About

About

Culinary storytellers

With a commitment to sustainability.

Sustainability pledge

We are dedicated to minimising our environmental impact and promote sustainability in every aspect of our operation. From zero waste recipes to sourcing locally grown produce, we support practices that support or planets health.

Our regenerative menu goes beyond conventional sustainability. It's about actively restoring and revitalising the ecosystem that provide our ingredients.

We use 100% renewable energy and only use biodegradable and recyclable packaging.

Meet our Team

Founder

Matt Phelps

Matt founded Funthyme in 2011 with a view to reinvigorating the wedding and event catering.

With a background combining marketing and culinary arts Matt is adept at transforming catering briefs into engaging concepts.

Matt can be found at his happiest sitting under a fig tree in Andalusia with his family and a glass of manzanilla.

Operations Manager

Kimberley Marshall

Kimberley joined the Funthyme team in 2018 and brings a vast wealth of experience from her 20 years in the hospitality industry. Having previously worked within bar, restaurant and hotel management, event production, and food & beverage recruitment, Kimberley is well placed to ensure every detail of your event is executed to the highest standard.

A perfect day off for Kimberley always consists of a platter of a oysters, a crisp glass of Rose, and a stroll along the Kent coast with her English Bulldog.

Head Chef

Christian Taylor

With over 15 years experience at head chef level and a worldy understanding of food, ingredients and recipes, Christian can apply his extensive repertoire to each bespoke event. A stedfast operator, Christian relishes in managing large kitchen teams for banquetes while is just as at home cooking from The Fire Cage in your back garden.