When it comes to a wedding day, you have your core suppliers. These are the ones that you absolutely couldn't do without such as the caterer, the marquee supplier, the staff, the florist, etc.

However, wedding days are all about embellishment and it's the small touches that can elevate a day from good to phenomenal. Here we run through a few suppliers, from Prosecco vans to oyster carts, that you might want to get along to your special day to provide the icing on the cake and ensure that your guests are talking about it for years to come.

# Booja Booja - Vegan ice cream
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An absolutely spectacular Piaggio truck serving delicious vegan ice cream, Booja Booja provide a stunning set piece for your special day that your guests will love. 

Based around Bristol they have been making their famous ice cream since 1999 and in 2017 River, the daughter of Mr Booja Booja himself, decided to create the  Piaggio which they affectionately refer to as Pinkie. 

You can enquire about Pinkie's availability [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/booja-booja-events).

# Wilton's Oyster Barrow

![Oyster-Barrow-Feast-It-Wedding-Catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/19336YGSP1mOBEt589q01y/164634fd9bf03ab45359e66a4e84e251/Feast-It-Wiltons-Oyster-Barrow-Event-Catering-Oysters-Seafood-Party-Catering-Book-Now-two.jpg)

When it comes to the suppliers we work with, we'd be very surprised if there were any older than Wilton's. Founded in 1742 by George William Wilton as a lone oysterman operating his barrow in London's Haymarket, the Wilton family are still going over 250 years later and ensuring their ancestor's legacy by serving up the very best oysters at weddings across the country. 

The oysters are served out of their spectacular carts that look stunning and are served with lemon in a traditional way.

# Flour Power Pizza Parlour

![Pizza-Van-Catering-Wedding](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/1DqRoIQgPFpM1iQZFiMWjs/af3de2d5a9fc460083789edfa3a8040f/Feast-It-Flour-Power-Pizza-Parlour-Artisan-Mobile-Pizza-Event-Supplier-Book-Now.jpg4.jpeg)

Even if you're having a main caterer coming in to provide a sit-down meal for your guests, there's nothing the quite matches the sight of pizza truck rolling up to serve later on the evening. Your guests will go absolutely crazy for it and the pizza itself will help the party keep going.

Flour Power's truck is absolutely stunning and founders Simon and Rebecca both undertook extensive training in Florence to prepare for their launch. They hand-prepare their toppings with as much love as they have for the dough, sourcing from a handful of chosen local suppliers and when the weather allows, using the very best seasonal and foraged Cornish ingredients.

You can enquire after them [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/flour-power-pizza-parlour).

# Bubble Bros

![Bubble-Bros-Feast-It-Bar](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/x1ILVzoEKZ25gFap0itdB/46e2f54b26808c89d3f2fbc408f59413/Feast-It-Bubble-Bros-Prosecco-Mobile-Bar-Hire-Book-Now-Event-Catering-Piaggio-Ape-one__2_.jpeg)

If you're happy to make the Champagne reception a Prosecco reception, there could no more entertaining way of doing it than getting the spectacular Bubble Bros along.

They serve up delicious, chilled Prosecco from their stunning Piaggio van. The layout of the bar means that they can either provide someone to serve it for your guests or your guests can pour it themselves.

You can enquire about their availability [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/bubble-bros).

# Lola's Vintage Ice Cream 

![Feast-It-Lola's-Ice-Cream-Catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/4ClXPjws8Fdd9QQPOckt1O/1eb7aff097ec61afa00791c224497cb9/Feast-It-Lola-Ice-Cream-event-catering-street-food-dessert-ice-cream-van-book-now-three.JPG)

If you're looking for a more traditional ice cream van to bring out the giddiness of your guests, you should look no further than Lola's Vintage Ice Cream. 

They serve utterly delicious, traditional ice cream, sorbets and cakes from the van, which was born in the 1970's. They are more than happy to create custom flavours for you or put a customer sign naming the flavours after special guests at the wedding or anything you like.

Enquire after them [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/lola-vintage-ice-cream-vans).

