- What is Patch?
- Patch is a marketplace for hiring local services in London. You describe a job in plain words — the occasion, area, budget and guest count — and Patch returns a short shortlist of vendors that fit, with a note on why each one made the list. It is the UK London services marketplace at hireonpatch.com, not to be confused with the US news network Patch.com.
- Is Patch free to use?
- Yes, for buyers Patch is free and needs no account. You describe what you need, get a shortlist, and enquire directly. Patch takes no commission and never sits in the transaction — you agree terms with the vendor yourself.
- How does Patch match vendors?
- Patch reads your plain-language brief, works out what actually matters in it — the kind of service, the occasion, budget, scale and location — and searches vendor listings by meaning rather than exact keywords. It returns a ranked shortlist rather than a keyword page.
- Does Patch vet or verify vendors?
- No. Listings are self-declared, and Patch does not vet businesses. Reviews can only be left by someone who made a real enquiry, so ratings reflect genuine jobs — but you should always confirm any licences, insurance or certifications that matter for your booking directly with the vendor.
- What areas and services does Patch cover?
- Patch covers London. Mobile food and catering is the first vertical, with 500+ live vendors across more than 27 areas, and the platform is built to expand to photographers, DJs, mobile bars, cleaners and trades.