All posts by Red Radish

Festival, Crew, Film & Tour Catering

Now that sadly the summer season is coming to a close, Red Radish will soon be packing up their catering equipment and going ‘all mobile’ as we help feed the film, festival and production crews with our location-based mobile catering set-up. We are back to the the UK next week and have a couple of large crews to keep well-fed as they busily set-up at some very exciting locations including one in a secret part of Europe. Now the five kids are older and busy all over the place it means we can be pretty ready to travel to any far-flung destination almost at the drop of a hat and relsih the challenge that the next six months promise to bring.

Oct 05, 2011
| in Latest News

Champagne and Saint Tropez

If you have been in any supermarket down in St Tropez over the course of the last few days you will notice that the shelves of champagne are completely empty. Not just the cheap stuff but also every drop of Crystal and Dom Pérignon as well! They certainly know how to live the high-life down at les voiles des Saint-Tropez and as food and drink suppliers we are certainly busy with daily deliveries and provisioning to a good few of these beautiful sailing boats and yachts. We also have plenty of great price champagne tucked away as well so hopefully will be able to keep up with the demand!

Sep 28, 2011
| in Latest News, Yachts

Supperclub on a Cannes Beach

After the great success of last Friday’s first beach supperclub we thought we had finally better get on with posting some of the great photographs taken by Lorrianne Caouette of BellaMiella Photography. We took to the very crowded public beach in Cannes with what can only be described as a great deal of apprehension and trepidation, not quite knowing what to expect from both the French Sun-worshippers and more worryingly the Cannes Gendarmes.

With an anticipated arrival of 36 guests at 7:30 SHARP (our stupid request!) it was a little unnerving to arrive at 6pm with three car loads of equipment, only to find the beach packed and with barely room for one more large beach towel, never mind a ten metre table and 36 chairs. Whilst there were a few angry words from some of the locals and threats to call the Mayor and police, in general the reaction was just one of bewilderment and surprise as they watched the Red Radish ‘Volunteer’ Swat Team (Thanks Iarla Byrne, Phil Eady and Helen McLeod) spring into very sweaty action. We managed to set up the whole thing in less than an hour although a few of the early arrivals (that will teach you!) were cajoled into helping. Lucy arrived with the FOOD 15 minutes before the first guests and voila we were all set for what we are sure was a truly unique event and at just €25 per person for great food and unlimited wine represented what must be the deal of the summer. All that is left for us to say is thanks to everyone for coming and making it such a  very special evening and see you at the next one soon.

Sep 22, 2011
| in Latest News, Supper Clubs

‘Popping-up’ near Gotha & Baoli

We are just off to a the land of the mega-yachts and a beach in Cannes (between the Casino, Baoli and Gotha where Madonna played last week) to set up a very funky pop-up restaurant for 36 special guests. It promises to be a great night with lots of surprises and fantastic Red Radish food as ever. Hopefully the local authorities and police will enjoy our wonderful imaginative ideas and take it in the spirit with which it is meant. The French are real foodies after all. The photos should be up very soon.

PS: Please excuse the rather Phallic photo of the beach

Sep 16, 2011
| in Latest News

Pop-Up Restaurant in Cannes

Just to say that this Friday’s (16th September) secret beach party is definitely happening and the weather is looking perfect. The venue is a beach close to Cannes (and a train station*) and will be an absolutely perfect setting for what promises to be a great evening with lots of surprises. Numbers are limited to 30 and we are pretty full but could be possibly squeeze in a couple more if you twist our arms. The cost will be €25 per person which will include a great three course supper with drinks. Please contact us by email to confirm and just to make sure that we have all your details. We will also post updates to our Facebook Page so please be sure to make sure you are a fan.

Sep 13, 2011
| in Latest News, Supper Clubs

Call me for a refund!

“Over a period of 2 weeks on a recent visit to South of France, Wayne and Lucy catered for my party of on average 12 people, for 10 nights.

Our pre agreed choices for a mixed aged party, including a number of children, were relatively basic with the prerequisite being good hearty food – Lasagne, Fish Pie, Curry, Chilli etc.

I work in an industry that takes me to all the best restaurants in the world and I can honestly say that appreciating the parameters of budget, choice, timings that we imposed, Lucy and Wayne out shone even our highest expectations on each and every evening. Wayne’s perception from his undoubted experience of what people want and Lucy’s ability to deliver that view were absolutely first class. It is unsurprising they have the reputation they have or have been asked to cook for the people they have, their observed communication skill as a pair, alike every successful double act, is enviable!

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this couple to anybody, regardless of holiday requirement and to have 2 just totally down to earth people, without any edge between them was utterly refreshing and an enjoyable experience.

Try them and if you’re disappointed post experience, call me for a refund!”

Adam Hughes
Head of Intermediary Sales
Neptune Investment Management¦3 Shortlands¦London W6

Sep 13, 2011
| in Food, Latest News, What our clients said

Great Flexibility a Real Flair

“I had the pleasure of working with Red Radish whilst being part of the organising team for the Tall Ships Event in Greenock this summer.  Over a two week period they provided catering for the many site crew supporting this event and Louise and Sue did a fantastic job of providing high quality food to large numbers in a professional manner whilst still retaining their friendly style and good humour.  During the Tall Ships Event itself Red Radish also provided food to many of our entertainers including headline acts Lulu, The Magic Number and Deacon Blue.  They demonstrated great flexibility and a real flair for producing great food at short notice and all our performers were delighted by the hospitality they received.  I would happily work with Red Radish again.”

Sharon Hodgson
Inverclyde and Greenock Council

Sep 09, 2011
| in Festivals, What our clients said

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez

I will be based down in St Tropez for the 2011 Regatta supplying a daily delivery of food to a couple of the beautiful racing sailboats and classic yachts. It is a fantastic event organised every year by La Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. Everyone knows that sandwiches (jambon/fromage baguettes!) in France can be a little bit boring so I will be making a great range of sandwiches, wraps, quiches and cakes which I will deliver every day to the boats. It will make a change from the usual St Tropez diet of Cristal Champagne and lobster served at Club 55 and Nikki Beach and most definitely be an awful lot cheaper!


Creative little numbers like Rare Roast Beef with Wholegrain Mustard Mayo and Rocket sandwiches, Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork with Roasted Apple and Sage wraps, good Old- fashioned Sticky Ginger cake and Crispy Bacon and Cherry Tomato rather than the traditional ham and cheese baguettes you are likely to find in and around the Quay (and France) in general. We will also be delivering cold drinks, wine and other general boat provisions during the week. I can even come on board and cook you a great dinner or you might possibly want us to deliver to your boat a wonderul selection of canapés and maybe even some champagne too.

Aug 27, 2011
| in Latest News, Yachts

One client even cried!

“Radish catering has worked with us and for us in various projects over the past 5 years. In this time, they have catered for small dinner parties to clients who have rented our villa, parties during Cannes film week and various birthday celebrations, one of which they managed for over a 100 guests. Their culinary expertise is fantastic – they have an innate ability to combine a friendly and approachable attitude with a professional and efficient service. We have never been disappointed and our guests and clients have constantly raved about the quality and flavour of menus offered. As with our own catering requirements, those of our clients have also been superbly met and surpassed – one client even cried when Wayne & Lucy catered for their last evening meal at our villa! You cannot get a better recommendation than that! We very much look forward to working with Radish over the coming years and would not hesitate to recommend them for an event however large or small. Please get in touch if you need anymore information.”

Claire & Paul Warner

Aug 26, 2011
| in Food, What our clients said