What People Say

"If you want catering devoid of pomposity with a delightfully delicate touch and a focus on cooking excellence I urge you to engage Quince. Perhaps the most unsettling ingredient in the menu is the breathtaking extent of its offerings. I had to engage the patient pointers of owner Philippa Tshuku to come up with a final offering that was both streamlined and delicious. Philippa reduced my pre-birthday “fret level” to produce a pain-free outcome. Philippa gamely was on site to oversee final arrangements in spite of a troublesome leg injury. The 30 plus guests gave the salmon and lamb main course options a universal thumbs up. From canapés to lemon polenta cake an unforgettable experience. Unequivocally recommended."
John Munch, SE3.
"I can highly recommend Quince Caterers. Working with Phillippa and Team was easy and as this was my first time organising caterers for a Birthday Party for 40 at home it took the stress out of it. The Curry’s and Salmon were excellent and everybody commented on how delicious the food was. The salads and the Key lime Pie was a hit. Unfortunately there was so little food left over, so no seconds and thirds for me next day 😂."
Karen G, SE12.

"Amazing meal prepared and served by Philippa and Izzy for a family birthday celebration. They are fabulous and it meant my husband and I could also enjoy the celebrations without worrying about food or serving dinks. Best of all - no washing up or tidying up. Kitchen was left spotless. Would thoroughly recommend and good value too."
Alex, SE3.
"Thank you for the delicious three course dinner you prepared for our daughter’s birthday party. You managed to delight 12 teenagers and the brownie was a particular hit. The cooking instructions were very easy to follow and it was a completely hassle free experience."
Victoria, SE3.
"After speaking to several suppliers I chose Quince Caterers because of their very high levels of service and professionalism. I knew as soon as Philippa walked through the door for our initial meeting that she was someone who could get the job done, that I could trust and that I could comfortably partner with. Prior to the event we had regular communication and on the day everything ran smoothly with no surprises throughout. We of course had some delicious food and drink served along the way. Our guests gave us excellent feedback on the night and afterwards for the catering. Huge thank you again to Philippa and team for all of your hard work and we couldn't have managed this without you."
Judith Wilkinson, SE3.
"This was the best cold buffet food we have ever tasted. Our friends found the beautifully dressed salmon exceptionally moist, the chicken pie so delicious and the green bean salad so fresh and tasty. I would recommend Philippa to anyone who wants a truly professional job done."
Margaret Higginson, Blackheath.
"You made our party a success. Guests loved your finger food, served beautifully and looked great. Thank you."
Mary Bennett, SE10.
"Thank you so much for everything Philippa. The food was fantastic, so many people commented on it, and I really appreciate all your help yesterday, it was truly above and beyond."
Laura Stephenson, SE10.
"We highly recommend Quince Caterers for wonderful food and attentive service. We catered for a small wedding at home. Philippa was extremely helpful in putting the vegetarian menu together and communicating with us about the event. The food arrived perfectly packaged and with very clear instructions on how to cook (we were cooking the food ourselves the following day). The food was absolutely delicious and was a real hit with our families! Thank you Philippa!"
Claire Mercer, Charlton.
"Thank you, Quince Caterers, for the wonderful food you prepared for our family gathering of 20. Everyone commented on how amazing the food was! The process of working with you was so easy and the selection of food you suggested for our group worked perfectly."
Catherine Craig, Dulwich SE21.
"Philippa and Izzy were simply wonderful - warm friendly and extremely efficient. We had a delicious Anniversary Lunch Party for 60, plus the best canapés ever. I wish Phillipa could do all my cooking."
Caroline Bingham, Blackheath.
"Thank you so much for yet another successful evening. I was very pleased with both dinners. It means that I managed to catch up with almost all of my closest friends to celebrate my 60th. So, we didn't allow COVID-19 to completely scupper all events! My guests remarked on both evenings just how delicious the food was and I got a strong sense that having Izzy or your good self in the kitchen made a big difference. Alongside Paul(waiter), it meant that I was able to completely relax and enjoy my two dinners. We were comparing the menus today and our conclusion was that the highlights from both evenings were the canapés (salmon fishcakes, thai fish cakes, mushroom pate and bruschetta with roasted peppers and goats cheese), the Moroccan lamb from the first evening, the vegetarian option (baked aubergine with three cheeses) and cod (with roast pepper sauce) from last night and most definitely the passion fruit soufflé from last night also. I think that Quince was a great find for me!."
