Case Studies
Explore real events we've catered—from community festivals to luxury weddings—and see how we delivered exceptional results.
Trusted by schools, PTAs, local venues & corporate teams
Petersham Ham Fair: Long-Standing Food Stallholder
Cooking on-site for 200+ covers across the day
200+ covers
Guests
Ham, Richmond
Location
Success
Annual (September)
The Challenge
The Petersham Ham Fair draws several hundred visitors to the village green each year. Stallholders need to keep food safe and consistent across a long outdoor day, handle diverse dietary needs, and serve queues at peak times without losing quality.
Our Solution
As a long-standing food stallholder, Jaflong runs a self-contained outdoor setup with portable serving equipment, temperature control, and trained festival staff. Our stall menu accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free visitors.
Menu Served
The Result
We return year on year as a regular Ham Fair stallholder. Exact attendance varies — see our internal Evidence Ledger for source documents.
Hollyfest at Hollyfield School: 2025 Debut, Invited Back
Returning food partner — joined Hollyfest for the first time in 2025
Festival audience
Guests
Surbiton
Location
Success
2025 debut
The Challenge
Hollyfield School's Hollyfest needed a food partner who could serve a public festival audience including children and families, accommodate multiple dietary requirements, stay within community-event budgets, and serve quickly.
Our Solution
Jaflong joined Hollyfest as a food partner for the first time in 2025 and has been invited back. We use flexible, budget-friendly packages (Bronze from £15/head) with mild spicing for younger guests and staff who are comfortable in school environments.
Menu Served
The Result
Invited back as a returning food partner. Any named PTA testimonial will only be published once written permission is on file in our Evidence Ledger.
Luxury Wedding Reception, Richmond
180-guest wedding with bespoke menu & event coordination
180
Guests
Richmond
Location
Success
August 2025
The Challenge
Newlyweds wanted authentic Indian cuisine at their multicultural wedding. They needed bespoke menu design, complimentary tastings, professional serving staff, and seamless coordination.
Our Solution
Jaflong's Platinum package (£30/head) delivered end-to-end service: consultation with our chef, complimentary tastings, themed presentation, dedicated coordinator, 3 professional serving staff, premium crockery, and full setup/cleanup.
Menu Served
The Result
Guests raved about the food for weeks. Couple wrote glowing testimonial and referred Jaflong to 4 other couples.
Corporate Away Day, Kew Gardens
80-person team lunch for a leading London consultancy
80
Guests
Kew
Location
Success
March 2025
The Challenge
A management consultancy needed premium catering for their quarterly away day near Kew Gardens. Strict timing, professional presentation, and diverse dietary needs across an international team.
Our Solution
Our Silver package with live cooking stations. Two chefs on-site preparing fresh naan and tandoori items. Labelled allergen cards on every dish. Setup completed 45 minutes before guests arrived.
Menu Served
The Result
Rebooked for next 3 quarters. HR director praised the setup professionalism and dietary accommodation.
Private 50th Birthday, Hampton Court
Intimate celebration for 50 guests with premium service
50
Guests
Hampton
Location
Success
May 2025
The Challenge
A milestone birthday celebration near Hampton Court Palace. The host wanted restaurant-quality food at home with minimal effort. Full service including crockery, staff, and cleanup required.
Our Solution
Gold tier with 2 serving staff, premium crockery hire, and our signature bespoke menu designed during a tasting session. Full cleanup included so the host could enjoy the party.
Menu Served
The Result
Host described it as 'better than any restaurant'. Three guests booked us for their own events within the following month.
Festival Outdoor Catering, Twickenham
Food stall serving 400+ at a weekend community festival
400+
Guests
Twickenham
Location
Success
July 2025
The Challenge
High-volume outdoor food stall at a weekend festival. Needed to serve continuously for 8 hours, maintain food safety in summer heat, and manage long queues efficiently.
Our Solution
Deployed our full festival setup: gas-powered cooking stations, insulated holding units, 4 staff members, and a streamlined serving process designed for speed without compromising quality.
Menu Served
The Result
Sold out by 6pm on both days. Festival organizer confirmed us as anchor food vendor for 2026.