The London Pie and Mash Company Limited, based in Essex but covering the whole country, are the UK's biggest dedicated national supplier of London Pie and Mash. Their menu also includes various other pies including meat and potato, steak and veg, steak and ale, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and more.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

Our requirements for a basic quote are simple: a date, location and number of guests! There are always more details needed to personalise the event - indoor or outdoor? Buffet or table service? Colour themes? Dietary requirements? Look and feel of the event? But to get the ball rolling we don't need much!

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

We specialise in a truly authentic and historic dish, whether it be a traditional London pie with liquor or a lovely regional pie with mushy peas and gravy! It's not as easy as it sounds, so check you are getting the real deal - check their website and Facebook - are there lots of pictures or reviews - are people talking about the meal? We offer a tasting service - it's free if you book - see if your preferred caterer does this!

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

It's hard to get an authentic pie and mash meal handmade and cooked to perfection by people who live and breathe it! They say if you can't find it - do it yourself. So we did! In 3 years we have become the biggest dedicated mobile pie and mash company in the country, we cater for a premier league football team, a west end show and of course TOWIE!

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

I am surprised at the volume and quality of opportunities we get via Add to Event. People who are looking for a Pie and Mash Caterer need the real deal and the confidence that they will get a quality service. Add to Event gives us a great way to showcase our food and service. We have had lots of 5 star reviews and met some truly lovely customers, all of whom follow us on our Facebook page and regularly keep in touch. It's perhaps not surprising that as you are sharing a special moment in the life of a customer - you get to know them and they you, its a great feeling to know you have added to the pleasure of someone's day. One of our early events with Add to Event was to feed volunteers from National Grid who were clearing an allotment for charity. It was cold and hard work for them - they couldn't wait for some piping hot pie and mash to fill and warm them up!