Here at Purple Grape we’re always on the lookout for venues to work with that have that something special, that extra wow factor that can help to create a truly stunning event. So, with that in mind, we thought we’d use this ‘Spotlight On……’ blog to take a look at one of our favourite such […]

A few months ago I moved to Penge. Now I can practically hear the cries of ‘where is that?!’ even as I type, don’t worry – a fair few of my friends didn’t know either, but I’ll tell you something….if you don’t know Penge, you’re missing out! Tucked away in South East London between Crystal […]

Just recently we’ve been thinking that, through our blogs and from following the team on Twitter, hopefully you’re getting to know us all pretty well. We did realise though that there are some very important grapes in the bunch that you might not be quite so familiar with…….. our chefs! Being the busy people that […]

Choosing a theme is a big part of any event –  get it right and your event will be the talk of the town……..…get it wrong and people might remember it for all the wrong reasons! (No one wants to be the person who organised that event – you know, the one that’s used as an […]

For this blog, we’re going for a slight departure from the norm………. unusually for Purple Grape this blog won’t be about food……..it won’t be about events………….it won’t even be about a venue. Today we want to celebrate! March is Women’s history month, recognising the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. Hopefully one day we […]

As I was wandering around London the other day, I couldn’t help but notice (who could miss?) the pink balloons, red roses and cuddly little teddies clutching cartoon hearts that have invaded the shops, which can only mean one thing – Valentine’s Day is soon upon us! Sure enough, the adverts and deals have started […]

It’s February! Already! January seems to have whizzed by and we’re now well and truly settled into 2016. With that in mind, we thought we’d take a look at the food trends predicted to be big this year – of course, everyone has a different opinion so there are hundreds of potential trends out there, […]

Purple Grape Catering Counter-Acts Diminishing Canteen Facilities | londonlaunch.com Launch of new canteen service www.purplegrapecatering.co.uk Purple Grape the modish outside catering company that is beloved of the hip, the digital roundabouters and people who love to ‘give good party’ have come up with a solution for companies who lack a canteen by offering a bespoke […]

The office parties and festive evening drinks are already in full swing, with plenty more mulled wine and turkey to squeeze in before the New Year. So you may be worrying about zipping up your LBD or not being able to quite button up your best jacket. So how does one approach the party season […]

We can talk ice sculptures, magicians, fire-eaters, acrobats, and live music, but at the heart of any popular Christmas party is delicious food and drink. There is only so much turkey and roasties that your guests can eat throughout the festive season, so you’ll have to get a little creative when it comes to the […]