# Gondola Raclette

![Feast-It-Gondola-Raclette](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/3N82ptSdOcXG3nMiE25ckd/4a15e93a88e5ad8bd43fd00793c963c9/Feast-It-Gondola-Raclette-Street-Food-Alpine-Raclette-Event-Catering-Mobile-Caterer-Book-Now-three.jpg)

The perfect wedding addition for any ski fans out there, Gondola Raclette serve gourmet raclette out of, well you guessed it, a gondola lift.

Heritage potatoes, meats and baguettes all smothered in an avalanche of cheese, what more could you want?

Enquire after them [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/gondola-raceltte).

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Ice cream vans, raclette gondolas, Prosecco vans and more

6 suppliers to take your wedding to the next level

When it comes to event catering options, many assume the only way is to go with a dedicated event caterer. However, you may not be aware that many of the best restaurants in the country will come to you to cater your event, whether that be a wedding, corporate event, private party or dinner party. 

At Feast It, we've partnered with some of the very best restaurants in the country who are open to catering events and here we go through some of the best known London restaurants we work with. If you're interested in getting one along to cater your event, there's a link through to each of their profiles and you can enquire about them there.

# Nobu

![Nobu-Event-Catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/6Z2UVZvbiywLx2vvKRSaeu/c5282c32e5e51d83ec10402295e0b1cc/Feast-It-Nobu-restaurant-London-event-catering-Japanese-cuisine-sushi-book-now-two__1_.jpg)

One of the world, let alone London's best know restaurants, the famous menu at Nobu draws heavily on founder Nobu Matsuhisa’s training as a sushi chef in Tokyo, as well as South American influences gained during his extensive travels. This innovative “new style” Japanese cuisine has become both his trademark and the foundation of his success.

Combining Japanese “family style” dining with sophisticated Peruvian tastes, Nobu will offer stylish solutions to any event - expect a creative and vibrant experience to truly impress your guests. The restaurant has seen many a celebrity walk through its doors and is in fact co-founded by Robert De Niro.

You can enquire about their availability [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/nobu-london).

# Pied à Terre
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The longest running Michelin-starred restaurant in London, Pied à Terre create brilliantly original, stylish and creative dishes with the use of innovative techniques and using the finest seasonal ingredients.

They create exquisite canapés that are perfect for pre-dinner drinks or a cocktail event, while the sample menu includes sea bream ceviche and beef with potato puree and caramelised onion and a dessert of orange cake with blood orange sherbet.

Enquire about their availability [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/pied-a-terre).

# Brigadiers
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![Brigadiers-Event-Catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/1iAK4fUP07yqkW6HhaeEhu/8cb17ec8082d24167a43e09527230fcd/Feast-It-Brigadiers-restaurant-London-event-catering-Indian-cuisine-book-now-two.jpg)

Brigadiers, from the award-winning group JKS Restaurants, is an Indian eatery based in the Bloomberg Arcade. The brand is inspired by the army mess bars of India, where military regiments go to eat, drink and socialise.

For events, they have an extensive selection of delicious feasting menus, each one focused around a showstopping centrepiece including the Suckling Lamb Biryani, the Wood Roasted Goan Suckling Pig and the Tandoori Tomahawk Steak & Lobster. Their Vegetarian Feast consists of delicious paneer lettuce cups, smoked aubergine missi rotis and more, while they are also always happy to work with you to create a bespoke menu based on the restaurant a la carte dishes, so you don’t miss out on iconic plates such as those Original BBQ Butter Chicken Wings and to ensure your menu is perfect for your event.

Enquire about them for your event [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/brigadiers).

# The Greenhouse
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![Feast-It-The-Greenhouse-Corporate-Catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/2KWUJ7ec8ZOMRwo2nl0UPu/ad40e5643b296ede2a446e2f8820cb7c/Feast-It-The_Greenhouse-Michelin-star-restaurant-French-cuisine-Alex-Dilling-chef-event-catering-book-now-seven.jpeg)

Based in Mayfair, the Greenhouse has had held Michelin-starred status since 2004 and continues to win the praise of food critics, gourmets and wine lovers alike.

The seasonal menu is beautifully designed and ever-changing, for example right now there are options such as caviar, Limousin veal sweetbread and blue lobster 'Farci',

You can enquire after them [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/the-greenhouse).

