meet the team

Simon Rapkin
Restaurateur and Food Writer with over 20 years experience in the catering and hospitality industry. Simon is an expert in Wedding / event and Menu planning.
Simon has worked with The Roux Brothers and in various Michelin Starred Hotels.

Stephen Peek
A highly creative and imaginative Chef with a love of quality ingredients and special touches. With over 22 years experience Stephen was the head chef of a 5 star Boutique London Hotel before moving to a very well known catering and event company based in Fulham. Stephen has cooked for many members of the Royal Family and countless celebrities.

Joanna Rapkin
A highly motivated Restaurant and Event Manager with 15 years experience in the hospitality industry. Joanna will work with you closely at all stages of the planning. Her attention to detail will ensure the smooth running of your day leaving you relaxed and stress free.

Michael Szwarczewski
Michael has been working at Food Events for over six years and with vast experience as a function and Restaurant Head Chef, Michael works closely with Steven overseeing the kitchens and providing amazing food for our clients.

Annette Webber
Coming from Switzerland the home of cheese and chocolate and just graduated as a Doctor in Gastronomic Sciences from The Slow Food university in Piedmont, Italy, Annette is not only passionate about fine ingredients and unique flavours but she has been accepted on a 3 month course with Heston Blumenthal to develop her skills even further.

Anne Grierson
Previously a supervisor at a 5 Star Hotel and with years of event management and wedding coordinating under her belt – Anne is an excellent event manager who has been working with Food Events since the very beginning. Many of our thank you letters mention her by name.