Patch.
Local services · London

Describe what you need in your own words. Get a shortlist in seconds.

Whatever the job — tell Patch in plain words, with the area, date and rough budget. It reads the detail and comes back with a short, reasoned shortlist, and says why each one fits.

500+ vendors across 27 London areas — matched to your brief, hired direct.

How it works

Skip the spreadsheet. Just say what you need.

1

Describe the job

Tell us what you need, when, where, and roughly what you want to spend — in plain English. No filters to fiddle with.

2

Get a reasoned shortlist

Patch reads your brief, works out what actually matters in it, and returns a short set ranked by fit — with notes explaining why each one made the list.

3

Book with confidence

Reviews come only from real enquiries, so ratings mean something. See prices, availability and distance — then get in touch directly.

How Patch works with you

You choose. We just make choosing easier.

You deal direct

No commission and no middleman. You contact whoever you like and agree terms between you — Patch never takes a cut or sits in the transaction.

Transparent pricing

Listings show what they start at, so you can rule things out before you spend an hour on enquiries.

Reviews from real enquiries

A review can only be left by someone who sent a real enquiry through Patch, so there is a genuine job behind every one.

For vendors

You do the work. Let Patch fill your calendar.

No commission. No per-lead fees. List for free, and upgrade when you want to read every enquiry and rank alongside paid listings. Clients come to you — already describing the job, the date and the budget.

List your service
Questions

How Patch works, in plain terms

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.