Wedding Industry Awards 2013
Lee was nominated in the category of Wedding Co-ordinator for The Wedding Industry Awards 2013.
Although he didn't go on to win the award he was shortlisted for the job & service he delivers. Below is a selection of comments left by the Bride & Grooms who voted for him. The unique feature of these awards is that it is past clients who cast their vote.
Lee Says "It's hard to explain how humbled I am by these comments and it just helps me ensure I continue with the level of service I strive so hard to provide."
General Comments
“Really helpful, we could approach lee with anything, nothing was ever too much. Just keep doing what you are doing”
“Strawberry Fields was a great experience. From the beginning Lee was always great at replying to questions and was very helpful during the tasting session. His advice was great and was always flexible with our requests. He is much more than a catering manager, he acted as the host on the day.”
“The service Lee provided was exceptional. He was very well organised on the day and his attention to detail was second to none. Lee's team was polite and approachable. Lee announced the speeches in a warm and friendly manner which added to the atmosphere. Overall, I could not fault the service.”
“Lee was professional, courteous and helpful from the moment we contacted him. His knowledge in wedding catering allowed him to offer sound advise and present wonderful food. The wedding day itself was faultless. Lee was a visible and reassuring presence,managing his team to the highest standards.”
“Lee was outstanding not only on our wedding day but the lead up to as well. He was always contactable for any questions whether they related to food or not! And the most telling thing of Lee/SF on the day was the amount of guests telling me a)how good the food was and b)how friendly the staff were.”
“Quite simply, Lee is fantastic, he played such an important role in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Nothing is too much trouble for him, including running behind schedule, major room dressing change over, setting up garden games and sweet tables. He is also a fabulous toast master”
“Excellent and professional caterers with a high standard of food and a very good understanding of the job in hand. Lee Bishop did over and above what we expected and we felt very calm and happy to know that the running of the day was in his very capable hands, without him being too over-powering.”
“Lee was absolutely fantastic from the moment we first spoke to him. He totally understood what we wanted to achieve and he implemented it down to the very smallest detail. There wasn't anything that was too much trouble. On the day he was so attentive, professional and ensured my guests were happy.”
“We loved Lee from the moment we met him! It was our first visit to the venue and he was busy preparing for a wedding that day, yet he still made time to speak with us. First impressions are crucial, from his persona to his enthusiasm, we knew we could entrust our most important day to date, to him.”
“Lee listened intently, asked pertinent questions and helped shape our day. Due to the weather at our wedding our plans had to change twice during the day. This impacted Lees team due to changing timetable. He calmly accepted the changes whilst ensuring delivery of immaculate food”
“Lee was brilliant - thoroughly helpful throughout and full of useful suggestions and advice. On the day he had everything under control and managed his team with total professionalism. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Lee to other couples.”
“Lee was amazing! He gave us such good advice regarding menus, drinks reception, decor and children. When we wanted welsh and South African cider he specially sourced it for us. He was so patient on the day, he didnt rush us at all on the day, but managed to move things along at the perfect pace.”
“Lee was absolutely fantastic, from the minute i first spoke with him all the way through. He gave lots of support and guidance and always made me feel very calm about everything! The day was totally stress free, Lee dealt with everything, he is an amazing person with a huge smile. guests loved him!”
“From the moment that we contacted Lee at Strawberry Fields right through to the wedding day itself, he provided an exemplorary service. Lee showed a genuine desire to ensure that we achieved all that we hoped for on the day and nothing was too much trouble. Lee works with enthusiasm and commitment.”
“Extremely happy with the service that we got from Lee from the one to one food tasting through to the day before preparation and then finally the Weddng Day! Lees support was endless! No worries at all on the day was 100% confident with Lees ability to deal with everything and he did! FANTASTIC DAY!”
“From the moment I contacted Lee he was committed, professional and friendly. From the first time he came to visit us at home (many miles from his base/home) he was attentive and full of ideas to make our day special. He was invaluable on the day itself, working hard throughout a very long day.”
“Lee was an absolute rock as coordinator of our wedding resception. His attention to detail was incredible, his planning and proffesionalism - second to none and his "can do" mind set was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He was completely in control at all times - amazing!”
“Lee was outstanding througout the run up to our wedding and throughout the day. He gave honest opinons and recomendations about food we would like and how the organisation would work. He allowed us to have a relaxed approach in planning & enjoying our wedding. He has a big impact on our special day!”
“I can't rate Lee highly enough, from the moment we met him he filled us with 100% confidence that he would be in total control of everything. He contacted us regularly prior to the wedding and ensured that I had nothing to worry about prior to or on the day. We had a perfect day thanks to Lee.”
“Lee was fantastic in helping me organise things. Especially the week before the wedding, if i emailed Lee any question he would reply instantly, which I can say was extremely reassuring. The day of the wedding I forgot my bouquet, so 10 mins before Lee found me a replacement which was amazing!!!”
“Lee ensured that the day ran smoothly. He kept us to the schedule, which meant we did not have to worry about timings, or things running over etc. He was a good toastmaster and organiser for the day. He also ensured that the alcohol flowed which helped with the proceedings. The staff were friendly.”