A happy customer, Blackheath, SE3.

"Thank you Philippa. The whole meal was superb and you have been amazing to work with. I had a great time, as did we all, and didn’t feel at all anxious about anything. All was stunningly delicious, and such generous portions. Many many thanks and I really hope we get to enjoy your expert catering again."
Michele Day, SE3.
"Brilliant... fantastic team... delicious foods... you made my day! A big thank you to all."
Sandra Newton-Campbell, Boughton Lees.
"Thank you so much for the truly delicious food you made for my guests last night, American themed canapes for 90 people. So many friends commented on how fantastic the catering was. We’ve really enjoyed the left overs today - our children loved the burgers and chicken!"
Sarah Brain, SE3.
"This is the second time we have used Quince Caterers. Philippa and Izzy prepared an afternoon tea of canapés and sandwiches for 85 adults and 15 children to celebrate our son's 40th. As before the food was delicious, portions generous and service quietly professional. Philippa and team took all the stress out of a day which started with torrential rain. We would recommend Quince Caterers without hesitation."
Lorraine & Vic, Blackheath.
"Philippa and her team did a fantastic job catering at our wedding and helping to make it a magical day. They provided a delicious sit down 3-course lunch for our 40 wedding guests and then canapés and a buffet for a much larger number of guests at our party(140 people). The team worked tirelessly (in a small kitchen!) to ensure we and our guests could enjoy the day. The waitresses they provided were brilliant and worked really hard throughout the event. Philippa was very flexible in her approach to planning the food with us to ensure it fitted with and supplemented food our guests brought to share. Thank you for helping to make our day so special."
Jane and Gali, South East London
"Quince catered a party for 30 for my husband’s birthday with beautiful canapés followed by a three course feast. The food was excellent and very well received by our guests. Having Philippa and her team onsite to prepare and serve made the evening much less stressful for us and all went very smoothly. I would recommend Philippa’s cooking to anyone!"
Alison Riddle, Hardy Road SE3.
"As before, everything was perfect. It was a very special occasion for us and you and your staff did us proud."
Diana Schomberg, Greenwich SE10.
"We were so impressed by our first experience last year of the food and service of Quince Caterers that we used Philippa and her small team again in January this year (2019), for another major family event. Handing over the responsibility for the catering for 35 guests left us free to enjoy the afternoon: Philippa took over our kitchen working with quiet professionalism to produce absolutely first class dishes during the course of the day. Our guests were amazed by and grateful for such wonderful and interesting platters and clearly we would recommend Quince without a moment’s hesitation. I should add Philippa herself is straightforward and so pleasant to sit down with and agree a menu, taking care to address points of culinary detail to ensure the event is a success."
Martin Holder, Blackheath.
"Quince Caterers did a fabulous job providing excellent, delicious food for a surprise 50th birthday party. The process could not have gone more smoothly and all due to Philippa’s exceptional ability to plan and adapt to our needs, helping with menu suggestions and ensuring everything arrived hot and ready to serve. The team were discreet and professional throughout, we barely knew they were there and yet suddenly this amazing array of food just appeared. The guests were full of compliments, all said they would definitely use Quince in future. Thank you so much Philippa for helping create such a memorable evening."
Nicola Fleming, Blackheath SE3.
"We had the great fortune of going to a friend’s party that Quince were catering for and we IMMEDIATELY hired them to cater for our baby’s baptism. It was without a doubt the best party we ever had. The food was absolutely excellent, delicious salads, wonderful quiches and the most delicious cake and dessert selection to name but a few of the things we had. Everything was excellent! I think what made the biggest impact was just how wonderful Philippa and Izzy were. We had to go to a church in central London and when we returned home they had completely set up the party! They had thought of things that we had not even considered. Everything was beautifully laid out and Izzy was standing at our front door greeting all our guests with glasses of Prosecco. They created such a lovely atmosphere by their presence and nothing was too much trouble. We thought that the value for money, quality of the food and the warmth of their service was second to none. We can’t wait for the next big (or even small !) celebration in our lives so that we have an excuse to ask them back to cater for another party. It was a day I will never forget as it was so lovely and that was mostly achieved by their excellence. Thank you so much Philippa and Izzy , I could not recommend you highly enough."
