Our Story
From my kitchen to your party
Hello! I’m Deborah, the founder of Stuffed Mushroom.
Some of the things I love most in life are food, friends and parties — and nothing makes me happier than hosting.
Until three years ago, I had a busy corporate job during the week. Come the weekend, if we were entertaining, you’d usually find me in the kitchen at my own party. I loved creating fabulous food to impress my guests, but it often meant missing out on the fun.
The downside? Missed drink top-ups, countless unfinished conversations and a whole heap of FOMO!
And that’s how Stuffed Mushroom was born: the idea that you shouldn’t have to choose between serving fabulous food and actually enjoying your evening.
Life’s too short to stuff a mushroom
We take our name from Dame Shirley Conran’s memorable phrase — a reminder that you don’t have to do everything yourself, and that your time is worth spending on the things you enjoy.
Perhaps you love cooking but don’t have the time. Perhaps fiddly garnishes aren’t your thing. Or perhaps you’d simply rather spend those extra hours with your favourite people. We think they’re all excellent reasons to get a little help.
For us, that means good food, great company and being part of the party.
A little preparation. A lot to enjoy.
We do the time-consuming work, leaving you with the finishing touches. Our thoughtfully prepared canapés, fresh flavours and simple instructions make it easier to serve something special at home.
You can still enjoy preparing and presenting the food, without having to make every element from scratch.
And if your guests are staying over, an easy, delicious breakfast means more time for a leisurely morning — or a little longer in bed after a late night.
Whether it’s a dinner party, a celebration or simply an excuse to get your favourite people together, we’re here to help you enjoy it with them.
Because life’s too short to spend the whole party in the kitchen.