“We felt immediately at ease with Lee (important given the input he will have at our wedding), & were impressed with his attention to detail, flexibility & openness at the quote stage. He has a very professional manner & is clearly passionate about his work - He also delivered faultlessly on the day”
“Lee was absolutely and totally, without reservation, outstanding. He is supremely committed to his job, answers emails at all times of the day and night, and went way above and beyond the call of duty in making our wedding day memorable; he did so much more than provide phenomenal food!”
“Lee demonstrated an incredible eye for detail from day one. Once we contracted Strawberry Fields the service just got better and better - none of the expected post-sales patter drop-off. He was always available and made many great suggestions that enhanced our day. Wonderful service all round!”
“Lee completed our day, he made it so perfect and his attention to detail was amazing! I couldn't have done it so good if I tried! Absolutely fantastic! Defiantly will be using him in the future and recommending him to everybody!”
“We instantly warmed to Lee, he was exceptionally organised, friendly, honest and passionate! We felt that our wedding was the only wedding he was organising! Lee's communication skills were excellent from start to finish, Lee went above and beyond his role and we are truly grateful to him!”
“I was overwhelmed with Lee's commitment to our wedding. He made us feel like nothing was too much trouble for him - he responded to all our questions, calls and emails immediately - even whilst on holiday! The service on the day was second to none and all our guests commented on how perfect it was.”
“Lee was incredibly efficient but also very discreet. We felt completely confident that he would run the day without any problems. His attention to detail was fantastic so we could leave him to worry about things on our behalf. It gave us great peace of mind to know he was running our wedding day.”
“From the beginning to the end of the planning process for our wedding, Lee was professional, accessible, knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel relaxed in our choices and helped us make several decisions that really made our day special. He went out of his way to address our needs and wishes.”
“Lee was absolutely fantastic. he co-ordinated his team brilliantly, gave us the reassurance and confidence to relax and enjoy ourselves whilst he toook care of everything! His toastmasting was great and he captured everyone's attention. Lee even helped with the last minute decorations and layout!”
“Lee is professional, hard working and extremely organised. Our wedding day was a massive success which was mainly down to him. Myself or family did not have to worry about a thing on the day which made it so enjoyable. He went over and above his responsibilities to ensure the day was a success.”
“Lee was not only professional but totally personal in the manor which he performed his role before and during my wedding day. He helped and advised the other members of my family involved with the wedding planning which was amazing . Nothing was ever too much trouble and he always had time to talk.”
“From initial contact through to the wedding day, the service we have received from Lee was outstanding. Lee was extremely helpful, knowledgable and attentive throughout the whole planning process and day. He regularly went over and above what was required or needed. He wasnt our caterer but a friend”
“Lee exceeded all expectations (which were already high). His communication was spot on, his expert advice was excellent and he made the day run so smoothly, we didn't have to worry about a thing. He fully understood my decoration plans and made the room look more beautiful than I could have imagined”
“-Perfect on time communciation (even when he was on holiday!) -We'd numerous different dietary requirements, I had no idea, Lee made perfect suggestions, made me feel so comfortable -Lee guided the team to work really smoothly an make a perfect day -Excellent attention to detail -Very reassuring”
“Lee was very welcoming, helpful and easy to contact for advice. On the day of our wedding Lee made myself and my husband very welcome, alongside our guests. Lee ensured that the rooms were as we wanted them and the food was outstanding and very well presented. A fab day had by all.”
“Lee took over the planning/management of our wedding after a colleague of his moved to a different job. What I initially thought could be a stressful situation was soon diffused when I spoke to lee. He is best discribed as professionally efficient. I commend his work ethic and style .”
Why They Booked
“he came highly recommend to the family”
“I had read good reviews and the menu had more options which included a wider range of options suited to our relaxed wedding approach. Lee also tailored everything to our needs which I think would not have been an option with many other caterers.”
“We booked a tasting session with 2 of the approved caterers at Kingscote barn and both of their food was excellent. It was Lee that made us decide to use Strawberry fields. His level of detail was faultless and he explained the whole day and how it would work and we didn't have to ask any further questions as he had answered everything in so much detail. You felt immediately confident that he was organised, professional and would ensure the day ran smoothly. This is exactly what you need on your wedding day and we knew he would be the best person for the job. We were right!”
“At the initial meeting he really put us at ease, he had a lot of ideas and felt more like a wedding co-ordinator than just a caterer. He was always available when we had questions (even emailing us whilst on holiday) and was just so easy to approach.”
“We booked Lee for several reasons. 1 because of his communication skills, he always relpied quicky and was keen to help us. 2. At the tasting session he was very informative and helpful, we really came out of that meeting feeling we were happy to use Strawberry Fields. 3. He was flexible with our requests, from cocktails to having scottish deserts on the menu. 4. His passion for the job, and his service of running the day not just a catering manager. Lee is always willing to help, which really made our day seamless. He really went the extra mile, offering to assist when he didn't need to. We valued his efforts, which in turn made our day run smoothly. Lee isn't just a catering manager, but a very competent wedding planner which is one of the reasons why we chose him to run our wedding. He was always available to help and really bent over backwards to provide an inpeccible level of service.”
