Looking for the perfect location for your next corporate conference, meeting or away day? We’ve handpicked six of our favourite conference venues for you to consider Social Pantry is proud to be an approved caterer for over 70 of the capital’s most exclusive event venues. Our partner venues include some of the most iconic spaces in London. From famous city landmarks and English Heritage sites, to world-renowned art galleries, cultural hubs, museums and concert halls.  Whether you’re looking for a large, theatre-style space to host a company-wide presentation, or a collection of smaller br ..read more

Tower Bridge is undoubtedly one of the most famous and defining landmarks of London, recognised across the globe. But while the bridge is known for its impressive exterior, there are few who know about what’s inside. Tower Bridge is in fact home to not just one but three different event spaces – The North Tower Lounge, The Engine Rooms and The High Level Walkways – which can be hired for a range of events, from corporate meetings and intimate weddings to larger dinners and parties.  Looking for an iconic London venue in which to host your next event? In this mini series, we explore the th ..read more

Social Pantry, the UK’s leading independent and female-founded sustainable caterer, is excited to announce two new exclusive venue partnerships with the iconic City of London Corporation. From 1st September 2024, Social Pantry will deliver its high-impact yet socially and environmentally consciouscatering at Mansion House and The Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), two of the City’s most impressive and culturally significant venues. With the exciting new City of London Corporation tender-wins as well as being appointed as the exclusive caterer for Tower Bridge earlier this year, the new partn ..read more

Hosting a Wimbledon party, picnic or afternoon tea and in need of a show-stopping summer dessert? We’ve given the classic Wimbledon strawberries and cream a serious make-over with this Pavlova, piled high with Vanilla Whipped Cream, tangy Lemon and Elderflower Curd, Raspberry Coulis and, of course, plenty of fresh Strawberries, as well as Honeycomb, Summer Berries and Basil.  Here at Social Pantry, we make every element of our Pavlova from scratch, including the lemon curd, but for this at-home cheat’s version, our Development Chef Sarah Turner suggests using shop-bought lemon curd mixed ..read more

Take the stress out of finding a venue for your corporate Christmas party with our top picks The typical office Christmas party these days is so much more than a few drinks and a beige buffet in the meeting room – it’s a major calendar event that both employers and employees look forward to for months. This puts a huge responsibility onto those in HR or events teams to find the perfect venue that will not only fit the whole team inside, but will wow them once they’re there.  Social Pantry is proud to be an approved caterer for over 70 of the UK’s most exclusive and beautiful event venues ..read more

With workplaces demanding more than ever from their employees, World Wellbeing Week (24th – 30th June) is a great opportunity to check in with colleagues, and for employers to reevaluate whether they are doing enough to look after their team’s wellbeing. The goal of this week is to foster better practices and implement change to create an all-round healthier workplace. Not only does a more enjoyable work environment increase productivity and lead to higher employee retention rates, it also goes far beyond the office and can have a remarkable impact on home life too.  Five ways to improve ..read more

A behind the scenes look at wedding planning for the discerning nearly weds, with the best in the business. In this edition of Lifting the Veil, we chat to Matthew Oliver, founder of luxury destination wedding planners, Matthew Oliver Weddings.  With a talent for creating spectacular weddings across the globe from Oman to New York and a passion for nurturing real relationships with each couple to ensure that their big day is as smooth as it can be, Matthew Oliver is a wedding planner like no other. We caught up with the main man himself to find out exactly what makes a Matthew Oliver wedd ..read more

Did you know that 80% of the seafood we eat in the UK is made up of just five different species? Such high demand for the ‘big five’ – cod, haddock, salmon, tuna and prawns –  puts immense pressure on wild stocks, leading to unsustainable fishing practices. So, to mark World Ocean Day (8th June), we’re highlighting a simple sustainable swap you can make at home – replacing cod with hake. According to the Marine Conservation Society, MSC-certified European hake is a ‘great sustainable choice’, and as it’s also near-identical to cod in its meaty, flaky texture, it can be used as a like-for ..read more

Finishing work early might not seem like a recipe for business success but it turns out it might just be the secret to boosted productivity, reduced stress and increased staff retention. The concept of “Summer Fridays” has certainly made its mark in American cities like New York and whispers of its success have started to make an impact in the UK. Summer Fridays are the perk of finishing early on a Friday afternoon, or in some cases, the whole day off during the summer months. It is a tactic designed to reward and encourage staff to make the most of their wee ..read more

Tower Bridge is undoubtedly one of the most famous and defining landmarks of London, recognised across the globe. But while the bridge is known for its impressive exterior, there are few who know about what’s inside. Tower Bridge is in fact home to not just one but three different event spaces – The North Tower Lounge, The Engine Rooms and The High Level Walkways – which can be hired for a range of events, from corporate meetings and intimate weddings to larger dinners and parties.  Looking for an iconic London venue in which to host your next event? In this mini series, we explore the th ..read more