Ailish and Keith, Halesworth Road SE4
"A huge thank you to Quince Caterers who recently provided canapes for 35 on the occasion of my mother's 90th birthday celebration. All the canapes were vegetarian (some vegan) and absolutely delicious, all freshly prepared including humus, avocado mash and mushroom pate. We also ordered a selection of sweet canapes, all highly recommended: the lemon and passion fruit tartlets, pear and almond tartlets and the specially made vegan Florentines. We couldn't recommend them more highly, not only the food, but the warmth and friendliness of Izzy and Philippa and all so professionally carried out, leaving our kitchen spotless too."
Suzanne Gribble, SE3
"Quince Caterers provided an afternoon tea for a summer garden party with 95 adults and 22 children. We had a variety of delicious canapes and sandwiches, with pizzas for the children which Philippa and Izzy prepared in our kitchen. All our guests loved the food and portions were very generous. They were able to cater for guests who were celiac, vegetarian and vegan. We have been very impressed by their services and it was helpful to us to be able to confirm numbers only two days ahead. Flora who helped serve was very professional too. As one guest said after Quince left, our kitchen looked like the fairies had been in to clean. We would recommend them without hesitation."
Lorraine & Vic, Blackheath SE3
"Thank you for providing us with an excellent Dinner which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. I also appreciated the friendly and helpful advice you gave. "
Donald Amlot, London and Kent Artillery
"Quince did a super job for a party of around 60 people for my 60th birthday. Philippa and Izzy created a bespoke menu of super canapés for us with plenty of vegan options. The food was fresh, imaginative and delicious and the portions generous. Izzy and Philippa were flexible and easy to have in our home. They worked hard, quietly and efficiently and the food was served with minimum fuss for maximum impact. They clearly have a real passion and determination to pursue excellence in the food they cook and it shows! They cleared up brilliantly at the end of the evening too. What a treat! Lots of our guests have commented on the amazing food!"
Tony's 60th, Blackheath SE3
"Quince Caterers provided a fantastic service for my son's birthday party, from serving absolutely excellent food with a big smile to arranging all the equipment we needed. I would have no hesitation recommending them, and will be doing so!"
Nick Bonsall, Tressillian Road SE13
"We used Quince Caterers for our officers' mess dinner; everyone still talks about the food especially the key lime pie. Nothing was too much trouble, really listened to what we wanted, and came up with suggestions to give a memorable dinner. Will certainly be using them again."
Sylvia Heine, TA Base, Blackheath
"We loved the food that Philippa and Izzy produced for our son’s 18th birthday party. A truly delicious range of canapes that were a hit with everyone - they all mentioned the excellence of the food when leaving. The mini burgers were especially popular, and I loved the pear and almond tartlets. We will definitely use Quince Caterers again."
Sue Chandler, Dulwich SE21
"Philippa catered for a buffet lunch for 12 people at extremely short notice. We were delighted with the range and quality of the dishes, as were our guests. They raved about all the dishes. The top favourites were the Moroccan lamb, the cucumber salad with cheese and the smoked mackerel salad. Everything was well presented and of the highest standard. We would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Quince and will be using them again in the future."
Annamaria K, Blackheath SE3
"Quince catering provided a delicious cold buffet for our summer garden party including salmon and salads and a particularly scrumptious lemon polenta cake. They were very friendly and helpful during the party too. Highly recommended!"
Emma and Chris Johnson, Lee Road SE3
"Philippa and Izzy provided a delicious lunch for our daughter's christening. All the guests were really impressed by the catering. It would be difficult to choose a favourite dish but the melt in your mouth lamb, homemade slaw, delicious summer pudding and divine chocolate tart were all highlights! Philippa was so flexible but also full of suggestions not just regarding menu choices but also timing, logistics and assisting us with crockery, cutlery and linen hire. On the day Izzy was a star helping us set everything up whilst Philippa ensured the lamb arrived with perfect timing. They were both super helpful when serving and making our guests feel welcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Quince and look forward to working with Philippa and Izzy in the future. Thank you!"
Clare, SE23
"With just a week's notice [!], Phil & Izzy stepped in to cater a 50th birthday party and, simply put, it was in every way fantastic! From their expert advice on canape choices & dinner menu to final presentation & finishing touches, I cannot fault them. Every course was perfectly planned, cooked and simply delicious and all special dietary requirements were carefully considered and catered for. Having Quince on board made the whole event fankle-free, a pure pleasure and, as the guests avoided the shock of my cooking, memorable for all the right reasons!! Huge thanks are due to them - I will definitely be using Quince again and heartily recommend them to others."