“Because of Lee Bishop, oh, and the food - we love our food and this food was superb - we had so many compliments from our guests, an example was "..the best they have eaten at any wedding". There is so much that goes into the planning of the big day, but you don't want to run around on your big day - this is where Lee comes in - His commitment and dedication is second to none. His relaxed, but truly professional manner blended with exactly the kind of day we wanted to have. Everything Strawberry Field offered was just perfect, and Lee delivered it impeccably. What can I say - He, and the chefs, and all staff on that day, were AMAZING.... And I do echo my friends comments above!”
“Because his vision of the service that Strawberry Fields could supply was far superior to anyone else we approached. And he delivered well beyond our expectations in all areas.”
“Out of all of the caterers that we met with, Lee's passion and enthusiasm shone through and we knew straight away that he would offer us the type of service needed to make our special day run smoothly.”
“From start to finish Lee was excellent. Lees enthusiam and knowledge was one of the main reasons why chose SF's, even at that early stage we felt comfortable and we'd made the right decision. Lees attention to detail during the day was superb, he directed the event better than we could have expected. He even managed to bring the sun and hot weather on a potentially cold day!”
“We had been to wedding the previous year before and thought the food and Lee was outstanding, so we got in touch with him not long after. Lee keeps the highest of standards, he organizes everything for you leading up to the day and on the day. He helps you in any way that he can to ensure you have the best stress free day of your life. Due to all Lee's hard work, we had the most amazing day possible. Nothing is to much trouble for Lee. We had LOTS of comments from guests after the wedding saying how fantastic Lee was. I have been to wedding's before were the bride and/or groom is stressing having to deal with everything. I did not have to deal with anything, i could enjoy every single part of the day. I could not recommend a better person for this award Lee is an unbelievable hardworking person who puts everything in to making your day so special.”
“His wealth of knowledge and experience was second to none, he was also super friendly and made me feel like i could leave everything in his capable hands and i wouldn't need to worry about anything which is a real priority for a bride on her wedding day.”
“Of the four caterers that we contacted, Lee stood out as someone who was genuine, helpful and knowledgeable. He made it easy to pick Strawberry Field Catering and we never doubted our decision to go with him. In the final days of wedding preparation, 'the food' was one area we knew we didn't have to panic about and that was really due to Lee's dedication and expertise.”
“We first met Lee when his company was catering at one of my brides company events, we were very impressed with his approach whilst working an event and the level of unobtrusive control he had at creating a successful atmosphere and delivery of food on time in a co-ordinated manner.”
“We booked Strawberry Fields as our caterers because of how Lee Bishop came across on the tasting day.”
“We could see that Lee was super efficient right from our first enquiry about the company and catering. Being an organised person myself I felt immediately reassured when Lee welcomed as much detail as possible form us! Lee replied immediately to all e-mails and phone calls despite living in London there was never any difficulties with meeting up with Lee he would always try his best to accomodate us despite the distance. Lee was genuine, honest and extremely knowledgeable right from our initial meeting. Lee's service could not be faulted in any way. We thoroughly enjoyed liaising with Lee and felt that he played a pivotal role in our wedding, making it as stress free as possible. We did not worry once about the catering/running of our wedding reception. I really hope that Lee gets the recognition he sincerly deserves!”
“The professionalism of Lee NEVER wavered, it never felt like a 'sell' and we were certain the food would be outstanding and we weren't disappointed. The food we had in our tasting was the same standard as on the day, simply delicious. The effort that was put into the tasting session showed their true (and wonderful) colours. The choosing of the caterer for your wedding is arguably the biggest decision you need make, and Lee made ours a very easy decision :-)”
“When we were looking for a caterer to help us with our wedding day, we met with a number of companies and caterers who were looking for us to make a booking with them. When we met Lee all of that changed, he asked about us and showed a genuine interest in us and what kind of vision we had for our wedding day. He was able to confirm with us from the early stages what he was able to help with and let us make our own decisions without any pressure. He provided help, guidance and a calm influence when it was needed, he took the pressure from us on the day and made everything pass without a problem. The best compliment that could be given to Lee was that by halfway through the day when our guests were eating his food my Mam wanted to adopt him and his team!! I know it is a great honour for Lee to be nominated for these awards, however both my new wife and I believe that he should be more than nominated but be the next winner of this award. Thank you Lee.”
“Initially we booked Strawberry fields for the catering after a fantastic tasting session. The venue has two caterers that you can use, so we did a tasting session at both and chose Strawberry fields. However at the beginning Lee was not going to run our day as Strawberry fields had a person that was based at the venue and she ran all of the weddings. Unfortunately a month or so before the wedding she left, therefore Lee became my main contact and met with us for our planning meetings. Even though Sarah had left she was still available to run the day if we wanted. However after working with Lee in the final months, it was such an easy choice as he had been just fantastic and obviously knew and understood all of our requirements. Therefore we chose Lee, I am so glad we did, he is professional and knowledgeable, however he also adds a personal touch. You can tell he thoroughly loves his job and makes you feel that he is as excited as you are about your big day.”
“Recommendation from a friend who is a stickler for service, so we knew Lee must be something special!”
