Small or large bespoke events for all occasions.
We are a small boutique style events organiser, who aim to welcome you into our family by providing a truly personable experience. No event is too small, we simply aim to guide and build your wishes into a naturally perfect event to remember.
57 customer reviews
Steve Wayman
Very professional service. Great choice of canapes, really prompt delivery on the day and food was uniformly excellent
Reply from Russell It Up Events
Thank you Steve it was our pleasure to provide you with your special birthday canapés. We are so pleased you had a great day. Martine
Becci
Catering
We hired RUI to cater for our staff Christmas party and everything was so easy right from the start of the process. Martine was very helpful in making suggestions for our buffet, and very quick at responding to any queries we had. Food was all delivered on time and well presented, and most importantly all tasted incredible! We would definitely use RUI events again for a future party. Thank you Martine! More...
Gill Cox
Catering
My event was our 60th wedding anniversary and from the minute I had a conversation on the phone with Martine I felt I was in good hands. We wanted a finger buffet for about 40 people. She made really good suggestions for what might be suitable . Her communications were as good as her food - reliable and professional. Everyone loved the food, so fresh and tasty. I would not hesitate to use RIU again. More...
Lorraine Gibbons
Martine and team were excellent from initial contact, quote, briefing meeting right through to clear up after the event. 21st birthday - delicious cocktails & canapés, then sliders later in eve. 60 attendees with waiting and bar service. Cannot find fault and highly recommend More...
David Greenwood
Catering
Catering for 25 - tea party in my garden. Just excellent. Easy to deal with, on time, lots of variety, good quality. Food disappeared at a gratifying speed. Will definitely contact Martine again if the need arises. More...
Radoslav Dobransky
Catering
Great quality service. Martine was very attentive to our needs and quickly responded to any queries. Everything went smoothly and in a professional manner.
Reply from Russell It Up Events
Thank you so much Rado it was our pleasure to be of help Martine
Brian
Catering
Martine gave a very professional service. She arrived on time with such a lovely buffet lunch and even accommodated our gluten free visitors too. There was a very good selection and more than plenty! I would not hesitate to use her services again and recommend to her others. More...
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Hi Brian Thank you so much for choosing RIU we are delighted you had a great party. We will be delighted to work with you again. Warmest wishes Martine
Sue
Martine was so very helpful and came to our rescue for a small family birthday on Easter Sunday.
The food was all hand made and very tasty, nothing was too much trouble for her with all my different allergies she made sure it was just right for me.
Thank you Martine.
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Hi Sue It was our absolute pleasure and we are so pleased you had a great afternoon. Thank you Martine
David
Catering
We used Russell it up to cater for a group of 70 friends at the Lord Pirbright Hall, for our Golden Wedding anniversary.
Martine's approach was professional and efficient.
Everything ran like clockwork and we were completely satisfied with the service provided.
We would certainly use them again for any similar gatherings.
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Many thanks David. It was a lovely celebration and was great to be part of your special day.
Debbie Cooke
Catering
Martine and her team from Russell It Up Events provided all the catering at my 50th birthday. This was at my house and there were 60 guests. They did an absolutely fantastic job. Planning was meticulous and Martine took the time to come to my house beforehand to work out how best to set everything up. We had canapés, Thai mains and a range of desserts. The food was of really high quality, taste and presentation. The service provided was meticulous, relaxed and efficient. I had so many comments afterwards from friends about how good the food and service was. Thank you Martine and team for helping to make my party special and one to remember. Really appreciated all your hard work. More...
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Thank you so much Debbie we loved catering for you all x
John and Hilary Steynor
Catering
Martine and her team gave us a wonderful day for our 50th anniversary. EVERYTHING taken care of for us, with so little fuss. They found their way round our kitchen and garden really quickly, and supplied everything you could think of. Our guests were very impressed and gave many compliments. Thank you Martine and team! (and she did it all with a broken wrist!) More...
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Thank you we had a lovely day with you. So glad you had a fab day x
Rashmi
Catering
It was our first time getting someone from the internet and we were anxious but Martine managed to win our trust very quickly. She also used her extensive experience to guide us about what to include in the celebration of our daughter’s 21st birthday to make it much more enjoyable and memorable. She was very prompt with queries and gave detailed responses. Her team who came on the day were friendly, very competent and professional. She took away all the worry and the stress! We had an amazing party! All the guests loved it! More...
Sheila Gibbons
Catering
Martine and her team were excellent. The food was delicious. All my guests were delighted with the attentiveness of the staff and the professional way in which they ran the event. Would highly recommend her. She enabled me to be free to enjoy my party. More...
Alison Vincent
Martine and her crew did a wonderful job. No fuss, attentive service, lovely menu and delicious food. It was lovely being able to spend all my time enjoying being with my guests.
