You don’t have to be an avid Norwich City supporter to make use of Delia’s Canary Catering. Yes the stunning space on Carrow Road overlooks the football ground offering a prime viewing spot off the pitch with its executive boxes and nifty sports bar, but Delia’s is so much more than a football lovers hotspot. A complete hospitality venue, dubbed the best in Britain, and quite frankly it’s not hard to see why.

First up, chef extraordinaire Delia Smith hasn’t just lent her name to the venue she is everywhere and an integral part of everything that goes on here. From meeting every staff member to the events packages to perhaps the part you’re most interested in, the food. Everything has Delia’s high standards and culinary flair all over it and the lip-smacking seasonal menu which you can enjoy every Friday and Saturday, speaks for itself – hello potted Cromer crab that’s been “pounded” with butter, a hint of cayenne pepper and Manzanilla sherry and crispy roast duck with cherry confit.

Delia’s also holds all sorts of cool events revolving mainly around food including food and wine workshops with guest hosts – Angela Hartnett and Alex Mackay are among the the top chefs who’ve hosted previously – as well as themed parties. Next on the docket is a music night at the Lion and Castle pub where local band Sons of Mark will be performing on Fri 22 Nov (tickets are a tenner and include a free drink), on Sun 8 Dec Santa will be stopping by for Sunday lunch and, new this year, Delia’s will play host to its very first panto – oh yes it will! Catch Jack and the Beanstalk and plenty of festive panto fun on Thu 2 Jan.

Aside from fine dining, Delia’s is equipped to handle pretty much any event you can throw at it thanks to the 17 elegant function rooms of varying sizes and 41 executive boxes. Whether for business or pleasure, no matter the size be it an intimate dinner for two or ten or a private party for 600 requiring the entire venue, the sleek contemporary setting is perfectly adaptable for everything from weddings, wakes, proms and parties to meetings, team building, exhibitions and private dining. And being just a 5 min walk from Norwich train station, with a Holiday Inn on site, Delia’s is easily accessible and can even put you up for the night, perfect for your out of town guests and those who never want the night to end.

Find planning an event or organising other people – even if it is just members of your own family – overwhelming? Not with Delia’s crack team of hosts with the mosts you won’t! The entire team here be it chefs in the kitchen, those working the bar or at the event-planning helm – everyone is dedicated to ensuring your time at Delia’s runs smoothly from start to finish leaving you to just sit back, relax and enjoy yourself.

So, for your next celebration, whether work or play, intimate or big blow out bash head on over to Delia’s.