We have created the highest standard of quality in the mobile catering industry, solely with our customers in mind.
Stage 1
Review and Online Checks
We review the information provided in their application form and conduct online checks to assess their brand presence and visual identity.
Having a 5-star food hygiene score
Scoring a minimum of 4.5 in online reviews, aggregated across multiple platforms
Producing restaurant-standard, aesthetically pleasing, food out of a good-looking catering unit
Stage 2
The Supplier Telephone Interview
If their application meets our initial criteria, we schedule a telephone interview to discuss their core values, experience, and business approach.
Learning about the core values that underpin them, as people, and therefore the business
Learning about their experience at previous events
Stage 3
The Face-to-Face Meeting
At the final stage, we arrange a face-to-face meeting to observe their operations, taste-test their food, and assess their customer interactions.
To ensure that we have observed how hygienically they handle food
To ensure that the food taste and quality meets our high expectations
To ensure that the customer service given meets our high expectations
Providing successful completion of all 3 stages, we award caterers with the Catering Excellence Benchmark® and welcome them into the Caterly Community.
Calum Macdonald is the Operations Director at Caterly, where he makes sure everything runs like clockwork. With a background in business and investment management, Calum followed his passion for food and jumped into the events industry over seven years ago. He even ran his own catering business, gaining hands-on experience in delivering top-notch food and unforgettable experiences.
Now at Caterly, Calum uses his skills to plan and manage the daily operations, ensuring smooth sailing behind the scenes. His love for food and knack for logistical thinking makes him an essential part of the team, always looking to improve and implement new business strategies. Calum thrives on making events run effectively, so Caterly can keep delivering amazing experiences to its customers!
Aila
Administration
Aila is a Food Science and Nutrition graduate with a passion for travel, yoga, and, of course, food!
She loves meeting new people, exploring diverse cultures, and tasting foods from around the world.
Aila has developed a broad skill set encompassing effective communication, organisation, and creativity. As the Supplier Experience Manager & Admin Assistant at Caterly, these attributes ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
With a background in nutrition, Aila naturally prioritises wellbeing. In her daily life, she embraces wellbeing through peaceful moments with a book and coffee, staying active, and enjoying good food with great company.
Lydia
Logistics
Having previously opened and run two wellbeing centres, Lydia understands the importance of taking time out of a busy schedule to be present and mindful.
Combining this with her customer service experience in the hospitality and care sector, along with her experience in the food and beverage industry as Restaurant Manager, Lydia feels at home as the Head of Customer Experience for Caterly.
Lydia loves ensuring customers have an exceptional experience from the start of their journey with Caterly, right until the big event – it’s all in the small details!
Outside of work Lydia loves the summer, sun, being with friends, good food and walking to uncover beautiful views!
Holly
Marketing
Our newest member of the team, Holly has a passion for all things wellbeing. As a Pilates enthusiast with a keen interest in nutrition, in her free time Holly enjoys whipping up new healthy dishes – even though mashed potato is
Currently studying marketing online, Holly looks after Caterly’s social media presence.