Holiday 2026 | 21 LUXlife Culinary Presentation Excellence Award 2026 Organising an event can be an incredibly stressful process. It involves many moving parts, from communicating with various vendors and venues to ensuring that all timelines, budgets, and expectations are successfully met. Enter Cacao Catering & Events, award-winning experts in luxury catering and bespoke event planning. We took a closer look at the celebrated caterer below, as Cacao Catering & Events is named in the Global Wedding Awards 2026. Trusted by London’s top hosts, Cacao Catering & Events provides bespoke catering event services tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. The company specialises in providing high-quality food and beverage services for a wide variety of events and occasions, striving to set the standard for luxury catering across the sector. Cacao Catering & Events works with a diverse range of clients, spanning individuals, businesses, organisations, weddings, and more. Its services encompass menu planning, food preparation, presentation, and delivery. Alongside this, the company offers furniture arrangement, tableware, bar setups, and styling elements, coordinated as one seamless event planning service. The story of Cacao Catering & Events began two decades ago, when Founder Kushan Marthelis came to the UK. He arrived with a passion for food and a simple goal: to build something of his own. Kushan achieved his dream in 2018, and Cacao was born. Having spent years in professional kitchens, Kushan learned that his love for his craft is not only driven by the food, but by bringing people together. He leads his team with that same ethos, delivering something that guests will remember long after it is over. From small, high-end gatherings to larger corporate functions, the Cacao team brings the same calibre of planning, service, and attention to detail to each event it caters to. The company’s extensive portfolio of events comprises bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, canapé and cocktail parties, corporate events, lunches and dinners for families and friends, and life celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and reunions. With bespoke menus, flawless service, and seamless event execution, clients can take a step back and enjoy their event whilst knowing the Cacao team are handling everything behind the scenes. In a competitive market, Cacao Catering & Events has built a reputation for its exceptional wedding catering experience. The company serves UK-based and overseas weddings alike, working tirelessly to ensure that couples are celebrated with an event they will remember for life. The Cacao team supports the client through every stage of the process, from menu selection to drinks, desserts, and overall event styling. Of course, the food is the star of the show at Cacao Catering & Events. The company maintains a mouthwatering selection of menus for clients to choose from, though its seasoned chefs will ultimately tailor each dish to the client’s specific tastes, dietary needs, and traditions. Cacao Catering & Events has developed a Plated Three-Course Menu, a Canapés and Bowl Menu, a Sushi and Poke Bar Menu, and a BBQ Menu, with each menu available at Premium, Supreme, and Exclusive levels. Each dish is carefully prepared, exquisitely plated, and thoroughly enjoyed, telling a gastronomic journey truly deserving of the LUXlife Culinary Presentation Excellence Award 2026. At Cacao Catering & Events, the cleanup is equally as important as the setup. The team takes care of all post-event organisation: leaving all kitchens and service areas clean, organised, and in excellent condition; arranging all hired items for return in alignment with venue requirements, including restacking furniture; and managing food waste removal when required. For its five-star services, delectable dishes, and meticulous attention to detail, Cacao Catering & Events has successfully cemented itself as a leader in the luxury catering and events sector. The company has built a stellar reputation amongst businesses, households, and hosts across London, amassing a number of glowing testimonials that speak to the high standards of its service. One client wrote: “This is the second event that Cacao Catering & Events has catered for us, and they were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. The food stations were presented beautifully, the bar was fully stocked, and we have had endless compliments from our friends about the taste, quality, and quantity of the food. We would not hesitate to work with them again or to recommend them to others.” While another said: “The most incredible food, impeccable service, and the nicest people you could ever wish to organise a party with. From the first minute to the last, Kushan and his team could not have done more to make our celebration perfect. If you are planning an event and don’t use Cacao, you are missing out!” Contact: Ekta Parmar Company: Cacao Catering & Events Web Address: www.cacaocatering.co.uk
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