By Request

By Royal Apointment!!

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:26:18 +0000

We thought we had “arrived” when we were asked to cater for the visit to Manchester of the Duchess of Gloucester, but as you can see from the photo above we reached the top of the Royal family tree!!!

Her Royal Highness Elizabeth II recently visited one of our clients to take part in a fun night for staff. She was treated to a tasty selection of hand created nibbly treats produced by the chefs of By Request, she was waited on hand and foot. Her every whim was attended to. At the end of the evening we bowed respectfully and withdrew………………it turned out she was called Edna and she was a “look a like”!! Just shows you cant trust anyone!!!

As Mad as a Hatter!!!!

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:36:35 +0000

Tea Party

Dear Carl,

The evening was a fantastic success.5 people from the Arts Council were there and also 5 people from the BBC. They were all very impressed and it looks like we are going to get support from both of them. not least they were impressed by The Mad Hatters party, The spread you put on was fantastic and I am very grateful to you for doing such a good job.

Thanks again.

Anyone for cake??

‘Cut and Paste’ From a Recent Client Letter

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:36:23 +0000

By Request Testimonial

24 July 2011

Many, many thanks indeed for the excellent food that you provided yesterday at our Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrations The food was enjoyed by everyone. The service couldn’t have been better. The two servers who were very friendly were most attentive and responded to our every need, they were perfect. I will recommend your company to all that need outside caterers that are reliable and provide good food. In fact only today I have today passed on your name and telephone number to a friend who is about to about to hold a wedding reception

Many thanks once again.

Anthony Hill

Greasing the Wheels of Politics

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:59:36 +0000

We always appreciate letters of thanks………..but we also appreciate emails of thanks, such as the one below!

Hi Carl,

Thank you for all your and your teams hard work on Friday. It was excellent and very professional. It was good for me as I did not worry about the food at any point on the day or the run up to the event.

We have received some good feedback from the attendees regarding the welcome, smooth running and the food at the event. The breakfasts were particularly well received.

Could you send over the invoice so I can arrange for it to go through our system?

Thanks

Dan

Cooked Breakfast

PDF’s Downloadable From Our Website!

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:29:04 +0000

PDF Logo

I realise its not cutting edge technology, but By Request are known for their food and their service rather than their grasp of html etc!!!

ANYWAY on our latest web site http://www.catering-manchester.co.uk/ it is now possible to download background information about the company, menus for our fork buffets, finger bufferts, hot food, canapes and sit down diners. All with prices and reminding you that the prices are all inclusive, so there are no sneaky extras.

Praise From Upon High!!!!

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:20:01 +0000

Our reward may not be in this world!!!

I have used By Request on a number of occasions – for formal dinners to hotpot suppers. The food has always been excellent, and the service efficient, friendly and flexible. You will find cheaper caterers around, but if you want quality it is worth paying a bit extra. Canon John Gordon, Stockport

Anthony Hill Would Like To Say

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:50:41 +0000

Congratulations

Top of The Class

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:44:21 +0000

Top of the class

Just a short note to thank you and your colleagues for the super food you provided for our Headteachers meeting. Everything looked and tasted great and we had many compliments from our visitors, who I’m sure will use your company in the future.

I have been using By Request for over 20 years in a business capacity, both for large and small groups and would be happy to recommend them to anyone.

School Secretary, Cheadle Hulme

Outside Caterers…………………Literally!!!

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:46:36 +0000

After doing what we do for over 23 years we still come across situations we hadn’t foreseen (usually situations nothing to do with us and completely beyond our control.

The wedding by a lake in Northwich was such an occasion – in the height of summer!! We arrived and set out our area for serving a summer bbq as the heavens opened. Because the weather hadn’t been great for the preceding few days we took a gazebo to cover the area if the weather didn’t improve. Seeing a man with a huge beard rounding up animals two by two and cramming them on his boat should have gave us a hint. It poured down!! And half an hour before the guests arrived the lake (which we now know is something called a “flash” began to rise…….and rise. The lake that began the day 30 yards from the marquee ending lapping around the tepee. We ended up silver serving the seated party goers instead of having them wade around the bbq. The bride did look VERY fetching in her matching gold wellies.

“Nobody can be that cool and calm!!”

admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:41:40 +0000

That was the expression from the lips of a recent client as she changed the arrangements for the third time only hours before her party, and I said to her not to worry, relax and enjoy your party, we will sort it.

It wasn’t ideal but the party was a special occasion – a 50^th Wedding anniversary, we were there to help and facilitate not make the situation worse. So a lovely lunch was had by all. A selection of warmed canapés, a choice of hot starters, a choice of two rather nice fish dishes followed by a plated trio of decadent desserts, finished off with piping hot coffee. All from her own domestic kitchen for nearly 60 people, and just to keep it a challenge using a temperamental Aga!!!

“The day was marvellous darling. I hadn’t slept for days worrying and then when I saw the weather…… and the service over ran…….and people turned up late – I felt sick!!! But you guys took it all in your stride and just looked after us all and made it a lovely day…………………..to the point where we are wondering what we can have another party for!!!!!!” Gloria – Cheadle Hulme.

Gloria's House