Williams & Co.

10/01/2023

Our 1st Wedding of the year had 1 requirement, a full vegetarian menu and we absolutely loved catering for it !! Our Vegetarian Kofta is always a hit along with our Mediterranean & Beetroot Salads.
We also served up a hearty vegetable salad and maple glazed roast root vegetables 🤤

09/01/2023

Hi All,
Seems to be plenty of stories going around lately and happy for everyone to have an opinion but let me clarify a few things before you all cast judgement on what you’ve “heard”.
I’ve deliberately avoided adding fuel to the few posts I’ve seen but will finally address all the talk this time and share some truths that I’m sure I’ll still be judged on and that most other business owners wouldn’t usually admit in public.
In 2022 we completed over 250 events, from parties to weddings & major events.
A lot of these events were booked pre COVID, rescheduled multiple times or were booked already before having other weddings rescheduled on the same date, which is something we don’t usually do.
Just like many other vendors, a lot of the bookings had been booked at prior price points & some paid in advance so that meant in reality we made little to no profit or even lost money in more then half of the events due to the increased cost of almost everything and money having already been spent on overheads & keeping the lights on for 2 years.
However despite all this, we chose to honour our original bookings at the original prices and take the hit for our customers. At a great personal cost we still managed to make it through all the bookings and 2022 with minimal core & experienced staff as just like every other business in hospitality at the moment, staff shortages are a major issue.
We’ve had new staff not show up or let us down at the last minute much to our frustration.
Now for the part you can go to town with….
As a result but not with any deliberate intention we did f&$k up ! Not just once but on a number of occasions, while I could try and justify it by saying it’s still a small percentage over the total events we completed and I’ve got an inbox of positive reviews to back it, I still don’t think it was a good enough result and won’t expect you to either because anything less then 100% means we’ve let someone down.
So yes, we did unfortunately deliver a level of service that was less then satisfactory & unacceptable that we weren’t happy with at all. We even had staff involved in a fairly serious accident partly due to fatigue which meant we actually missed catering a whole wedding for the 1st time in 10 years and provided a huge reality check. Additionally our communication in the last half of 2022 was ridiculously bad to say the least and there is no excuse, we just simply didn’t have the staff & mental or physical capacity to do any better with the amount of work we had going on. So once again, there is no excuse but we still battled on to the best of our ability with what we had in front of us.
I have no intention of hiding the mistakes we made in 2022, thanks to COVID it’s the 1st time we have found ourselves in that circumstance and to be honest there are times where everything felt out of control but we persisted. So at the end of it all regardless of what people want to say we did the best we could with what we had and it came at both a very high personal & financial cost. So I promise you all that no comments (true or false) can have a bigger impact on me then the moments of self loathing and dark holes I’ve found myself in while casting my own judgement on myself in the past 6 months have…..
I’ve suffered mental & physical health issues with the stress of it all, had weeks where I worked 80+ hours just to get through it and then even when I stopped couldn’t sleep because I wasn’t happy with the results. But look I don’t want sympathy, just some understanding.
So yes we do have other business interests that we have started and are involved in, but not to run and hide from this business as some have suggested but to create balance and to help support Williams & Co. so we never find ourselves in the same situation we did in 2022 again.
So while I’m sure it will be disappointing to the vultures that are circling, Williams & Co. isn’t closing up shop, we’re not running away, not changing our name and pretending nothing went wrong like other businesses have done.
We are still very much in business and intend on sticking around. So no I’m not going to try and convince anyone we haven’t made mistakes.
All existing bookings are still valid and will be honoured just like all future bookings. However we will continue to learn from our mistakes and lessons we’ve learned and as a result we are limiting the number of booking we take each year, we are changing the way we do things and reviewing what we offer in 2023 so we can put our focus back in to Quality Services to all our customers like we have for the past 10 years and starting from next Monday when our office opens back up we will be focusing on improving communication between us and customers.
So by all means, take as little or as much of this post to heart as you want but at least now you’ve heard it from the horses mouth not the horses ass.
I’ll be putting a post up on our page to help arrange times to talk to our existing customers that have concerns by booking in times to call and chat.
Regards
Rob

25/09/2022

Business Update - unfortunately On the 17th September we had a number of staff & equipment involved in a fairly serious road accident on the way to an event. All staff are now recovering & will be ok but did require time in hospital which is why we made the decision to close our office last week and have been uncontactable.

We will be contacting our upcoming customers for September and October today & tomorrow to confirm details. For the vast majority of our customers there will be no change to the service we are able to provide and your current booking, but for some customers we may need to unfortunately alter the service we can provide or provide an alternative supplier or in some cases cancel the booking but only as a last resort as we are now left in a position where we are extremely short on experienced key staff & equipment.

Lastly, except for any existing bookings or quotes that are open we will not be taking any additional bookings for 2022 as we were already close to capacity and will now only be taking bookings for 2023 and beyond.