“When we met Lee for the wedding tasting he was easy to work with, understood our ideas, and installed confidence. We were also impressed with other positive reviews.”
“Whilst at an open day at the venue, we met Lee and it was clear how passionate he is about his work. So we booked a tasting and the service we received was unbelievably professional and nothing was too much trouble. The food was outstanding too!”
“We visited all four possible caterers, and immediately knew that Lee and SFC were the right fit for us; Lee took the time to listen and understand what we wanted, he told us what he could achieve and what was realistic (unlike some of the others!) and he provided alternatives, so that we had a choice. He sourced an entire Serrano ham for us, as well as helping us create tapas style canapes - and was the only person we spoke to, who listened and understood the need to keep these bite-size. The food at SFC was outstanding; I asked Lee at our tasting if he could cook 100 plates of lamb rump perfectly rare and he assured me that he could. As he was taking the last plate out on the day, he bothered to stop at the top table and show me the lamb - it was as perfect as my plateful. We had so many comments about the quality of the food, from canapes to coffee, and a vegetarian friend said it was hands down the best meal she's ever had! Lee really made us feel special - he accommodated every request (including taking delivery of, storing, and bringing to the venue, a rose bush as a gift for my mother!) - even at the last minute: the night before, we spoke to confirm that everything was okay, and I realised I hadn't bought any elderflower presse for the reception. Lee immediately offered to pick it up on his way in the next morning. Throughout the process of wedding preparation, Lee was a treasure, a mine of information, and unfailingly helpful, kind, friendly, professional and just brilliant. I cannot recommend him highly enough, and I wish him all the very best - he so deserves to win this award.”
“Strawberry Field were recommended by our wedding venue but ultimately, the reason we chose Lee was down to his professionalism and friendly, helpful approach right from the get-go.”
“We knew of the excellent reputation of Strawberry Fields but had no personal experience of the way in which they handled weddings but from the first time we met him at a "tasting session" months before our wedding we knew we were in safe hands and we immediately felt confident that in Lee we were experiencing a "class act". Lee was our designated contact with the company but we were so delighted that he did. If we had known of his professionalism and capabilities before hand then we would have chosen him without hesitation and we would be totally confident in recommending him to anyone who wished to have an individual who is so absolutely on top of their game! We wish him the success he deserves and we hope he receives the highest honour and recognition in these prestigious awards. Good luck Lee.”
“During the taster session, we were immediately sold by the quality of the food and the expert advice and solutions from Lee. He was very keen to offer us exactly what we wanted. My husband and I left the session and said to each other "this guy is going to make our day run perfectly!". And he did.”
“We had received recommendations that if we wanted that extra finesse and professional touch that Strawberry Field were the right catering choice for us. We were so fortunate that Lee was our Co-ordinator as he provided that and even more.”
“well known and family recommendation”
“Whilst the menu & quality of food were both excellent, we were specific in that we wanted Lee to run our wedding as he gave us complete confidence in his ability to deliver flawlessly on the day (which he did), he was a genuinely nice person to have around on what is a very personal day. He also had an excellent team with him who were all attentive & helpful, without being intrusive.”
“His response to queries was the most prompt, professional and thorough. Upon meeting him we believed he really cared about making our wedding day faultless and was passionate about delivering exceptional service standards”
“One of the venue managers selected Lee to do the catering for her wedding. Given that she sees all the weddings at the venue, we knew Lee must have been the most capable and reliable of the four suppliers and he did not let us down.”
“The taster day was wonderful-the only caters to invite us for a taster session. They adapted the menu to suit us and advised there was nothing they couldn't do to help make our day special. Lee took a real interest in us, our tastes, styles and likes/dislikes filling us with confidence that they really did care-he even helped us with the timings of the day and was always returned my annoying emails. Strawberry Fields are just wonderful, I would highly recommend them to anyone. A huge Thank you Lee- you were fantatsic and made our day feel extra special!”
“There were 4 caterers to choose from and they were the only ones that not only gave us a quote within a week, but Lee also added advised and gave suggestions and ideas to tweak our initial thoughts on our food choices.”
“The few months before the wedding, we met a few people who worked at the venue. Although they were all polite and attentive, it was Lee who showed a true interest in our wedding. He seemed to like our ideas, and had some really good advice regarding things we wouldnt have known to even think about. He made us both feel at ease. We were buzzing on the way home from meeting with him. Both really excited about our day, and our menu, food, drinks. And then on the day he fantastic. There when we needed him, but never in the way. He moved things along at such a comforatable pace, but never got impatient. Everyone loved the food, the staff, the service.I couldnt thank him enough for everything he did for us. Its beyond me how he manages to do this everyday. He made us feel like we were his number one priority.”
Average Voting Scores
Vote Question Ave. Score
Ability of this person to understand, interpret and realise your vision and ideas. 9.81
Quality of expertise, advice and guidance received from this person. 9.88
Quality of customer service and communication received from this person. 9.64
Ability of this person's ability to understand and fit into your wedding. 9.88
Quality of this person's efficiency and personal presentation on the day of your wedding. 9.98
Level at which this person was committed to your wedding. 9.9
The level at which the success of your wedding was due to this person. 9.36
Although he didn't go on to win the award he was shortlisted for the job & service he delivers. Below is a selection of comments left by the Bride & Grooms who voted for him. The unique feature of these awards is that it is past clients who cast their vote.
