoted based on guest count (1–2,000), menu selection, service level, and venue, with all client engagement conducted directly without intermediaries. Named clients span entertainment (Warner Bros, Paramount Pictures, Premier PR, The Old Vic), luxury and consumer brands (Aston Martin, British Airways, Foster and Partners, Garrard, Burberry), and cultural institutions (Science Museum), indicating a horizontal segmentation across corporate, private, and entertainment event use cases, all delivered within London only.

Name

Food Show

Legal name

Food Show Events Limited

Website

https://foodshowltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Food Show Events Limited is an independent London-based event caterer, established 1987, providing bespoke catering, food stations, cocktails, and venue coordination for corporate events, weddings, film premieres, and private celebrations across 30+ prestigious London venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Special Food Services (7223)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Wedding catering services
• Gala dinner catering
• Bespoke menu design

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: One-time professional services revenue from catering for events including corporate functions, weddings, gala dinners, film premieres, and private celebrations. Pricing is custom-quoted based on guest count (1-2000), menu selection, and service requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Food Show provides full-service event catering in London, delivering bespoke menus, food stations, canapés, signature cocktails, venue sourcing and event styling for corporate events, weddings, film premieres, gala dinners and private celebrations. The company operates as an independent caterer with official status at over 30 prestigious London venues including the British Museum and St Paul's Cathedral. Pricing is custom-quoted based on guest count (1-2000), menu selection and service requirements.

Product overview

Food Show is an independent event catering company established in 1987, offering a unified catering service that combines bespoke menu creation, food stations, canapés, bowl food, signature cocktails, venue coordination, and event styling. Led by Chef Patron Max Uyanik since 2007, the company provides end-to-end event catering for corporate events, conferences, weddings, private celebrations, film premieres, and gala dinners across London's most prestigious venues. The core offering revolves around seasonal, sustainable, and creative culinary experiences delivered with meticulous attention to detail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Catering Services Full-service event catering for corporate events, conferences, weddings, private celebrations, film premieres, gala dinners and intimate dinner parties across London's prestigious venues, combining bespoke menu creation, food stations, canapés, bowl food, signature cocktails, venue coordination and event styling under a single caterer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped raise £1.8 million for The Old Vic at gala dinner

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bovingdons: London event catering company serving corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Comparable in bespoke menu creation and premium London event market positioning.
• Seasoned Events: London-based event catering company serving corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Similar business model, target customer segments, and custom menu offerings.
• Zafferano Catering: London event catering company serving corporate and private events with bespoke menus. Comparable target customers, bespoke offering, and London luxury event focus.
• The Recipe: High-end London event caterer focused on weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable in creative menu design, premium positioning, and London luxury event market.
• Rhubarb Food Design: One of London's leading luxury event caterers operating across corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Directly comparable to Food Show in target market, premium positioning, and London-based event catering services.
• By Word of Mouth: Established London event catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with bespoke menus. Comparable in business model, target customers, and premium event positioning.
• Lettice Events: London-based event catering company specializing in corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Comparable business model and London luxury event market positioning.
• Moving Venue: London-based event catering and event management company serving corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Similar end-to-end event service offering including venue sourcing and bespoke catering.
• Create Food & Party Design: London event catering and event design company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Directly comparable in combining catering with creative event styling and design services.

Emerging players

• Social Pantry: London event catering company with a focus on seasonal, sustainable ingredients and creative menus. Comparable in culinary philosophy and bespoke event catering, though positioned as a more recent entrant to the premium London event market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-show
• Instagraminstagram.com/foodshowltd
• Xx.com/FoodShow_ltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoodShowLtd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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