Vanilla Catering & Events provides outstanding, innovative food supported by friendly and professional service for every occasion. Now in its seventeenth year, the company is as passionate as ever about ensuring that you get the experience you are seeking. Whether it's your wedding, a formal corporate function, or a relaxed private party, Vanilla's primary focus will always be on producing exceptional food and providing outstanding service.
Based on the banks of the River Hamble in Swanwick, near Southampton, our team of chefs work with the very best and freshest ingredients, locally sourced and sensitive to the seasons wherever possible. Contact us for a consultation and try some of our delicious creations, with no obligation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all at Vanilla Catering for the way that both events were planned and catered.
Based on the banks of the River Hamble in Swanwick, near Southampton, our team of chefs work with the very best and freshest ingredients, locally sourced and sensitive to the seasons wherever possible. Contact us for a consultation and try some of our delicious creations, with no obligation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all at Vanilla Catering for the way that both events were planned and catered.
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As a member of Hampshire Fare, we use local Hampshire suppliers wherever possible. We never use GM foods, our meat is supplied to Farm Assured Standards and we only ever use fish from sustainable sources. We're dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint. We recycle everything that we can, encourage our staff to cycle to work, and our state of the art kitchens operate to the highest legislative standards in terms of emissions.
Vanilla understands the importance of corporate hospitality and the role it plays in brand management. Whether your company is organising a champagne reception with canapes, planning a formal banquet, or considering other alternatives, we are happy to work to a variety of tastes and budgets. We can also make creative suggestions if you'd like something more unusual.
For most of us, our wedding day is one of the most important of our lives. Ensuring that you celebrate it in style is Vanilla's forte. With skilled chefs, experienced wedding planners, and lots of enthusiasm, we can help you create the wedding you have dreamed of. With hundreds of weddings behind us, we do understand that every wedding is different.
Vanilla provides catering and event management services for a wide range of private celebrations. These include christenings, birthday parties, and wakes, both in private residences and at venues across Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex. The company offers a wide choice of dining styles from the informal buffet through to formal seated dining, with different food styles to match.
Reviews (7)
Alastair Little
Oct 07, 2021
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We recently got married at Sopley Mill and Vanilla did our food for the day and they were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Hannah made planning so straight forward and really put our mind at ease, we had a number of allergy requirements and they managed that with no issues at all. All of the food on the day was delicious, exactly what we tasted previously and served without fault. They even went out of their way to serve some of our guests who had to step away from the venue for childcare, they went above and beyond and my wife and I are truly thankful for their part in our day! Big
Ben Cowdrey
Sep 05, 2021
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Louise Buckle
Aug 25, 2021
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Vanilla recently catered our wedding day and we cannot be more greatful. The food was incredible. Delicious, well presented, fast service and friendly service. The whole team was so professional but also so friendly and helpful. Vanilla were so helpful in the run up to the wedding with very prompt responses to emails and ensuring everything was just how we wanted it and was in place ready for the big day.
Would 10/10 recommend to everybody and thank you all so much for making our day so perfect.
Would 10/10 recommend to everybody and thank you all so much for making our day so perfect.
Rob Van Ewyk
Aug 05, 2019
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Danielle Dickson
Jul 21, 2018
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Absolutely fantastic. Vanilla were amazing caterers for our wedding day.last weekend. From the meets and tasting sessions to the actual day itself, they were professional and lovely.
Emails were always answered promptly and organisation of the day was seamless. Melissa and her team were incredible on our day and really put us at complete ease. So many little touches that were noticed by many. Even helping with organising our outdoor ceremony and turning around the venue. More than just a catering company. We cannot thank you enough! - Dani and Jamie
Emails were always answered promptly and organisation of the day was seamless. Melissa and her team were incredible on our day and really put us at complete ease. So many little touches that were noticed by many. Even helping with organising our outdoor ceremony and turning around the venue. More than just a catering company. We cannot thank you enough! - Dani and Jamie
Emma Coppins
Dec 04, 2017
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Thank you so much to everyone at Vanilla Catering who worked so hard to make our wedding breakfast and reception so wonderful. The staff we worked with before our wedding really made the planning part so easy and stress-free, and the team that worked on the day kept gave us a fantastic meal, especially the sticky toffee pudding (it is amazing). Additionally, one of our vegan guests commented that her meal was the best vegan food she'd had.
Thank you so much for all the work your put into our wedding.
Thank you so much for all the work your put into our wedding.
Alison Woodger
Nov 17, 2017
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