The day we cooked for the queen...

An outside catering company from Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria had the honour of being appointed to cater for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, together with 200 dignitaries at Lancaster Town Hall.

Andrew and Gillian Southcott run Andrew Southcott Catering an outside catering company specialising in Weddings, corporate functions and outside events.

For the Southcotts who started their catering business in March 1999, it was the greatest accolade imaginable.

Four menus were delivered to Buckingham Palace for selection and we understand the Queen personally chose the menu to be served. Fresh salmon to start, racks of Mansergh Hall lamb, prepared by Higginsons of Grange, summer pudding and coffee, the beans were specially roasted and blended by Farrers of Kendal.

Andrew and Gillian said "the whole day was a great success, the highlight of our careers and a great honour to have been appointed Royal caterers for the day".

Andrew and Gillian had the privilege of meeting Her Majesty after the Lunch, when the Queen personally thanked them for the meal

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