Large Scale Event Catering

At Social Pantry, we specialise in curating exceptional multi-day events, ensuring every guest feels cared for from the first moment to the last.

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At Social Pantry, we specialise in curating exceptional large scale multi-day events, ensuring every guest feels cared for from the first moment to the last. Our experienced team brings creativity and meticulous planning to each occasion, thoughtfully considering every detail to guarantee a seamless and memorable experience.

We pride ourselves on offering diverse, balanced menus that celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices. Whether your event spans two days or an entire week, we provide delicious options to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, ensuring everyone is well catered for.

With Social Pantry, you can expect innovative food, attentive service, and a commitment to making your multi-day event truly unique and unforgettable. Let us take care of everything, so you and your guests can relax and enjoy every moment.

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Multi-day & Large Scale event catering

We work with our clients to develop bespoke menus, understanding their needs throughout the multi-day events they’re hosting, and creating specific dining options to suit them. Our typical range of services include all-day dining, filling breakfasts, hot and cold lunches, curated interactive food stations, evening canapé receptions, and elegant seated dinners, each supported by a dedicated front-of-house team to ensure flawless execution.

Using globally-inspired, locally sourced ingredients, we offer everything from convenient grab and go options to beautifully plated dishes. Whatever your catering requirements, Social Pantry delivers exceptional food and service tailored to your event.

Catering to what you care about

When you partner with Social Pantry, we care just as much about your event as you do. We take the time to understand your needs and tailor every aspect of the food service to suit your schedule, setting and guests. With over a decade of expertise in multi-day events, festivals, sporting events, crew catering and food service, we’re here to deliver consistently delicious, beautifully presented meals – day after day. We’d love to be part of your next project.

Food

Food is what we do best. Every dish we serve is fresh, seasonal and thoughtfully designed – whether it’s a stylish plated dinner, vibrant lunch station, or quick grab and go breakfast. We bring creativity and flair to every menu, making sure the food not only tastes amazing but looks the part too.

Management

From start to finish, your dedicated Event Planner will be by your side; your go-to point of contact to ensure everything runs smoothly. We’re here to make the process easy, efficient and enjoyable, so you can focus on the bigger picture while we handle the details

Sustainability

We’re proud to be industry leaders in sustainable catering. As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to making a positive impact; on people and the planet. Our operations are zero-to-landfill and we’re actively working towards becoming fully net zero. Sustainability is built into everything we do.

Operations

Our experienced operations team is here to take the pressure off your plate. From logistics to last-minute adjustments, we handle every detail behind the scenes so you don’t have to. With us, you can relax knowing the service is running smoothly and that your event is in safe hands, no matter the size of the event.

The large scale multi-day catering experts

At Social Pantry, we specialise in delivering exceptional multi-day catering experiences that combine creativity, consistency, and flawless execution. With years of experience catering for some of the UK’s most high-profile events, we understand the unique demands of multi-day hospitality – ensuring guests are continuously impressed, nourished and well cared for from start to finish.

From full-scale pop-up luxury dining at festivals, to intimate VIP hospitality and large-scale sporting occasions, our expert team knows how to adapt, evolve menus and deliver service that feels fresh day after day.

For the past two years, we’ve proudly catered the two-day Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic at the prestigious Hurlingham Club. Working alongside chef Ben Tish and the Cubitt House team, we served breakfast, lunch, drinks, and dinner to up to 240 guests each day. The Spanish-inspired menu featured hand-carved Jamón from Brindisa, traditional Seafood Paella, tapas-style small plates, and flame-grilled meats – delivered seamlessly to create an authentic, elevated dining experience for the prestigious guest list.

Every year, we proudly cater the VIP hospitality tent at the finish line of the London Marathon for Tata Consultancy Services. Over two days, including the Saturday mini-marathon and Sunday’s main race, we serve over 2,000 guests a menu of seasonally inspired, nutritious canapés and bowl food – designed to deliver flavour, nourishment and flair while remaining waste-conscious. The prime location allows guests to cheer on runners from the final stretch while enjoying a menu crafted with energy, taste and celebration in mind.

We also support the Festival Republic team with the feasting and dining offering at Wilderness Festival every year. Our fifth year in a row, we’re adept at feeding over 5000 guests across the four-day festival, supporting a roster of prominent chefs to bring their menus to life in the middle of the Oxfordshire countryside. Our on-site team of 150 covers all aspects of front and back of house, from chefs, to waiters, to porters, to logistics, operations and even marketing.

Whether it’s a sporting event, corporate activation, or cultural celebration, Social Pantry brings dedication, detail and delicious food to every moment.