Milla C, SW12
"Brilliant. 60 people with varied culinary pallets and all gave a big thumbs up. Not a single criticism from anyone. That's not easy. Having discussed what food ahead of the party, some were suggestions and others were requests. My favourites were the mini burgers with foie gras but that's just me, and off piste. The Thai curry with both chicken and veggie option sorted the hungry towards the end of the evening but before that endless nibbles, well more than nibbles but finger food, did the job in style. Really top quality food, service and approach. Many thanks. We will be back."
Colin and Jane Kingsnorth, Blackheath SE3
"A huge thank you to Philippa and Izzy for stepping in at short notice and providing wonderful canapés for our 50th birthday party! They were extremely professional and helpful. Our guests were full of praise for the food which was enjoyed by everyone, including vegans, vegetarians and young children."
Johnny and Linda Yue. Blackheath SE3.
"I contacted Philippa at very short notice & once again Quince Caterers provided top quality food delivered in a professional manner. Philippa was very helpful in deciding the variety of canapes & was very helpful on the day delivering & setting them up on tables at the Greenwich Yacht Club. Many guests commented on the tasty variety on offer. I would not think twice about recommending Quince Caterers for any event."
Michelle Thornhill. Blackheath SE3.
"You and your food are simply amazing! Absolutely fabulous! You were so calm and professional whilst preparing and delivering us such terrific food and a gorgeous spread. So glad we found you. Will defo be in touch again! Big huge thanks for everything."
Grace and Ian, Blackheath SE3.
"Thank you so much for your part in making my husband’s 90th birthday celebration such a happy and memorable occasion. The food was delicious – imaginative and beautifully presented, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. It all arrived on time, with no fuss which is not always the case these days. I would have no hesitation in recommending Quince Caterers to my friends, and look forward to using your services again."
Elizabeth Prince, Greenwich SE10.
"The food was delicious, and I have just heard from one of the veggies this morning to say that the quiche was particularly tasty, so thanks very much. Your pastry is always superb, and though I am a huge fan of the pear and almond tart (outvoted in favour of summer pudding and crumble), the chicken and bacon pie has pushed it out of the no. 1 slot. Thanks again."
Elizabeth Prince, Greenwich SE10.
"I am so happy that we found Quince Caterers! They provided canapés for 60 guests at my 60th birthday party and everything they produced was absolutely delicious, receiving so many compliments. Philippa was really helpful, efficient and professional taking away the stress and worry so that I could actually enjoy my party. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Thank you so much Quince!"
Liz B, Blackheath.
"Quince Caterers supplied canapes for my son’s 21st. The food was delicious, the service personal, efficient and unobtrusive; I would definitely recommend them"
Marya Burgess, SE23.
"Many thanks for the wonderful catering service you provided for my husband's 40th birthday party. The food was excellent, which many of our guests commented on. The chocolate tart went down particularly well! Your service made the whole event really special for us and very stress free. A particular thanks to your team who prepared the food and served on the day. They were very professional and also friendly and accommodating throughout. We would certainly recommend your services to our friends."
Kirsten McCleod, Blackheath SE3.
"Quince cooked at our home for our daughter's christening party. Every single one of the four courses was absolutely divine! The Moroccan lamb and the roast salmon were beautifully spiced, the bread and butter pudding and the berry tart gave that proper fuzzy warm feeling of home cooked food. Philippa and Izzy were lovely and polite and very flexible to work around our schedule. Highly recommended!"
Verena & David, Honor Oak Park, SE23.
"I worked with Quince Caterers to provide Canapés for 50 guests at my 50th Birthday party. Philippa was very helpful, attentive and keen to please me, offering a flexible choice in all aspects of the menu and service. The food was great, all my guests commented on how much they had enjoyed the lovely and tasty canapés and there was plenty for everyone. I had some hot food and therefore opted for service at my party . At a very reasonable cost, Philippa provided 2 people to cook on site and serve canapes to my guests. It worked brilliantly for me as I didn't have to worry about the food at all and this left me free to enjoy my party and socialise with my guests."
Claire, SE3.
