Welcome to The Slice - Our journal
It's a window to the world of Jimmy Garcia and a space to serve up all the recent happenings of the team.
Peppered with recipes, new venues and interviews with interesting people, it's our slice of life.
Read on if you want a piece of the pie.
Joining the From Now Network
Jimmy Garcia at Somerset House: Winter, Best Served Together
Winter Desserts That Actually Make Winter Worth It
A Morning of Mindfulness & Magic at Two Temple Place
An Evening at Christ Church Spitalfields
Championing the best of British: meet our Bluefin tuna supplier, Ben Eglinton
Banqueting House Showcase: a feast fit for a king
After essential re-servicing, conservation, and maintenance work, the magnificent Banqueting House - also known as ‘the original party house’ - has reopened its doors, and what better way to celebrate than with a feast beneath Rubens’ breathtaking ceiling?
Raising a glass to AW25
Raising a glass to AW25
Supplier spotlight: a visit to Sutton Hoo Chicken - where high-welfare farming creates exceptional flavour
Supplier spotlight: a visit to Sutton Hoo Chicken - where high-welfare farming creates exceptional flavour
Meet the Team: Abbie Crowther
Excited to be named an approved caterer at The Courtauld
Set within the historic Somerset House and home to one of the UK’s finest art collections, The Courtauld offers a truly unique setting for unforgettable events. Entertain your guests among masterpieces by Manet, Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cézanne.
From champagne and canapés in the magnificent LVMH Great Room to al fresco gatherings on The Courtauld Terrace, every occasion can be elevated with a private view of a major exhibition.
Capacities include up to 300 standing or intimate dinners for 60 guests.
Summer 2025: Jimmy’s BBQ Club, Your riverside party venue
We're now an approved caterer at the V&A South Kensington!
We’re now an approved caterer at the V&A South Kensington!
Meet the team: Chase - calm, creative, and always ready with sticky dots
The curation of our new Spring/Summer menus
As always, sustainability, locality, and provenance are at the heart of everything we do - and our new seasonal menus are no exception. This year, we are thrilled to spotlight exceptional British produce at its peak, working closely with our trusted collective of passionate suppliers.
Our Partnership with The Akwaaba Foundation – Planting Seeds for the Future
At Jimmy Garcia Catering, we’ve always believed that food is about more than just nourishment –it’s about connection, community, and creating lasting change. So when the opportunity arose to support The Akwaaba Foundation in building a vegetable garden at the Future Leaders School in Accra, Ghana, we jumped at the chance.
The Garden Museum goes full jazz club
Earlier this March, the Garden Museum was transformed into a modern jazz club for its corporate showcase to demonstrate its versatility as a late night venue. Housed in a deconsecrated church, the Garden Museum offers stunning, adaptable spaces - something this unforgettable evening showcased beautifully.
Weddings with soul, style and seamless service
Jimmy LOVES weddings – his own was a heady mix of the traditional and off the chart creative – as it would be for a creative chef like Jimmy!
Our philosophy is to carefully listen to the client, draw out their desires and demands and create the finest bespoke event possible. As experienced caterers of 13 years standing, we have the long-term relationships with suppliers and venues that ensures a seamless and calmly executed event bringing our clients dreams to a reality.
We’re now an approved caterer at the Science Museum
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been accredited as an approved caterer at the Science Museum for 2025! Kicking things off straight away, we were absolutely buzzing to cater our first showcase at the Science Museum, marking an exciting new partnership with this incredible venue.
Jimmy’s Spring feast recipe – lamb, flatbreads and all the sides
It’s certainly Spring and our culinary thoughts turn to new seasons lamb, smoky cumin, and aromatic spices. Here is a recipe from Jimmy that will hit the spot at your next family lunch or dinner party.
Get inspired with this slow-braised lamb recipe and seasonal sides, perfect for a spring family feast taken from Jimmy’s cook book – plus wine pairings we love.