# Umu

![Umu-Feast-It](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/4kG0he53q4IheBHKgRAw3l/6c6435b67bc794abca3e932a0fe0f07b/Feast-It-Umu-Japanese-restaurant-London-michelin-star-restaurant-event-catering-book-now-seven.jpg)

Another Michelin-star restaurant based in Mayfair, Umu serve up delectable Japanese cuisine, priding themselves on the provenance and integrity of ingredients, which they use to create innovative Kyoto-influenced dishes.

Yoshinori Ishii, the brilliant head chef, brings over twenty years of experience to the elegant dishes for which they are now famed. He has a rare eye for artful display as well as flavour, incorporating his expertise as not only a chef but also a skilled artist into each dish. He trained for nine years at the three Michelin-starred restaurant Kyoto Kitcho in Japan and is involved in every aspect of the restaurant, from flower arranging to designing the ceramic tableware.

You can enquire after them for your event [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/umu).

# Jikoni
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Drawing on flavours and culinary traditions from Asia, the Middle East, East Africa and Britain, Jikoni was described by Ottolenghi as the restaurant ‘he wished he had opened’ in 2018’s Where Chefs Eat guide.

The menu changes with the seasons, with regularly changing options including clove-smoked venison samosas with beetroot chutney and charred Brussels sprouts with hot and sour dressing. Meanwhile, signature dishes include the banana cake with miso butterscotch and Ovaltine kulfi.

You can enquire about their availability [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/jikoni).

# Lima London
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![Feast-It-Lima-London-restaurant-catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/4KPRZhC4Mo9Mdz2LcjlyQQ/03c2a4dd12dd2e574f61d6a02bca7a9c/Feast-It-Lima-restaurant-London-canapes-Peruvian-cuisine-event-catering-book-now-seven.jpg)

Lima London is a representation of the extent of the gastronomic expansion that has taken place in Peru over the course of the last few years, with the idea of showcasing Lima and Peruvian cuisine in London, and proving it as the gastronomic capital of the Americas!

Created by Head Chef Robert Ortiz and Virgilio Martinez (Executive Chef and ranked number 4 in the World 50 Best List and number 1 in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list), the menu showcases Peruvian flavours and ingredients in a contemporary and approachable style.

You can enquire after them [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/lima-london).


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Many don't realise just how incredible restaurants will provide event catering

7 incredible London restaurants that will cater your event

It can happen that on very rare occasions a supplier is forced to pull out of an event due to unforeseen circumstances, be it an equipment malfunction, a personal situation arising or something else. 

These occurances are very rare, however the reality is that they can happen and be highly disruptive to an event. That's why we launched Protect Plus. 

Protect Plus is an optional upgrade that you can purchase from Feast It on top of your supplier booking. Purchasing it ensures that in the exceptional scenario that your supplier is forced to drop out of your event, Feast It will guarantee to find a suitable replacement and make sure that the event can go ahead as planned.

Protect Plus costs 5% of the overall booking value and means that our team will be on hand to make every effort to actively seek out relevant replacements from our 1000+ strong supplier base. We are experts when it comes to knowing which of our supply base could be available at short notice, or who would be willing to travel to make it to the event so are well placed to identify a high quality replacement.

Further, if this means that the new supplier ends up being more expensive than the previous one, we'll cover the cost up to 10% of the value of the original value and if you are not happy with the replacement that we find, we'll provide a full refund plus an extra £75 refund.

We understand that organising events can come with a lot of pressure, and the aim of Protect Plus is to put your mind at rest that all will run very smoothly on the day.

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Our service that ensures we'll find a replacement supplier for your event

Feast It Protect Plus - Explained

From the whole team here at Feast It, events mean absolutely everything and we could not be more excited to welcome back their return this summer. 

That's why we've put this together this video, our own love letter for the return of events. We hope you enjoy it and that it makes you excited for all that's ahead this summer. It's been too long since we created memories that last a lifetime.

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Our love letter to events on their return

Events are back, bigger, bolder and more beautiful than ever

Feast It is currently partnering with Covent Garden to provide a six-week residency of some of the country's most exciting street food and mobile bar brands.

