Caper & Berry

What Caper & Berry does

Caper & Berry is a UK luxury event catering company founded in 2000 by Tim Brennan, operating under the legal entity Brennan Trading Limited from its headquarters at Halfway Courtyard, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey. The company serves three primary customer segments — weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations — across London and South East England, delivering fully bespoke end-to-end catering from menu design and tasting at the on-site Tasting Cottage through to event execution with its own in-house trained waiting staff. Production capacity extends from intimate dinners for ten to events for up to 500 guests, with venue-anchor events such as those at Syon Park scaling to 1,200 standing guests at The Clementine glasshouse.

The company is an accredited or preferred catering partner at more than 50 prestigious venues including the British Museum, Royal Academy of Arts, Syon Park, Kew Gardens, Natural History Museum, V&A, Henley Festival, and Chichester Festival Theatre. Its proprietary technology footprint is limited to a data-led carbon measurement platform used to monitor annual company-wide emissions, supported by UKAS-accredited ISO 14001 certification achieved in 2024 and a B Corp certification journey commenced in 2026. There are no software products, APIs, or mobile applications; revenue is generated entirely through bespoke, quote-based professional services engagements.

The business model is sales-led and consultative, with prospects entering via website, phone, or email and progressing through specialist planners (Head of Corporate Sales, Head of Wedding & Private Event Sales, and dedicated Event Managers). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; each engagement is tailored to guest count, menu selection, and service complexity. Marketing channels rely primarily on venue partnerships, wedding-planner referrals, and organic social presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, rather than paid acquisition. Caper & Berry is family-owned with no disclosed external investment and was named Caterer of the Year at the London Catering Awards in 2024.

Name

Caper & Berry

Legal name

Brennan Trading Limited

Website

https://caperandberry.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caper & Berry is a UK luxury event catering company serving weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across London and South East England. Operating from a Surrey headquarters with bespoke menus, in-house trained staff, and accredited partnerships at 50+ prestigious venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Godalming

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service luxury catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Revenue generated through bespoke menu creation, food preparation, service staff, and event execution. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each event's specific requirements, guest count, menu selection, and service complexity.
2. Bespoke Menu Design: Custom menu curation services including tasting experiences where clients sample prospective menus at the Tasting Cottage before their events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caper & Berry is a luxury event catering company that delivers bespoke, full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across London and the South East of England. Offerings centre on custom menu design using locally sourced, sustainable, and seasonal produce, supported by in-house trained waiting staff, dedicated specialist planners, tasting experiences at the Eashing Tasting Cottage, and accredited venue partnerships with prestigious locations such as British Museum, Syon Park, and Royal Academy of Arts.

