The Team
Lance Forman
Managing DirectorBefore taking over the 4th generation salmon smoking family business,
Lance Forman started out as President of the Cambridge
Union, qualified as a chartered accountant at Price
Waterhouse and was then appointed Special Adviser to
the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
He
joined Forman's in 1994 and has developed the business, pioneering the
growth in speciality British Food, through the launch of Forman & Field.
His battle with former Mayor of London over the compulsory
purchase of the Forman's factory led to the development
of a new premises, venue and restaurant – Forman's Fish Island – in record breaking speed.
It is the closest venue in London to the 2012 Olympic Stadium.
Lloyd Hardwick
Executive ChefLloyd was learnt his craft under the Roux Brothers, going on to become the first Executive Chef of The Tate Modern. Lloyd's recipes and menus are legendary, original and are a taste sensation. Most venues have to hire outside caterers and bring food to the venue, to do great food… our kitchens are on site.
"Formans is all about fresh, seasonal delicious food - our reputation depends on it" -
Lloyd hardwick
Arthur Somerset
Director of EventsArthur has 20 years experience delivering, designing and producing multi day events. He is Founder of Mask and was President of The International Special Events Society (ISES UK) 2002 -2004. He has won numerous awards and speaks on events all over the world.
Accredited suppliers at Formans
Our suppliers understand our protocol, are fully insured, have a great track record and are highly professional. Their business is to deliver great quality to you at a cost effective price.
Food and Drink
Forman's Fish Island
Lloyd Hardwick
Executive Chef
Tel: +44(0)208 5252 399
Email: lloyd@formans.co.uk
www.formansfishisland.com
Lighting, Sound, AV and Staging
Hawthorn Theatrical
Peter Boott
Venue Account Manager
Tel: +44(0)1664 821158
Email: Peter.Boott@hawthorns.uk.com
www.hawthorns.uk.com
Event Management
Mask Event Design and Production
Claire Pasquill
Director of Sales
Tel: +44(0)207 940 6090
Email: claire@mask.co.uk
www.mask.co.uk
Flowers
Bespoke Flowers
Yan Skates
Creative Director
Hackney: +44(0)20 8510 0900
Surrey +44(0)1737 850 200
Email: member@yanskates.freeserve.co.uk
www.bespokeflowersukltd.com
Ice Sculptures
The Ice Box
Philip Hughes
Managing Director
Tel: +44 (0)20 7498 0800
Email: philip@theicebox.com
www.theicebox.com
Entertainment
Sternberg Clarke
Adam Sternberg
Managing Director
Tel: +44(0)88771102
Email: adam@sternbergclarke.co.uk
www.sternbergclarke.co.uk
Entertainment
Bolli Darling / Private Drama
Adam Blackwood
Managing Director
Tel: +44(0)2087490987
Email: adam@privatedrama.com
www.bollidarling.co.uk
Just a quick email to say thank you for making Friday the success that it was. Comments have included the best catering ever, wonderful presentation, best steak ever tasted etc, so thank you!