The residency is running until May 8th in one of London's best known retail locations, which sits just beside the beautiful London Opera House and is known for being London's first-ever modern square, built in 1630. 

Here we run through the suppliers that you'll be able to try at the pop-up and when they'll be there. They'll be open from midday to 10pm, with the coffee suppliers starting to serve at 10am.

# Bubble Bros
![ Bubble-Bros-Covent-Garden-Feast-It](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/6GyNCQemfgsrP8Yxwiey37/78398a543fb0c3c6a341d2974d433478/Feast-It-Bubble-Bros-Prosecco-Mobile-Bar-Hire-Book-Now-Event-Catering-Piaggio-Ape-one__1_.jpeg)

A beautiful Piaggio van serving up prosecco, wine and beer. A glass of bubbly from Bubble Bros is the perfect way to celebrate the winding down of lockdown measures.

__Dates:__ Serving up to May 16th excluding Wednesdays

# The Barrow 
![The-Barrow-morning-coffee-covent-garden](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/2pbvvAAJzzY4ArRrGTtzF8/24b4dc80ef0600e5e30845e59316cc2e/Feast-It-The-Barrow-Mobile-Coffee-Event-Supplier-Book-Now.jpg7.jpg)

Founded and run by head barista Harriet, The Barrow are a bespoke coffee supplier with an emphasis on sustainability and working with ethically sourced suppliers. Alongside the coffee, there's a fabulous selection of homemade cakes, banana bread, flapjacks and much more.

__Dates:__ Serving up to April 25th

# Smoky Gaucho

![Smokey-Gaucho-Feast-It-Covent-Garden](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/6g1WOOddx09t5XCwR1g01s/503a4fc2e633bd83558a625ccabe646d/Feast-It-Smoky-Gaucho-Cutting-Beef__1_.jpg)

Smoky Gaucho cook up low and slow food, inspired by their homeland of Southern Brazil and 'Gaucho flavours', a traditional term for South American cowboys. Head chef Charles and his team’s underlying love of all things steak brought them together to start a business that serves up some of the best and most affordable steaks in London.

__Dates__: Serving from April 22nd to May 16th

# The Little Orange Van
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A beautiful orange van serving up prosecco, Aperol Spritz and other delicious drinks. As the weather carries on warming up, we can't think of a better way to celebrate than a couple of glasses of Aperol.

__Dates:__ Serving from April 22nd to April 26th and April 28th to May 16th

# Kuka Coffee

![Feast-It-Kuka-Coffee-Covent-Garden](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/2bE6q0byFfGmClPNrMB9O1/86319ec4e5b509ea684f30cc33162a0c/Feast_it_Kuka_coffee.3597eae9-e66f-4b1f-9b43-6702a73b5837.jpeg)

Kuka Coffee serve up sustainably sourced, single origin coffee from a beautiful 1969 Morris Minor. Think delicious flat whites, lattes, teas as well as their speciality cold brew. 

__Dates:__ Serving from April 26th to May 16th

# Paddy's

![Paddys-Covent-Garden-Catering](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/5srilZjVKEbKqGKQBoaFEy/568cef5a9773a2a63360518dd5afdc5f/Feast-It-Paddys-fish-and-chips-street-food-truck-event-catering-British-cuisine-book-now-five.jpg)

Paddy's will be serving their gourmet fish and chips, along some great vegetarian options. Their van is absolutely beautiful and the fish and chips is as good as any you'll find in London.

__Dates:__ Serving from May 6th to May 16th

# Beetlejuice

![Beetlejuice-van-Covent-Garden](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/uFxbjTMwRQhm9jzLMPpRM/e16dbe4c48814ddc4bf46b0d478638cc/Feast_it_Beetle_JuiceVW_Bar_2.jpg)

Beetlejuice serve innovative, refreshing and delicious cocktails from a vintage VW van. They put their own spin on classics such the Aperol Spritz or a Margarita, but their speciality cocktail The BeetleJuice, with lychee, raspberry and lime has to be tried.