I appreciate the fact it has been frustrating for our customers over the past week and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Regards

Rob

02/09/2022

06/08/2022

We have Multiple Casual Positions available that are ideal for anyone looking for some extra cash in their pockets.

We are looking for Chefs & Cooks to join our Mobile Catering team & multiple Staff to join our Mobile Bar & Events team !!

All new staff will receive a $100 starting bonus as part of their 1st completed shift.

Please send your Resumes and Expressions of interest to [email protected]

04/08/2022

GUYS….

If you don’t have any plans Sunday 28th!!

YOU DO NOW.

Haven’t fell in love with a venue yet?

Well here’s your chance!!! 👰🏻‍♀️🫶🏻🤵

OPEN DAY 🙌❤️

SUNDAY 28th August 2022
11am-3pm

We are opening up the barn to showcase what the big girl has to offer.. We have some amazing vendors involved that will make your day complete 🫶 Pop it in the diary.. Tickets are free via stickytickets.com.au or by clinking the link in bio. 🤜🤛

04/08/2022

Very exciting news for our great friends @ Squire's Vineyard Hunter Valley.
Jump on board for your amazing packages for 2023/2024.
This is a venue you want to set your eyes on 😍

Exciting news!!! We have finally launched our 2024 packages and will also soon have some sneak peek shots of our amazing new suites - so stay tuned!! The fabulous news is the suites have turned out to be absolutely stunning and very spacious!!! In even better news, we have decided to launch 2024 packages at the same price as 2023. Which means there is no price increase! What better way to announce all this exciting news than to post this gorgeous shot taken by of Paige & Daman enjoying a moment on the croquet lawn during cocktail hour at their wedding.

25/07/2022

Congratulations James & Kalinda
Thanks for having Williams & Co as part of your special providing our premium catering services with a custom Vegetarian & Vegan friendly menu 😊

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17/07/2022

Did someone say soup !!
What do you do when you have a surplus of fresh produce due to flood effected cancellations….. You make Soup of course 😊
We spent our Sunday cooking up, packaging & donating Soup to local families that were effected by the recent Floods.
We’ve still got a big batch of pumpkin and Minestrone soups to cook up so if you know anyone doing it tough after the floods that needs a helping hand please let us know 😊

Supporting the community where we can

12/07/2022

Food for thought…..

I read an article earlier today about the hard decision Bunnings had to make to increase the price of their sausages sandwiches and how the community was understanding and accepting….

The sad thing is, articles like that are a real slap in the face to small businesses that have had their costs increase this year anywhere from 20% to 60%. These increases have been on essential items like food costs, insurances, fuel prices, all unavoidable items if you want to stay in business.

Yet just the other day I witnessed a fellow Vendor & small business get slammed in a Facebook group for increasing their prices by 10%. They were branded as greedy and the increase as unnecessary from individuals that had never even used their services or understood the quality of what they provide.

As a whole we need to stop just talking about supporting small businesses when it’s in the headlines and start actually doing it more often when it’s a real option, this is true for individuals & fellow small businesses alike.

Lastly, let’s not forget that behind every small business there are families & individuals that also need support and reassurance that the time they spend away from friends & family as they sustain & grow their businesses is worth it.

28/06/2022

Due to the ongoing increase in costs & supply issues affecting the Hospitality & Events Industry we will be adjusting our pricing & minimum charge amounts on selected packages as of 1/7/2022 to compensate accordingly.

All currently open quotes will remain valid until they expire & all bookings made prior will be as per our current pricing.

Regards

The Williams & Co. Team

25/06/2022

It was a night for 50th’s 🎉🥳
Happy Birthday Michael!!

Thanks for having us provide your catering with our Grazing Table, Pizza & Dessert package !!

Always good to see the amazing work of a marquee in the wild 😊

25/06/2022

~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~

We hope your birthday party was everything you dreamt it to be.

We had an absolute pleasure catering for you!

See you next time Lisa.

Much love from all of the Williams & co team ♥️

24/06/2022

Our Tipi & Lighting Package all setup & ready for a rocking 50th Birthday Party tomorrow night all bundled together with a Custom BBQ Catering Package !! Perfection 😊
Thanks to for coming through with the goods as usual providing Barrels & Tops 👍🏼

23/06/2022

Love cooking but don’t want to be in a kitchen full time ? Want to work with a professional & fun team and earn extra money on weekends or during the week then we are looking for you !!

We are looking for fun & professional Chefs & Cooks to join our catering team as we move into our 2nd busy season of the year from August. please send us a message or email your resume through to [email protected] Come join the Williams & Co. Team !!

23/06/2022

If you love people & events, working with a professional & fun team and earning extra money on weekends or during the week then we are looking for you !!

We are looking for fun & professional Bar & Event Staff to join our team as we move into our 2nd busy season of the year from August. If you have or are willing to get your RSA please send us a message or email your resume through to [email protected] Come join the Williams & Co. Team !!

