What The Event Team does

The Event Team Ltd is a UK private limited company providing bespoke catering and event management services from bases in Norfolk and Suffolk. Its offering spans wedding catering, corporate hospitality, private parties, motorsport team catering, equestrian event hospitality, and on-location film/TV production catering. The company's core physical infrastructure consists of mobile hospitality assets — a Scania hospitality truck seating up to 170 guests, a MAN hospitality truck seating up to 45, and professional kitchen trailers capable of catering 150–200 covers — which enable service delivery at remote venues, race circuits, and film locations. Additional revenue lines include the Wood Farm Barn venue partnership (Suffolk), the Royal Norfolk Show members hospitality contract, and children's cooking parties.

The business operates on a quote-based, fully bespoke pricing model with no publicly disclosed rates, generating revenue from event-by-event professional services engagements. Go-to-market combines wedding show exhibitions (Sprowston Manor Hotel, Royal Norfolk Show), a curated partner stack (Mar-Key Ltd for marquees, WM Group for security, The Awning Company for custom awnings), supplier directory listings, and a testimonial portfolio featuring high-profile clients such as Lotus F1, Ernst & Young, Working Title Pictures, and Lord Sebastian Coe. The company holds a Guild of Master Craftsmen award (since 2003) and a full liquor license, supporting integrated bar service. Ownership is private and founder/operator-led, with Candy Watson-Hall as the primary contact; there is no external venture capital, parent company, or disclosed funding history.

Name

The Event Team

Legal name

The Event Team Ltd

Website

https://the-event-team.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Event Team Ltd is a UK-based bespoke catering and event management company serving weddings, corporate clients, motorsport teams, equestrian events, and film/TV productions with mobile hospitality trucks and kitchen trailers across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Mobile Food Services (72233), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Catering Trucks (On-Site Service) (THAFAHAJ), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Mobile hospitality catering
• Wedding catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Film production catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Tavistock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering and Event Services: Bespoke catering and event management services for weddings, corporate events, private parties, motorsport hospitality, and film/TV production. Services range from simple food delivery to full-service event execution with professional teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Event Team provides bespoke catering and event management services for weddings, corporate events, private parties, motorsport, and film/TV productions. The company operates mobile hospitality trucks (Scania large truck seating up to 170 guests; MAN small truck seating up to 45 guests) and professional kitchen trailers (catering for 150-200 people) that enable on-site food preparation at any location. Services range from simple food delivery to full-service event execution including bespoke menu design, bar service, event design, and supplier coordination.

Product overview

The Event Team is a hospitality and event management company providing bespoke catering and event services. The core offering consists of Food & Events Catering (weddings, corporate events, private parties), Outside Events (worldwide sporting events, motorsport), Hospitality Trucks (mobile catering units including Scania and MAN trucks), Film & TV Catering, and venue hire at Wood Farm Barn. Services are entirely tailored to client requirements with no minimum guest numbers specified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food & Events Catering Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, balls, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, and funerals. Includes bespoke menu design by an in-house menu designer, food creation using British organic produce where possible, and event design services spanning entertainment, themes, decoration, and supplier coordination.
• Outside Events (Sporting & Motorsport Hospitality) Worldwide sporting event hospitality covering motorsport race team catering, VIP hospitality, horse trials, and other major sporting events across Europe and internationally. Includes marquee hire through partners (Mar-Key Ltd, Capri Marquees) and is supported by mobile hospitality trucks for remote venues.
• Hospitality Trucks (Mobile Catering Units) Mobile hospitality units comprising a large Scania truck that seats up to 170 guests with three configurable awnings (6x10m, 16x8.5m L-shape, 16x14.5m three-quarter wrap), private lounge with TV/Video/CD and large professional kitchen; a smaller MAN truck that seats up to 45 guests; and professional kitchen trailers catering for 150-200 people. Used for motorsport, horse trials, conferences, parties, weddings, and film locations.
• Film & TV Catering On-location catering for films, TV productions, and commercials throughout the UK, Europe, and USA. All food is cooked on site using purpose-built kitchens and hospitality trucks, with capacity to serve 10 to 1,000 crew members. Includes nutritional training and special diet expertise covering halal and vegetarian requirements.
• Royal Norfolk Show Members Hospitality Annual members hospitality operation at the Royal Norfolk Show operating The Coffee Shop, the Members Buffet Restaurant, and the Members A La Carte Restaurant for show members and guests.
• Children's Cooking Parties Educational and fun cooking parties for children and adults, available at home or at an arranged venue. The Event Team supplies all cooking equipment, cooking utensil gifts, personalised aprons, and guarantees approximately 3 hours of focused activity with the children eating what they have made.
• Wood Farm Barn Venue Thatched barn wedding and event venue at Benacre Estate, Suffolk, with a private walled garden. Ideal for weddings up to 125 guests, meetings, parties, conferences, and film locations. Located 5 minutes off the A12 and 5 miles north of Southwold.

