We are once again dusting off our ball gowns and tuxedos

after receiving confirmation that we have been shortlisted in the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards in the category 'Best Independent Caterer'. 

Designed to reward the very best suppliers both regionally and nationally.  The awards logo will be a mark of the highest quality; a 'kite mark' for the wedding industry.  Launching this year, this will be the only fully independent award for the wedding industry. 

Couples who used our services between January 2010 and October 2011 voted for us, explaining why they believe we deserve to win.  In total more than 2000 wedding suppliers entered the Awards and more than 22,500 recently married couples voted for their suppliers!

Wedding suppliers across 19 different categories and 7 geographical regions will be narrowed down to just 1 winner for each category in each region.  They will then become national finalists, attending the awards event in London in January 2012.

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who voted for us.  We love what we do, and we love knowing that we helped to make your wedding the day of your dreams.

UPDATE - December 2011

Whilst we were not lucky enough to win this year we are proud to have been the only London caterer shortlisted and we would like to pass on huge congratulations to the West Sussex caterer who won!

Thank you so much to all the lovely couples who voted for us, here are some of the lovely things they had to say;

"Suzanne was open to all of our ideas in the run up to the wedding, which was in a venue that was new to her.  She made the entire process of planning our menu so easy, and it was exactly what we were looking for.  We heard nothing but great compliments from all our guests for the outstanding food and level of service on the day.  We would go out of our way to recommend Suzanne James".

"Suzanne and her team were a joy to work with and made the whole process very pleasurable.  On the day we were hardly aware of the staff (that being a good thing), they were very professional and seamless in their service.  The food and presentation was fabulous and we had a lot of positive feedback from our guests on the day".

"We were demanding clients with very specific tastes and high expectations.  Suzanne worked with our ideas to help us create a menu while guding us as to the suitability for the event - and she did it on budget!  The spectacular food was enough but the service on the day was first class - we repeat we are picky folk and we don't say this lightly.  We can't recommend her and her team highly enough".

"Everything was perfect.  Astonishing quality and service".

"Sue was very keen to get to know us as a couple - what we did and didn't like, from food, to cutlery and table arrangements.  The tasting sessions we had were fun and helped us to think of new ideas.  Her wine list is comprehensive and includes organic and English wines.  On the day Sue's food was outstanding and our guests thanked her and her amazing staff for their service and attention to detail.  We couldn't have  hoped for a better and more professional experience.  We hope she wins".

"My husband and I both have terrifically busy jobs and so had limited time ot organise our wedding.  Suzanne James  were perfect in every way.  The food was exemplary, the service outstanding and they were a delight to deal with.  I can't praise them highly enough and am now working out what I can book them for next!".