Welcome to The Slice - Our journal

It's a window to the world of Jimmy Garcia and a space to serve up all the recent happenings of the team.
Peppered with recipes, new venues and interviews with interesting people, it's our slice of life.

Read on if you want a piece of the pie.

The Garden Museum goes full jazz club
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The Garden Museum goes full jazz club

Earlier this March, the Garden Museum was transformed into a modern jazz club for its corporate showcase to demonstrate its versatility as a late night venue. Housed in a deconsecrated church, the Garden Museum offers stunning, adaptable spaces - something this unforgettable evening showcased beautifully.

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Weddings with soul, style and seamless service
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Weddings with soul, style and seamless service

Jimmy LOVES weddings – his own was a heady mix of the traditional and off the chart creative – as it would be for a creative chef like Jimmy! 

Our philosophy is to carefully listen to the client, draw out their desires and demands and create the finest bespoke event possible.  As experienced caterers of 13 years standing, we have the long-term relationships with suppliers and venues that ensures a seamless and calmly executed event bringing our clients dreams to a reality.

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We’re now an approved caterer at the Science Museum
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We’re now an approved caterer at the Science Museum

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been accredited as an approved caterer at the Science Museum for 2025! Kicking things off straight away, we were absolutely buzzing to cater our first showcase at the Science Museum, marking an exciting new partnership with this incredible venue.

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Jimmy’s Spring feast recipe – lamb, flatbreads and all the sides
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Jimmy’s Spring feast recipe – lamb, flatbreads and all the sides

It’s certainly Spring and our culinary thoughts turn to new seasons lamb, smoky cumin, and aromatic spices.  Here is a recipe from Jimmy that will hit the spot at your next family lunch or dinner party.

Get inspired with this slow-braised lamb recipe and seasonal sides, perfect for a spring family feast taken from Jimmy’s cook book – plus wine pairings we love.

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Summer party venues we’re loving right now
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Summer party venues we’re loving right now

The view from JGC HQ is that summer events have become as important, (and possibly more appropriate), than Christmas season events. We have so many brilliant ideas of informal dining options, including wood burning Asado’s and Ofyr BBQ’s – chefs valiantly charring meat, fish and vegetables over wood, creating a sense of theatre heightening the sense of anticipation that only outdoor cooking can.

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A Very Special Christmas Lunch and Festive Singalong
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A Very Special Christmas Lunch and Festive Singalong

The Jimmy Garcia Catering team, together with the Waterloo Community Fridge, were delighted to host a very special Christmas lunch. Alongside the many people we serve through this incredible initiative and members of the Community Fridge team, we came together to enjoy a festive meal and a joyful sing-along.

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