Piptree

Piptree combines food for celebrations with a neighborhood café in East Putney, London. Richard and Alice founded the business in 2018 and remain involved in its daily operation. That family origin connects two different activities: preparing food for an event and serving coffee, brunch, or lunch in a place intended for neighbors, families, and visitors.

Cooking begins with seasonal British produce and an emphasis on simplicity on the plate. Pete, Head of Food, leads work connecting ingredients with the team’s preparation. Fruit appears within some recipes, a detail the business identifies as part of its style. Botanical decoration and presentation accompany menus without replacing attention to the food being served.

For weddings, services run from canapés to seated dining, with menu planning and attention to celebration details. Private events include birthdays, anniversaries, intimate dinners, and garden parties. The offering adapts to each occasion’s pace: a reception with small bites, a shared long table, and a plated dinner meet different needs.

Corporate catering distinguishes breakfasts, meeting lunches, brand launches, and afternoon or evening receptions. Work begins with a conversation about the event and continues through format and menu choices. The same kitchen serves personal occasions and business gatherings, with preparation and service organized around the people coming together.

At the Putney café, published offerings include croissants, pancakes, and brunch bowls, alongside coffee and flat whites. The café combines breakfast, brunch, and lunch and describes itself as a gathering place for the local community. Pop-ups and chef residencies broaden its programming; private venue rental adds an option for holding a celebration at the café itself.

The business lists its contact address as 40 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 2RX. The café page publishes its own phone line, separate from the main catering contact, and maintains a dedicated social channel as Piptree Putney. That distinction separates everyday café visits from event planning without treating them as a single booking or automatically applying the brunch menu to a wedding.