Creating a memorable corporate Christmas party with canapés & cocktails

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As we enter into December, the annual office Christmas party approaches; an opportunity to celebrate the year and reward your team’s hard work with a memorable event. But how do you make a lasting impression, and what shows your employees your gratitude for their efforts this year? Class and sophistication. And what two elements show […]

Our second site is opening in Piccadilly Place, Manchester

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The wait is almost up as we get ready to open our second site over in Piccadilly Place in the heart of Manchester! From the 19th of November, we will be serving from our brand new sandwich shop and cafe, situated at Unit 3C, 3 Piccadilly Place, providing a range of fantastic food and drink, […]

The Perfect Afternoon Tea

Who can resist the charm and sophistication of a delicious afternoon tea? It is the perfect late afternoon snack to keep event attendees, staff or clients satisfied through to dinner. At R&V we don’t stress too much about sticking to tradition here and instead explore some modern twists on the classic to excite your guests. […]

Summer Catering Tips

Regardless of the miserable English weather, summer is indeed upon us and as fun and tasty as a summer BBQ might be, typically they aren’t too practical when it comes to organising a corporate lunch or dinner, so instead follow our tried and tested steps to creating the perfect summer spread!   Colourful dishes – […]

Buffet Catering

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Buffet catering is becoming more and more popular for business meetings and corporate events, so the team at R&V have put together a little list to help you on your way to creating a perfect spread for your attendees!   Menu variety is key As classic and reliable as the staple sandwich can be, try […]

Christmas Catering

It’s that magical time of the year again! We love Christmas here at R&V and have put together some useful tips for planning your perfect festive soiree.   Timing – If you are planning your office party, opt to go for a Friday night after work rather than mid-week or risk staff not turning into […]

Why hiring professional service staff is an event must

When organising an event, the staff that you hire to help can have a huge impact on its overall success. Throughout this blog we will discuss why choosing a caterer with professional event staffing options or an experienced event staffing company is always a good idea.   Benefit from their training and knowledge – Similar […]

Healthy catering options for any event

Banquet dish of fried shrimps with herbs

With the world becoming increasingly health conscious; nutritious and sustainable foods are now an ever-growing trend within the catering industry and with the right caterer you can provide freshness, variety and wholesome foods for your meeting or event. This doesn’t mean that you must make huge changes to your catering menu to accommodate healthy choices, […]