Multi-day & large scale events we've catererd

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TCS London Marathon

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Alfred Dunhill Padel at Hurlingham Club

Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic

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Wilderness Festival 2023

Wilderness Festival

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TCS London Marathon

We have partnered with Tata Consultancy Services throughout their sponsorship of the London Marathon to deliver dedicated catering services at the Finish Line Hospitality, ensuring seamless food service throughout the entire event.

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How we made it happen

  • A dedicated front-of-house and back-of-house team ensures smooth operations and impeccable service from start to finish.
  • Our expert staff deliver consistent, high-quality hospitality to a diverse client base, including VIP and corporate guests.
  • We accommodate all dietary requirements with care and creativity, ensuring every guest feels considered and catered for.
  • Flexibility is at the heart of our service – we adapt quickly to evolving event needs, from guest list changes to last-minute catering requests.
  • A dedicated Event Planner works closely with clients, offering the ability to respond to updates within 24 hours, including changes in numbers and additional requirements.
  • Mornings begin with a thoughtful breakfast spread featuring freshly baked pastries, seasonal fruit, and Social Pantry’s signature granola with yoghurt.
  • Throughout the afternoon, a selection of gourmet canapés and bowl food circulates in the hospitality tent, keeping guests nourished and engaged.
  • In previous years, a live pasta station has been timed to coincide with the arrival of marathon runners – a warm, welcoming touch for participants looking to carb-load.
  • An all-day offering of soft drinks includes freshly made smoothies and cold-pressed juices.
  • A dedicated barista station serves premium hot drinks from morning through to evening.
  • Guests enjoy a curated dessert station in the afternoon – the perfect sweet finish to a day of exceptional hospitality.

Our bespoke approach meant that the menu was designed with the route of the London Marathon in mind. We created the 26.2 Mile Menu, using suppliers along the route, championing London producers and ingredients, the menu reflects the best of London.

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It’s been an amazing event… we have made a massive impact, in London, in TCS and in the industry, and that’s not me saying this, I’m going by the responses from some very senior people at TCS and the industry, some even said ‘best TCS event ever

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Alfred Dunhill Padel at Hurlingham Club

Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic

The world’s finest celebrity pro-am padel tournament held at the prestigious Hurlingham Club. A quintessentially British experience staged at one of the most exclusive private members clubs that celebrates the fastest growing sport on the planet. The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic featured celebrities, padel pro-amateurs and a group of select teams competing over two days in the grounds of the stunning Hurlingham Club, raising funds and awareness for Laureus Sport for Good, to help disadvantaged children around the world.

How we made it happen

  • Over two days, we delivered a full-service hospitality experience, serving breakfast, lunch, and evening fare to guests, players, and VIPs.
  • In collaboration with acclaimed chef Ben Tish of Cubitt House, we created a bespoke Spanish-inspired menu that brought a vibrant Mediterranean flair to the event.
  • Three dynamic food stations were positioned around the venue, complemented by roaming canapés for continuous, effortless service.
  • Live open-fire cooking on Ox Grills provided theatre and flavour, creating an immersive dining experience for guests.
  • A live paella station in the early evening offered seafood and vegetarian options, with chefs cooking in full view for an interactive, crowd-pleasing experience.
  • Our team operated from a fully equipped pop-up kitchen, managing all logistics and equipment supply on-site.
  • Each day, a dedicated hospitality team of 38 – including 23 front-of-house and 15 back-of-house professionals – ensured flawless execution across every service moment.
  • Partnering with leading beverage sponsors, we operated two premium bars offering a curated selection of wines, craft cocktails, and soft drinks throughout the tournament.
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Just wanted to say how much we all totally loved working with you and your team at The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic. The food and service were just absolutely brilliant. Thank you!

We have had the most fabulous reaction from the event. All so chuffed… we truly believe we have something special now. You were all so much a part of that reaction and early success.

Charlie Grave TTB Sport

Wilderness Festival

We’re proud to support the Wilderness Festival team with their Feasting and Dining programme across the four-day event. For the past five years, we’ve collaborated to elevate the festival’s fine dining experience, curating a diverse lineup of renowned chefs to lead multiple dining tents – from Michelin-starred veterans to viral social media sensations.

