Olives & Canapés

4.85
4.9 | 20 reviews
Bespoke high end catering services from canapés to buffets to bowl foods & some fine dining with a passion for taste & authentic global flavours. Working from Oxford to London & surrounding areas.
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Services we provide

Vegetarian Catering
Canapes
Afternoon Tea
Buffets
Corporate Event Catering
Dinner Party Catering
Private Chef
Private Party Catering
Wedding Catering
Waiting Staff
Asian Catering
Grazing Tables
Remote Cooking Workshops
Business Lunch Catering

Address

Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 6QU
United Kingdom

About Olives & Canapés

After 15+ years, I have catered for a wide range of occasions. Birthday celebrations, summer garden parties, university balls, elegant dinners, bowl food parties as they can give a more relaxed feel & menus can incorporate a range of cuisines (as for canapes). Company launches & christenings... With a focus on great tasting food nearly everything I create is 'homemade' & attention to detail is key.

Professional staff is an integral part of any event & we handpick ours where possible. Arranging equipment hire is often requested & we work with a few suppliers depending on the look feel & budget of the client.

Following food trends, we are enjoying dealing with more vegetarian & vegan requests. Some Thai, some Indian, Greek, Japanese, often classic, Mexican & many other world cuisines.

What else? Some teaching for corporate events & food styling too.

We very much like to be flexible & work with the client as much or as little as they prefer.

Typical Clients

From VIPs, private clients & corporate too.

Reviews

Olives & Canapés

4.9

20 reviews
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5 Star Review
5

Excellent Service!

Annabel had excellent communication before our event as we planned the menu. On the night, the service was calm and professional and the dinner provided was excellent. Annabel was able to accommodate all our dietary requirements and menu choices. I would definitely use this company again.

Reviewed by: Abigail B
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
27th Jan 2024
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Response from Olives & Canapés
Hi Abi, Lovely to meet you all, thanks
5 Star Review
5

Great!

Everyone loved the canapes, such a successful evening, thank you!

Reviewed by: Marta L
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
6th Dec 2023
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Response from Olives & Canapés
thanks Marta, maybe next Christmas!
5 Star Review
5

Beyond Expectations!

Annabel produced a fantastic feast for our family party. Delicious food, beautifully presented and a very discreet and efficient service. We had so many compliments for the food. I would highly recommend Olives & Canapes. Thank you so much!

Reviewed by: Louise P
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
12th Aug 2023
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Response from Olives & Canapés
Lovely to meet you and your family! thanks
5 Star Review
5

Great meal - book Olives & Canapés with confidence

Having given Annabel a budget to work with for our at home event for 10 she came up with great options for each course, she also provided canapés as a bonus. The food was presented very well and was very well cooked and delicious. Annabel has a calm and charming demeanour enabling us to relax and enjoy the dining experience. I would like to thank her for helping to make the evening go so well. I can’t recommend Olives & Canapés highly enough.

Reviewed by: Ian D
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
5th Aug 2023
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Response from Olives & Canapés
I am so glad that it went well - a lovely family to cater for - hope next year's birthday goes well too!
5 Star Review
5

Memorable Thanksgivi

"From beginning to end, Annabel did a wonderful job in preparing a memorable Thanksgiving feast for our family and friends while we vacationed in the Cotswolds. Her communication and attention to detail helped ensure that all of our expectations were met and even exceeded. The menu satisfied even the pickiest eaters of our group and Annabel's alternatives for non-meat eaters were thoroughly enjoyed. Annabel prepared the meal in our home and it felt as though my sister or friend had just popped in to make a few things. She has a very calm demeanor and I just knew that everything was going to be done really well - and it was. Thank you, thank you, thank you." Trish L., Boxford, Massachusetts

Reviewed by: Patricia L
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
24th Nov 2022
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Response from Olives & Canapés
Hi Patricia It was great to meet you and your lovely family, maybe again one day!
5 Star Review
5

Fantastic Service

The service was excellent the people were lovely nothing was to much trouble. The food was delicious.

Reviewed by: Jayne T
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
19th Nov 2022
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Response from Olives & Canapés
So great to meet you and your friends Jayne, good luck in 2023
4.65

Very efficient

We ordered.canapés for a private function with no service.
They arrived on time, the set up was very professional, the canapés delicious and everyone was very complimentary.
We will be doing this again

Reviewed by: Chris B
Quality
5
Communication
4
Value
5
17th Dec 2021
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4

great evening - the food was lovely - thank you

great evening - the food was lovely - thank you

Reviewed by: Anna M
Quality
4
Communication
4
Value
4
21st Aug 2020
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Response from Olives & Canapés
Thanks Anna. Great to meet you all. Have a lovely rest of summer
5 Star Review
5

Highly recommended

Thanks very much to the team for the delicious food for 25 guests and great communication and flexibility before the booking. Would highly recommend! Lucy

Reviewed by: Lucy B
Quality
5
Communication
5
Value
5
1st Feb 2020
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Response from Olives & Canapés
Thanks Lucy, so glad it all went well.
4.65

Great food

Annabel and her waitresses were brilliant.

Reviewed by: Vivienne F
Quality
5
Communication
4
Value
5
31st Dec 2019
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Response from Olives & Canapés
We really enjoyed meeting you & your family. It was a lovely evening.

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