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Contents. 7 I NTRODUCTION 8 THE TEAM 11 PLACES & SPACES 19 WE MADE THEIR DAY 25 THE JOY OF FOOD 31 DRINKS TO LIFT THE SPIRITS 6 Introduction. Established in 2005 by Mike Robinson With energy and passion, our dedicated and Oliver Shute, The Wild Fork is an event planners provide style and confidence Event Bar & Kitchen based in rural at the highest level. West Berkshire. Our experienced waiting staff are sleek and We create fully bespoke events that smooth and beautifully dressed. go above and beyond expectations in locations across the United Kingdom, The Wild Fork’s promise is very simple: from treasured Grade 1 listed buildings to unique events delivered with fun and historic castles, garden marquee weddings, friendly professionalism. boardrooms, shoot lodges and pop-up festival restaurants. Our chefs are talented, artistic individuals, only using the finest quality produce and 7 the most trusted suppliers for their dishes. The team. Director and Co-Founder Oliver Shute Royal Academy before running kitchens for Boston has a background in restaurants and private dining Tea Party, the sustainable café group and events for in the Scottish Highlands, London and The Alps. acclaimed food group, Peyton & Byrne. He set up The Wild Fork in 2005 as a small team of 2! He oversees the smooth running of the whole Executive Chef Anthony Pitcher operation, directing over 200 events a year. is highly experienced in Michelin and AA Fine Dining with 9 years worth of expertise in British, Director and Co-Founder Mike Robinson Italian, Classical, Modernist and Fine Dining is arguably the UK’s most highly regarded game kitchens. He is a creative soul and his food is chef. Mike bought his first pub The Pot Kiln in 2005 magnificent. and in 2009, he opened The Harwood Arms in Fulham with Brett Graham (of 2 Michelin starred Events Manager Jasmine Ebdon-Taylor restaurant The Ledbury). The Harwood attained brings the passion and enthusiasm to every event a Michelin star in 2010 and has held it ever since. and wedding, with a keen eye for detail and the With a side career in television, Mike is also the latest trends in the event industry. She’s our chief author of 3 cookery books and is opening 3 new Instagram controller and staff whip. restaurants in 2019. His deer management company controls over 40,000 acres, supplying The Wild Fork Events Co-ordinator Victoria Shute assists with with a sustainable quantity of amazing venison. the day to day running of our busy business, with her exacting style and high expectations rubbing off Managing Director of The Wild Fork West, on everything we do. She’s also our talented modern Michael Holloway heads up our presence in calligrapher, creating bespoke table menus, bar signs the West Country. Michael began cooking in his and place cards for our events. neighbourhood bistro Market in London’s Camden 8 Town. From there, The National Gallery and The 9 10 Places and THE GRANGE FESTIVAL spaces. 2017 & 2018 At The Grange, a festival dedicated to world class opera in the heart of Hampshire, The Wild Fork delivered an exquisite 3 course dining experience in the faded grandeur of the historic house for up to 200 guests a night during the 19 night season in both 2017 and 2018. “In our first season, The Wild Fork more than produced the goods. A richly varied menu created for the unique flavour of The Grange, and a really engaged team serving with panache and fun all complemented our creative endeavors in the theatre. It seemed a natural partnership.” 11 Michael Chance CBE, Artistic Director, The Grange Festival HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA 2016 – PRESENT Located by the iconic start line, The Waterfront Enclosure is the place to be to wine and dine at the world famous sporting event. With our eye-catching stretch tent hosting up to 200 guests a day, we offer guests an all-day inclusive package to include brunch, a 4 course lunch across banqueting tables, traditional afternoon tea and a complimentary Pimms, Champagne and British Cocktail bar. The Wild Fork brings quintessential country style and atmosphere to the perfect summer’s day out, ideal for entertaining work colleagues or for gathering friends and family together. “The Wild Fork provides a catering and hospitality enclosure for 150+ guests daily during the week of Henley Regatta. They bring a new and innovative look to the event with their unique tent and layout catching the eye of the regatta goers. We find The Wild Fork team enthusiastic, hard working and a pleasure to work with. The enclosure has a great atmosphere, which is testament to the personable approach of the team and resulting in happy clients” 12 Devinia Hudson, Head of Events, The Copas Partnership ROYAL BERKSHIRE SHOOTING