Tips for zero-waste event planning

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With the ever-growing concern for environment pollution and global warming, planning a zero-waste event is a great way to contribute towards sustainability and help raise awareness for efficient waste disposal. Typically, the term zero-waste refers to applying the 3 R’s where possible – reduce, reuse, recycle. Reduce what you are using, reuse what you can […]

Chef Q&A

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We did a quick Q&A with two of our amazing chefs, Jordan and Gabi, about food, work and hospitality life. They are both incredibly important parts of the R&V team and bring flair and finesse to every menu item.   What is your favourite item on the R&V menu? Jordan: The chicken and chorizo paella […]

Tips for the planning the perfect catering for your breakfast meeting or event

Breakfast meetings or events are becoming more and more popular for many companies due to the higher attention span of attendees and the lower cost of catering in comparison to lunch or after work events. Morning meetings are said to be the most productive as you are catching attendees at their sharpest point of the […]

The role of beverages in meetings & events

At events the focus isn’t just on the food (as well as the obvious reason for the event), drinks are equally as important for attendees to stay well-nourished. Whether it be that early morning caffeine boost or an alcoholic beverage, drinks are a vital part of any meeting or event yet seem to be the […]

The importance of choosing an ethical and sustainable caterer

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When hiring a caterer for your meeting, event or working lunch there are several factors to consider. Availability and style/ quality of food are the obvious first elements, closely followed by good reputation, flexibility, and reasonable pricing. Another major element that is becoming more and more important is sustainability. A sustainable business is one that […]

Winner of Manchester’s Best Corporate Catering Business

Northern Enterprise Awards We are delighted to share the news that R&V has been named as the best corporate catering business in Manchester by Northern Enterprise Awards! “The Northern Enterprise Awards celebrates the industriousness and the dedication of the businesses and enterprises hailing from the north of England. With a dominant offering in the service […]

What does corporate mean in the catering industry?

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Over recent years, corporate catering has become essential for businesses as it gives them an opportunity to enhance any meetings and conferences they host. . What makes a catered event different  from a regular meeting is all employees are replenished throughout the occasion, which makes it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Today, we will […]

Tips for event catering at Christmas

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It’s November which only means one thing, Christmas is around the corner! We love getting in the festive spirit at Robert & Victor, and we make our catered events extra special during this time of year. If you’ve landed on this page, it means you’re unsure how to cater for an event at Christmas. Well, […]

Event catering food options for breakfast, lunch & dinner

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It’s important we eat regular daily meals, as it provides us with the energy to go about our working day. The same applies to an event, as your guests or colleagues should be kept replenished throughout the entire occasion to keep them satisfied and engaged.