Emma Outram
Catering
Martine and her team were complete professionals catering my Mother’s 70th summer party. The food was delicious, colourful, fresh and varied and everyone enjoyed it very much. The servers were very amiable and courteous. It really was a joyful experience from discussing menus to implementation of a smooth professional event and they cleaned up after themselves perfectly. Thank you! You made my Mother’s Birthday. In her own words it was her best birthday ever! More...
Ann Sephton
Catering
Had a lovely experience using this company for the first time.
The food was excellent and the variety really good. There were lots of oohs!
and ahs! from the people eating this well prepared and beautifully presented food. Would certainly use again and highly recommend.
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Gill and Gareth
Catering
A great service. Martine and James prepared, served and cleared.
Food was just what we wanted too.
Lovely attitude.
Reply from Russell It Up Events
Thank you so much for your kind words
Eileen Trenchard
Catering
Martine at Russell It Up Events provided the catering at my mother's wake. The whole process was very smooth right from my initial enquiry through to the delivery of the food on the day itself. Martine is friendly and professional and was able to advise and guide me on my choices, and catered for the varied dietary requirements of our guests. She thought of details I hadn't considered. I'm delighted that we used Russell It Up Events, and the food was very well received by guests on the day - when you are organising a funeral, knowing that you have a good, reputable caterer on board leaves you free to concentrate on the funeral itself. More...
Reply from Russell It Up Events
Thank you so much we are so pleased that you were happy with our service
Sue Fitzsimons
Catering
Martine has been fantastically helpful. Quick to respond initially, both by phone to discuss and then to quote. We are on a very strict budget so sadly we are not proceeding, but she has still offered to help on a much more limited basis if needed. Definitely worth contacting!
Rob & Sally
Martine catered for our drinks and canapés Xmas party and she and her team were wonderful - great food, pleasant service and cleaned up before they left
Sarah
Catering
Martine was fabulous to deal with. Efficient, reliable and very simply did exactly what she promised to do without any fuss. When organising a funeral this is exactly the service that's needed. I will be very happy to use Russell It Up Events in the future - hopefully for a happy occasion next time! More...
Claire Holland
Martine and her staff provided the most wonderful service for my 60th party last weekend. They took care of everything in an efficient, friendly manner and the food was fantastic. Would definitely use again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend! We are delighted to have found them! More...
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Thank you we loved working with you.
Julie Keane
Catering
We were delighted with the delicious food, presentation, and excellent service. Martine made catering for a funeral so easy. She replied promptly to each query and took the worry out of the situation.She was very helpful in altering menus to accommodate dietary requirements. I would definitely recommend her catering services. More...
Jill Quaife
Catering
I was recovering from illness and wanted to give a lunch party but I knew I couldn't do it myself, so last Friday, 28th October, Martine and her daughter Antonia did it for me. Thanks to them It was the most stress-free and relaxing party I've ever given! They did everything including serving AND clearing up every last crumb, the food was delicious and they were so easy to deal with and a pleasure to have around. More...
Jean Gough
Catering
I spoke to Martine who was great However my daughter decided to do her own thing but we will used this profession on future
Reply from Russell It Up Events
Thank you Jean, that is most kind. I look forward to working with you in the future. Martine
Valerie Hamilton
Catering
This company catered for my 70th birthday party supplying equipment and food. I cannot express how professional, efficient and friendly Martine and her staff were. The food selection was extensive and delicious. My 35 guests were very impressed. More...
Mrs Davies
Catering
They were very good through out, discreet and efficient.
Lyn
Catering
Russell it up events did a superb job for our summer party! They were very professional, friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent! ! I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone. Fantastic! More...
Mark Coates
Catering
We had a wedding afternoon party for our daughter and son-in-law at our house for about 40 people. Russel It Up provided the catering and there was plenty of food for all.
Martine came around some weeks before hand to discuss our requirements - a lot of vegetarians, vegans and a couple of lactose and nut intolerants. It was very easy - we selected the sort of things we liked and she gave us a range of prices. Everything was delivered to the table on the day and was enjoyed by all. There was a nice range of canapes, salads and tarts and absolutely delicious. She organised providing the plates, glasses and cutlery - and the best bit - no need to wash up - just return it dirty.
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Ann Spence
Catering
Russell it up events catered for a family birthday party in early August. We were very impressed with the effort Martine and team put into understanding what we wanted for our celebration.
The food was absolutely delicious and very much appreciated by our guests.
It was delivered ready to be served on lovely platters.
We had a lovely day and it was stress free, leaving me time to catch up with loved ones, instead of rushing about getting things ready.
Thank you Martine and Claire.
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Kate Porter
Catering
We used Russell It Up for my Father in Law's funeral wake. We asked for vegetarian options as those were his wishes. The food was excellent, communication good and all was delivered on time. Martine made a stressful occasion much more relaxed and I would choose her again, although hopefully for a happier occasion! More...
Susan Lepine-Smith
Catering
Wonderful food. Very efficient and well organised. Martine is so nice and made everyone feel well looked after. Just a perfect catering company for any event.