Lee Says "It's hard to explain how humbled I am by these comments and it just helps me ensure I continue with the level of service I strive so hard to provide."
General Comments
“Really helpful, we could approach lee with anything, nothing was ever too much. Just keep doing what you are doing”
“Strawberry Fields was a great experience. From the beginning Lee was always great at replying to questions and was very helpful during the tasting session. His advice was great and was always flexible with our requests. He is much more than a catering manager, he acted as the host on the day.”
“The service Lee provided was exceptional. He was very well organised on the day and his attention to detail was second to none. Lee's team was polite and approachable. Lee announced the speeches in a warm and friendly manner which added to the atmosphere. Overall, I could not fault the service.”
“Lee was professional, courteous and helpful from the moment we contacted him. His knowledge in wedding catering allowed him to offer sound advise and present wonderful food. The wedding day itself was faultless. Lee was a visible and reassuring presence,managing his team to the highest standards.”
“Lee was outstanding not only on our wedding day but the lead up to as well. He was always contactable for any questions whether they related to food or not! And the most telling thing of Lee/SF on the day was the amount of guests telling me a)how good the food was and b)how friendly the staff were.”
“Quite simply, Lee is fantastic, he played such an important role in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Nothing is too much trouble for him, including running behind schedule, major room dressing change over, setting up garden games and sweet tables. He is also a fabulous toast master”
“Excellent and professional caterers with a high standard of food and a very good understanding of the job in hand. Lee Bishop did over and above what we expected and we felt very calm and happy to know that the running of the day was in his very capable hands, without him being too over-powering.”
“Lee was absolutely fantastic from the moment we first spoke to him. He totally understood what we wanted to achieve and he implemented it down to the very smallest detail. There wasn't anything that was too much trouble. On the day he was so attentive, professional and ensured my guests were happy.”
“We loved Lee from the moment we met him! It was our first visit to the venue and he was busy preparing for a wedding that day, yet he still made time to speak with us. First impressions are crucial, from his persona to his enthusiasm, we knew we could entrust our most important day to date, to him.”
“Lee listened intently, asked pertinent questions and helped shape our day. Due to the weather at our wedding our plans had to change twice during the day. This impacted Lees team due to changing timetable. He calmly accepted the changes whilst ensuring delivery of immaculate food”
“Lee was brilliant - thoroughly helpful throughout and full of useful suggestions and advice. On the day he had everything under control and managed his team with total professionalism. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Lee to other couples.”
“Lee was amazing! He gave us such good advice regarding menus, drinks reception, decor and children. When we wanted welsh and South African cider he specially sourced it for us. He was so patient on the day, he didnt rush us at all on the day, but managed to move things along at the perfect pace.”
“Lee was absolutely fantastic, from the minute i first spoke with him all the way through. He gave lots of support and guidance and always made me feel very calm about everything! The day was totally stress free, Lee dealt with everything, he is an amazing person with a huge smile. guests loved him!”
“From the moment that we contacted Lee at Strawberry Fields right through to the wedding day itself, he provided an exemplorary service. Lee showed a genuine desire to ensure that we achieved all that we hoped for on the day and nothing was too much trouble. Lee works with enthusiasm and commitment.”
“Extremely happy with the service that we got from Lee from the one to one food tasting through to the day before preparation and then finally the Weddng Day! Lees support was endless! No worries at all on the day was 100% confident with Lees ability to deal with everything and he did! FANTASTIC DAY!”
“From the moment I contacted Lee he was committed, professional and friendly. From the first time he came to visit us at home (many miles from his base/home) he was attentive and full of ideas to make our day special. He was invaluable on the day itself, working hard throughout a very long day.”
“Lee was an absolute rock as coordinator of our wedding resception. His attention to detail was incredible, his planning and proffesionalism - second to none and his "can do" mind set was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He was completely in control at all times - amazing!”
“Lee was outstanding througout the run up to our wedding and throughout the day. He gave honest opinons and recomendations about food we would like and how the organisation would work. He allowed us to have a relaxed approach in planning & enjoying our wedding. He has a big impact on our special day!”
“I can't rate Lee highly enough, from the moment we met him he filled us with 100% confidence that he would be in total control of everything. He contacted us regularly prior to the wedding and ensured that I had nothing to worry about prior to or on the day. We had a perfect day thanks to Lee.”
“Lee was fantastic in helping me organise things. Especially the week before the wedding, if i emailed Lee any question he would reply instantly, which I can say was extremely reassuring. The day of the wedding I forgot my bouquet, so 10 mins before Lee found me a replacement which was amazing!!!”
“Lee ensured that the day ran smoothly. He kept us to the schedule, which meant we did not have to worry about timings, or things running over etc. He was a good toastmaster and organiser for the day. He also ensured that the alcohol flowed which helped with the proceedings. The staff were friendly.”