__Dates:__ Serving from May 6th to May 16th

# The Duck Shed

![Feast-It-The-Duck-Shed-Covent-Garden](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/1iMPdB4uwCTdNeX8HVSKkg/9c1cc01ee2c7679eb8ccea55b68ded43/Feast-It-The-Duck-Shed-Street-Food-Duck-Burgers-Event-Catering-Mobile-Caterer-Book-Now-one.jpg)

The Duck Shed slow roast free-range English ducks for 6 hours, the meat is then pulled and mixed with all the cooking liquor so it’s super moist and delicious. They serve the meat in either a brioche bun, a wrap or a salad box, and there are two delicious flavours to choose from: The British and The Vietnamese - both are incredible!

__Dates:__ Serving from April 18th to May 5th

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A run through the suppliers serving we have placed on the world famous piazze

A guide to our Covent Garden pop up residency

Getting the right florist for your special can have a huge effect on your guest's experience. The right flowers contribute greatly to the overall atmosphere of a church or registry wedding as well as the reception so it's important to get them right. 

On top of that, working with a florist is a personal process so it's important that not only do you love their work, you click with them as a person. 

In this piece we give a few examples of some of the great florists available on Feast It and if you're keen to enquire about one of them for your special day, you can place an enquiry through the Feast It profile links attached. 

# Hayford & Rhodes

![Feast-It-Wedding-florist](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/6Gh9Z0hNZtwHFgCMiPS0xa/d1e981cffcbceab51093bea5c2557d52/Feast-It-Hayford-and-Rhodes-Event-Luxury-Florist-Event-Supplier-Book-Now.jpg9.jpeg)

Established in 1924, London, Hayford & Rhodes are multi-award winning flower specialists, renowned for floral creativity, timeless style, meticulous planning and exemplary service. With a rich, illustrious, heritage designing luxury flowers for prestigious clients, events and venues; they pride themselves on their commitment to design, quality and excellence. 

They have been ranked by Vogue magazine as one of the best wedding florists in London and are likewise specialists in creating incredible floral arrangements for companies such as Bafta, Vanity Fair, and many other incredible clients. Their expert team work with you from initial consultation to the day itself, delivering beautiful, luxurious and quality floral designs whatever the event.

You can enquire about them for your wedding [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/hayford-and-rhodes?page=1&tier1=florists).

# Wild at Heart

![Wild at Heart Feast It](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/4FwWyGEjqBq3O05432uxAj/98c694969fe4f0198287e4fbf036f738/Feast-It-Wild-At-Heart-Wedding-Flowers-Book-Now16.jpg)

Wild At Heart is one of the most celebrated British luxury florists, renowned for an opulent, visionary and creative approach to flowers, weddings and events. Owner Nikki's sought-after style has earned many press accolades over the years, as well as an a-list following and commissions from some of the world’s most luxurious brands and venues.

Nikki has received extensive events commissions from names including Chanel, Christian Dior, Claridge’s, Kensington Palace and the V&A, was behind the wedding flowers for high-profile clients that include Poppy Delevingne, Guy Ritchie, Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild and has a client list that includes, Burberry, Tom Ford, Nicole Farhi and Jo Malone.

You can enquire about Wild at Heart for your wedding [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/wild-at-heart?page=1&tier1=florists)

# Sunflowers Florist
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London-based Sunflowers Florist is run by the talented and passionate Raymond, star of Netflix series The Big Flower Fight. With 13 years experience under his belt in weddings, corporate and hotel floral designs, it’s no wonder Raymond won the ‘Best in Bloom’ title on episode 2 of the show!

For your wedding, Raymond and the Sunflowers Florist team can create breathtaking table centrepieces, flower arches, ceiling and stair installations as well as stunning bouquets and boutonnieres for the perfect final touch to the bridal party. Never settling for prepackaged floral arrangements, Raymond will create your floral designs from scratch to match your specific theme or Pinterest inspiration!

You can enquire about them for your wedding [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/sunflowers-florist?tier1=florists).

# Verity and Thyme

![Verity-and-thyme-feast-it](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/6GyBZWbIdTP9wrhA71gYJX/dc730228500006f3eb7cd0e8aecbe09d/Verity_and_ThymeD0F31AAD_E472_48F2_AFA0_D7D2825EBB29_EC7E2CD6_7A2E_4DB3_A235_2F6269ECCBB2__1_.JPG)

Using the bounty of her garden, local flower markets & the countryside around her, Verity & Thyme's founder, Charlotte, creates natural and unrestrained arrangements that add a personal touch to special occasions. Guided by the seasons and the changes they bring in colour, mood and texture, she works closely with nature to bring the outside in.