"Philippa and her husband did an absolutely fantastic job facilitating our film shoot in Blackheath. Catering for film is always notoriously tough as timings do change but Philippa adapted accordingly and still provided an excellent service and more importantly, delicious food."
Elliot D. Saatchi & Saatchi.
"We were very impressed with the service and the food provided by Philippa and Izzy. We had canapés/finger food (hot and cold) for a 60th Wedding Anniversary party at home and they managed to cater extremely well for the wide range of tastes/dietary requirements for our party. The preparation was unobtrusive whilst we were having drinks and the food came out bang on time and everyone commented on how delicious it was! The favourites were the salmon with salsa verde, lamb satay and the spinach and goat’s cheese tartlets. The kitchen was left spotless afterwards and all equipment was collected promptly. We would definitely recommend Quince and would have no hesitation in booking them again."
David and Loraine, Blackheath SE3.
"Philippa and her team were excellent. Great service with delicious food for a three course sit down lunch for 23. I had never organised a catered event before but Philippa made it all very easy. Thanks!"
Simon Phillips, Orchard Drive SE3.
"Quince Caterers provided excellent efficient service for my drinks party for my birthday. The canapes were delicious and the Yorkshire pudding with roast beef a highlight. They were flexible and thoughtful and left the kitchen spotless! I thoroughly recommend them for any occasion."
Isabel Macdonald, Blackheath SE3.
"We have used Quince twice for celebrations in December. Coullibiac, manca salad, chocolate nemesis cake - just a few of the delicacies we were served. Our guests were delighted with the food. In their pleasant unobtrusive way Philippa and Izzy cleared up and left the place spic and span. What a treat it all was."
Vivian & Tony Aldous. Blackheath.
"I would not hesitate to use Quince Caterers again for future events. They prepared canapés for 60 people for a Christmas party for family and friends. I have hosted several parties and have prepared food myself or used shop bought food. The food prepared by Quince was excellent, offered something different, and received many positive comments from our guests. I was able to enjoy the party and not worry about planning and preparing the food which was absolutely fantastic and certainly something I would do again. The whole process was so easy as Quince prepared the food at my house and plated everything ready to be served. A big thank you to Philippa and Izzy"
Alex, Blackheath SE3
"We used Quince Caterers to provide the catering for 74 guests at the St Michaels Masquerade Ball in October 2015 & found they provided a 5 star service with top quality food, delivered in an organised & efficient manner. Quince Caterers provided a professional service from initial consultation to delivery. They were always available to discuss the intricacies of the planning, the timelines & delivery, as well as being flexible & professional throughout. Phillipa was always available to discuss the progress of the event, as well as being flexible to offer solutions, which was appreciated when one guest informed us that she had a number of dietry requirements. Phillipa also altered seating & quantity of guests at the last minute to accommodate an additional guest on the day of the Ball. Prior to the Ball we received comments on the fantastic menu choices which were available, and since the event a stream of feedback on the excellent quality of the food. I would not hesitate in recommending Quince Caterers for any event, & certainly would have them top of my list for consideration at future events."
Michelle Thornhill, Member of the Fundraising Committee at St Michael & All Angels Church, Blackheath SE3
"This comes with my heartfelt thanks-and deep admiration-for the amazing food we ate on my 70th birthday on Monday, a three course sit down lunch for 24 people. Never have I seen such skill in action! The meal was universally applauded and made the day so special that we even manged to forget the weather. The kitchen was sparkling at the end of the day. Thank you both - what a memorable spread."
Pam May, Dulwich SE22
"We had a fantastic 3 course meal with canapés for an 8 person dinner party from Quince caterers. Philippa was really flexible with our menu choices so we jointly came up with a menu that suited all our requirements at relatively short notice. Both she and Izzy were totally unobtrusive in our house so we felt really relaxed. They will now be my first choice over a restaurant meal for a special occasion. The food and service was very impressive and at a really reasonable price and my kitchen was left cleaner than I ever leave it. I would not hesitate to recommend them. "
Jo Thompson, SE3.
"Quince provided food for the team at Monsoon during a very busy photographic shoot day. The food was plentiful, looked and tasted amazing, and took into consideration a nut allergy and a gluten free diet. The whole team loved the dishes provided and were very well set up for the rest of the day! Thanks so much for all your help during the whole process. "
Rachel, Monsoon Accessorize Ltd.
