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Innovative ideas, delectable food, impeccable service

Born out of a love of food and a passion for customer service we have been delighting clients for over a decade. We have achieved this by focusing on three crucial areas - our ingredients, kitchen and service. We carefully select the best ingredients from the wealth of fine produce that we find around us in Herefordshire.

Our lead chefs, Billy and Gabor combine Michelin-starred flair with vast event catering experience. Our event leaders and Front of House teams pay great attention to detail to deliver happy occasions with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. In short you will find something pleasingly different at every stage of your event from first contact to conclusion.

Delivering Weddings with Uncompromising Quality

Whether you are looking for classic menus, modern design or innovative ideas to delight your guests, the one thing A to Zest promises you is uncompromised quality.

Creating Unique Corporate Experiences

From intimate corporate away days and private shoots, to charity balls and corporate dinners for 500 guests, our focus is on creating unique experiences for our clients and their guests.

Designing Parties from the Fun to the Fabulous

Parties present amazing opportunities to let your imagination and creativity run wild. We have an exciting range of party menus to choose from but we also really love to work with our clients to create unique, personalised occasions.

Jan Bretherton

Event Director

Jan is a founding director of A to Zest and is the driving force behind our Front of House team. She works closely with our event leaders ensuring that every event is handled with meticulous attention to detail and prompt efficiency.

Mark Webb

Business Director

As a founding director Mark has brought over 15 years business and events experience to A to Zest. He now heads up finance and resourcing functions, as well as business development strategy.

Gabor Vadasz

Head Chef

Having gained many years invaluable experience in his native Hungary, Gabor took up the challenge to work in the UK. In 2006 he joined the prestigious team at Hereford’s Left Bank, quickly rising through the ranks to attain the Head Chef position in this three restaurant fine dining complex. Following a change of ownership in 2011 he sought a new challenge taking the head chef position at one of Hereford’s most successful restaurants.

Nicole Papworth

Event Manager

Nicole has been working with us since 2010 making her Jan's longest serving front of house team leader. As a senior member of A to Zest her core responsibilities lie in planning and leading front of house operations for weddings and parties. In recent years she has also been involved in delivering corporate events for us at Land Rover Experience, Eastnor.

Nicole came to us with vast experience in the hospitality industry having spent over 12 years managing very successful local restaurants.

From Our Blog

Winter Wedding at Brinsop Court

Sarah and Ben got married in February 2019 at the stunning Brinsop Court. It was a day full of fun and we served the perfect menu for a glorious winter day. We are thrilled to share some photos of the day taken by Marta May, along with an interview with the couple themselves. 

Summer marquee wedding in the Brecon Beacons National Park

Louisa and Adam got married on a beautiful July day in the stunning backdrop of the Glanusk Estate in the Welsh countryside. The couple arrived at the reception in style in a classic car to the sounds of a Welsh brass band and guests enjoyed champagne, peach bellinis and canapés with the view of the Black Mountains.

Land Rover Experience - TREK 2019

One of the highlights of the year over at Land Rover Experience Eastnor is the annual TREK event. 

We have spoken to Jo Davies, Deputy Venue Manager at LRE Eastnor who explains what TREK is and how A to Zest are involved. 

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  • Extensive Gluten Free Options

  • Extensive Dairy Free Options

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