20/06/2022

Updated Office Hours

OPEN
Tuesday - Thursday 9am to 8pm

For all other times or urgent enquires please contact us on our mobile and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

13/06/2022

Posted • We are all about spreading the love! Check out our new Micro Elopement “Love Packages”

12/06/2022

Great News !!! We now accept Afterpay !!!

We understand that sometimes you need extra options to help make your dream Event or Wedding come true and that’s why we now offer Afterpay as a payment method for all our services and packages.

*Some additional terms and conditions apply.

11/06/2022

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Mexon !!
Thanks for having us as part of your special day 😊

We had the pleasure of providing our Bar Services including our Caravan Bar Lucy.

Safe to say the drinks were almost warmer in the fridge than they were in the freezing winds but we made it through the night 😜

It was all made a little easier with the added bonus of listening to the always impressive Jackson broadway Music

Vendors shown in photos:
Hunter Events Group
The Event Master- Wedding & Event Hire
Jackson Broadway

10/06/2022

Our New 2022/23 Catering Packages are now available and you’ll find something for everyone !!

From Casual & Fun to a little bit Fancy or a Feast for 200 we’ve got you covered !!

Head on over and check them out, with remaining 2022 & popular dates in 2023 filling fast you don’t want to miss out !!
www.wcent.com.au

09/06/2022

Where has the past 3 years gone… That’s right Covid 😜
I’m still proud of this awesome entertainment setup we provided and operated for Sen Events - Singles and Social Events Newcastle NSW’s SEN Ball back in 2019.

We had a great time creating a sexy, edgy & mysterious atmosphere along side some amazing performers for what was an unforgettable event.

Hopefully we can do it again soon.

We provided all Sound, Lighting, Band & DJ for the Event 😊

07/06/2022

Our Mobile Bar Services extend far beyond just Weddings & Small Events.

We also provide complete backend Mobile Bar Infrastructure solutions including Licencing submissions for Public & Private Hobby & Music Festivals, Fairs, Community Events both Small & Large Scale, Private Corporate Events, Galas, Balls and the list goes on.

No Event is to big or to Small 😊

07/06/2022

Did you know we are the Hunter Valley’s longest operating and most experienced local provider of Premium Mobile Bar Services 😊 and we know offer our services all over NSW with branches in Sydney, Mid North Coast & Tamworth.

With unrivalled expertise and knowledge of what it takes to run a smooth, fun & safe Mobile Bar Service, with dedicated & long term professional staff we provide an edge above our competition that can only come from experience.

So if you’re looking for a professional Mobile Bar Service that still remains fairly priced & affordable compared to some of our competitors with the added bonus that comes with a piece of mind knowing that your event is in good hands and will always deliver on service then make Williams & Co. your 1st choice.

07/06/2022

Looking for a one of a kind Mobile Bar Experience for your Wedding Or Event !!!

Something your guests won’t forget !!!

Then you can’t go past of Mobile Tipi Bar !

That’s right, we’ve got Australia’s only dedicated Mobile Tipi Bar and boy is she stunning !!!

Have her set to configure your vibe, whether that’s as a chillout zone & bar or an ideal location for your dance floor with a party vibe attached.

We can can design a Tipi Bar Package to suit your needs and to help leave your friends talking about how fun it was for years to come.

07/06/2022

Our 1959 Carapark Caravan Bar Lucy never fails to impress !!

Besides being stunningly beautiful 😍 she’s small, compact & light going places most other Mobile Caravan or Float bars just simple can’t go ! Not to mention she is one of the Hunter Valley’s longest operating Mobile Caravan Bars !!!

And when it comes to extras, she packs a punch with a twin door Kegerator that can hold 3 full size kegs, dual mounted beer taps, 2nd chest fridge for extra chill, independent hot water system and sink, her own drinking and waste water tanks, new and newly refurbished interior.

Wanting to impress your guests at your next event, we’ll then Lucy is your answer 😍

Book Lucy Today !!!

06/06/2022

Let us just start with an apology if you are currently waiting on a quote or email reply, you see the boss in all his wisdom 🤷🏻 managed to remove his bicep tendon clean off the bone at the beginning of May and has required double Bicep Tendon reconstruction surgery over the past 5 weeks, and just for added fun it was he’s main arm 🤦🏻 So his literally working as a one arm bandit getting back to you all ASAP and we thank you all and appreciate your patience 😊

05/06/2022

Let’s not forget where we started and still a major part of what we do !!
Premium Entertainment Services !! Providing some of the best DJ’s, MC’s, Solo Artists, Bands & Equipment Hire available in the Events & Wedding industries at fair & affordable prices.

04/06/2022

A Schnitzel worthy of a Wedding !!!
Just another reason why our Wedding & Event menus are a little more fun than the rest !!! 😊

22/01/2021

Kicking off what will be a very very busy year of weddings and events for the Williams & Co.
Congratulations Chris & Kimberley on your beautiful wedding day 🥰 at