"Very many thanks to all at Quince Caterers for making my husband’s 60th birthday party such a success - you will certainly be top of our list for next time. All of our guests commented on how delicious (and plentiful!) the food was, and we were delighted with all of our choices. Thank you for catering also for our special requests which was much appreciated. The service was excellent, getting to the very furthest gatherings to make sure that no-one was left out. And finally, thank you too for leaving the kitchen absolutely spotless! We shall have no hesitation in passing your details to friends."
Margaret Gillman, Foxes Dale, SE3.
"Thank you for the wonderful catering provided recently for my parents 50th Wedding Aniversary. The excellent food you provided effortlessly exceeded any expectation I had of party food, one generally comes away feeling a bit guilty having gone into food areas better left unvisited. The food was unreservedly delicious, fresh and looked wonderful, full of flavour, texture and colour. Totally healthy but not at all worthy. You blew us all away! Many thanks"
Frances Jordan, Greenwich.
"We were glad to have chosen to go for buy-in food for our Wedding Anniversary and found Quince Caterers most helpful with their advice at the menu planning stage: the food was produced and delivered exactly as agreed, including gluten-free items. It was well received by all those attending and very little left afterwards!"
Ray and Judy, SE3.
"We decided to hold my 40th birthday at home to make it more personal, and used Quince Caterers having already enjoyed their hospitality at a friend’s party the previous summer. From the first correspondence through to meeting to discussing the menu and liaising pre-party, Philippa was friendly, helpful and considerate, and kept in touch frequently, which gave me reassurance that all was under control. At the party itself, she and the team produced a steady stream of delicious canapés followed by a lovely 3-course meal for 50+ people, delivered by courteous and friendly staff, with Mandy behind the impromptu bar keeping the drinks flowing and guests in party mood! The team from Quince ensured that everyone had a great time and importantly took the pressure off us, so we were free to enjoy our own party. We’ve also had a lot of compliments from our friends on both the food and the friendliness and professionalism of the team. Highly recommended and we definitely would use Quince again".
George and JC, Brockley.
I recently decided to throw a surprise 50th birthday party for my wife but was in a quandary as to how to do this at short notice and with uncertain numbers of invitees. Quince Caterers provided the perfect solution. Philippa was helpful, friendly and understanding. She made useful recommendations as to the menu and layout, and was extremely flexible in upholding requests right up to the event. On the evening Quince were punctual, organised and engaging with our guests which helped to make the evening a great success. Thanks very much for a great dinner and service - immensely enjoyed by all! I wouldn’t hesitate to use Quince again and thoroughly recommend their services."
Phil Beales, Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10.
"We had a great night and you guys made it! A dinner party for 12, a three course meal and canapes. Thank you so much for everything - dealing with the chaos at arrival, my ridiculously forgetful mind with the veggie guest(!) - your patience and resourcefulness. THANK YOU. We would definitely recommend you and we'd love to use you again. Are you free on Christmas Day? (Joke). With everything that went on that week (2 nights in hospital!), I am so grateful that we had you both. And your waitress was lovely too."
Laura Squire, Woolwich SE18.
"Many thanks for last Friday. Your food and service really hit the spot! We had some rave reviews about the Duck Pancakes and Leek and Blue Cheese Tarts to name but a few of your dishes! You were very accommodating and flexible and a pleasure to have around. Quince helped make the atmosphere warm, casual and celebratory….not bad for an after-funeral gathering!!! We have no hesitation in recommending others to think Quince!"
"Dear Geoff and Gwenno, thank you for the appropriate farewell to Eileen last Friday...the catering was a delight in two ways - both in content/presentation and the manner in which your two catering colleagues endlessly delivered, retrieved and tidied away - they were a great example of how to deliver service with pride and courtesy." Perce and Jill
Geoff and Gwenno Payne, Lee Park SE3.
"We were organising a 40th birthday at home and wanted it to be both a special occasion and stress free! The team at quince delivered in spades. They took the stress out of the process and served amazing canapes and a three course meal for 40 of our friends and family. Their food was delicious, full of flavour and beautifully presented. They delivered the menu exactly as we wanted it. We also appreciated just how their staff ensured that the food and drink just kept on coming! We'd definitely use Quince again and can't imagine how we would have organised the party without them!"
Adam and Navees, Brockley.
