Country City Catering

What Country City Catering does

Country City Catering is a privately held, founder-operated catering company headquartered in Albury, Surrey, United Kingdom, serving events across Surrey, London and surrounding UK regions. Co-founded by Kate and Lewis — both with farming backgrounds and culinary training at the Dorchester Hotel and Michelin-starred restaurants — the company delivers bespoke catering for corporate functions, weddings, private celebrations, and entertainment-industry productions (film/TV shoots and music festivals up to 500 staff). Its core product set comprises contract catering (corporate breakfast, lunch and dinner with individual meals, packaged buffets, and staffed buffets), event catering (DDR packages, plated dinners, receptions, food stations and canapés), full-service wedding catering (food, bar, furniture and day-of logistics), private events (birthdays, wakes, anniversaries), and entertainment-industry catering (hot buffets, boxed meals, on-site cooking for productions).

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model with per-event bespoke quotations rather than standardised pricing; billing is pay-as-you-go and contracts are negotiated on event specification, guest count, menu, service level and venue considerations. Distribution is direct: the company's own operations team executes on-site catering and drop-off deliveries, supplemented by a curated venue-partner ecosystem (Amber Lakes, Icetank Studios, Japan House London, Lindley Hall/RHS, Beckenham Place Mansion, RHS Wisley) that drives referrals. There is no proprietary technology platform; the company's competitive position rests on culinary talent, a sister-company supply chain via Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro in Ripley, Surrey (providing preferential access to local, sustainable, seasonal British produce), and a hands-on founder presence at each event. Marketing is primarily digital (website with sample menus and event galleries, Instagram, Twitter, blog content) reinforced by word-of-mouth referrals from corporate, private and venue clients.

Name

Country City Catering

Legal name

Country City Catering

Website

https://countrycitycatering.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Country City Catering is a privately held, founder-operated UK catering company based in Surrey, delivering bespoke event, wedding, corporate-contract and entertainment-industry catering across Surrey, London and the wider UK, sourcing produce via its sister company Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate contract catering
• Private party catering
• Film production catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Albury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Primary revenue stream from bespoke event catering including corporate events, DDR (Day Delegate Rate) packages, plated dinner parties, standing receptions, canapes, bowl food, and food stations. Revenue generated on a per-event basis with custom quotations.
2. Wedding Catering: Comprehensive wedding catering services including menu customization, furniture provision, bar service, drinks oversight, and day-of logistics management. Revenue from bespoke wedding packages tailored to each couple's vision and guest count.
3. Film & TV Production Catering: Catering services for entertainment industry productions including film shoots, TV productions, and music festivals. Services include hot buffets, individually boxed meals (hot or cold), and on-site cooking for productions up to 500 staff.
4. Corporate Contract Catering: Recurring corporate catering arrangements including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options delivered to offices. Services include individual meals, packaged buffets, and staffed buffets with weekly menu provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Country City Catering provides bespoke catering services for corporate events, weddings, private functions, and film/TV/festival productions across Surrey, London, and the wider UK. Service lines include Contract Catering (office breakfast, lunch, dinner), Event Catering (DDR packages, plated dinners, receptions, food stations), Wedding Catering (full-service including bar, furniture, and day logistics), Private Events Catering (birthdays, wakes, celebrations), and Entertainment Industry Catering (productions up to 500 staff). Menus span grazing tables, canapés, bowl food, plated meals, buffets, hog roasts, BBQ, afternoon tea, and themed event menus, with produce sourced from sister company Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro in Ripley, Surrey.

Product overview

Country City Catering is a catering company offering bespoke event and contract catering services across Surrey, London, and surrounding areas. The core offerings consist of Contract Catering (corporate breakfast, lunch, dinner with individual, packaged, or staffed buffet options), Event Catering (DDR packages, plated dinners, standing receptions, food stations), Wedding Catering (full-service including logistics and bar), Private Events Catering (birthdays, wakes, celebrations), and Entertainment Industry Catering (film/TV shoots, festivals for up to 500 guests). Menu offerings include Grazing Tables, Canapés, Bowl Food, Plated Meals, Buffets, Breakfast, Hog Roast, BBQ, Afternoon Tea, Late Night Food Stands, Themed Event Menus, and Catering Hampers. The company sources produce from its sister company, Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro in Ripley, Surrey, and serves seasonally British cuisine with a modern twist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ferma Graze: A grazing offering available through Ferma Farm Shop.