Elaine
Catering
What can we say, from the minute of first contact to the final packing away of equipment, Martine and her fabulous team were amazing.
The choice of food was extensive to cater for all tastes and dietary requirements. The quality, presentation and delivery of the food was brilliant. The team were helpful, attentive and professional.
Martine was great to work with and we will definitely use her again.
We can only say a great big thank you for making our day so special.
A 100% score can not really do them justice. My recommendation would be just book them, you won’t be disappointed.
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Philip Cole
Catering
We booked Russell It Up because of the great reviews on Bark. We were not disappointed. The day went very smoothly and the team were a pleasure to have around on our special occasion. The food was great! They set everything up smoothly before the event started and packed everything away at the end so we didn't have to lift a finger. The whole day ran exceptionally well and we will definitely be in touch for future events! More...
Hazel White
Catering
Martine was a joy to work with. Not only was her food complimented by our 65 guests for our Ruby Wedding party on Saturday night, but she also provided a delicious buffet for a family celebration for 24 the following day. Her input and guidence with running the events was very helpful and both functions ran smoothly allowing us to enjoy our guests company and the wonderful canapes and bowl food. Thank you Martine and team. More...
Gill Broderick
Martine and her excellent team were very well prepared and organised.
Made me feel completely calm as they soon as they arrived.
Martine allowed me to just focus on my guests.
The food was sublime, first class and delicious. I would have no hesitation in booking Russell it up Again 100%.
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Michael & Valerie
Catering
Martine and her staff were very professional and accommodating to our various needs and requirements for the wake we had. Based on our experience of Russell it Up we would highly recommend them. Thank you Martine
Derek Wheeler
If you’re looking for a quality caterer, look no further - you will not find a better or friendlier one. Great help with planning, smooth and smilingly efficient at the event (my birthday party). Thanks Martine!
Christine
Catering
Martine and her team catered for our son's Celebration of Life event this month. We had over 60 guests. The food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. I would recommend her unreservedly. More...
Sue Robinson
Catering
Working with Martine preparing for my 70th Birthday celebration was great. She catered for over 30 people with a lovely Buffet and a hot dish both of which were complimented by all my friends and family. Her and her team at Russel it up help make my special day superb and I can’t thank them enough More...
elizabeth west
Catering
Martine was brilliant catering for my Mother's funeral. She was so easy to deal with, and the food was just right. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone for any catering event. Highly competent and a lovely lady. Thank you Martine, we were very grateful. More...
Pansy Wong
Catering
Martine provided lunch catering for a wake for me at short notice. The service she and her team provided was so personalised - from asking about the deceased and close family, to helping decide what sort of foods would work best given the time of day and the set up in my home. The food was perfect - easy to eat with fingers, beautifully presented and everyone commented on the quality. Most of all though was the almost invisible and caring service the team provided - moving through the attendees to prompt some eating when it was obvious people were being hesitant, quietly ensuring drinks were topped up, packing up in the background. Their service was so helpful at a difficult time. Highly recommended! More...
John Paul Trickett
Catering
Very efficient and understanding with a short notice request.
Sarah
Catering
I can highly recommend Martine. She was a dream to work with in advance of the event and provided fantastic canapés for us. Our guests absolutely loved them - as did we! It made the night a great success. Thank you and look forward to working with you again! More...
Kam
Catering
Outstanding service provided by Martine and her team. From setting up, throughout the night the service was fantastic and tidying up at the end. A massive thank you Martine - we all loved the canapes and the presentation - great attention to detail. Thank you once again. More...
Sophie
My guests were raving about the food all night! I’m so pleased I invested in food for our party. Martine was great to plan the menu with and delivery was seamless. Thank you!!
Zarya Williams
Catering
Martine and her team were fantastic in helping me organise my mother's wake. At such a difficult time, they were highly professional and extremely unobtrusive. Martine just made everything work smoothly. I would highly recommend Martine and the Russell It Up team. More...
Reply from Russell It Up Events
Thank you Zarya it was our pleasure to help you and your family.
Nicola
Martine was so helpful & very efficient when dealing with my 50th. The food was delicious and so nicely laid out. Everyone commented on how good the food was. Would highly recommend Martine to cater for any parties. Thank you Martine for helping to make my 50th very special. More...
Reply from Russell It Up Events
My absolute pleasure Nicola. I’m so glad you had a wonderful evening. Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️
Roger Crocker
Catering
A high quality lunch for my wife's 70th Birthday. The food was praised without exception and the presentation and appropriateness spot-on. We would use this provider again and recommend Russell it Up for any function that requires pre-prepared food for an occasion. More...
Jo
Catering
Martine was friendly, helpful and efficient right from the start. She made brilliant suggestions for my family dinner party and brought us a wonderful selection of food with something for everybody, including the children. Delicious!
Reply from Russell It Up Events
❤️ thank you Jo. It was my absolute pleasure.
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