"I decided to have a party at home in the garden for my 40th Birthday. Quince Caterers were recommended (and I am so glad they were) by a friend who had first hand experience of tasting their delicious food. I didn't want the fuss of plates and cutlery and asked for cold canapes. From our first meeting, Phillipa was full of suggestions and advice and helped me decide on my 8 amazing dishes that would please my mixture of vegetarians, meat lovers and even celiac guests. My favourites were the Thai Fish Cakes and Sweet Potato Fritters and everything else went down well because there was not a crumb left at the end of the party. I would not hesitate to recommend Quince Caterers. It is fantastic to have a local family business that have amazing food, such attention to detail, and for all budgets and occasions. Thank you."
Heather Light, Blackheath Vale SE3.
"We asked for something simple for a hot buffet dinner at a 40th birthday - and simple it was, but produced and presented in the most professional way. So many people made a point of complimenting the food, which was absolutely delicious. Philippa did a great job of organising everything, and didn’t bat an eyelid at the ever-increasing numbers; the final total was 125. I was so glad to have handed the job to the professionals, and I would definitely recommend Quince Caterers."
Catherine Mulcahy, St Josephs Vale SE3.
"For my 50th birthday, I hosted a party at home for 75 people. Quince Caterers provided canapes and a hot and cold buffet. Philippa came up with some really great ideas for the catering, that allowed for my sometimes restrictive lactose intolerance and more importantly for my son's nut allergy. All my guests commented extremely favourably on how delicious the food was and I loved being able to eat it all! Philippa even took one of my favourite recipes and included that in the menu."
Fi Weir, Blackheath.
"I can thoroughly recommend Quince Caterers who did an excellent job last weekend at my Birthday Party. They coped brilliantly with short notice, and escalating numbers to provide canapes for 60 providing a colourful selection, hot and cold which were much admired. Special mention going to the chicken satay and the leek and blue cheese tartlets. Philippa and her husband were efficient and reliable and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again."
Lindsey Basham, Blackheath.
"Many thanks for the canapés and 3 course meal you supplied for Dad's surprise 'murder mystery' dinner party. Right from the start, I knew you understood what we were after, and I immediately felt in good hands and less stressed! On the evening, all our guests had a superb time - you were able to keep the food coming despite the challenges of fitting in around the murder mystery set pieces, and we were able to totally relax knowing you had everything under control. We have had many thank you notes from our guests saying what a wonderful party it was, all mentioning the good food as well as the merriment (your waiting staff certainly kept the wine flowing!) Oh - I should also mention you left the kitchen spotless! Many thanks again."
Shelley McCormack, Blackheath.
"Quince Caterers provided us with canapes for 30 people at my husband's 70th birthday party. They were absolutely delicious, looked wonderful and were much appreciated by our guests. People were overheard recommending particular ones to others, especially the stuffed mini peppers and the salmon tartare. Phil was totally efficient and the hour's preparation in our kitchen immediately before the event was very impressive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them wholeheartedly."
Sue Swift, Blackheath.
"Thank you very much to Quince Caterers for their amazing picnic food for 20. Everyone loved it, especially the lentil and tomato salad. The service you gave us in terms of being flexible re the weather etc was great and hugely appreciated. Thanks again, and we are sure to be using you again."
Kate Fry, Blackheath.
"Quince Catering prepared an absolute feast for my husband's 40th! We had about 45 guests and wanted a buffet lunch. Philippa was brilliant at suggesting ideas and the selection of salads and cold dishes worked really well together. Everything that Quince produce is out of the ordinary - the range of flavours and ideas is amazing and there wasn't a single thing I didn't want seconds of! Of extra special note was the herb salad with pistachios and the veggie tart with pesto and pine nuts. Cold roast beef was cooked to perfection. Puddings were also a highlight with special mention going to the lemon polenta cake but everything was delicious (and I have to admit I did try them all!). My only regret was that our guests were so appreciative there weren't many leftovers! I think everyone commented on how fantastic the food was and it does seem to be most people's abiding memory of the party. The food really did make the party special - thank you so much!!"
Jane Ellis, Blackheath.
"We were recommended Quince Caterers for my mother's 60th Birthday party. They prepared a varied range of canapes for a large number of people. The team worked professionally in our kitchen and the food that was delivered was exceptional. We would not hesitate to use Quince Caterers again."
Paul and Claire Banton-Forbes, Chislehurst.
