7 APRIL 2020

Peapod & Co. announced its first anniversary as a boutique catering and events company. Peapod & Co. founder, Henrietta Russell, is taking a quiet moment to reflect on the past twelve months, and toast with her family at home whilst in lockdown. From themed weddings to corporate dinners, and private house parties, Peapod & Co. has enjoyed catering a wide range of bespoke events - curating unforgettable moments for its private and corporate clients in the countryside and the city.

"A huge thank you to our clients, staff, partners, suppliers, family, and friends who have supported our catering company to grow over the last 12 months." — Henrietta Russell, Founder/CEO, Peapod & Co.

As a boutique catering business, Peapod & Co. has undoubtedly faced many challenges since its inception, and Coronavirus is proving to be one of its biggest hurdeles, but Henrietta has found it rewarding to overcome these and watch her small catering and events company grow.

Founder Henrietta Russell launched Peapod & Co. to bring creative, seasonal menus to Hampshire, London and beyond. Ballymaloe trained, she has over fifteen years of catering experience working at London's premier events from whimsical weddings to Chelsea Flower Show, Summer parties at the V&A and Royal Academy and London Fashion Week. Growing up in the countryside, Henrietta is passionate about sourcing the best fresh, local ingredients for her dishes wherever possible, bringing these to life with new techniques and experimental touches.

Key highlights since Peapod & Co's inception include:

- Launching its website, social media channels and luxury brand;
- Opening its Head Office and commercial high-spec kitchen in Selborne, Alton in Hampshire;
- Catering luxury events and weddings of up to 250 guests;
- Entering Country Life's Canapé of the Year award, along with the UK's top events and catering businesses, and coming fourth;
- Building a loyal client base in the South East of England;
- Watching its corporate and private clients' visions come to life and seeing their clients have fun/ relax at their events.

“I am very happy with how year one has gone and I am excited for what the future holds for Peapod & Co." — Henrietta Russell, Founder/CEO, Peapod & Co.

Next year Peapod & Co. hope to cater more bespoke weddings and events, curate more seasonal menus and delicious recipes, and grow their staff as the catering company expands. Whilst Peapod & Co. is deeply saddened by the current circumstances, and the events industry is on pause, Peapod & Co. hope the catering and events industry, and the NHS, can resume to the party life, they all know and love, soon.

ENDS.

Rooted in the countryside, available in the city. Peapod & Co. is a boutique catering company, specialising in corporate events, private parties and weddings. Peapod & Co. cater for all tastes and types of events across Hampshire, London, Berkshire, Surrey and beyond. No matter the occasion, Peapod & Co. understand how important it is to provide clients with mouth-watering elegant food while curating an unforgettable experience. Learn more at peapodandco.com

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