The Gathering Blog

Gathering means to bring together and assemble things from various places and sources. A gathering describes group of people who come together, often for a specific and shared purpose. Gathering, as in foraging, is the act of finding, identifying, and collecting resources in the wild. In sewing, gathering is a technique that draws up fabric to produce soft folds that create volume and initiate movement. So gather round, as we share our gathering with you.

3 Impressive Venues near Excel London for Client Dinner, Drinks, or After Parties

Explore 3 top venues near Excel London for client dinners, drinks, and after parties, with great access and standout catering options.

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3 Impressive Venues near Excel London for Client Dinner, Drinks, or After Parties

Our spring style: vintage romance

Our Creative Styling Manager on bringing some vintage romance to your tablescape

Venue Spotlight: HERE at Outernet

Quickfire questions with Jordan, Event Manager at HERE at Outernet

What I’m loving this April

Worth a sip Mirabeau Rosé is firmly in rotation right now – light, crisp and made for those first properly warm spring evenings. It’s pale, refreshing and such easy drinking – a bottle you open without overthinking and realise it pairs with most things you want to eat now the sun’s made an appearance. Makes you feel

Give to Gain: Social Pantry Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026

This International Women’s Day, Social Pantry welcomed a community of inspiring women to its second annual celebration of female-led businesses, hosted at our exclusive venue, London’s iconic Mansion House

Venue Spotlight: Amber Lakes

Quickfire questions with Sarah, Event Manager at Amber Lakes

Dissect a Dish: Dry-aged Sirloin Steak, Blackened Beetroot Glaze, Smoked Potato Purée, Summer Brassica, Watercress & Parsley Purée, Lovage, Jus

Welcome back to Dissect a Dish, where we take a closer look at one of the dishes on Social Pantry’s menu and explore what makes it seasonal, sustainable, delicious – and absolutely worth recreating in your own kitchen

The Social Side of Food: fuelling teams with nourishing meals

Welcome back to The Social Side of Food, a monthly series exploring how workplace catering does more than just feed teams. This time, we focus on the importance of properly filling, nutritious meals in the workplace and how it helps employees stay energised and focused

Supplier Spotlight: Belazu

Team Social Pantry pays a visit to fellow B Corp Belazu to learn more about the people, partnerships and sustainable thinking behind the ingredients we use in our kitchens

What we’re enjoying

Social Pantry Founder Alex Head rounds up her favourite finds this season Worth a read How I Cook by Ben Lippett I’m loving Ben Lippett’s How I Cook, it’s introduced us to some new great family favourites. His Rigatoni with Sunday Sauce or Stuffed Pittas are delicious and easy – a winning combo. Being Old and

Social Pantry heads to Mexico City: part one

This February, a small team of us from Social Pantry were fortunate enough to travel to Mexico City to immerse ourselves in the local culinary culture. With curious minds and eager palates, we sought to learn, explore and draw fresh inspiration that we could bring back to enrich our kitchens at home. One of the

Introducing the new and improved Hub at CCC

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to redesign The Hub on the 2nd Floor – and we can’t wait to show you what’s new. Our exclusive caterer, Social Pantry, is reopening and reimagining the space from 23rd March, bringing a fresh new look and an even more convenient (and delicious) food offer. A fresh

Our spring style

Our Creative Styling Manager on refreshing your table and welcoming in the new season this Easter

The Social Side of Food: strengthening company culture

Welcome back to The Social Side of Food: a monthly series exploring how great workplace catering does more than just feed teams. This time: how shared meals strengthen company culture

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

In light of National Apprenticeship Week, we talk to Amanda about her journey from agency worker to future supervisor at the Old Bailey

Dissect a Dish: Hake with Roasted Shellfish Sauce, Dashi-Poached Potatoes, Spring Greens, Sea Herbs & Lemon Verbena

Welcome back to Dissect a Dish, where we take a closer look at one of the dishes on Social Pantry's menu and explore what makes it seasonal, sustainable and delicious

Sustainable swaps: February

From seasonal gluts to sustainable seafood, each month Social Pantry highlights simple ways to make the most of what’s in season. This month, we’re embracing late-winter British produce and game with three delicious, planet-friendly ideas to inspire your meals

The Social Side of Food: building trust

Welcome back to The Social Side of Food: a monthly series exploring how great workplace catering does more than just feed teams. This time: building trust in your business

Recipe: Alex’s Christmas Pavlova

A showstopping alternative to Christmas pudding from Social Pantry founder, Alex Head

Alex’s 2025 Christmas gift guide

There’s nothing we love more at Social Pantry than shining a light on brilliant independents, small-batch producers and thoughtful design. This year’s Christmas gift guide has been hand-picked by our founder, Alex Head, with that in mind.

Top tips for fabulous festive styling

Our Creative Styling Manager, Abi, shares her top tips to help you bring that signature Social Pantry style into your own home this Christmas

Dissect a Dish: Baharat Roasted Squash with Sumac Red Onion, Preserved Lemon & Butterbean Hummus, and Toasted Spiced Seeds

Welcome to the first instalment of our new Dissect a Dish series, where we take a closer look at one of the dishes on Social Pantry’s menu and explore what makes it seasonal, sustainable, delicious – and absolutely worth recreating in your own kitchen

Sustainable swaps: December

From seasonal gluts to sustainable seafood, each month our Sustainability and Social Impact Manager, Rosie, spotlights a few simple ingredient swaps that make a big difference

A decade of doing business for good

The belief that good food can do good has always been central to what we do. We were delighted to have that formally recognised last year, when we attained B Corp certification. This year marks 10 years since B Corp began. In honour of the occasion, we’re reflecting on the people, partnerships and progress that

Small Bites, Big Impact: Elevating Events with Perfect Canapés

Discover the golden rules of canapés for events. From presentation to flavour, Social Pantry shares expert catering tips to ensure your guests are delighted from the first bite.

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