What our WONDERFUL customers say
“What you get with Sarah is experience, attention to detail, ideas, and a wonderful team of chefs, barmen and waiters on the night who know exactly what to do. There is a choreography to a great party, a rhythm which guests experience and hugely appreciate. Sarah understands this. Its the people that make the party, but the preparation, the organisation and teamwork of Sarah’s staff allows the party spirit to flow freely. If you havn’t thought of something, she will have. So you can relax and look forward to a smooth running evening, replete with delicious food.”
“From start to finish the experience of working with Sarah and her wonderful, talented, team was a delight. Their support and advice was invaluable in planning our wedding over 2 reception venues & a combined 250+ covers. With Sarah in charge, Jo in the Kitchen and Kwame out front, we felt supported and guided by the best. And this was just in the preparation! On the day the results of their efforts were spectacular. Catering to fussy taste and broad requirements, Jo’s food was sublime, faultless, and oft mentioned in the many thank you letters we’ve since received. Kwame’s front of house team did a brilliant job - professional and considered in service, a touch of flamboyance and great skill at the cocktail bar. And above and beyond this just praise, we’re most grateful for the fact that Sarah ran the day for us from behind the scenes. The watch in charge was on her wrist. Where proceedings needed more time it was made, and where time was up runners were sent out for our attention, and for the attention of the ushers. This made our day - we couldn’t have been more impressed by or grateful for, Sarah and her team’s tremendous contributions in making ours the best of days. Nothing was too much trouble for Sarah and her team - thank you so very much!”
“It’s hard to think of a more awkward event to cater for: a wedding reception for 150 of all ages, in the middle of a public park with limited access and facilities, and for clients who were this self-confessed control-freak father and his equally picky daughter. Oh, and we didn’t want a sit-down meal but did want lots of variety and some modern touches (mezcal bar, cookie station, cheese grazing-table et al).
Sarah pulled it off magnificently, with a panoply of exquisite hot and cold canapés to suit all tastes, and a seafood bar centrepiece as stylish as it was delicious.
We had so many guests say it was best wedding food they’d ever had. I can only agree. From start to finish, the whole SS team delivered a gastro tour de force, served by staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
“Following my beloved daughter Ellie’s marriage to Atholl amidst the historic atmosphere of Chelsea Old Church, we had the great good fortune to be greeted at Petyt Hall by a beaming Sarah and her flawless team for a feast of the most delectable canapés and warm bites, savoured by all of us who appreciate good things. Not only had Sarah provided these marvellous treats on the day, she generously had invited us to her beautiful home for a tasting. Throughout, Sarah has shown such kindness, understanding and warm enthusiasm for what is undoubtedly a major part of a wedding reception and to provide food of such high quality, served in an unending wave of courtesy, contributed to our boundless enjoyment and great appreciation on this most happy day. Our heartfelt thanks to Sarah and her team for all grace and kindness.”
“Sarah Symington and her fabulous team worked for us at Queens House, The Tower of London for over five years doing countless events ranging from huge charitable affairs, catering for several hundred guests at a time, three wonderful and memorable weddings, right through to more intimate lunch and dinner parties. Sarah never once managed to disappoint. Her efficiency is flawless and she is always prepared to go the extra mile ... or five! She has a wealth of contacts within the event world, so access to first rate florists, marquees, fine wines and the like is never a problem. Sarah herself is effortlessly charming, helpful, courteous and great fun to work with.
Just as importantly, her team are absolutely first rate and comprise of three of the finest chefs in London, a wonderful, thoughtful, and kind team of waiting staff, many of whom have been with her for years, all headed up by a first rate and very experienced butler. Again, each and every one of them always bent over backwards to make each event, however small, a happy and successful one. And the food is always quite outstanding, as countless letters to us over the years have testified.
In short, both Richard and I could not recommend Sarah Symington and her amazing team more highly. You will receive an outstanding, friendly and unique service at any event for which they are engaged, and now we are no longer at the Tower, we miss them all hugely!”
“Excellent food and wine served by professional and friendly staff... What wonderful food... The food was great and served by attentive waiters... Absolutely delicious!... When we have a leaving party [we] will use those caterers who were the best I have ever come across”
“Sarah is a pleasure to work with. She was very flexible, gave us as many options to work with and her and her team provided a seamless service and the canapes on offer were AMAZING! Thank you Sarah.”
“Sarah & her team were a delight to work with. I could reach them with every little query whenever I needed to and they were always friendly, courteous and very flexible to help me get my event off the ground. When the food arrived I was so surprised. I had ordered a basic three course dinner – bruschetta to start, Thai chicken noodle salad and one bite chocolate brownies. I expected everything to look a little unimpressive and boring but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Each dish was presented beautifully, featuring some gorgeous colourful flowers and even edible glitter! My event was a huge success and it really was down to the remarkable food we served our guests, they all commented on how fantastic it was and asked for contact details. Thank you Sarah and co.”
“Thank you, thank you for all your help, support and sheer professionalism on making my daughter’s wedding day last Saturday such a wonderful and happy occasion (even the sun came out to celebrate).”
“Sarah has done several wonderful & delicious parties for me. Her tea parties are very imaginative, her drinks parties full of surprises and her dinners really “hit the button”. She has great staff who work with her all the time and they ensure that everyone is well looked after. If you get her to organise your event you will not be disappointed.”
“Sarah Symington Catering organised a large Cocktail party for us at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, she organised the whole event seamlessly and produced exceptional food and cheery and efficient staff. We were thrilled with the service we were given and thoroughly recommend them.”
“Thank you for all you did to make my Roxburghe Club lunch a triumph! The canapes and lunch itself were completely delicious, the staff congenial and efficient and the organisation of the equipment to be hired was flawless - and saved me from otherwise endless work! I am so glad that Viv Hubble recommended you! In turn I will recommend you wherever possible.”
“We cannot thank Sarah and her team enough for providing dedicated, professional and friendly advice and support in helping us to plan & deliver our charity launch event. Sarah’s suggestions for both the venue decor, running order, menu choices and drink quantities were absolutely invaluable & spot on! The event was a huge success, in no small part due to the truly delicious canapés and the professional waiter & bar service provided. It was wonderful to have the peace of mind that all was well in hand on the night so that we could concentrate on our guests. Kwame was an oasis of calm during the preparations and responded efficiently and graciously to any requests we made on the night. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Sarah again and can highly recommend Sarah Symington Unique and Creative Cuisine.”
