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Who are we
The Story so far...
Out of the Box Catering was established back in 2017 after a decision to take the leap from the corporate world into self employment. Having worked in catering and hospitality for many years in many forms, I wanted a change of career and lifestyle that I could influence with my own decisions and creativity.
So I bought myself a partially converted horsebox and set about creating my very own business.
I battled for weeks trying to decide on a name and after many sleepless nights, the time had come to start thinking "Out of the Box" and there it was - the journey had begun.
As well as completing the conversion of the horsebox into a fully functioning mobile kitchen for events, we also converted a building at home into a purpose built kitchen and that was it, we were up and running.
We did some incredible events in our first few years and built up a good client base but just as we started to get established, Covid arrived and we were bought down to earth with a massive thud!
Our business changed overnight and with our order book emptied we once again had to think "Out of the Box"
Our afternoon tea hampers were still in the planning stage but we hurried along with our plans and launched them rapidly and this started a huge wave of demand during lockdown for afternoon tea at home and we never looked back.
Our feet have barely touched the ground since and now that we are returning to a new normal we are once again combining our now famous afternoon teas with our ever popular buffets & canapes for parties, wakes, weddings, corporate functions and business lunches.
This year has seen us launch our "Touring Tearoom" which we believe is a unique concept.
A popup tearoom available for hire for you to enjoy the afternoon tea experience at home in a beautifully decorated vintage style tearoom.
We have also introduced a vast array of other products such as our unique Salad Platters, Cheeseboards, Grazing Boxes and Breakfast Platters.
Later this year we will be celebrating our 5th birthday and I cannot believe where those 5 years have gone, we have grown, developed, improved, learnt and loved the journey to now and we hope that with your continued support we can continue to do so over the next five years and beyond.
What we do
Afternoon Teas
Platters and Grazing Boxes
Afternoon Teas
Enjoy one of our delicious afternoon teas at home.Packed full of traditional homemade cakes and savouries.
Buffets
Platters and Grazing Boxes
Afternoon Teas
Buffet menus made fresh to order for all occasions, tastes and budgets.
Platters and Grazing Boxes
Platters and Grazing Boxes
Platters and Grazing Boxes
An ever growing collection of hampers, platters and grazing boxes
perfect for sharing!
Breakfast Options
Corporate and Business
Platters and Grazing Boxes
Breakfast Boxes, Pancake Platters and Fresh Fruit Platters means we have breakfast covered whatever the occasion
Canapes
Corporate and Business
Corporate and Business
Drinks parties, wedding receptions, nibbles or additions to our buffets, our extensive canapes list offers bite size, moreish delights for every occasion.
Corporate and Business
Corporate and Business
Corporate and Business
Whether its a working lunch, business meeting, lunch on the go or corporate events - get in touch we'd love to hear from you.
Meet the Team
Claire - Business Owner
Sam - Daily Lifesaver and all Round Good Egg
Claire - Business Owner
Claire is the brains behind Out of the Box having setup the business in 2017. As well as making the majority of food on offer, she also handles all of the orders and enquiries, stock management, accounting, social media and admin for the business.
Sue - Claire's Mum
Sam - Daily Lifesaver and all Round Good Egg
Claire - Business Owner
Sue is the essential cog in the wheel and undertakes all of the little jobs that make the business work. She prepares all of the sandwiches, makes our delicious Rosti's from our very own recipes as well as undertaking daily trips to the shops and producing all of our labels, bags and packaging.
Sam - Daily Lifesaver and all Round Good Egg
Sam - Daily Lifesaver and all Round Good Egg
Sam - Daily Lifesaver and all Round Good Egg
Sam is that extra pair of hands that every business needs, always there with a smile on her face and happy to get involved wherever it's required. Sam now undertakes most of our deliveries so you will no doubt meet her when you take delivery of your order.