“We felt immediately at ease with Lee (important given the input he will have at our wedding), & were impressed with his attention to detail, flexibility & openness at the quote stage. He has a very professional manner & is clearly passionate about his work - He also delivered faultlessly on the day”
“Lee was absolutely and totally, without reservation, outstanding. He is supremely committed to his job, answers emails at all times of the day and night, and went way above and beyond the call of duty in making our wedding day memorable; he did so much more than provide phenomenal food!”
“Lee demonstrated an incredible eye for detail from day one. Once we contracted Strawberry Fields the service just got better and better - none of the expected post-sales patter drop-off. He was always available and made many great suggestions that enhanced our day. Wonderful service all round!”
“Lee completed our day, he made it so perfect and his attention to detail was amazing! I couldn't have done it so good if I tried! Absolutely fantastic! Defiantly will be using him in the future and recommending him to everybody!”
“We instantly warmed to Lee, he was exceptionally organised, friendly, honest and passionate! We felt that our wedding was the only wedding he was organising! Lee's communication skills were excellent from start to finish, Lee went above and beyond his role and we are truly grateful to him!”
“I was overwhelmed with Lee's commitment to our wedding. He made us feel like nothing was too much trouble for him - he responded to all our questions, calls and emails immediately - even whilst on holiday! The service on the day was second to none and all our guests commented on how perfect it was.”
“Lee was incredibly efficient but also very discreet. We felt completely confident that he would run the day without any problems. His attention to detail was fantastic so we could leave him to worry about things on our behalf. It gave us great peace of mind to know he was running our wedding day.”
“From the beginning to the end of the planning process for our wedding, Lee was professional, accessible, knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel relaxed in our choices and helped us make several decisions that really made our day special. He went out of his way to address our needs and wishes.”
“Lee was absolutely fantastic. he co-ordinated his team brilliantly, gave us the reassurance and confidence to relax and enjoy ourselves whilst he toook care of everything! His toastmasting was great and he captured everyone's attention. Lee even helped with the last minute decorations and layout!”
“Lee is professional, hard working and extremely organised. Our wedding day was a massive success which was mainly down to him. Myself or family did not have to worry about a thing on the day which made it so enjoyable. He went over and above his responsibilities to ensure the day was a success.”
“Lee was not only professional but totally personal in the manor which he performed his role before and during my wedding day. He helped and advised the other members of my family involved with the wedding planning which was amazing . Nothing was ever too much trouble and he always had time to talk.”
“From initial contact through to the wedding day, the service we have received from Lee was outstanding. Lee was extremely helpful, knowledgable and attentive throughout the whole planning process and day. He regularly went over and above what was required or needed. He wasnt our caterer but a friend”
“Lee exceeded all expectations (which were already high). His communication was spot on, his expert advice was excellent and he made the day run so smoothly, we didn't have to worry about a thing. He fully understood my decoration plans and made the room look more beautiful than I could have imagined”
“-Perfect on time communciation (even when he was on holiday!) -We'd numerous different dietary requirements, I had no idea, Lee made perfect suggestions, made me feel so comfortable -Lee guided the team to work really smoothly an make a perfect day -Excellent attention to detail -Very reassuring”
“Lee was very welcoming, helpful and easy to contact for advice. On the day of our wedding Lee made myself and my husband very welcome, alongside our guests. Lee ensured that the rooms were as we wanted them and the food was outstanding and very well presented. A fab day had by all.”
“Lee took over the planning/management of our wedding after a colleague of his moved to a different job. What I initially thought could be a stressful situation was soon diffused when I spoke to lee. He is best discribed as professionally efficient. I commend his work ethic and style .”
Why They Booked
“he came highly recommend to the family”
“I had read good reviews and the menu had more options which included a wider range of options suited to our relaxed wedding approach. Lee also tailored everything to our needs which I think would not have been an option with many other caterers.”
“We booked a tasting session with 2 of the approved caterers at Kingscote barn and both of their food was excellent. It was Lee that made us decide to use Strawberry fields. His level of detail was faultless and he explained the whole day and how it would work and we didn't have to ask any further questions as he had answered everything in so much detail. You felt immediately confident that he was organised, professional and would ensure the day ran smoothly. This is exactly what you need on your wedding day and we knew he would be the best person for the job. We were right!”
“At the initial meeting he really put us at ease, he had a lot of ideas and felt more like a wedding co-ordinator than just a caterer. He was always available when we had questions (even emailing us whilst on holiday) and was just so easy to approach.”
“We booked Lee for several reasons. 1 because of his communication skills, he always relpied quicky and was keen to help us. 2. At the tasting session he was very informative and helpful, we really came out of that meeting feeling we were happy to use Strawberry Fields. 3. He was flexible with our requests, from cocktails to having scottish deserts on the menu. 4. His passion for the job, and his service of running the day not just a catering manager. Lee is always willing to help, which really made our day seamless. He really went the extra mile, offering to assist when he didn't need to. We valued his efforts, which in turn made our day run smoothly. Lee isn't just a catering manager, but a very competent wedding planner which is one of the reasons why we chose him to run our wedding. He was always available to help and really bent over backwards to provide an inpeccible level of service.”
