Advent Catering
Who We Are...
Advent Catering Group is a modern, family run company with traditional and prestigious values. We provide the very best quality food made with only the finest, sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients.
We offer a complete bespoke menu creation service based totally on our clients individual tastes and requirements. With this flexible approach we can create just about any menu or dish that you can imagine - and we can produce it in the trickiest of locations!
Whether it be fun and quirky or traditional and wholesome; our menus range from canapés and formal dinners to themed bowl food and trendy conference menus, thus creating exciting food for private dinner parties and large scale events, alike.
From discussing your initial ideas to the production of the day itself; rest assured, we will be with you every step of the way as your event plans progress.
What our Customers Say…
"Words cannot express how delighted I am with Saturday and a big part of it is down to you and your team. Professional, amenable, flexible but above all you gave me total piece of mind. I lost count of the number of compliments I got on the food and trust me some of my guests are not an easy lot to please. I cannot thank you enough for making my dream a reality"Richard Lill - January 2015
"Right from the start Vicky and Duncan were friendly and willing to please. Tailoring their service to our specific needs, they considered every detail and were unfazed by the space constraints of our wedding venue. The meal was flawless: timed to perfection, served with care, and, of course, delicious in every way. Advent exceeded all of our expectations and we cannot recommend them highly enough."Chris & Miranda - December 2014
"Thank you all very much for such wonderful catering at our wedding. Everyone commented on how amazing the food was. Thanks for all your patience & help. You were all a pleasure to deal with"Customer - June 2012
"Just a short note to thank you so much for all your help & wonderful food you did for our Golden wedding Anniversary. Everyone enjoyed the party & said the food was just the best they have ever had"Customer - September 2012
"Hi Vicky, Just wanted to say thank you for making our wedding perfect!!!"Customer - May 2012
"A very big THANKYOU for everything last Saturday. You were all amazing, the food & service was second to none. All of our guests were full of praise for a very professional job! There is nothing we would have changed. You helped make a special day perfect"Customer - April 2013
"Very many thanks for making my birthday party such a success. The service received from you was great & the food fantastic"Customer - May 2013
"The food was delicious, and we were delighted by the personal service and attention that you provided for our guests. Please feel free to pass on our details to anyone who needs assurance that Advent Catering is an excellent choice for all catering requirements. I wouldn't hesitate to contact you in the future"Customer - June 2013
About Us
Bespoke & Wide-Ranging Menus
Advent Catering Group is a modern, family run company with traditional and prestigious values. We provide the very best quality food made with only the finest, sustainably sourced, seasonal ingredients.
We offer a complete bespoke menu creation service based totally on our clients individual tastes and requirements. With this flexible approach we can create just about any menu or dish that you can imagine - and we can produce it in the trickiest of locations! Whether it be fun and quirky or traditional and wholesome; our menus range from canapés and formal dinners to themed bowl food and trendy conference menus, thus creating exciting food for private dinner parties and large scale events, alike.
From discussing your initial ideas to the production of the day itself; rest assured, we will be with you every step of the way as your event plans progress.
Advent Catering Group
Flair, co-ordination, timing!
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Careers
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We are looking for suitable candidates for the following roles:
If you are interested in any of the below positions please send your updated CV to info@adventcatering.co.uk
Catering Manager
- Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service.
- Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans.
- Communicating regularly with your director to monitor KPIs and targets.
- Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
- Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations.
- Supporting and training the teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role.
- Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
- Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
- Have a minimum of one year of catering experience.
- Have experience managing teams in a similar role.
- Knowing a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
- Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen.
- Have excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.
Asian Speciality Chef
- Prepare and cook a range of Asian dishes as per the demand.
- Have a full operational knowledge of all recipes, standards, portion sizes and Presentation style of various curries produced in the kitchen.
- Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of traditional Indian curries.
- To aid the Head Chef to achieve the restaurants budgeted food costs.
- To carry out month-end food stock taking.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day ordering of food for a section in line with UK purchasing guidelines.
- Ensure food prepared is of highest possible standards.
- Controlling portion sizes in accordance with food specifications.
- Plan and allocate jobs/tasks to subordinate staff, ensuring that all items produced are according to standard recipes, portion yields and within agreed time limits and minimum wastage.
- Dealing with food complaints efficiently.
- Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- Check that all food safety regulations and procedures are fully complied with.
- Report any defective equipment or safety hazards within the kitchen.
- Experience in Indian Curry, preferably milk Curry, Bengali Curry at the professional level.
- At least two years’ experience as a professional cook in a quality restaurant or hotel.
- Have experience managing teams in a similar role.
- Knowing a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
- Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.
- Experience to supervise staff, high quality, and hygiene standards.
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Phone : 01423 552 139
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