Products and services

• Contract Catering On-site catering service for corporate clients covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with multiple packaging options including individual meals, packaged buffets, and staffed buffets. Includes weekly menu provision for recurring office catering.
• Event Catering Bespoke catering for corporate events including DDR (Day Delegate Rate) packages, plated dinner parties, standing receptions, canapés, bowl food, food stations, and cocktail parties.
• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering including food, bar service, drinks oversight, furniture provision, and day-of logistics management. Specialises in marquee weddings with multiple dining formats from plated meals to BBQ buffets, afternoon teas, and late-night food stations.
• Private Events Catering Bespoke catering for private celebrations including birthdays, weddings, engagement parties, and wakes. Serves food at homes, marquees, garden parties, or hired venues with menu customisation.
• Entertainment Industry Catering Tailored on-site catering for film shoots, TV productions, and music festivals. Provides hot buffets, individually boxed meals (hot or cold), and on-site cooking for productions up to 500 staff.

Named customers6 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

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ferma Farm Shop & BistrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company and primary strategic supplier partnership. Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro, located in Ripley Surrey, provides Country City Catering with access to exceptional local, sustainable, and independently produced ingredients. The partnership includes sourcing of organic and seasonal British produce, artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, and small-batch condiments. Tastings for wedding clients take place at Ferma Farm Shop. The companies share co-founders Kate and Lewis, strengthening operational alignment.
• Amber LakesminorOthersRecommended venue partner. Country City Catering has cultivated relationships with outstanding venues throughout Surrey and the UK, including Amber Lakes which they recommend to clients seeking event locations.
• Icetank StudiosminorOthersRecommended venue partner. London-based studio venue regularly used for corporate events and product launches.
• Japan House LondonminorOthersRecommended venue partner. Prestigious Japanese cultural centre and event venue in London.
• Lindley Hall / Royal Horticultural SocietyminorOthersRecommended venue partner. Historic RHS venue in London frequently used for corporate events and celebrations.
• Beckenham Place MansionminorOthersRecommended venue partner. Georgian mansion venue in South London suitable for weddings and private events.
• RHS WisleyminorOthersRecommended venue partner. Royal Horticultural Society garden venue in Surrey ideal for outdoor events.
• The Institution of Structural EngineersminorOthersVenue partner and recurring client. Country City Catering provides event catering for this professional institution's events and functions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Create Food & Party Design: London-based bespoke event caterer and party designer serving weddings, corporate events and private parties. Directly comparable to Country City Catering on bespoke event design, premium positioning, and end-to-end event management including furniture and bar.
• Eat Work Art: London-based event catering and venue operator (including Borough Yards, Toofifc). Overlaps with Country City Catering on corporate events, weddings and private dining within London, with a similar premium, design-led positioning.
• Zafferano: London-based premium catering company providing full-service events for corporate, private and wedding occasions. Closely comparable to Country City Catering on bespoke menu design and high-touch event service in London and the South East.
• Rocket Food: Premium London event and private dining caterer with a chef-led menu and full event service. Closely comparable business model to Country City Catering in terms of bespoke menus, chef-driven quality and corporate / private event mix.
• Absolute Taste: Award-winning UK event and hospitality caterer serving corporate events, weddings and private parties from London. Direct peer on the corporate-and-wedding event catering book and on premium brand positioning.
• The Admirable Crichton: London-based high-end event caterer serving private parties, weddings and corporate events across the UK. Direct peer to Country City Catering in the premium bespoke event catering niche with comparable full-service model including staffing, bar and production logistics.
• Seasoned by Maneesh: UK premium event caterer specialising in weddings, corporate and private parties with Michelin-level culinary pedigree. Comparable chef-led, premium positioning to Country City Catering with overlapping wedding and corporate customer base.

Broad incumbents

• CH&CO: Major UK contract and event caterer operating across corporate hospitality, events and workplace dining. Comparable to Country City Catering on the corporate events and contract catering offering, but with national footprint and institutional scale.
• Baxter Storey: UK large-scale workplace and contract caterer (part of WSH Group). Overlaps with Country City Catering on the corporate contract catering motion but operates a much broader workplace-feeding portfolio at significantly greater scale.
• Searcys: Long-standing UK premium event and venue catering company (in-house at iconic venues like St Pancras, the Barbican and Gherkin). Provides direct comparability on full-service event catering, premium positioning and venue-partnership distribution to Country City Catering, but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eventcater_city
• Instagraminstagram.com/countrycitycatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/country-city-catering

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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