Business Details
10 Years
experience
Gourmet Platters & Catering Services in Bishop's Stortford
Established in March 2016, The Sweet Life is a family-run business founded by Jenn, a fully qualified pastry chef trained at Westminster College, London. Our commitment to sourcing the finest local produce ensures every platter meets exceptional quality standards, reflecting our passion for creating food we genuinely enjoy serving. With a five-star food hygiene rating and a kitchen extension doubling our production capacity, we deliver gourmet platters and cater weekday events across Bishop's Stortford and surrounding areas.Our allergy-safe preparation practices and dedication to customer feedback underscore our promise to respect both ingredients and client expectations. Backed by Barclays Bank and operating from a dedicated premises at Golds Nurseries Business Park, we combine culinary expertise with sustainable packaging solutions through our wholesale website.
Services
Platter Catering
Office Delivery
Custom Catering
Allergy-Safe Options
Wholesale Packaging
Event Catering
Sandwich Bar
Home Delivery
Takeaway Service
Sustainable Packaging
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer custom catering solutions tailored to your event needs
- Our commitment to sourcing fresh local produce ensures exceptional quality
- We provide allergy-safe food preparation areas upon request
- Our team includes a fully qualified pastry chef with extensive experience
- We hold a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, ensuring the highest standards
Services
Platter Catering
We create custom platters for business meetings and events, offering sandwich platters, fruit arrangements, and gourmet charcuterie boxes. Our minimum 24-hour notice policy ensures fresh preparation using local ingredients. Clients can customise orders online or by phone, with delivery available in our designated zone.
Office Delivery
Our lunch delivery service operates Monday-Friday, guaranteeing same-day delivery for orders placed before 11:00. Using our branded vehicles 'Cup-Cake' and 'Cherry', we serve Bishop's Stortford businesses with made-to-order meals that require immediate consumption or refrigeration below 5C.
Allergy-Safe Catering
We prioritise food safety with dedicated allergy-safe kitchen areas. Customers must declare allergies at ordering, and our staff prepares meals separately to prevent cross-contamination. This service applies to all platter types, from sandwich boxes to dessert platters.
Wholesale Packaging
Through our wholesale website, we supply recyclable, functional packaging to food trade businesses. Our range includes disposable plates, napkins, and food containers, supporting sustainable operations for catering companies and food vendors.
Takeaway Service
Our Bishop's Stortford premises offers a sandwich bar and coffee shop with daily service from 08:00-14:00. Customers can purchase fresh sandwiches, pastries, and hot drinks either in-store or for collection, with payment accepted via card or cash.
People
Jenn Brummitt
Owner & Pastry Chef
Jenn trained at Westminster College for three years before establishing The Sweet Life in 2016. She combines formal pastry training with daily innovation, focusing on creating food that meets her exacting standards while remaining open to customer feedback.
Questions
Do you cater outside Bishop's Stortford?
We deliver to surrounding areas beyond our primary zone – contact us for details and delivery charges.
Can you accommodate food allergies?
Yes, we prepare allergy-safe meals in designated kitchen areas when notified at ordering.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit/debit cards online, plus cash and card payments in our Bishop's Stortford shop.
How much notice do platters require?
Most platter orders need at least 24 hours' notice for proper preparation and delivery.
Do you offer wholesale packaging?
Yes, our wholesale website supplies sustainable packaging solutions to trade customers.
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