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How we made it happen

  • We curate a stellar lineup of over 13 acclaimed chefs – from Michelin-starred icons to rising stars – bringing their signature fine dining menus to the heart of Oxfordshire.
  • Across four days, our team serve more than 5,000 guests in three unique dining tents, each designed to deliver a distinct and memorable culinary experience.
  • Chef’s Table offers an intimate haute cuisine journey for just 28 guests per sitting. Surrounded by an open kitchen, diners were treated to a seven-course tasting menu, served personally by the guest chef – four times daily.
  • Long Table Banquets transforms a grand stretch tent into an upscale communal dining space, seating up to 400 guests for both lunch and dinner. Our team brings each guest chef’s four-course sharing menu to life, served family-style for a warm, convivial atmosphere.
  • Wilderness Kitchen evolved from a fully vegetarian/vegan offering, to last year partnering with a beloved brunch institution, immersive supper club hosts, and a celebrated Sunday roast restaurant group, offering a rotating menu of relaxed, high-quality feasts throughout the festival.
  • Beyond the core tents, we provided operational and logistical support across the festival site, assisting with produce sourcing, equipment, and kitchen coordination.
  • With a team of 150 front- and back-of-house professionals, we delivered seamless service across every touchpoint of the event.
  • A rich variety of menus and cookery styles were brought to life over the weekend, with each dish faithfully reflecting the individual vision and technique of our guest chefs.

Every day in each of the Feasting and Dining tents, our teams create an experience that is unique and inimitable across the UK festival landscape. We work closely with each guest chef to ensure the essence of their restaurants is brought to life on a mass scale, with the careful guidance of the Social Pantry team.

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Multi Award Winning Event & Music Photographer James Bridle www.JamesBridlePhoto.co.uk
Wilderness Festival 2023

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Consistently delivering fresh ideas and sustainable menu planning to ethical delivery, Social Pantry knows how to turn it up to 11 whilst remaining on budget. Partnering with Social Pantry has been one of my most trusted (and favourite) collaborations during several decades in live events. They know their opinions and are an absolute joy to work with.

Paul Glossop, Festival Director
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The large scale event catering experts

With unparalleled attention to detail, carefully crafted exquisite menus, and commitment to sustainability, experience a versatile catering experience for your next event.

Email: enquiries@socialpantry.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8871 1949

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Seasonal & bespoke menus

We offer a curated selection of seasonal menus that are globally inspired, yet locally sourced, offering a variety of  dining styles, and bold, vibrant flavours –  from elegant canapés, live cooking stations and immersive feasting experiences. For each event we hand-select each dish that will feature on the menu, reflecting the best of the season and the needs of the event.

However, for multi-day events, we encourage clients to explore a bespoke menu design. This allows us to tailor the culinary journey across each day, avoiding repetition while creating a cohesive, elevated experience that reflects the tone and personality of the event, the audience, and the moments you want to make memorable.

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Branding opportunities

We believe in the power of connection – and that starts with clearly introducing who we are to your team. It’s important to us that your colleagues know the people and passion behind the food. With additional budget, we can work together to explore impactful branding opportunities that not only promote menus and pop-up experiences, but also boost engagement and elevate the overall customer experience.

Let us put your brand front and centre; from branded aprons and serveware to sustainably made water bottles and keep cups for guests. It’s all about creating thoughtful, on-brand moments that feel cohesive, considered, and memorable.

Sustainable large scale catering

As a certified B Corp and member of the Better Business Act coalition, Social Pantry is committed to sustainability at every level. For large scale and multi-day events, we prioritise locally sourced, high-quality ingredients to support local producers and reduce food miles. Our eco-friendly practices include using compostable and recyclable packaging, minimising food waste through careful planning, and actively reducing our carbon footprint. Sustainability is a core responsibility for us, ensuring your event is both memorable and environmentally conscious. Read more about our holistic approach to sustainability and impact here.

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More than just catering

Alongside our catering services we can also offer the following services to make your event extra special.

Event Design & Styling

Our in-house styling team can work with you to design everything from branded food items to beautifully curated tablescapes and wider set design to elevate every dining experience.

Equipment Hire

We work with our trusted, long-standing suppliers to provide high-quality equipment hire tailored to your event needs.

Menu Design

Choose from our extensive seasonal menus, or arrange with your Event Planner for our chefs to create bespoke menus tailored to your vision, event style, and seasonal ingredients.

Production

Our experienced production team ensures every detail runs smoothly behind the scenes, from logistics to last-minute changes.

Calligraphy & Personalisation

Add a personal touch with hand-crafted calligraphy and specially-designed bespoke collateral, from place cards to signage, created by our talented in-house designers.

Frequently asked questions

We can cater events of any duration, tailored entirely to your needs.

There is no maximum – guest numbers depend on your brief, venue size, and event specifics.

Yes, we can cater events across multiple locations with seamless coordination and service.

Yes, we can deliver a variety of catering styles within the same event to suit different needs and moments.

We are able to provide multi-day catering throughout the UK and internationally.

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