Our Community
We pride ourselves on working with the highest quality local and international suppliers. Each of our carefully selected suppliers brings with them a depth of industry knowledge and talent, showcasing local and international produce making to create The Pink Elephant community. Our community page is updated regularly to showcase some of the different small businesses we proudly support.
Bubba ice
Founded in London, Bubba Ice is an award winning experiential ice cream & ice cocktail brand. With vegan, diary and alcoholic varieties, there are options for everyone at every occasion. Every portion is made by the team at Bubba Ice in a spectacular way and can be made into a unique creation, with a fully bespoke solution.
Each Bubba Ice Cream / Cocktail takes 60 seconds to handcraft and the perfect addition to any event from a conference, wedding, birthday party, dinner party, product launch, workshop, corporate event, summer party or festival to name a few. Bubba Ice have added life and entertainment to them all & love events & showing their clients a good time. So much so, they actually invite you and your friends to make the ice creams with them. It is nothing but good vibes & they can guarantee to be the life of the party.
Taste, sight, sound and smell, Bubba Ice is a compelling multi-sensory experience, a perfect addition for your experiential marketing activation. Furthermore, their young and vibrant team spark human connection whilst giving a performance. Bubba Ice immersive experiences are memorable and provide a delightful opportunity to capture great authentic content, as well as spark conversation and create great networking opportunities. Their experiences are as appealing visually as they are to taste. @thebubbaice
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Founded by Rob Huysinga in 2015 after seeing the ‘ice cream roll’ concept on a backpacking adventure in Thailand at age 20, Bubba Ice is here to inject love, light and positivity back into the world.
We absolutely love making you smile & we do this through the power of ice cream entertainment.Bubba Ice is the UK’s fastest growing ice cream brand and with millions of followers online, we’re proud to say we’re one of the most followed ice cream brands in the world. Check us out on TikTok (@Bubba_Ice) if you fancy a chuckle.
Based out of Los Angeles, Miami & London, we just love serving up a storm for all you beautiful Bubba’s.
Marcus Salmon Catering
Marcus Salmon Catering, founded in 2021 by Chef Stephen Salmon, is a refined and professional catering service offering a range of culinary services. Chef Stephen Salmon’s services include a home restaurant experience, event catering from summer barbecues, corporate events to canape deliveries, they do it all!
Trust in them to make your event that bit tastier as so many of our customers have done. Marcus Salmon Catering now offers cooking masterclass packages. So if you're looking to have a night in with friends or just simply develop your home cooking skills, they are the ones for the job! All ages and abilities welcome.
"Food is not something to be compromised. It is what brings our nearest and dearest together, not to mention making new friends across a dinner table. It's a talking point and always the first thing people remember after a memorable day or night." @marcussalmoncatering
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Patron Chef, Stephen Marcus Salmon has studied the culinary arts for many years initially as an Italian trained chef with a plethora of knowledge in Italian, French, British and many more cuisines.
He began his career in Surrey, before moving to Greater London, where he took to the streets of London having worked in renowned venues, hotels and restaurants. Event catering has always been something close to Stephen's heart, having run barbecue events from as young as 18!
Many years on, Chef Stephen has performed to a high standard across London and surrounding districts, providing outstanding private dining, garden parties and canapes.
Citizen Spritz
Somewhere between their love of booze and their lust for life, down-to-earth drinkers Mike and Mark discovered a desire to drink a little less. However, with mostly thin-tasting beers or sweet and sticky mocktails on the menu, finding something fulfilling and delicious was difficult.
That’s why they created Citizen Spritz: non-alcoholic drinks that put the focus on flavour, perfectly balancing over 40 vibrant natural ingredients with that elusive warming tingle that’s reminiscent of boozier beverages.
Since it was launched in 2023, Citizen Spritz has reimagined adult drinks with its range of four fabulously innovative concentrated spritz mixes: Bitter Orange, Cool Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Passion Fruit which offer a premium quality, perfectly balanced and beautifully bittersweet fizz. Just one 25ml serving of Citizen Spritz plus 175ml of cold sparkling water instantly creates deliciously long, refreshingly lazy and amazingly authentic non-alcoholic aperitifs, bursting with complex tastes!
