our
journey
so far

OUR STORY

It’s fair to say it all started in the kitchen.

Wilson Compliments began with Barry Wilson determination to regain control over the ingredients that he was working with.

Wilson Compliments began with Barry Wilson determination to regain control over the ingredients that he was working with.

After 19 years working as an Executive Chef for a big London caterer, Barry decided to go it alone and break free from the supply chain. This was largely due to the constraints that often meant gross profit came before taste.

Barry, still at the helm of the business, places his obsession with produce centrally at the heart of the company’s ethos.

The team today still comprises of all the key players that joined Barry's side back in 1997. The close knit team enjoys the benefits of being a small business fuelled by the adrenalin of some mammoth events grown out of client relationships that have been with us for just as long.

Although we are ambitious we are devoted to growing at a steady pace, consolidating at every stage.

We are London's most personal caterers' ready for your next:

  • Drinks reception
  • Gala dinner
  • Private dinner
  • Conference
  • Board meeting
  • Wedding
  • Private party

our
food
philosophy

OUR
INGREDIENT
STORY

We are truly a bespoke events caterer and contract catering partners. It's not just a strap line with us, its our way of life. Privately owned we our proud of our boutique business roots.

Central to our growth is our devotion to ingredients. Sustainability is central to Cooks & Partners food purchasing policy. We have been using seasonal and artisan produce since we started the business. We use small companies who understand food, who aim to use local and seasonal produce and who will give us first-rate customer service.

When searching for new producers, we try to find people who have the same or similar ideas to us. For example, our butcher’s buy almost exclusively UK reared meat and have clear policies on animal welfare, traceability and are EFSIS accredited.

This is the ethos we follow everyday.

WELCOME TO OUR TEAM

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read
their
stories

Simon Goggin
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Business Owner

Stefanie Scowen
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Contracts Manager

Ryan Lister
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Head of Events

Angela Slater
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Head of Events

Almir Da Silva
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Head of Events

Ade Philips
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Head of Events

Katy Ellyatt- Child
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Head of Events

Mehari Gebrehariam
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Head of Events

Iwona Krawczyk
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Head of Events

CONTACT & LOCATION

praise for
our team

“We have been working with Wilson Compliments on a number of events at different venues across London and we always had a great experience, smooth communication and happy guests. The food was delicious, the presentation creative and beautiful, the service quick and attentive to details. Ryan was always helpful at putting the event together and we would definitely recommend Wilson Compliments for any special event!”

Olga Bury

Director, Chaika Events Limited

“Wilson Compliments continue to offer a range of good quality food in a great setting. They are a well-resourced friendly company able to offer that bespoke service”

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

The food was delicious and everything ran so smoothly (even with the surprise of the singing staff!). We truly appreciate your hard work, and that of all Wilson Compliments staff – please pass on our thanks to all involved.

Mr & Mrs Bugg