Part of London’s hospitality scene for over 175 years, Searcys is an award-winning restaurateur and events caterer in residence at unique and historical venues across the UK. With plenty of venues to choose from, guests can dine in the historical surrounds of The Pump Room, head to the sky at the Gherkin, discover the Barbican and sip away on fizz at Europe’s longest Champagne bar at St Pancras by Searcys. At the heart of every Searcys’ venue is a touch of indulgence and finesse, serving fresh, seasonal dishes that focus on sustainability alongside extensive Champagne and wine lists.

As the UK’s oldest British caterer, Searcys is the brainchild of John Searcy, who founded the company in 1847. A creative and culinary force of nature, John began his illustrious career as the confectioner for the Duke of Northumberland before taking his talents to London to establish the go-to events company in the capital. Catering for all celebrations from balls, and royal weddings to coronations.

Make it Special. Make it Searcys.

We are thrilled to announce that in 2022, Searcys celebrated its 175th anniversary and surpassed our charity pledge of £175,000 for hospitality charities close to our hearts. Searcys has a longstanding commitment to charity and community work, as demonstrated by the actions during the Second World War; one of Searcys directors wrote to the Ministry of Works and asked whether he should stop catering for events in view of the ‘luxury’ nature of the trade. But he was told to do nothing of the sort, there was a place for outdoor catering on the home front, even in a war. It is a little-known fact that Searcys also took part in a morale-boosting daily lunch concert held at the National Gallery throughout the war providing packed lunches.

Last year, our teams participated in a wide range of charity events, from baking, cycling,  cooking, volunteering in a zoo and planting trees to support environmental causes. Our fundraising dinners, including the Searcys Ball for hospitality leaders and a stunning dinner for the Young Classical Artists Trust, raised significant sums of money. Our team even completed a gruelling 175-mile “Tour de Searcys” bike ride from London to Bath, raising over £18,000 in the process.

At Searcys, we remain committed to giving back to the community and supporting important causes. We are proud of our charity efforts and grateful for the support of our teams and guests in achieving our fundraising goals.

From the very beginning, sustainability has been the cornerstone of Searcys’ philosophy. We provide our customers with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients that our sourced responsibly from local suppliers. By doing so, we enhance our customers’ experience and contribute to the betterment of the community and the environment. Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we have made several sustainability pledges across all our restaurants, bars, and event venues to ensure that we uphold this principle.

Our menus reflect our sustainability commitments, ranging from local suppliers, only using MSC-approved fish and partnering with Too Good To Go, which connects customers with our cafes to minimise food waste.

Here at Searcys, we are dedicated to providing our guests with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients that are sourced responsibly from local suppliers. By doing so, we not only enhance the overall experience for our guests but also contribute to the betterment of the community and the environment.

We firmly believe that every small action counts in creating a more sustainable future, and we are continuously seeking ways to improve and innovate our sustainable practices.