JezO's

Corporate Event

In July 2023, we had the pleasure of collaborating with the JezO’s Event Production team on an exciting, corporate summer event.

With over 100 guests spanning a wide range of ages, our goal was to create a menu and atmosphere that would appeal to everyone and make the event truly memorable.

The Brief

This outdoor event, held at the height of summer, was designed to be a day filled with fun, food, and entertainment for the entire community.

Our primary objective for the catering was to reflect the relaxed, festive vibe of the event through the menu, ensuring there were dishes to appeal to all tastes and dietary preferences.

Experience-led Catering

With guest interaction and engagement as top priorities, we designed the menu to be both immersive and experiential, creating a captivating culinary experience that went beyond taste alone. Drawing on our extensive experience with corporate events, we crafted a menu that was both visually impressive and delicious.

To add a unique and memorable touch, we centred the meal around a large spit-roast machine, featuring a whole lamb marinated in aromatic chermoula. Throughout the afternoon, our chefs slow-cooked the lamb, filling the air with enticing smells and building anticipation among guests.

The Menu

Not only did we serve lamb, but we also cooked a variety of options to appeal to different tastes and dietary requirements: 
● Chicken Shawarma
● Chermoula rubbed aubergine
● Butternut squash, spinach and chickpea tagine
To complement these main dishes, we created an array of vibrant, flavorful sides and salads inspired by Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine:
● Moroccan spiced cous cous
● Baby gem, feta, pomegranate seeds and molasses, toasted pumpkin seeds
● Roasted butternut squash and avocado, spinach, puy lentil with tahini and soy dressing
● Fig, lightly pickled pear and walnut salad
● Sumac salad, pomegranate, molasses, mint, coriander, dukkha
● And flatbreads

In addition to the main station, we set up a “Hummus and Dip Bar”. Here, guests could sample a variety of flavours and serve themselves, sparking conversations and enhancing the communal experience.
The Hummus and Dip Bar included:
● Beet hummus with toasted cumin, roasted chickpea
● Whipped labneh with young garlic, zaatar and olive oil
● Pea, edamame and mint dip
● Hummus
● Mahamarra
● Crudities
● Green harissa marinated olives
● And flatbreads
All dishes were served in sustainable palm-leaf bowls, fulfilling our commitment to eco-friendly practices and meeting an important element of the event brief.

 

Into The Evening

As the event extended into the evening, our team remained on-site to serve a selection of satisfying yet fresh late-night dishes in convenient bowl-sized portions. These included:

● Hoi sin crispy duck cucumber and spring onion salad
● Satay Chicken and beef, chilli, peanut sauce
● Tempura vegetables, toasted sesame seed, soy, honey, noodles or rice
● Thai red Chicken curry, basmati rice

Feedback

From start to finish, we received an abundance of positive feedback from guests, praising both the quality of the food and the overall event experience. It was clear that guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with the interactive food stations and flavorful dishes adding to the day’s lively and welcoming atmosphere.

TESTIMONIALS

Having used Boxed Events as caterers at our wedding in June 2018, we couldn’t recommend James and his team enough. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Boxed Events to anyone looking for a unique culinary experience for their event.
TAD CHAPMAN

James and his team provided the catering for an outdoor wedding at a venue I own recently and I have to say they are by far the best catering team I've worked with. The setup was professional, the team were all friendly and hard working, service was exceptional and most importantly the food looked and tasted absolutely amazing.
HANNAH WHITELEY

Simply fabulous – James and his team made our party so relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. They listened to what we wanted, advised us on food choices, and then delivered culinary perfection with (what looked like) incredible ease. Great communication throughout the whole process, and always with the air of a relaxed professional who is on top of their game.
MICHAEL WITHERS

James thank you for catering for my hen night. Amazing service, gorgeous staff and food was sublime. The lamb main course was out of this world. The meal was utterly delicious and really made our Saturday night. Thanks again.
MARTY MARASCHINO

We used Boxed Events for our wedding, and they ran the whole day for us, including the bar, catering, event management, glass hire, etc. They listened to all of our requirements, and responded promptly and with the answers we wanted to hear! We could not have asked for more from them, and they made the day as special for us as we had hoped.
STEVE MACALLISTER

James and co. provided our food for our wedding at Barrington Hall. From our tasting through to the day itself everything was perfect. James is a great guy and really understood what we were wanting from our wedding breakfast and so many guests commented on how great the food was.
SOPHIE WILSON

Just wanted to thank you both for the amazing food and service you delivered at our wedding! So so many comments from our guests, lots of people said it was the best wedding food they had ever had - especially the sausages. It suited everyone. Thank you again, the staff were incredible and very professional. We will be in touch again for future parties and celebrations. Cannot recommend you guys enough.
J & I

Now that the dust has all settled, and the hangover has finally gone, I wanted to send thank you to you and a massive thank you to your team who helped run our wedding. Myself and Jake had the best day, and your team were a massive part of that. They were so accommodating, so lovely, the bar staff were amazing and they honestly couldn't do enough for us. The amount of compliments we have had on the food as well is incredible, no wedding will ever compare! Please pass my thanks on to your team, it wouldn't have been the day we had if it wasn't for all of them! Thank you again.
S & J

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the boxed events staff. You were all so chilled and efficient putting us at ease and a massive help to us throughout the day. We have to particularly single out Imo who was absolutely fantastic the whole day. Thanks again for helping to make the day what it was.
J & A

I want to thank you most sincerely for all the care and attention you put into my 80th birthday lunch on Saturday. It was exactly what I wanted. A lovely meal which we didn't have to worry about - we were just able to sit and enjoy. The food was wonderful. I am very glad we found you and asked you to provide the lunch. With our thanks and good wishes.
P

We just wanted to give a huge thank you to you, James, and the whole serving team at Boxed Events. Saturday was the perfect day, in no small part thanks to you! We've received so many compliments from our guests about the food - everything was so delicious and there was plenty to go round. You're all such professionals, and we really appreciated your quick thinking to move dessert outside to get the marquee turned around in time for the dancing. Thank you so much too for answering all our many questions and helping us plan the perfect day. You've been a constant source of reassurance for us both, and it put our minds at ease knowing that the catering and running of the day was in excellent hands.
J & J

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