"Philippa and Izzy’s catering and general help in organizing my 50th birthday party really made the event a great success. The food (vegetarian canapés, a choice of hot main dishes and a wonderful rich chocolate birthday cake as well as some other desserts) was excellent and I received many compliments on how delicious everything tasted and how well it was presented. Quince Caterers provided food for more than 65 people and thanks to the help of three waiters Philippa organized, the evening went smoothly and was enjoyed by everyone immensely. I would definately recommend Quince Caterers and have already sent their details to friends who loved the food."
Gesine Schmidt, Blackheath.
"To 'Two Superstars' - Thank you so much for your delicious finger food - everyone thought it amazing."
Judy and Anthony Day, SE13.
"Just wanted to add my thanks to Annettes. Thought the food was excellent, very tasty, the salmon in particular fantastic, and all just the right blend of not being too 'restauranty' just really good fresh cooking. Thanks very much."
Sarah Allen, Blackheath.
"Delicious food, superbly home cooked, made our party a wild success."
Annette Armstrong, Blackheath.
"Thank you so much for your Starters yesterday! They were all just perfect!"
Christine Stadlmann, Lewisham.
"Quince Caterers is a trustworthy and very professional company. The managers did a brilliant job on our private event and took care of everything for us. They made our party such a memorable moment for everyone. The food was amazing, absolutely delicious! Everything was outstanding and well presented : the beef wellington was perfectly cooked, the salads and tarts wonderfully tasty and the chicken mango curry a winner for all our guests. I would recommend Quince Caterers to all of my friends and it is worth keeping their contact details in your note book. If you are going to organise a party or a family event, no more stress, just delegate to a friendly and professional team like Phil and Izzy, they will take care of everything for you. FANTASTIC! thanks a lot."
Katia Gerard, Lee Green.
"Many thanks for the fabulous assortment of canapés you prepared. Each and every canapé was superbly made and looked great. They tasted wonderful and none were left by the end of the evening! We have no hesitation in recommending your culinary skills to others".
Dr Masum Khwaja, Clapham.
"...the most delicious dairy-free chocolate cake my son had ever tasted!"
Joanna Smith, Lee Green.
"We’re from the United States and decided to host a party on the night of Thanksgiving with appetizers/finger food based on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This meant creating miniature versions of typical dishes with complementary flavors that worked together separately as appetizers. We brainstormed with Quince and they came up with some really unique dishes and ways of serving them. Some of the favorites were mini turkey burgers with stuffing, honey roast ham with cranberry sauce and apple pie with mango granola served in a Chinese soup spoon. The party was a success and the unique food was a major hit. We would definitely recommend them for catering parties."
Charles Watson, Grantchester.
"I'm so pleased...I think what you did was just perfect, and utterly delicious!"
Claire Julian, London NW3.
"Everyone loved the food."
Mandy Deacon, Wapping.
"I have been very happy with every thing Quince has done for me - delicious canapes and several main meals. It is all beaitifully presented and I have no hesitation in recommending them."
Patsy Grigg, Greenwich.
"As an international marketing agency with sixteen offices globally, our Annual General Managers' Meeting is a key event, and whilst the business agenda is important, so is the opportunity for managers from different regions and nationalities to mix socially. This year, instead of the usual restaurant route, I selected Quince Caterers to provide a "home cooked" experience in our company apartment. I asked Quince to deliver a menu with some pre-dinner canopies followed by a traditional British theme for the main courses and puddings, to appeal both to our ex-patriate managers and those that had never experienced British food. It was an enormous success; everybody loved the food (including attendees asking for some of the recipes!) and most of all it achieved my objective of enabling people to mingle and converse freely, without the constraints of a restaurant, whilst still enjoying top quality cuisine. Quince treated the apartment with respect and left it sparkling clean. I'd definitely use them again."
Mignon Buckingham, Managing Director, ICLP
"...the food was absolutely scrumptious! Many thanks, everyone loved it."
Pamela Campbell, Blackheath.
"Quince Caterers prepared a buffet lunch for my 80th birthday party at which there were about 35 people. The result was absolutely delicious and at least half of the guests made a point of saying how good it was. Even now, people who were there tell me how well they remember the exceptionally good food. It was all freshly made and looked very attractive as well as tasting so good. I would certainly recommend Quince to anyone planning a party."
Margaret Mendel, Blackheath.