LONDON, 30 AUGUST: A The Greek Outdoors from Stourport -On-Severn Worcesterhire has been selected as one of 100 trail-blazing small businesses in the official count-down to Small Business Saturday , which takes place across the UK on 7 December 2019.
The Greek Outdoors is one of this year’s ‘ Small Biz 100 ’, a selection of small businesses drawn from every corner of the UK that reflect the vibrancy of the UK’s 5.6 million small businesses. In the 100 days running up to Small Business Saturday, the campaign will spotlight each of the Small Biz 100, as part of its mission to celebrate small business success and encourage the nation to 'shop local' and support British small businesses.
This year’s Small Biz 100 features a range of unique independent businesses each contributing to their communities and offering something different, including Mobile Caterers , founded in 2009 by Chris & Christalla Ellinas . Bringing The Med to Your Event
TGO joins hundreds of previous Small Biz 100 businesses, which have been announced by the iconic campaign since its UK launch in 2013.
Day one of the Small Biz 100 count-down kicks off with The Butchers Social , from Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, with The Greek Outdoors being placed in the spotlight on October 17th
Founder of Chris Ellinas said:
“It’s been such an Amazing journey for us in the last 10 Years, and to Top it off by winning this award has just made it a perfect end to the Year, we feel so privileged to be chosen out of so many Great businesses out there. “
Director of Small Business Saturday, Michelle Ovens MBE said:
“ Each year this campaign has grown in support from government, business and communities alike, and so we can’t wait to begin the annual 100-day countdown to Small Business Saturday with the launch of the Small Biz 100 2019. “
“Small Business Saturday’s increasing popularity means it was harder than ever to choose just 100 of this country’s incredible 5.6 million small businesses to showcase, but we believe those we have chosen are true representatives of the diverse, creative and inspiring heroes at the heart of our communities.”
In its seventh year, Small Business Saturday is the UK's most successful small business campaign, which last year saw an estimated £812 million spent in small businesses across the UK on the day, according to research commissioned by founder and principal supporter American Express.
This was up from the £748 million spent on Small Business Saturday in 2017, with 59% of people aware of the day saying they spent more than usual.
The #SmallBizSatUK campaign trended in the UK top 5 on Twitter on the day, reaching over 100 million people globally.
The Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Mayor of London were among those publicly supporting the campaign, alongside more than 90% of local councils.
Small Business Saturday also benefits from the backing of leading business organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses, Indeed and Dell. The campaign is also supported by Amazon, printed.com, Square and Xero.
Small Business Saturday 2019 is open to all businesses to participate in and will commence its regional bus tour roadshow across the UK during the autumn, to drum up further support.
The full list of businesses chosen for the Small Biz 100 can be found in notes below.
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Media Contacts
Seven Hills (on behalf of Small Business Saturday) smallbusinesssaturday@wearesevenhills.com
About Small Business Saturday
A grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, Small Business Saturday was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010. American Express remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK, as part of its on-going commitment to encourage consumers to shop small.
The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.
On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.
More information on Small Business Saturday can also be found at:
Facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturdayuk
Twitter - @SmallBizSatUk
Website - https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/
The Greek Outdoors based in the West Midlands are a multi award-winning traditional Greek catering business established in 2009, offering guests an original catering experience. Boasting an impressive, lip-smacking, home-cooked traditional Souvla barbeque menu, you and your wedding guests are bound to be blown away by the delightful dishes on offer. We guarantee to make your wedding day that little bit more special and memorable, one which hungry guests are sure not to forget in a hurry!
The Greek Outdoors offer a healthy and unique alternative to buffets, sit down dinners and hog roasts which are all too often a familiar sight at wedding receptions throughout the UK. We are the perfect people to cater for those looking for an altogether different wedding feast, one which will wow guests and have them talking of your special day for weeks after!
The Mediterranean is home to sun, sea and delicious dishes which are renowned for being better for us. A typical Mediterranean diet includes lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, pasta and rice. It also contains fish, white meat and some dairy produce. Olive oil, which is a monounsaturated fat, is most commonly associated with the Mediterranean diet and it is believed the combination of all these foods bring health benefits. Besides living longer and being less likely to put on weight, following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and raised cholesterol, which are all risk factors for heart disease.
Offering a fantastic level of service for you and your guests, we use only high quality, healthy and fresh ingredients in our homemade and authentic Souvla recipes and offer a wide selection of colourful dishes to suit varied tastes and dietary requirements. The smell of juicy meat, fresh fish or our tasty vegetarian dishes cooked to perfection over hot charcoals, fills the air, gets taste buds tingling and helps to create a relaxed ambience which guests fail to forget. Accompanying our generous BBQ platters will be freshly made salads tossed with extra virgin olive oil, wholegrain pasta dishes, rice, potatoes, grilled halloumi and pittas along with our tried and tested humus and tsatsiki dips, which always go down a treat!
And in case that wasn’t enough, and your guests require something sweet for afters, we’re proud to offer traditional Baklava, Katiefi and Yialadopoureko, as well as a choice of indulgent gateaux and cheesecakes.
Although a favourite in the Greek community, our fantastic outdoor catering services are sought after up and down the country. Not just a popular choice for newly engaged couples planning alternative wedding receptions and feasts for family and friends, we’re also proud to cater for corporate events, social gatherings, charity fundraising events, christenings and birthday parties.
We understand planning the catering for an event can be challenging which is why we’ll happily take the stress away and offer support with regards to food selection and dietary alternatives. Our quick, efficient and tidy setup means operation is punctual, sleek and well organised. We adhere to all health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards, plus our staff are always well presented, courteous and professional. We’re committed to sustainable and locally sourced foods, and we pride ourselves on using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients.
If you’re recently engaged and are looking for a unique and tasty catering option to wow your wedding guests or have been tasked with the job of organising the catering for a forthcoming event this year, please contact us for further information, menu options and pricing.
Call us on 0800 990 3548 , alternatively email: thegreekoutdoors@gmail.com .