Before picking up her floristry scissors, Charlotte worked as a stylist for interior magazines and an assistant designer for fashion & homeware brands. A keen eye for detail and creative intuition come naturally, as Charlotte personally sees each event through from conception to completion, making every event as individual and unique as her client.

Verity & Thyme's fragrant flowers and herbs are grown in Charlotte's family allotment in Buckinghamshire, where they are used for bouquets and buttonholes. Travelling across the home counties in her trusty van, armed with buckets of seasonal bounty and scissors in hand, is where you will find her at her happiest.

You can enquire about Charlotte's availability [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/verity-and-thyme-florist?page=1&tier1=florists).

# Floribundi

![Floribundi-Flowers-London-Feast-it](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/3THMVayPmNqYh8BWS7RitA/1626a31899203ad9dcf204567a7cdea0/Feast-It-Floribundi-Independent-Creative-Floristry3__2_.jpg)

Floribundi are an independent florist based in South Bucks whose dedication to providing an outstanding service and quality product to each event has won them several awards, including Best Wedding Florist 2018 for South Bucks at the Global Wedding Awards. Every event the team work on is given the bespoke care and attention needed to ensure the big day fits your vision, with the team on hand to consult and use their creative expertise to curate beautiful floral arrangements with you.

With an expansive list of past clients, Floribundi have provided exceptional floristry for intimate dinners all the way through to large corporate do's and events for thousands. Whatever the event they always have the same mission: to take the brief and bring it to life in flowers - creativity is their middle name!

You can enquire about getting them along to your special day [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/floribundi).


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Working with a florist is a personal process so it's important that not only do you love their work, you click with them as a person

Five fantastic wedding florists to hire

Booking the perfect florist for your wedding can be one of the most daunting prospects going into your special day. For many, it will be the first and only time that they book an event florist, so it's unsurprising that most people go into the booking process not entirely sure what questions they should be asking, or how the logistics or budget should work.

Here we speak to Tracey, founder of [Floribundi](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/floribundi), an independent florist based in Beaconsfield with over ten years of experience, about what to bear in mind when booking your florist for your event and where people can often go wrong.

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# Make sure that your visions are aligned

You should ask yourself before you start booking a florist 'what is my vision?'. You will know better than anyone how you want the flowers on your special day to look and it's really important that vision comes through on the day. Once you've had a think about it, I'd recommend trying to find images that are similar to what works for you so you can show these to the florist you're speaking to. Ultimately flowers are a visual product and there's no better way to show what you want than images.

Secondly, you'll most likely get a feel of whether your florist gets your vision or not as soon as you start talking to them and my advice would be to go with your gut. You should be thinking 'do they understand what I'm talking about and can they add to it?' You should be able to sense that when you start talking.

# Ask what else they'll be providing

You might assume that your florist would be providing everything that you need for the perfect display at your event but that's often not the case, sometimes it's just the flowers.

If you'd like your special day to include set pieces such as arches, vases, lanterns or pedestals, it's worth making sure you're on the same page with your florist about it. In the case that these aren't provided by the florist, they would usually be expected to be provided by the venue or the organisers of the event.

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# Make sure your suppliers are working together

The work that a florist does can be very closely linked to other suppliers on the day. For instance is there a marquee that's being set up that the flowers will be designed around, or will a caterer be laying the tables at a certain time before the flowers can go on top?

I'd recommend setting your suppliers up together a few weeks before the event, just over email, to ensure that there are no logistical or timing errors on the day.

# Allocate who your flowers will be given to at the end of the day

You would not believe the fights that can erupt between guests looking to bring the best flowers home with them... To avoid this I'd recommend allocating which guests will be the lucky ones to take home the flowers.

It's a great way to reward people who have contributed to making sure the day has gone really smoothly, and a fun way to do it is to put lottery tickets under certain people's seats.

