Industry accountancy
Limited company accounting for catering companies in London and the surrounding areas, built around how the sector actually trades.
Regulated and qualified through ICAEW, ACCA and AAT memberships held across our team
Event, contract and mobile catering businesses face the same statutory deadlines as any UK company, plus a handful of issues that are specific to the sector. We set the bookkeeping, VAT and reporting up around those issues rather than treating every company the same.
Event deposits, cancellations and revenue recognised on the event date
Casual and agency staff, employment status and payroll at short notice
Mixed VAT liability across food, drink, hire and staffing on one invoice
Vehicles, equipment and mobile units through capital allowances
Job costing so each event shows its own margin before overheads
Year-end accounts, corporation tax and director Self Assessment
Event, contract and mobile catering businesses.
• Event deposits, cancellations and revenue recognised on the event date
• Casual and agency staff, employment status and payroll at short notice
• Mixed VAT liability across food, drink, hire and staffing on one invoice
• Vehicles, equipment and mobile units through capital allowances
• Job costing so each event shows its own margin before overheads
Whatever the sector, the company must file accounts with Companies House nine months after the accounting reference date, file a CT600 within twelve months of the period end, pay corporation tax nine months and one day after the period end, and file a confirmation statement each year.
Once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in a rolling 12 months, VAT registration and Making Tax Digital filing follow. Employing anyone, including a director on a salary, brings PAYE, RTI reporting and auto-enrolment pensions.
Thresholds, rates and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position. Check current GOV.UK guidance, or ask us, before you rely on them for your own company.
We agree the scope and monthly fee before starting, set up bookkeeping that fits how you invoice and buy, and send reminders ahead of every filing date.
You get plain answers to sector questions in normal language, and we say clearly when something needs specialist advice rather than guessing.
Frequently asked
Catering supplied for an event is standard rated, including hot and cold food served as part of it, and hire or staffing elements usually follow the same treatment as a single supply. Invoices that split items the wrong way tend to be where errors start.
Yes. Our focus is London, Morden, Croydon and the surrounding boroughs, but filing is digital and we work with catering companies across the UK.
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
The relevant calendar may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax payment and return dates, confirmation statements, VAT returns, payroll submissions and Self Assessment. We map the dates from your company year end and registrations.
Yes. You can ask a straightforward initial question without charge. Calculations, filings, written advice, planning and HMRC correspondence are scoped and quoted before work begins.
Included approach
Ready when you are
Two ways to work with us
Everything is fixed price and agreed before we start. Prices are the same whether you are in London, Morden, Croydon or anywhere else in the UK.
All-inclusive packages
One fee covering your company’s filing calendar, with the price based on your turnover band.
One-off online filing
No monthly commitment. Add what you need to one basket and pay by card, with government fees shown separately at cost.
Not sure which fits? Book a free consultation or get an instant quote.
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Four London offices
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Pick a time that suits you and a qualified accountant will call you about your company, deadlines and fees.
Appointments run monday to friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Your confirmation is emailed straight away.