The Citizen Spritz team is committed to delivering all the flavour without the faff, and all the fizz without the fuss. @citizenspritz
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Early in 2020 , successful food industry entrepreneurs, Mark Gould and Mike Bagshaw, decided to create an exciting new brand of alcohol-free drinks that were low in calories and sugar whilst balancing vibrant natural ingredients with the elusive warming tingle that you find in the best alcoholic drinks. Mark and Mike envisaged a delicious zero-alcohol spritz that delivered bursts of intense flavours and rather than feeling like a compromise, would be a genuine first choice. There was a new trend for healthier living and the number of adults in the UK choosing not to drink alcohol was increasing.
Their drinks would be completely natural blends of plant compounds and extracts, in contrast to most other non-alcoholic spirits, which just removed the alcohol through high energy distillations. Building a very real-tasting spritz blend from the ground up would also be more environmentally friendly, but it had never been done before!
The Citizen Spritz team spent over two years developing a flavour almost indistinguishable from authentic Italian Prosecco. This flavour became the base note for their whole spritz range. The first spritz to take shape was a non-alcoholic Aperol-style drink, which they called Bitter Orange Spritz, followed by Cool Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Passion Fruit, with a bank of other flavours and formats still in the pipeline.
Mark and Mike, along with their partners, Lou and Lyns, unveiled their brainchild, Citizen Spritz, to the world in January 2023.
Highball cocktails
Highball Alcohol Free Cocktails is a family-owned business providing deliciously healthy alternatives to your favourite cocktails! Staying relevant in a society that has recently ushered in a new phenomenon of health and wellness, Highball Cocktails are natural, alcohol-free drinks with less than half the calories of a standard cocktail. Blended from scratch and using natural ingredients from around the world, such as natural agave, botanicals, fresh juices and bitters - these drinks offer a refreshing and authentic interpretation of classic cocktails that people know and love.
Highball have a range of 6 classic cocktails to choose from: Mojito, Ginger Dram, Italian Spritz, Pink G&T, Classic G&T and Cosmopolitan. Tasting as fantastic as they look, the brand was delighted to win Great Taste Awards for the Mojito and the Ginger Dram in 2021 - a testament to the pure deliciousness of these hand-crafted cocktails!
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Highball Cocktails was founded by Kate and Red Johnson in 2019. The creative initiative was born from a combination of Red’s background and upbringing in beverages and Kate’s 20 years of experience and expertise in marketing and brand-building.
Kate and Red came up with the idea to launch a non-alcoholic cocktail brand after starting a family together. Following Kate’s pregnancy, the couple sought to create a healthy and all-natural drink, as delicious and fun as a cocktail, that would appeal to every person for every occasion. Their customers include pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, those seeking sobriety and others looking for choice, health and moderation in their lives.
Son of the world’s best-selling wine writer, Hugh Jonson, Red also runs a drinks export business exporting British sparkling wine, cider, craft beer and spirits all over the world. In 2022, Kate was recognised as being one of the UK’s most inspirational female founders, by F:Entrepreneur, a campaign run by Small Business Britain.
What does the future look like for Highball Cocktails?
The brand has gained popularity in Canada, South Korea and Scandinavia and is already sold in over 16 countries around the world. Focused on raising brand popularity in the UK, Highball Cocktails’s mission is to mainstream the brand and see it become everybody's go-to drink. New cocktails will be launched into the range during 2023 so please visit the Highball Cocktails website or Instagram/Facebook to discover more! Highball Cocktails is a brand that does not require compromise: on quality, on flavour, on health, or on experience!
MAD SQUIRREL
Located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, just a stone's throw from London, Mad Squirrel is not your ordinary brewery. It's a place where tradition meets innovation, creating a buzz with every batch brewed. With a steadfast commitment to quality and a relentless pursuit of the new, Mad Squirrel crafts beers that don't just satisfy but excite and push the boundaries of what beer can be. Their ever-evolving selection, powered by a team of skilled brewers, is a testament to their passion for bringing top-notch craft beer to the UK market. The Pink Elephant is thrilled to be embarking on this journey with Mad Squirrel, a collaboration that promises to add a playful and vibrant flair to our community page. Link to website: https://madsquirrelbrew.co.uk
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Since its launch in 2010, this brewery has experienced continuous growth and evolution, driven by a passion for crafting intriguing beers. With a keen eye on unfiltered brews to maximise flavour, they skillfully blend traditional craft with contemporary thinking. Their beer selection is notably influenced by German and US styles, yet they hold a special place for the reinvention of British classics, such as the cask beer London Porter. Their Core Range, available year-round, caters to a broad spectrum of tastes, featuring everything from milk stout and pale ales to pilsner lager. Through their Occasional and Limited Releases, they venture into new flavour territories, crafting unique and interesting beers that reflect their commitment to innovation. Always looking forward, this brewery thrives on the excitement of what the future holds
Made By Adele
Made By Adele is a thriving award winning luxury cake business based in South West London, designed to make every celebration sweeter! Led by taste and finished with flair - each cake is delicious, beautiful and unique. Made by Adele was awarded two coveted stars at the Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards 2023. Each cake is carefully designed and handcrafted by Adele. Even more praiseworthy is the fact that every element and decoration in these works of art are entirely natural and handmade from jams to curds to chocolate work; nothing processed, no colourings, preservatives or artificial flavours.
