LETTICE

What LETTICE does

Lettice Events LLP is a London-based, family-owned luxury catering company founded in 1995 by Stevie Congdon and now led by his daughter Holly Congdon as Managing Director. The firm delivers bespoke catering for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and Christmas parties across the UK, with a stated specialization in hyper-seasonal, locally-sourced British ingredients expressed through monthly-changing menus. The operating stack integrates third-party sustainability technology: Foodsteps for per-event carbon footprint scoring, Ecologi for offsetting, Foodchain for direct supplier routing, and an on-site Orca food-waste digester; the company additionally operates rooftop vertical-farming infrastructure at its Kennington kitchen for select salads and herbs.

Name

LETTICE

Legal name

Lettice Events LLP

Website

https://letticeevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lettice Events LLP is a UK family-owned luxury catering company founded in 1995, delivering bespoke weddings, corporate events, and private parties at 100+ heritage venues with hyper-seasonal menus and B Corp / ISO 14001 sustainability credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Event Catering

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Luxury event catering
• Sustainable catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Heritage venue catering

Headquarters

HQ city

London

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 luxury catering for bespoke private and corporate events, personally tailored to create unique and unforgettable experiences. Services include event planning, food preparation, service staff, and beverage offerings.
2. Venue Partnership Catering: Accredited caterer for heritage venues across the UK, providing exclusive catering services at prestigious locations including museums, galleries, and historic estates.
3. Christmas Party Catering: Seasonal catering services for corporate and private Christmas events with sustainable festive menus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lettice Events provides bespoke luxury catering for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and Christmas celebrations across the UK, using hyper-seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared to fine-dining standards. Service includes menu design, on-site kitchen operations, front-of-house staffing, and coordination with more than 100 partner heritage venues. The offering is anchored by B Corp and ISO 14001 sustainability certifications.

Product overview

Lettice Events is the UK's leading luxury sustainable catering company offering a unified suite of event catering services. The core offerings include wedding catering, corporate event catering, private party catering, and Christmas party catering. All services emphasise hyper-seasonal British ingredients, monthly-changing menus, plant-based options, and sustainable sourcing practices. The company operates as a single integrated service rather than modular products, providing end-to-end event catering from menu design through execution. Key differentiators include B Corp certification, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, and partnerships with heritage venues across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Catering Bespoke luxury catering service for couples hosting weddings at heritage venues, featuring hyper-seasonal, locally sourced menus designed to fine-dining standards.
• Corporate Event Catering Premium catering service for corporate clients hosting private dinners, conferences, brand activations, and seasonal celebrations across the UK.
• Private Party Catering Restaurant-quality dining service delivered to private homes or hired venues for birthdays, anniversaries, and other personal celebrations.
• Christmas Party Catering Seasonal festive catering service for corporate Christmas parties and private Christmas celebrations, featuring bespoke holiday menus.
• Heritage Venue Catering On-site luxury catering service executed at the company's network of more than 100 partner heritage venues across the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon footprint by 4x through house-made cordials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal Museums GreenwichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2025New venue partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich for events catering at their prestigious heritage venue.
• Tipis at MapledurhamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025B Corp certified venue partnership - both Lettice and Tipis at Mapledurham are Certified B Corps, creating a sustainable venue-catering partnership.
• British MuseumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2024Venue partnership with British Museum for exclusive events catering services.
• Old Sessions HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2024Venue partnership with Old Sessions House for events catering.
• FoodchaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoodchain connects Lettice directly to the UK's best food suppliers by cutting out middlemen and warehouses to guarantee the freshest, high-quality food for events.
• FoodstepscoreTechnology or IntegrationWorking with Foodsteps to understand exactly where emissions come from and how to reduce them, reporting carbon scores to clients to demonstrate environmental impact.
• EcologicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ecologi and their UK reforestation projects to offset events' emissions as part of sustainability commitment.
• Angry MonkminorOthersSurplus fruit and vegetable delivery project that rescues produce that would otherwise be binned.
• Chef's FarmsminorOthersInitiative linking specialized independent farmers with consumers. Produce dropped directly at Lettice door in collated deliveries to reduce food miles and carbon footprint.
• NatooraminorOthersSupplier of wonky fruit for fermentation and preservation into cordials. Specialists in the best produce while supporting heirloom varieties and social incentives.
• Aubrey AllenminorOthersConsidered the most innovative butcher in the UK, at the forefront of sustainable practices, championing heritage British breeds.
• Bethnal Green FishminorOthersPartnership for responsibly fished, lesser-known fish from the British Isles, caught by day boats and delivered directly.
• Neal's Yard DairyminorOthersBritish and Irish cheese specialists continuing pioneering work from the 1970s.
• Assembly CoffeeminorOthersBrixton-based specialty coffee roaster delivering entirely carbon neutrally.
• Flint WinesminorOthersBurgundy wine specialists focusing on less well-known regions and winemakers who pioneer organic and biodynamic viticulture.
• Les Caves De PyreneminorOthersChampions low intervention winemakers using naturally produced wines.
• Duke's YardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership with Duke's Yard at Ashridge House - an extraordinary venue with four unique spaces: The Barn, The Coach House, The Stables, and Glasshouse.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo UK: Sodexo is a global food services and facilities management giant with a UK luxury and premium event catering arm serving heritage venues and corporate clients. Operates at massive scale with growing sustainability credentials, representing competitive pressure and potential partner/acquirer.
• CH&CO (now part of Lexington Catering): CH&CO was a UK premium hospitality and catering group serving corporate, cultural, and heritage venues. Now part of Lexington, it operates at greater scale across venues, museums, and corporate sites — broader incumbent with overlapping luxury and venue-based catering.
• Compass Group UK & Ireland: Compass Group is the world's largest contract catering company with UK operations spanning corporate, cultural, and event catering. Broad incumbent competing for the same venue accreditations and corporate catering contracts, with growing investment in ESG reporting.

Direct peers

• Benugo: Benugo is a UK hospitality group operating cafés, restaurants, and event catering services at venues including museums and cultural institutions. Comparable in venue partnership model (museums, heritage sites) and corporate catering capability, though broader in scope.
• Social Pantry: Social Pantry is a London-based catering and events company focused on seasonal, locally-sourced food for corporate and private events. Comparable sustainability ethos, supplier relationships, and London heritage venue exposure.
• Absolute Taste: Absolute Taste is a UK luxury event caterer serving corporate, private, and wedding clients with bespoke menus. Comparable service model, target client base (corporate hospitality, luxury weddings), and venue-driven distribution.
• Create Food & Party Design: Create Food & Party Design is a London-based luxury event caterer focused on creative, design-led menus for corporate and private events. Comparable in bespoke menu design, premium positioning, and event-day execution in the London luxury segment.
• Kalm Kitchen: Kalm Kitchen is a London luxury wedding and event caterer serving premium private and corporate clients. Direct peer in the high-end wedding catering segment with bespoke menus and similar venue-driven distribution across London and the South East.
• Seasoned Events: Seasoned Events is a London-based catering company specialising in corporate events, private parties, and weddings with a focus on seasonal, ingredient-led menus. Directly comparable bespoke, sustainability-aware positioning targeting the same premium London event market.
• Rhubarb Food Design: Rhubarb is a UK luxury event caterer and hospitality group serving premium weddings, corporate events, and private dining at venues including the Royal Albert Hall. Directly comparable as a London-based luxury caterer competing for the same heritage venue accreditations and high-net-worth client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/letticeevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lettice-party-design-and-catering

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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