What about drinks? Again, this is something to grill your venue about. It’s important to know exactly what’s included in your wedding package. For example, if the venue has a private bar, stocked and staffed, then you’re good to go. But if you choose to get married somewhere without a permanent bar, you’ll have more scope to choose. There are converted horse box bars cropping up all over the UK and we love them. It’s a fun way to provide drinks for your drinks reception. Some even have their own specialities such as prosecco or gins. Have a chat with your mobile bar provider about serving bespoke his and hers cocktails for an elegant or laid-back cocktail hour post ceremony. Perhaps they’re simply your favourites that you’ve given a theme-inspired name to, or you have the opportunity to work with a mixologist to create something new with your favourite tipples in mind. It’s also worth finding out your venue’s policy on the wedding breakfast wine. If you’re permitted to choose, why not look for something local? England is becoming respected and highly-regarded for its sparkling wine in particular. Locally, Carden Park (https://www.cardenpark.co.uk/ dine/vineyard) produces a very fine example, which was awarded silver in the Independent English Wine Awards in 2024. A taste of Italy The Outback Pizza Company travels all around surrounding areas serving authentic wood-fired pizza from the back of a Land Rover Defender. Owner Peter and his team have a mission to supply authentic, hand-stretched pizza using the finest quality Italian ingredients. “Any good pizza starts with its dough,” Peter says. “Ours is made using the Caputo wheat flour milled in Naples. It’s recognised throughout the world as the gold standard in flour for making pizza dough. Our dough is topped with DOP San Marzano tomatoes grown in the volcanic plains of Mount Vesuvius for that authentic, classic Neapolitan style pizza taste. It’s then topped with imported Italian fior di latte mozzarella and finished with more toppings of your choice.” The Outback Pizza Company’s oven has been specially designed and commissioned to fit into the rear of the Land Rover Defender, a unique design that enables them to provide pizzas almost anywhere and on any terrain. It’s fired using locally-sourced, seasoned hard wood enabling temperatures to reach up to 500 degrees and produce a mouth-watering pizza in just 90 seconds. The team cater for any taste and dietary requirements and are always happy to go with the customers wishes. “Our goat’s cheese, caramelised onions with a balsamic reduction is very popular, as is our meat feast,” Pete says. Find out more at www.theoutbackpizzacompany.co.uk Daniel Horvath on Unsplash 55 CATERING
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