Adele emphasises that “provenance and quality are key” to her products - she uses the highest quality, eco-conscious ingredients she can get her hands on, sourcing British wherever possible. Seasonal produce lies at the heart of the talented pastry chef’s business and thus Adele offers products to reflect the seasons, showcasing seasonal produce with a regularly changing menu.
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Adele’s love for pastry stemmed from her younger years of baking with her mother. This propelled Adele into the food industry where she spent over 15 years working in food development for some of the UK’s most recognised retailers and restaurants. Having been trained by a Michelin star chef, Adele acquired a CTH Diploma in Culinary Arts and an Advanced Level 4 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate. Her love for creating food for other people encouraged Adele to start her own business in 2020, Made by Adele, which operates from her registered micro bakery in Hampton.
Whether you’re looking for a wedding cake, or something more seasonal, classic or bespoke, Adele will exceed all your expectations and ensure happiness in every slice. If interested, please visit Made by Adele’s website or her Instagram to discover more!
Cake for Breakfast SW20
Cake for Breakfast SW20, a South-West London home-run bakery, has been crafting “edible happiness” since 2019. Sophie, owner of the quaint small business, expertly bakes using cherished family techniques, adorning her creations with beautiful buttercreams in a spectrum of colours and textures to suit any occasion. Her offerings range from macarons and mini cupcakes to towering wedding cakes, all prepared using top-notch ingredients like organic flour, fair-trade sugar and free-range eggs.
Sophie’s creativity shines in her beloved floral and rainbow cupcakes, often seen in our Picnic Boxes. She customises treats for events with edible prints, bespoke card decorations and buttercream details. Sophie offers dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options, along with boozy delights for adults. Whether you're celebrating an occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, Cake for Breakfast SW20 is the go-to destination in South-West London for a delectable culinary experience.
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Sophie's baking journey began at age three, standing on a chair next to her grandmother, making traditional sponges and fairy cakes with a lot of love (and arm power). By the time she finished primary school, she was the family's designated baker. After having her own children, Sophie dived into cake decorating, teaching herself the exquisite buttercream icing techniques which are beautifully showcased in her cakes today. In 2019, Sophie left her 16-year career in physics to start Cake for Breakfast SW20. The business initially focused on mini cakes and cupcakes due to COVID-19 but quickly grew into a loyal community of happy and satisfied customers. Cake for Breakfast SW20 is a continually thriving business enjoyed by thousands of people every year.
Tadinka Nougat
The Pink Elephant is thrilled to collaborate with the delicious and renowned Tadinka Nougat! This premium, all natural, melt-in-your-mouth nougat is a popular favourite among many of our clients and is suited to any special occasion. Handmade with a soft, chewy vanilla bean centre, crammed with toasted nuts and topped with beans, each flavour will whisk you away on a nostalgic adventure. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, wedding day, baby shower or corporate event, not to mention themed holidays such as Easter, Christmas and Valentine’s day, Tadinka Nougat has got you covered!
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Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa in a very large Serbian family – Tadinka being one of ten children- the kitchen was always a great place to congregate. Inspired by her mother who is a phenomenal baker, Tadinka has been passionate about baking from a very young age. Her recipes and ingredients come from a long range of childhood memories and countless hours spent whipping up delicious treats in her family kitchen. Dedicated to creating bespoke, mouth-watering flavours, Tadinka Nougat is perhaps more of a journey than your typical nougat.
Please visit Tadinka Nougat’s website, Instagram or Facebook page to discover more about their flourishing and exciting business!