SCHOOL 2007 – PRESENT As sole caterer for the Royal Berkshire Shooting School, The Wild Fork provides day-to-day catering for staff, small corporate groups and large charity events for up to 250 guests per day, throughout the year. To date, the RBSS has helped charities raise over £30 million and we are immensely proud to have played a big part in this effort since 2007. Charities we regularly entertain for breakfast, brunch and formal 3 course lunches include The Prince’s Trust, Help for Heroes, Peter Jones Foundation, Water Aid, Mary Hare Foundation and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. “The Royal Berkshire Shooting School has been delighted to have The Wild Fork as their official caterers for over a decade. Given the high profile nature of our events and clients the team has always ensured catering of the highest calibre presented in a professional and relaxed manner. I cannot recommend them highly enough.” Dylan Williams, Managing Director, 13 The Royal Berkshire Shooting School HEDSOR HOUSE 2013 – PRESENT Hedsor House in Taplow, Buckinghamshire is one of the UK’s most extraordinary and spectacular exclusive use wedding venues. Perched high above the River Thames and set in over 100 acres of historic parkland, the Grade II listed house is split over 4 floors and can be a challenging venue for waiting staff. The brides and grooms at Hedsor House expect the highest level of standard and The Wild Fork always delivers an exceptional service. “The Wild Fork have been catering at Hedsor House for the past five years – we absolutely love their style and approach – especially their tweed dressed waiting staff and rustic food.” 16 Mark Spiller, House Manager, Hedsor House UFTON COURT 2007 – PRESENT The Wild Fork is a well-established approved caterer for events at Ufton Court, the exceptional Grade I Tudor Manor House and Tithe Barn near Reading. The venue can accommodate intimate gatherings of 20 people, drink receptions for 200 or weddings for 150 guests. A popular venue for all cultures, we often cater for special dietary requirements such as Halal meat or Kosher foods. “The Wild Fork are a team of young, creative caterers with a country vibe. The quality of food is excellent and all cultures and dietary requirements are accommodated for with imaginative menu options. Their attention to detail and well-presented staff always go the extra mile to ensure our bridal parties at Ufton Court have the day they envisaged.” 17 Julia Price, Head of Events, Ufton Court THE LONG BARN 2013 – PRESENT The Long Barn is one of the most majestic and spacious barns in Hampshire, offering breath-taking views from one of the highest points in the South Downs National Park. The oak-framed buildings and flint walls dating back to 1764 have been lovingly restored, creating a large open space and a beautiful blank canvas to create a truly bespoke occasion. The venue welcomes weddings, charity dinners and 18 auctions, family celebrations and birthdays. PENNARD HOUSE 2016 – PRESENT The location of choice for Vogue, Marie Claire and The English Home magazine, Pennard House is a beautiful, family-owned country estate where The Wild Fork West can host your perfect wedding, exclusive business conference or private party. A hidden gem in the rolling Somerset countryside, this Georgian home is the epitome of dreamy English elegance. An exclusive use Somerset wedding venue and events venue and one of our favourites in the West Country for anyone looking for 19 something a little different. 20 We made their day. “Thank you so much for all your had work at our wedding “Tom and I just wanted to thank you and your team for and providing such amazing food and service. The day doing (once again!) a superb job at Louisa and Sam’s ran really smoothly and our guests have said it was the wedding. You made the whole process, from planning wedding of the century! You helped make that happen so to completion so easy and simple for us. The food was we hugely appreciate all your amazing efforts.” delicious and as always your staff were attentive and courteous. We all loved the brunch too and the outside bar Georgie and George, July 2017 looked beautiful for both parties. No more weddings for us, but hopefully we will meet before too long at someone else’s’ party!” 21 Amanda and Tom, September 2017 “Thank you so much! We had the most magical day “Please pass on our thanks to everyone, not least to the and we’re still on cloud nine and will be for the rest of chef for the delicious food. It all tasted wonderful and our honeymoon. Our family and friends loved the venue, was presented beautifully. We certainly appreciated the catering, gin bar, the whole thing.” time and care taken to deliver such a high standard.

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