Darren Allen

Managing Director at EVENT CATERING GROUP LTD
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(386) 825-5501
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Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom, GB
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Jerry Ramsden SMACCPH (Dip.Couns)

Working with Darren since 2010, I have yet to find anyone so deeply passionate about their business, industry sector (catering, food & hospitality) and, more to the point, their environment. Darren is only interested in quality, delivering the very best in food and service. I’ve experienced, first hand, the quality of Darren’s hospitality, which is second to none. He is a credit to the catering and hospitality industry sectors. Thus, I highly recommend Darren; a true professional and a gentleman.

Peter D P.

Darren's company provided the catering for our office Christmas party. The event was wonderful and the quality of the food was sensational. Darren has a magic touch and a is a great guy! Peter

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Credentials

  • 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating
    Runnymede Borough Council
    Jun, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Green Achiever Gold Award
    Green Achiever
    Oct, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • EVENT CATERING GROUP LTD
    • United Kingdom
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Mar 2016 - Present

      Event Catering for corporate and private occasions at homes and venues. Event Catering for corporate and private occasions at homes and venues.

  • Big Pan Paella Company
    • Operations Manager
      • Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

      Authentically cooked Paellas using locally sourced ingredients - excellent show piece and wow factor cooked fresh in front of your guests. We pride ourselves on excellent food and service for all occasions - Weddings, Private Occasions and Corporate Events at homes and venues throughout Surrey, Sussex and UK South.www.bigpanpaella.com Authentically cooked Paellas using locally sourced ingredients - excellent show piece and wow factor cooked fresh in front of your guests. We pride ourselves on excellent food and service for all occasions - Weddings, Private Occasions and Corporate Events at homes and venues throughout Surrey, Sussex and UK South.www.bigpanpaella.com

  • Gastro Catering
    • United Kingdom
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

      Oversee operations and set standards for high profiled hospitality and catering for corporate and private clients at your home or venue. We have secured positions as approved caterers at Kew Gardens, Wakehurst Place, SmallField Place, Angel House (Brighton), Bartholomew Barn, Grittenham Barn and many Stately Homes. We also catered at The Shard for 350 guests last November.As quality caterers and event management company we can coordinate and manage every aspect of client's event or special occasion. Our team has a wealth of experienced with many contacts and resources to tackle any challenge and requirement.

  • Griffin Bars
    • Operations Manager
      • Sep 2013 - Mar 2016

      Event bars for indoor and outdoor occasions south of the UK. Offering a wide range of Ales, Draught Products, Fine Wines, Cocktails and Drinks Packages for Weddings, Private Occasions, Corporate Events, Festivals and Public Events - Bringing the party to you!Specialising in these areas compliments my existing catering companies and extended our comprehensive services.www.griffinbars.co.uk Event bars for indoor and outdoor occasions south of the UK. Offering a wide range of Ales, Draught Products, Fine Wines, Cocktails and Drinks Packages for Weddings, Private Occasions, Corporate Events, Festivals and Public Events - Bringing the party to you!Specialising in these areas compliments my existing catering companies and extended our comprehensive services.www.griffinbars.co.uk

  • How Can We Help You
    • Operations Manager
      • May 2004 - Mar 2016

      My events and catering company provide tailored events for corporate and private clientèle by sourcing suppliers to provide competitive new ideas and providing an all round hospitality ‘one-stop shop’.Some past events include:- ‘Tour of Britain 2004’ 1st- 5th September, mirrors the Tour de France with competitive stages held throughout the UK. - Burhill Golf Club Centenary Dinner Dance 12th May 2007 for 500 people. My events and catering company provide tailored events for corporate and private clientèle by sourcing suppliers to provide competitive new ideas and providing an all round hospitality ‘one-stop shop’.Some past events include:- ‘Tour of Britain 2004’ 1st- 5th September, mirrors the Tour de France with competitive stages held throughout the UK. - Burhill Golf Club Centenary Dinner Dance 12th May 2007 for 500 people.

  • The Butcher's Block Thorpe Ltd
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

      Purveyors of award winning premium quality ethically sourced local meats for retail and catering trades.We are passionate about sourcing and preparing premium meats for retail and wholesale customers who appreciate our attention to detail and eye for quality. Our supply chains are short and operate to the most stringent animal welfare standards our industry demands. We ensure we deal with reputable, long established, farmers so we can guarantee the quality of our meat from field to plate.www.the-butchers-block.co.uk

  • Sussex Spit Roast Company
    • Operations Director
      • Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

      Barbecue and Spit Roast Company for all occasions - Weddings, Private Occasions and Corporate Events at homes and venues throughout Surrey, Sussex and UK south.We have comprehensive services and self contained set ups on charcoal or gas equipment and pride ourselves on excellent food and service using locally sourced ingredients and meat.www.sussexspitroast.co.uk Barbecue and Spit Roast Company for all occasions - Weddings, Private Occasions and Corporate Events at homes and venues throughout Surrey, Sussex and UK south.We have comprehensive services and self contained set ups on charcoal or gas equipment and pride ourselves on excellent food and service using locally sourced ingredients and meat.www.sussexspitroast.co.uk

  • Red Bar and Diner Ltd
    • Operations Director
      • Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

      Joint owner and manager of RED, Queens Road, Weybridge.Hands on Manager running all aspects of the daily operations including promotions and marketing. Joint owner and manager of RED, Queens Road, Weybridge.Hands on Manager running all aspects of the daily operations including promotions and marketing.

  • St Georges Hill Golf Club
    • Head Steward
      • Feb 1995 - Apr 2004

      In nine years whilst working for St Georges’ Hill Golf Club dealing with Operations for all hospitality and catering, I transformed the club from a deficit to being very profitable through introducing corporate and society events. This enabled St Georges’ Hill Golf Club to refurbish and re-equip the entire club and therefore raising our standards throughout.This position involves managing the bar, restaurant, catering and club house facilities with the following responsibilities:- Continuing and building upon good member relationships, ensuring that the members wide ranging needs are consistently met.- Regular updates to the Club Secretary, Chairman and the Board of Directors.- Organising and managing charity days, tournaments, and corporate events, summer balls for up to 350 guests, weddings, club matches and private functions.- Recruiting, training and supervising up to 30 staff for all areas of the club and compiling weekly rosters. - Stock control and cellar management; maintaining high levels of cleanliness, sufficient stock levels, invoicing and preparation for external monthly audits.- Implementation and regular monitoring of the current till systems.- Accounting for the daily takings and the transfer of outstanding customer accounts.- Regular liaisons with suppliers when ordering stock and equipment, to ensure quality and competitive prices.- Ensuring protocol and procedures are followed for health and safety, accident prevention and pest control.- 24 hour call for clubhouse security and maintenance.

  • Debenhams - Staines and Wimbledon branches
    • Deputy Catering Manager
      • Jun 1990 - Feb 1995

      Joining as a Catering Assistant I quickly progressed to Deputy Catering Manager, achieving third place out of 90 UK candidates as ‘The Most Prominent Member of the Junior Management Team.’ My responsibilities were:- Running the 100 cover in-store restaurants and deputizing the Manager’s absence.- Supervising and training staff to prepare, cook and present food of a high standard to meet the company’s objectives. - Security – opening and locking up, attending to health and safety issues, handling cash, administration and compiling rosters.

Education

  • Brooklands College
    Higher, Hospitality and Catering Management
    1995 - 2007
  • Halliford School
    GCSE, Art, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Physics, Maths, Technical Com
    1984 - 1989

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