KENSAL SUGAR KITCHEN
Kensal Sugar Kitchen, thriving and full of charm, is a marshmallow business based in Kensal Rise, London. These fluffy cubes of perfection are handmade, hand cut and hand packed in small batches. As though created by Willy Wonka himself, these sweet treats are so uniquely flavoured and delicious that they set themselves apart from the usual store-bought marshmallows. Boasting flavours of passionfruit, pistachio & vanilla, rose & strawberry, vanilla sprinkles and blackcurrant (to name a few), Kensal Sugar Kitchen marshmallows are ideal for all celebrations and gatherings and can be served as canapés, in mixed boxes, or in prettily packaged favour bags.
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Charlotte Simpson-Orlebar is the proud creator of Kensal Rise’s very own marshmallow business, Kensal Sugar Kitchen. Charlotte had forever dreamed of owning a sweet shop but instead spent most of her adult life in TV production. In 2020, Charlotte was allowed the opportunity to follow her passion and, to quote the local business owner, “elevate the humble marshmallow to grown-up status”. After whipping up, testing and eating hundreds of marshmallows in her kitchen, Kensal Sugar Kitchen opened its doors to the public and has flourished ever since! Considering the future, Kensal Sugar Kitchen will be introducing exciting new flavours, coconut being their latest, and ultimately hope that their one-of-a-kind marshmallows become London’s go-to treat for party canapés, dinner parties and get-togethers across the nation!
Nutcellars
Nutcellars is a family business introducing Malawi Macadamia nuts to those looking for sustainable snacks and spread! Macadamia is a premium, creamy and exotic nut that is both delicious and rich in health benefits, preventing illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, Alzheimer’s, and some cancers. More importantly, each nibble of smallholder Malawi Macadamia nuts supports rural communities and regenerates the country’s ecosystem, which is pivotal in a country ranked as one of the poorest nations on the planet.
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The macadamia focused business was formed in 2019 by Andrew, Tim and Nick Emmott – the 3rd and 4th generations of Emmotts working with smallholder farmers in Malawi. Initially, they supplied to the hospitality sector, however following the 2020 pandemic, Nutcellars pivoted its business model and began targeting speciality food markets, which they observed was the best move for their growing business. During this time, Nutcellars developed their product and isolated the biggest winners by interacting with their customers and delving what people loved most about macadamia nuts.
Leading the way in sustainably sourced Malawi Macademia, Nutcellars is a flourishing family business with a purpose to provide “the most virtuous nuts” and positively impact the world around them. Please visit their website if you wish to find out more about their exciting business!
WildJar by Jess
Jess is the proud founder of a small floral business based in Hertfordshire with a passion and love for creating sustainable and affordable beautiful flower arrangements for weddings, private & corporate events. All Jess’s statement pieces are hand-crafted with only the highest quality dried, preserved and artificial blooms.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your brand or event with your own branded flower backdrop or looking to provide forever table flowers, guest favours and more, Jess is here to help bring your vision to fruition no matter the occasion.
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Jess has always been in love with dried and preserved flowers, especially pampas! She has been working in the London events industry for over 20 years, and is super passionate about creating unforgettable memories through stunning floral arrangements. She has the knack for adding those little details that make everything come alive, and she loves to see ordinary spaces transform into extraordinary experiences.
WildJar by Jess is not just about flowers, it is about creating something truly special for your big day or any other special event. So, if you're looking to add that extra touch of beauty and elegance, Jess has got you covered.
TABLESCAPE.LONDON
Tablescape.London is an alluring company that offers bespoke balloon displays, tablescaping rentals, event styling and decorations across the UK. Based in London, this flourishing business does away with the hassle and stress of event planning by providing its clients with a beautiful mix of carefully sourced and curated items intended to elevate any special occasion. The company offers ready-to-go packages as well as produces uniquely-tailored packages suited to any occasion or individual preferences. Whether you desire a rustic bridal shower, a bright boho birthday party, a vintage afternoon tea or an Italian-themed lunch, the accommodating Tablscape.London will provide. Saving you time, storage space and cost, this charming small business should be your immediate go-to for when it comes to planning the next event!
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Laura Ward is the proud and talented founder of Tablescape.London. Laura has a background in design and has always been inspired by a love of interiors, beautiful fabrics and bold patterns. Like most of us, Laura loves getting together with family and friends and believes there is always a good excuse to throw a party! However, being based in London, the young business owner found that there was a distinct lack of fun, colourful and affordable rental dining options available. Thus, Tablescape.London was born! With a keen interest in sustainability, Laura also believes that promoting rental experiences will reduce wastage and allow clients more flexibility in choices. For the future, the brand plans to continually grow and nurture relationships with their amazing partners. They hope to upscale events and continue creating fabulous projects with the focus of bringing their customers visions to life!