Quantifiable outcome

• Caters events from 1-1000+ guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides first class security and event management services. Described as fun to work with and one of the best security/event management partners the company has worked with.
• Mar-Key LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarquee hire for corporate hospitality, sporting events, exhibitions, product launches, weddings and more. Partner has perfect presentation standards.
• Nortech MotorsportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop rally and racecar preparation company running turnkey operations in World, IRC and British Rally Championship.
• Capri MarqueesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStylish marquee hire with unique aesthetic that can be floodlit with different colours. Offers a different look from standard marquees.
• Business VitaminsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing, PR and website services. Offers friendly and professional service.
• Wedding Prom & PartyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding supplier directory connecting couples with local wedding vendors. The Event Team is listed as a recommended supplier.
• Yum Yum Tree FudgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomemade fudge supplier with many flavours. Ideal for wedding favours and corporate gifts. Product sold at Harrods.
• Trevor Steggles Marketing Services (TSM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst class marketing, sponsorship and event services. Works with The Event Team in British Superbikes and many other events. Described as honest and delivers.
• The Awning CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationManufactures custom awnings for The Event Team's hospitality trucks. Awnings feature silver colour with black and dark cobalt grey terrace walls and skirts. Located in Bolton.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vacherin: Vacherin is a large UK corporate event and hospitality caterer operating across multiple sectors. Broad incumbent with similar end-to-end event management and licensed bar services, but operating at greater scale and broader corporate segment.
• CH&CO: CH&CO is a major UK hospitality group providing event catering, venue management, and workplace food services. Broad incumbent that competes for premium corporate and event contracts across the UK with much larger infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Moving Venue: Moving Venue is a UK event caterer providing bespoke menus and full event services for corporate and private clients. Direct peer for bespoke wedding and corporate event catering, end-to-end event design, and professional service teams.
• Searcys: Searcys is a long-established UK event caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and society hospitality. Direct peer due to overlapping bespoke catering services, licensed bar operations, and premium-event positioning across the UK.
• Absolute Taste: Absolute Taste is a UK event catering company specializing in premium events, weddings, and private dining. Direct peer operating in bespoke luxury events with chef-led menu design and full event management services.
• Create Food & Party Design: Create Food & Party Design is a London-based event caterer specializing in bespoke weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Direct peer for tailored menu design, premium positioning, and end-to-end event execution in the UK.
• Rhubarb Hospitality Collection: Rhubarb is a UK luxury hospitality and event catering company with a venue portfolio (e.g., Royal Albert Hall). Direct peer for high-end wedding and event catering, licensed bar services, and full-service event management.
• The London Kitchen: The London Kitchen is a UK specialist catering company focused on film/TV and corporate event catering. Highly direct peer given overlapping film/TV location catering, on-site kitchens, and crew nutrition capabilities.
• Zafferano: Zafferano is a UK event catering business offering bespoke menus for weddings, corporate, and private events. Direct peer for premium event catering, menu design customization, and full-service private event execution.
• Leith's: Leith's is a UK heritage cookery school and event catering business serving private and corporate clients. Direct peer for premium bespoke catering, menu design, and full-service event execution with emphasis on culinary craft.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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