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# Go in with an open mind about budgets

Most people come into the booking process having never done this before so it's not at all surprising that some don't have a rough idea of how much they should be spending.

Ultimately, your vision is the most important thing, and you should look to find a supplier who can fulfill it. If that means perhaps spending a little more than you'd originally anticipated it'll be worth it, I promise!

# Be careful of candles!

I've had to say this a few times but flowers, and many other items at weddings, are very flammable. If you're looking to have candles lining the aisle or at the reception, try and ensure that they're not too close to the flowers, it would be a shame for something so beautiful to go up in smoke!


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We speak to Tracey, founder of Floribundi, about what to bear in mind when booking a florist

Tips from a wedding florist

Booking a marquee can be one of the tougher parts of organsing your event. There can be quite a lot of logistics involved and the rest of your suppliers will most likely need to know the details before they can provide accurate quotes.

However booking a marquee doesn't need to be difficult, and if you'd like to find a bit more about the types in marquees on offer you can check out our Ultimate Guide [here](https://feast-it.com/magazine/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiring-a-marquee). In this piece though, we speak to Gareth Dean, founder of [Project Marquee](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/project-marquee), about a few points that those looking to book a marquee should know up front to make the process even smoother. You can check his points out below, and if you like the look of Project Marqee you can enquire about getting them along to your event [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/project-marquee).

![Beautiful-Marquee](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/5c2BJM3mMCmZqUOAaMn2sl/5178125eb1d2a6df8ec17724805e3c36/Feast_It_Whitehorse_Marquees_Book_Now_120-x-40-traditional-canvas-marquee-in-hot-july-2019.jpg)

# Try and measure the space you need the marquee to fit into
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If the event is taking place in your garden or a nearby venue, we'd recommend measuring it yourself so you can pass that information to get a more accurate quote. Often people will not have asked their venue about the size of the area the marquee will fit into, and likewise people will overestimate the size of their gardens.

It's also very helpful for us to know the surface that the marquee will be sitting on. If it's concrete we'll most likely need to weigh it down and if it's on grass, we need to know if there's any piping underneath. We can make it work on any suface, even if there's a slope, we just need to know about it up front!

# We'll build it and take it down
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This may come as a surprise but a question that I get asked all the time is whether we build and take down the marquee ourselves.

As a short answer, of course we do! Marquees are big constructs and very tough to put together so it's something that's definitely best left to the professionals, for safety as much as anything. On numerous occasions people have asked whether it'll reduce the cost if they put it up and take it down themselves, and the answer is always the same, don't do it!

![Marquee-set-up-Feast-It](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/68hoGECUO0B6U8xNl6VN5x/34c7a5346cc5144e261d4415c0721901/Clear_3.jpg)

# There are lots of linings available 

There are some great options when it comes to the linings and dressing of your marquee. For example for a wedding, we will normally dress the marquee with a white pleated lining that suits an elegant occasion, whereas for a Christmas event we can dress the marquee with a more festive, mysterious starlight lining. A particularly popular option for a wedding is to have three sides of the marquee in an elegant white, and then a dramatic black lining behind the dancefoor to make it stand out.

As well as the linings, drapes can come in a sorts of colours, so if you're hosting a party with a particular theme, or your wedding has a colour scheme these are absolutely perfect for that.

# Budgets

The reality is that marquees are one of the more expensive items when it comes to hiring suppliers for your event, but if you get it right I assure you they're worth every penny. 

If you're looking to get a larger marquee for an event of over a hundred guests, you're most likely looking at a minimum of around £1500, but if it's a small garden party with less than fifty guests, it's possible to get a good quality marquee along for around £600-£700.

# They're often set up a few days before the event

It's very common that a marquee company will be providing structures at multiple events over the course of a weekend, so don't be surprised if they ask to set it up a few days before your even and potentially take it down a few days after. This is totally normal when it comes to marquees and if you're using a wedding venue, they will likely be absolutely fine provided it doesn't clash with other events they have going on.

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Gareth Dean of Project Marquees discusses what you need to know about booking a marquee

How to book a marquee: Tips from a supplier

Booking the right marquee will play a big part in the success of your event. It's likely where your guests will be eating, getting to know each other and dancing into the early hours, so we like to think of marquees as the canvas on which you can paint your dream event onto.