The Kenyan Crafts Company
The Kenyan Crafts Company is a small and flourishing handmade craft business based in Kenya. Working closely with skilled artisans, the brand sources and commissions sustainable products which fuse ancient craft traditions with fresh contemporary designs, resulting in a winning combination of old and new, beautifully handcrafted home accessories.
Functioning as a self-help group, the company provides a safe space for women to communicate their feelings and receive support in return, while supplementing the income of its talented weavers all year round. The company’s mission is to bring beautiful Kenyan and African handmade crafts to the UK marketplace.
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Zipporah van der Vijver, fondly known as Zippy, is the proud and talented owner of the Kenyan Crafts Company. Zippy was born and raised in Kenya in a small town in the Rift Valley called Nakuru. Choosing to leave her home and pursue a career as a flight attendant, she then lived in Dubai for ten years. For the last eight years, however, Zippy has been living in London and modelling her passion of weaving into a successful and thriving crafts company. Inspired by her basket-weaving grandmother and wishing to preserve her African heritage, Zippy created the Kenyan Crafts Company.
If you are interested in finding out more about the company’s beautiful handwoven creations, please visit The Kenyan Crafts Company’s website or their Instagram page.
Wild & Native
Wild & Native is a small independent tableware company based in the UK. Produced from fallen Areca Palm leaves, all Native & Wild products are eco-friendly, sustainable and biodegradable. Focused on empowering people to be earth-conscious and encouraging zero-waste, the brand provides uniquely beautiful table décor that will make a long-lasting impression of your hosting-skills whilst promoting sustainability. From family BBQ’s and picnics to rustic candle-lit dinner parties, the tableware collection comes in a varied selection of shapes and sizes, designed to suit any perfect occasion.
Please visit Native & Wild’s Instagram page to find out more about their beautiful and sustainable tableware!
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Sucanra Suthagaran founded Native & Wild in 2020. Born in France and raised in London, Sucanra wanted to create a company that would pay homage to her Sri Lankan Tamil ancestry and culture. Aligned with her passion to protect and nurture the environment, Sucanra’s products are the perfect alternatives to paper plates and single-use plastic products. Following the brand’s growth in popularity, Sucanra intends to see her tableware available on high streets, in schools and among corporate events.
As companies aim to achieve certain environmental, social and governance goals amidst today’s growing environmental crisis, Native & Wild’s products offer the perfect solution to creating a sustainable, eco-friendly future for generations to come!
Evoke Entertainment
Against the vibrant backdrop of London, Evoke Entertainment draws inspiration from the city’s dynamic creativity and is devoted to showcasing the finest of London to the global audience. Underlying the name “Evoke,” is a resolute dedication to curating experiences that captivate all the senses and leave their guests with unforgettable memories long after the curtains close. Presenting themselves as a premier event’s entertainment company, Evoke Entertainment is dedicated to delivering exceptional entertainment solutions for a diverse range of events and occasions. From corporate gatherings and birthday parties to wedding celebrations and red carpet events, Evoke Entertainment possesses the know-how and experience to assist you in crafting an exquisite experience. Relax and indulge in a dazzling display of choreographed shows, circus performers, Burlesque stars, magicians, aerial artists and more.
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Meet Jennifer Foulds, the proud visionary behind Evoke Entertainment. Hailing from Sunderland in the North East of England, Jennifer embarked on a dance journey, leaving her hometown at 16 to attend dance college in Edinburgh. Later, she ventured to London to follow her passion for dance, leading to an impressive 8-year career spanning 4 continents. Fuelled by a compelling vision, Jennifer aspired to bring unparalleled talent and creativity to events, venues, and hotels worldwide. Drawing upon her extensive network within the entertainment industry and profound insights into fashion and design, she gave life to Evoke Entertainment. Looking ahead, this talented dancer and entrepreneur envisions her company making a global impact, creating breath-taking shows and experiences that resonate with audiences across the world.
Testimonial
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“I sat down several times to write you a note post our event. Not solely to say thanks but to compliment you on your wonderful business. I love so much about it but most of all love how much you give to it. By the time you had left I felt I had known you for years! I love all that you do for small businesses. If I were brave enough to do the same one day, I would hope that I would have an ambassador like you to promote and encourage my small business. It’s a wonderful concept and you do it superbly.”
Elaine Harte