Sanjay Foods

What Sanjay Foods does

Sanjay Foods is a privately held, Midlands-based catering and event management company headquartered in Leicester, United Kingdom (Unit E, Belgrave Industrial Centre, MacDonald Road; Companies House registration 747 8015; VAT 122 030 387). The firm plans, designs, and delivers bespoke catering and full-service event management for luxury Asian weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations, and charity events across the UK, with the proprietor Atul Lakhani acting as named coordinator across engagements.

The core offering is a single integrated service — event catering plus event management — with menus spanning 16 cuisine and service-style categories (Punjabi, Gujarati, Pakistani, Indo-Chinese, Lebanese, South Indian, Japanese/Thai, European, plus Live Stations, Fine Dining, Dessert Bar, Cocktails, Street Food, Bowl Food, Canapes, and Breakfast). Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) bespoke event catering for weddings, corporate hospitality, and private parties, priced quote-by-event based on guest count, menu selection, and service scope; and (2) a takeaway/delivery line branded Sanjays Express, which sells gourmet Indian food for home collection or delivery. The go-to-market is direct sales-led, with customers reaching out via phone (0800 234 6685), email ([email protected]), or an online enquiry form, supported by a website, Instagram feed, video gallery, and newsletter marketing.

The company's commercial moat is built on a network of preferred-caterer relationships at over 150 UK venues (hotels, marquees, stadiums, stately homes) and an exclusive partnership with Dallas Burston Polo Club, a 600-acre Warwickshire estate whose IXL Events Centre can host up to 3,000 guests. Multiple industry awards — Asian Business Awards, British Asian Weddings Awards, English Curry Awards, Asian Wedding Awards North, and Midlands Asian Wedding Awards — reinforce brand positioning within the Asian wedding and Midlands corporate catering segment. Customer logos span automotive (Fiat, Bentley), media (Sky), manufacturing (Asian Paints, ArcelorMittal), retail (Wilkinsons), and professional services (Leicestershire Law Society). No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or funding history are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Sanjay Foods

Legal name

Sanjay Foods

Website

https://sanjayfoods.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanjay Foods is a Leicester-based, privately held UK caterer that plans and delivers bespoke multi-cuisine catering and event management for luxury Asian weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations, supported by preferred-caterer status at 150+ UK venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering and Event Management Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Drop-Off Catering & Boxed Meals (HSACAGAB), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Catering services
• Event management
• Wedding catering
• Indian cuisine
• Corporate catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

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: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Services include menu planning, food preparation, service staff, and event coordination.
2. Takeaway Services: Home takeaways, private party catering, and gourmet food delivery. Orders placed via phone or email for collection or delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sanjay Foods is a multi-award winning caterer and event manager based in Leicester that plans, designs, and delivers bespoke catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and charity functions. Core services include multi-cuisine menu design (Punjabi, Gujarati, Pakistani, Indo-Chinese, Lebanese, European, South Indian, Japanese/Thai), live cooking stations, fine dining, and full event coordination from concept to execution. A separate takeaway service operates via an online ordering platform for home delivery and collection.

Product overview

Sanjay Foods is a multi-award winning catering and event management company operating as a single unified service offering. The core products include Bespoke Catering (with 16 cuisine categories and service styles including Live Stations, Fine Dining, Dessert Bar, Cocktails, Street Food, Bowl Food, Canapes, and Breakfast), Luxury Weddings, and Event Management. The company also operates a Takeaways add-on service for gourmet food delivery. Sanjay Foods has established exclusive venue partnerships, most notably with Dallas Burston Polo Club, and maintains a network of over 150 venue partnerships across the UK including hotels, marquees, stadiums, and stately homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bespoke Catering Multi-cuisine bespoke catering service offering customizable menus across 16 cuisine categories including Punjabi, Gujarati, Pakistani, Indo-Chinese, Lebanese, European, South Indian, and Japanese/Thai, alongside service styles such as live stations, fine dining, dessert bar, cocktails, street food, bowl food, canapes, and breakfast options.
• Luxury Weddings Full-service luxury wedding catering and event management for Asian and Indian weddings including Punjabi, Gujarati, and South Indian ceremonies, with end-to-end planning covering ceremony, reception, themed décor, bespoke menus, and service staff.
• Event Management Complete event planning and coordination service for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, providing strategic planning, creative ideas, venue sourcing, themed décor, and dedicated event coordinators from concept through execution.
• Takeaways Gourmet Indian food takeaway service for home deliveries, private parties, birthdays, engagements, dinner parties, garden parties, barbecues, and wakes, with online ordering through Sanjays Express for collection or delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heartbeat Ball raised £75,000 for Cardiovascular Research Centre Appeal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

One partnership is on record.

• Dallas Burston Polo ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive catering partnership with Multi Award-Winning Dallas Burston Polo Club. The 600-acre venue includes IXL Events Centre (up to 3,000 guests), Prestige venue, and Clubhouse. Sanjay Foods is the exclusive caterer for this purpose-built events venue in Warwickshire.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rhubarb Food Design: UK-based premium event catering company serving weddings, corporate hospitality and private parties. Highly comparable as a full-service event caterer targeting luxury and corporate clients across the UK.
• CH&CO: Independent UK hospitality and catering group covering events, venues and workplace dining. Comparable in providing bespoke catering for events, corporate hospitality and premium occasions across the UK.
• Zaika Group / Zaika Events: UK Asian/Indian wedding and event caterer offering bespoke menus for luxury weddings and corporate events. Highly comparable as a niche direct competitor focused on South Asian wedding catering in the UK.
• Create Food & Party Design: London-based bespoke event caterer offering multi-cuisine menus for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Comparable in service model, bespoke pricing, and full-service event execution.
• The Recipe (UK event caterer): UK-based event caterer providing bespoke Indian and world cuisine for weddings, corporate and private events. Comparable in cuisine range, event focus, and bespoke service model targeting the same Midlands/South Asian wedding market.
• Bartlett Mitchell: UK contract caterer providing food services for workplaces, events and hospitality. Comparable as a UK-headquartered caterer offering full-service event catering and corporate hospitality solutions.
• Avenance UK: UK catering and hospitality services company serving corporate, public sector and event clients. Comparable UK event and contract caterer with bespoke offering for high-volume occasions.
• Absolute Taste: UK event and party caterer serving corporate and private clients with bespoke menus. Comparable as a full-service event caterer operating in the UK premium and corporate segment.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo UK & Ireland: Major global contract caterer with large UK event and hospitality operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering event catering alongside workplace, education and healthcare services.
• Compass Group UK & Ireland: Largest UK contract caterer and broader foodservice incumbent. Comparable as a UK-scale foodservice operator covering event and venue catering, though it operates across many verticals beyond Sanjay Foods' wedding/corporate event focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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