At Feast It, we work with some of the very best marquee companies in the country, and in this piece we go through some of the very best who are based near London. If you like the look of them, you can see a link to enquire about getting them along to your event.

So here's the list of some of the best marquee companies near London.

# Project Marquee

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Baesed in Kingston-upon-Thames and founded in 2017, Project Marquee offer some of the best quality marquees around London for all manner of events, be they weddings, birthdays or corporate events.

On top of the marquees themselves, they can offer additional servives such as dance floors, bars and even bouncy castles to help take your event to the next level.

Founder Gareth is a consummate professional and will take all the stress out of the process of booking your perfect marquee, and is wonderful at talking customers through what can be a slightly complicated booking process. You can see more about them and enquire to see if they are available for your event [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/project-marquee?tier1=marquees_tents).

# Dynamic Marquees

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A Wembley-based business, Dynamic Marquees can provided marquees for all manner of events, from private parties, to festivals and just about everything in between. 

Their philosophy is very much that your event is as important to them as it is to you and they believe that it's this personal touch that meant that private and corporate clients, including ITV, Barclays and Ealing studios keep coming back to use them again. 

Further, their commitment and level of service meant that they were named as the winner of the London Wedding Awards Marquee Hire company of the year 2020, and you can enquire about them for your event [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/dynamic-marquees?tier1=marquees_tents).

# Bespoke Tents & Events 
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Bespoke Tents & Events, run by directors Roland & Hugh, is a family business that lovingly designs and builds every one of their contemporary marquees in-house. Only the very best materials are used in making their unique canvas marquees & canopy options with every structure created as a fabulous one-off. 

Their creations are distinctive for their elegant curves & beautiful wooden features, with care and thoughtful design going into every detail of their marquees. Over the last 20 years it is this level of craftsmanship and their fantastic level of service that has taken them to weddings, festivals and events all over the UK, whilst still finding the time to build over 150 unique marquees, canopies, yurts and more! 

The whole team is trained to the highest standards, but as quality control freaks, Directors Roland & Hugh are on-site for every installation to maintain the highest standards possible of installation ensure each event goes off without a hitch, and you can enquire about getting them along to your event [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/bespoke-tents-and-events?page=1&tier1=marquees_tents).

# The Stretch Tent Company
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![The Stretch Tent Co Event Marquee London](//images.ctfassets.net/91pq7vxbip7x/4EGJOImiZCEMpz8P27MBu5/e913f5e79df2194560551e7434d2303d/The_Stretch_Tent_Co_Event.jpg)

The Stretch Tent Company is a dedicated supplier with years of experience, providing tents for some of the UK’s best outdoor events, festivals, weddings and parties. With a huge range of tents to choose from and the freedom to design your tent to suit your space and requirements, each and every one of their installations are truly unique and unforgettable!

Their tents are the new and stylish alternative to hiring a traditional marquee and these freestyle structures are architecturally stunning and flexible enough to fit any area, of any size, cover uneven ground, become part of a building and can be configured in countless ways. 

Eye-catching, practical and completely bespoke, the Stretch Tent Company can create a huge range of spectacular event spaces that will wow your guests and clients. They have planned and delivered hundreds of unique events that their tents have seen it all! From English Country weddings to DIY rustic weddings, providing a breath-taking magical environment that you and your guests will never forget. You can enquire about them right [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/the-stretch-tent-company?tier1=marquees_tents).

# __Yurts for Life__
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An interesting alternative to a traditional marquee, you could look at hosting your event inside a traditional yurt, and there would be no better company to book it from than Yurts for Life. 

Designed to give you even more enjoyment from the great outdoors, their yurts are ideally suited for glamping in the countryside or a fun-filled festival. They are just the ticket for an elegant wedding reception or big outdoor party.

They have worked with the likes of The National Trust and Riverford Organic, as well as schools and wedding providers to supply yurts for events, parties and for private use and you can enquire about them [here](https://feast-it.com/suppliers/yurts-for-life?tier1=marquees_tents).


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Getting the perfect marquee is vital to ensure your event is a roaring success