“Because of Lee Bishop, oh, and the food - we love our food and this food was superb - we had so many compliments from our guests, an example was "..the best they have eaten at any wedding". There is so much that goes into the planning of the big day, but you don't want to run around on your big day - this is where Lee comes in - His commitment and dedication is second to none. His relaxed, but truly professional manner blended with exactly the kind of day we wanted to have. Everything Strawberry Field offered was just perfect, and Lee delivered it impeccably. What can I say - He, and the chefs, and all staff on that day, were AMAZING.... And I do echo my friends comments above!”
“Because his vision of the service that Strawberry Fields could supply was far superior to anyone else we approached. And he delivered well beyond our expectations in all areas.”
“Out of all of the caterers that we met with, Lee's passion and enthusiasm shone through and we knew straight away that he would offer us the type of service needed to make our special day run smoothly.”
“From start to finish Lee was excellent. Lees enthusiam and knowledge was one of the main reasons why chose SF's, even at that early stage we felt comfortable and we'd made the right decision. Lees attention to detail during the day was superb, he directed the event better than we could have expected. He even managed to bring the sun and hot weather on a potentially cold day!”
“We had been to wedding the previous year before and thought the food and Lee was outstanding, so we got in touch with him not long after. Lee keeps the highest of standards, he organizes everything for you leading up to the day and on the day. He helps you in any way that he can to ensure you have the best stress free day of your life. Due to all Lee's hard work, we had the most amazing day possible. Nothing is to much trouble for Lee. We had LOTS of comments from guests after the wedding saying how fantastic Lee was. I have been to wedding's before were the bride and/or groom is stressing having to deal with everything. I did not have to deal with anything, i could enjoy every single part of the day. I could not recommend a better person for this award Lee is an unbelievable hardworking person who puts everything in to making your day so special.”
“His wealth of knowledge and experience was second to none, he was also super friendly and made me feel like i could leave everything in his capable hands and i wouldn't need to worry about anything which is a real priority for a bride on her wedding day.”
“Of the four caterers that we contacted, Lee stood out as someone who was genuine, helpful and knowledgeable. He made it easy to pick Strawberry Field Catering and we never doubted our decision to go with him. In the final days of wedding preparation, 'the food' was one area we knew we didn't have to panic about and that was really due to Lee's dedication and expertise.”
“We first met Lee when his company was catering at one of my brides company events, we were very impressed with his approach whilst working an event and the level of unobtrusive control he had at creating a successful atmosphere and delivery of food on time in a co-ordinated manner.”
“We booked Strawberry Fields as our caterers because of how Lee Bishop came across on the tasting day.”
“We could see that Lee was super efficient right from our first enquiry about the company and catering. Being an organised person myself I felt immediately reassured when Lee welcomed as much detail as possible form us! Lee replied immediately to all e-mails and phone calls despite living in London there was never any difficulties with meeting up with Lee he would always try his best to accomodate us despite the distance. Lee was genuine, honest and extremely knowledgeable right from our initial meeting. Lee's service could not be faulted in any way. We thoroughly enjoyed liaising with Lee and felt that he played a pivotal role in our wedding, making it as stress free as possible. We did not worry once about the catering/running of our wedding reception. I really hope that Lee gets the recognition he sincerly deserves!”
“The professionalism of Lee NEVER wavered, it never felt like a 'sell' and we were certain the food would be outstanding and we weren't disappointed. The food we had in our tasting was the same standard as on the day, simply delicious. The effort that was put into the tasting session showed their true (and wonderful) colours. The choosing of the caterer for your wedding is arguably the biggest decision you need make, and Lee made ours a very easy decision :-)”
“When we were looking for a caterer to help us with our wedding day, we met with a number of companies and caterers who were looking for us to make a booking with them. When we met Lee all of that changed, he asked about us and showed a genuine interest in us and what kind of vision we had for our wedding day. He was able to confirm with us from the early stages what he was able to help with and let us make our own decisions without any pressure. He provided help, guidance and a calm influence when it was needed, he took the pressure from us on the day and made everything pass without a problem. The best compliment that could be given to Lee was that by halfway through the day when our guests were eating his food my Mam wanted to adopt him and his team!! I know it is a great honour for Lee to be nominated for these awards, however both my new wife and I believe that he should be more than nominated but be the next winner of this award. Thank you Lee.”
“Initially we booked Strawberry fields for the catering after a fantastic tasting session. The venue has two caterers that you can use, so we did a tasting session at both and chose Strawberry fields. However at the beginning Lee was not going to run our day as Strawberry fields had a person that was based at the venue and she ran all of the weddings. Unfortunately a month or so before the wedding she left, therefore Lee became my main contact and met with us for our planning meetings. Even though Sarah had left she was still available to run the day if we wanted. However after working with Lee in the final months, it was such an easy choice as he had been just fantastic and obviously knew and understood all of our requirements. Therefore we chose Lee, I am so glad we did, he is professional and knowledgeable, however he also adds a personal touch. You can tell he thoroughly loves his job and makes you feel that he is as excited as you are about your big day.”
“Recommendation from a friend who is a stickler for service, so we knew Lee must be something special!”