Product overview

Caper & Berry is a luxury event catering company offering a unified service portfolio centered around bespoke food and beverage experiences. The core offerings consist of three event catering services—Weddings, Corporate Events, and Private Events—supplemented by bespoke menu design capabilities and flexible drinks/bar services. The company does not operate a software platform or modular product architecture; instead, it delivers integrated catering experiences through its own trained staff, collaborating with venue partners across London and the South East. All offerings emphasize locally sourced ingredients, customizable menus, and end-to-end event management from initial consultation through event delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Catering Services Bespoke wedding catering services including custom menus, canapés, wedding breakfasts, and dessert stations, tailored to each couple's vision and dietary requirements and delivered at prestigious London and South East venues.
• Corporate Event Catering Professional catering services for corporate events including VIP dinners, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, product launches, and standing receptions at prestigious London venues such as the British Museum and Royal Academy of Arts.
• Private Event Catering Catering for private celebrations including milestone birthdays, themed parties, and festival-style events with bespoke menu options and flexible formats.
• Bespoke Menu Design Custom menu curation and design services using locally sourced, sustainable, and seasonal produce, with client tastings at the company's Eashing headquarters.
• Drinks & Bar Services Flexible drinks service including bespoke cocktail creation, whiskey bars, apothecary bars, hydration stations, and wine/champagne sourcing tailored to event requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 events delivered at Syon Park in 3 years alone as accredited catering partner
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Syon ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Accredited catering partner at Syon Park since 2019. Caper & Berry has catered 50+ events at the venue over three years, including weddings, private celebrations, corporate dinners and receptions. The partnership includes extensive experience across all event spaces including Great Conservatory, Great Hall, State Dining Room, Long Gallery, and Inner Courtyard.
• British MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed venue partner for corporate events and special occasions including series premieres with food stations and bowl food.
• Royal Academy of ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for corporate dinners and events, including gala dinners and dessert stations.
• Henley FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual participation as catering partner at Henley Festival with riverside dining experiences.
• ZeroBeescoreTechnology or IntegrationSustainability partner with approach led by ethics and grounded in science. ZeroBees ensures all sustainability actions are evidence based, realistic and have meaningful impact. Partnership supports Caper & Berry's environmental commitments and Net Zero journey.
• Chef's FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier connecting Caper & Berry with exceptional local growers including Nutbourne Tomatoes (6 miles from Chichester site) and Slade Farm Asparagus (30 minutes from production kitchens). Enables heritage varieties and regenerative farming produce.
• Sapling SpiritscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandard spirits partner across all bars. Distilled in UK and B Corp certified. Pairs exceptional quality with sustainability commitment, planting a tree for every bottle sold. Named 'Best Vodka in the World' by GQ.
• GusbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique English winery in Kent producing most awarded English Sparkling wine. Controls all processes from grape to glass. Caper & Berry received Gold accreditation for sustainable vineyard management work.
• Forging FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey charity supporting people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent individuals into employment through hospitality training. Caper & Berry operates matched giving programme where every pound donated is matched by the company, supporting inclusive career pathways.
• Nutbourne TomatoescoreOthersLocal grower 6 miles from Chichester site with 30 years of expertise. Renowned for sweetness, acidity and rich texture of heritage tomato varieties reaching plate within 24 hours of harvest.
• Slade FarmcoreOthersPioneers of regenerative farming located 30 minutes from production kitchens. Produces outstanding British asparagus while restoring natural systems.
• Eashing BlueberriesminorOthersGrown in fields directly visible from tasting cottage window, measuring food-metres not miles.
• The Clementine (Syon Park)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpectacular seasonal glasshouse venue available May to September at Syon Park. Accommodates up to 1,200 guests for standing receptions or 600 for seated events.
• AvingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner in South East England (Winchester, SO21 1DB).
• Balcombe PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner in South East England.
• Chichester Festival TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner with dedicated dining contact ([email protected]) at Chichester Festival Theatre.
• Hedsor HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner featured in wedding case studies and imagery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Benugo: Larger UK hospitality and event catering group operating restaurants, cafés and event catering. Overlaps with Caper & Berry in prestige venue and corporate event catering, but with a much wider service portfolio including workplace and public-attraction catering.
• Searcys: Long-established UK premium event caterer and venue operator (e.g. St Pancras, Barbican, 30 Euston Square). Comparable to Caper & Berry in serving prestige London venues with full-service corporate and private event catering, but at significantly larger scale and with a broader venue portfolio.
• Payne and Gunter: Heritage London event caterer with a long history of prestige venue catering and large-scale corporate events. Comparable on customer type and venue positioning, but operates at broader scale than Caper & Berry's boutique model.
• Rhubarb Food Design: UK luxury event caterer serving corporate, private and sporting hospitality clients. Comparable in premium positioning and bespoke menu delivery, but with a larger operational footprint and broader client base than Caper & Berry.

Direct peers

• Create Food and Party Design: London-based premium event caterer offering bespoke menus and full event delivery for weddings, corporate and private events. Directly comparable to Caper & Berry on bespoke menu design, prestige venue focus and target HNW clientele.
• Absolute Taste: London premium event catering company providing bespoke menus for weddings, corporate and private events. Direct peer to Caper & Berry on bespoke service model, prestige venue focus and HNW wedding segment.
• By Word of Mouth: UK luxury wedding and private event caterer with a comparable bespoke menu design and tasting-led sales motion. Direct competitor in the South East premium wedding segment, serving similar high-net-worth clients and accredited venue partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caperandberry
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• Instagraminstagram.com/caperandberry/?hl=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/caperandberry

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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