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Caterers and Organisers

Andrea Adjei
When she’s not behind her North Cross Road market stall (SE22), Andrea makes delicious food for private parties. Known for her freshly made fishcakes, felafels, salads and salsas, she can cater to any food themes or dietary requirements.
(07916 262 576).

At Home
Catering and a full party planning service; taking care of lighting, theme, flowers, music and staff. A three-course menu starts from £40 a head or, if preferred, canapés are also available.
(020 7649 9695/ www.athomecatering.co.uk).
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City Bash
Primarily party planners, the real beauty of CityBash is that they offer a free venue-finding service. Simply enter a few details on the online form and they’ll find a suitable place for your party.
(0870 2421 235/www.citybash.com).

Hand Made Food
Friendly and popular Blackheath deli who also cater private parties.
40 Tranquil Vale, SE3 (020 8297 9966).

Table Talk
Used by many of London’s museums and top designer stores. Table Talk and their chefs can realise every last detail of a large party or small dinner of your dreams. From £20 a head for canapés, and £80 a head for a private dinner.
(020 7401 3200/www.tabletalk.co.uk).


Music and entertainers

London Music Agency
Can supply you with fire eaters, flamenco dancers, comedians, mime artists and (at an extra cost) celebrities .
(01277 633030/ www.londonmusicagency.co.uk).

Young’s Disco Centre
A good range of disco equipment to hire or buy, from £40. Extras include popcorn and candyfloss machines or £200 will get you a DJ for four hours. Chalk Farm.
(020 7485 1115/www.youngsdisco.com).

Yul Emirali
Emirali, currently resident pianist at Soho’s Cafe Fish, is also experienced at playing weddings and parties. He plays anything from Gershwin to Miles Davis.
(07814 330128).


Other entertainment contacts in Time Out London, Nov 2-9 2005

Fancy dress, party supplies, photographers, suit hire, and other essentials.