“When we met Lee for the wedding tasting he was easy to work with, understood our ideas, and installed confidence. We were also impressed with other positive reviews.”
“Whilst at an open day at the venue, we met Lee and it was clear how passionate he is about his work. So we booked a tasting and the service we received was unbelievably professional and nothing was too much trouble. The food was outstanding too!”
“We visited all four possible caterers, and immediately knew that Lee and SFC were the right fit for us; Lee took the time to listen and understand what we wanted, he told us what he could achieve and what was realistic (unlike some of the others!) and he provided alternatives, so that we had a choice. He sourced an entire Serrano ham for us, as well as helping us create tapas style canapes - and was the only person we spoke to, who listened and understood the need to keep these bite-size. The food at SFC was outstanding; I asked Lee at our tasting if he could cook 100 plates of lamb rump perfectly rare and he assured me that he could. As he was taking the last plate out on the day, he bothered to stop at the top table and show me the lamb - it was as perfect as my plateful. We had so many comments about the quality of the food, from canapes to coffee, and a vegetarian friend said it was hands down the best meal she's ever had! Lee really made us feel special - he accommodated every request (including taking delivery of, storing, and bringing to the venue, a rose bush as a gift for my mother!) - even at the last minute: the night before, we spoke to confirm that everything was okay, and I realised I hadn't bought any elderflower presse for the reception. Lee immediately offered to pick it up on his way in the next morning. Throughout the process of wedding preparation, Lee was a treasure, a mine of information, and unfailingly helpful, kind, friendly, professional and just brilliant. I cannot recommend him highly enough, and I wish him all the very best - he so deserves to win this award.”
“Strawberry Field were recommended by our wedding venue but ultimately, the reason we chose Lee was down to his professionalism and friendly, helpful approach right from the get-go.”
“We knew of the excellent reputation of Strawberry Fields but had no personal experience of the way in which they handled weddings but from the first time we met him at a "tasting session" months before our wedding we knew we were in safe hands and we immediately felt confident that in Lee we were experiencing a "class act". Lee was our designated contact with the company but we were so delighted that he did. If we had known of his professionalism and capabilities before hand then we would have chosen him without hesitation and we would be totally confident in recommending him to anyone who wished to have an individual who is so absolutely on top of their game! We wish him the success he deserves and we hope he receives the highest honour and recognition in these prestigious awards. Good luck Lee.”
“During the taster session, we were immediately sold by the quality of the food and the expert advice and solutions from Lee. He was very keen to offer us exactly what we wanted. My husband and I left the session and said to each other "this guy is going to make our day run perfectly!". And he did.”
“We had received recommendations that if we wanted that extra finesse and professional touch that Strawberry Field were the right catering choice for us. We were so fortunate that Lee was our Co-ordinator as he provided that and even more.”
“well known and family recommendation”
“Whilst the menu & quality of food were both excellent, we were specific in that we wanted Lee to run our wedding as he gave us complete confidence in his ability to deliver flawlessly on the day (which he did), he was a genuinely nice person to have around on what is a very personal day. He also had an excellent team with him who were all attentive & helpful, without being intrusive.”
“His response to queries was the most prompt, professional and thorough. Upon meeting him we believed he really cared about making our wedding day faultless and was passionate about delivering exceptional service standards”
“One of the venue managers selected Lee to do the catering for her wedding. Given that she sees all the weddings at the venue, we knew Lee must have been the most capable and reliable of the four suppliers and he did not let us down.”
“The taster day was wonderful-the only caters to invite us for a taster session. They adapted the menu to suit us and advised there was nothing they couldn't do to help make our day special. Lee took a real interest in us, our tastes, styles and likes/dislikes filling us with confidence that they really did care-he even helped us with the timings of the day and was always returned my annoying emails. Strawberry Fields are just wonderful, I would highly recommend them to anyone. A huge Thank you Lee- you were fantatsic and made our day feel extra special!”
“There were 4 caterers to choose from and they were the only ones that not only gave us a quote within a week, but Lee also added advised and gave suggestions and ideas to tweak our initial thoughts on our food choices.”
“The few months before the wedding, we met a few people who worked at the venue. Although they were all polite and attentive, it was Lee who showed a true interest in our wedding. He seemed to like our ideas, and had some really good advice regarding things we wouldnt have known to even think about. He made us both feel at ease. We were buzzing on the way home from meeting with him. Both really excited about our day, and our menu, food, drinks. And then on the day he fantastic. There when we needed him, but never in the way. He moved things along at such a comforatable pace, but never got impatient. Everyone loved the food, the staff, the service.I couldnt thank him enough for everything he did for us. Its beyond me how he manages to do this everyday. He made us feel like we were his number one priority.”
Average Voting Scores
Vote Question Ave. Score
Ability of this person to understand, interpret and realise your vision and ideas. 9.81
Quality of expertise, advice and guidance received from this person. 9.88
Quality of customer service and communication received from this person. 9.64
Ability of this person's ability to understand and fit into your wedding. 9.88
Quality of this person's efficiency and personal presentation on the day of your wedding. 9.98
Level at which this person was committed to your wedding. 9.9
The level at which the success of your wedding was due to this person. 9.36