Experience

• Case Studies
• Testimonials

"I wanted to write to you to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to you and your entire team for what has proven to be a hugely successful Christmas function for our Firm.

We have received numerous compliments from many of our Regional Trade Union Clients and also from our own staff who attended the function. The evening was very smoothly executed.

Our special thanks go to Natalie whose professionalism and experience were evident throughout the evening. It was of great reassurance to know that she was there and on hand to assist with any queries."

Julie Black
Thompsons Solicitors

"We were absolutely delighted with the job Boutique Catering did for my husband's 60th birthday lunch . The venue (the Gatehouse opposite Kirkstall Abbey) is in a superb location for wandering around before or after the meal. We were given a space to ourselves in the café - with our own buffet of food. The light lunch menu was tailored to meet complex dietary requirements, and all the food was delicious - varied in taste and nicely presented. Boutique Catering excels in using really fresh vegetable and fruit. An enormous bowl of gorgeous lemon and lime slices next to the drinks was a special touch, too. All the arrangements were made by email and we always found the answers prompt and clear. The service on the day was impeccable - friendly and personal (including lighting the birthday cake and dimming the lights when it was brought out). We would definitely use Boutique Catering again - their staff is excellent and their prices very reasonable."

"Just to say a HUGE thank you for the event yesterday. Everything was amazing from the work done before the event and the event itself. Organisation was outstanding which meant that me and Adam could just forget about it knowing that you were on top of everything. The waiting staff were all friendly and smiley and all had a “can do" attitude."

"Just a quick note to say big thanks to you and your teams for looking after us so well last Thursday night. The evening completely exceeded our expectations. The gallery was amazing, your staff friendly and courteous, the food outstanding and the support you two gave second to none. Your Sales and Events Team were absolute pleasure to deal with and I know my guys echoed that view"

"I just wanted to say many thanks for your help with our event on Monday. It was a great success and the venue / catering was perfect. Hopefully we can work with you again in the future."

"Thanks so much to you and your team yesterday, we had a great day and all the staff were so helpful and friendly."

"I just wanted to say a big thank you to your and your team for a sterling job yesterday. We’ve received lots of fantastic and positive feedback and we couldn’t have done it without you guys!"

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your help last night.  It went really well and everyone was very pleased with the food and the service."

"Just wanted to say thanks for everything that you did for last week's event. The food was really lovely and service excellent as ever."

"Thank you for Thursday, everyone had a good time, lots of compliments about the food, service and venue."

"Just a quick message to thank you for everything you have done . We had a fantastic night with lots of compliments about the food and venue. Our band was brilliant and I managed to sing a few numbers with them. All of the staff on the night were very helpful & the party went off without a hitch."

"Many thanks to you and to Natalie for helping us with this. The pastries were delicious and welcomed by all in the team."

"Thank you very much for the Buffet at the Art Gallery last night and a particular thank you to Rosie who did a superb job pleasantly and without fuss."

"Wonderful service, splendid food, all delivered with a smile - the Boutique Catering team really did make our wedding a most special occasion - a big thank you!"

"Hi Natalie,

Just to reiterate everything that Steve has said. The venue was beautiful, and we have received many comments on the excellent quality of the food. I was very pleasantly surprised just how good it was given the number of guests. Everything was very well planned both before and on the day, and I had every faith that you would make the room look beautiful, which is exactly what you did.

Thanks again for everything,

Julie"

"I would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to you and all the staff involved for making the boys' day run so smoothly. Everyone we have spoken to enjoyed the venue, your hospitality and the food. You might even get some repeat trade as some people were taking about coming to the gatehouse for lunch!

Once again thanks, Andrew, Vicky, George and Alex."

"Rachel and I want to thank you and your team for the excellent organisation leading up to and during our wedding reception. From the first meeting onwards, culminating with the evening of the event, your experience was totally apparent. The coordination of your staff in preparing the Tiled Hall and their eye for accuracy meant that the room was perfect when our guests arrived. The little extras that we had requested for individuals were all perfectly in place, clearly confirming your attention to detail. The food was well prepared and delivered on time and the bar was well stocked and responsive to the needs of our guests. We had a wonderful day. Subsequent clients should be reassured that their special day is in good hands with Boutique Catering! "

"We held our annual 'Festive Drinks Party' at The Gatehouse, Kirkstall. The evening was a great success, enjoyed by all who attended. The staff were extremely helpful prior to the event setting up the venue with promotional screens, tv etc. The canapés provided by Boutique on the evening were delicious and the Boutique Staff were polite and courteous. We would definitely recommend Boutique Catering and the historic venue of The Gatehouse"

I write as an ordinary member of the public who enjoys the mid morning and lunch hospitality provided by Boutique in The Tiled Hall of Leeds Art Gallery. I also write as someone who arranged a most successful sit-down dinner with wine for 180 guests following the evening opening of an art exhibition. The imaginatively presented dinner received enthusiastic congratulations from the diners, artists, politicians and BBC representatives.

Leeds Art Gallery with its major art exhibition programme is a focus for visitors from all over the country. Add to that the international draw of the adjacent Henry Moore Foundation exhibition programme, and then it is essential that a high standard hospitality is provided commensurate with expectations. This Boutique does 'in spades'.

Let us be clear, the first or sometimes the last port of call at Leeds Art Gallery is the Tiled Hall and its caterers -- Boutique. The impression that Boutique makes can be pivotal to 'the gallery experience'. In this Boutique comes up 'trumps'. Firstly the hall delightfully arranged by Boutique with modern stylish tables, all decorated with flowers and with comfortable chairs arrests the eye immediately as one enters the Gallery making it an inevitable stop. From a simple coffee to delightful soup or a hot lunch, all freshly prepared; all are available at reasonable prices and without the sacrifice of quality. Part self or waiter service the visitor is always greeted by the cheery helpful smiles of the staff that make it a pleasure just to be there.

Some companies have the knack of making one feel important and welcome. This is Boutique. The visitor from near or far cannot leave the Gallery without a feeling of 'Bonhomie' and warmth towards Leeds—thanks to Boutique.

"The Northern Art Prize is a prestigious annual event that celebrates and rewards contemporary visual artists based in the north of England. As part of the exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery, we host two major events in the gallery spaces and the Tiled Hall, both of which are serviced by Boutique Catering. We have had the pleasure of working with the Boutique team for the last 3 years and on every occasion they come up with new ideas to keep our events fresh and innovative. Our guests include members of the national press, renowned artists, curators and opinion-formers in the art world and senior members of the business community, all of whom we want to impress. Boutique provide great food and wine and excellent standards of service that take the stress out of these high profile events. We are delighted to be working with them and will continue to do so. As a long-standing client, we highly recommend Boutique Catering at the Tiled Hall and other venues."