“My aim is always to create food that feels generous, seasonal and easy for clients to enjoy, whether it’s a working lunch or a special celebration.”

The Compleat Dish is an independent catering business based in Kingston upon Thames, led by chef Nigel and focused on delivering fresh, seasonal food for offices, private events, and special occasions across South West London.

With a background in event catering and hospitality, Nigel created The Compleat Dish to offer thoughtfully prepared food that feels generous, modern, and approachable, without the formality or complexity often associated with large catering companies. 

A Personal Approach to Catering

Every menu is planned and prepared with care, using seasonal ingredients and flavour combinations designed to feel balanced and satisfying. The focus is always on food that looks beautiful on the table while remaining practical and easy for guests to enjoy.

Working as an independent chef allows The Compleat Dish to offer a more personal and flexible service, building long-term relationships with clients who value reliability, quality, and attention to detail.

Experience You Can Rely On

Over the years, The Compleat Dish has catered for a wide range of occasions, from corporate events and office catering to private celebrations and venue-based events across London and the South East.

This experience helps ensure that every booking runs smoothly, whether delivering a working lunch for a small team or catering for a larger special event.

Food Designed for Modern Clients

Menus are created to reflect the way people eat today, with strong consideration given to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. The aim is to make catering inclusive and straightforward, so hosts can feel confident that everyone at the table is well catered for.

Supporting Local Clients Across South West London

Based in Kingston upon Thames, The Compleat Dish regularly delivers catering throughout South West London, including Richmond, Wimbledon, Putney, Wandsworth, Fulham, Clapham, Twickenham, Teddington and surrounding areas.

A Business Built on Relationships

Many clients return to The Compleat Dish repeatedly for meetings, team events, and private celebrations. Building trusted, long-term relationships is at the heart of the business, alongside delivering food that clients feel proud to serve.