M M is for MUNCHIES Munchies come night-time are very much in order to help your guests soak up any excess booze and ensure their heads aren’t too sore the morning after. Step forward Scream for Pizza, a Tyne and Wear mobile caterer that offers a host of delicious dishes including their Shuffle Truffle pizza – black truffle cream sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, scamorza, basil, chestnut mushrooms and garlic oil. www.screamforpizza.com/about N is for NUMBERS Catering per head for your daytime guests comes as standard, but you might find some of your evening party are still full enough to not want to pick at your evening buffet. Many companies therefore suggest you cater for around 75% of your nighttime numbers, preventing food waste while saving you a bit of extra cash in the process. Try Gateshead’s Jacob & Tori Caterers, who offer a high-quality bespoke service specifically tailored to your big day. www.jacobtoricaterers.co.uk OO is for OUTSIDE Planning on an alfresco summer wedding? You’ll need a caterer for that. Pig out (like what we did there?) with WMH Quality Catering, a Hexham business that offers tasty hog roasts, crunchy crackling and more. “Many weddings and events have been catered for throughout the 14 years since our business began,” says WMH’s Sue Bell. “Increasingly many couples are choosing a less formal wedding and the high quality of our local pork, sourced from the Tyne valley, makes for an excellent celebration meal.” www.wmhqualitycatering.com P P is for PUDDING Want to feed your guests something sweet later on in the evening? Book Candy Floss Events for their popcorn and candy floss stalls, or try Stockton’s I-Candy Karen for their delicious chocolate fountains. www.candyflossevents.com www.facebook.com/ICandyKaren Q R R is for REGIONAL One word. Parmo. That’s right – this Teesside delicacy, consisting of a tenderised chicken breast, crumbed, fried and covered with bechamel sauce and melted cheese, can now be served on your big day. Step forward Parmogeddon, a Newcastle company who offer a variety of parmos – including veggie options – served with chips and garlic sauce. www.parmogeddon.co.uk S S is for SEASONAL Why not ask your caterer to include seasonal produce in your menu? “Wild garlic in spring; elderflower in summer; root vegetables in autumn and clementines in winter… catering with the seasons gives your guests’ tastebuds an experience like no other,” says Amy Jowers from Middlesbrough caterer Gutsy Girl & Co. “Choosing ingredients at their peak ensures maximum flavour, nutritional value and often the best price, with produce coming straight from suppliers soon after harvest. If good food is important to you and your partner, choosing a business who can cater to the seasons should be an important factor to consider.” https://gutsygirl.co https://gutsygirl.co Q is for QUESTIONS Remember to have a list of questions to ask any caterer before you sign on the dotted line… “Some of the questions I get asked include if I have a range of crockery and cutlery to choose from,” says Emily Owen from Newcastle’s Emily Botham Catering. “Couples also enquire whether they can have a wedding tasting; as well as catering for dietary requirements, children’s menus, evening food and more. You can even ask what our waiting staff will wear – no questions are off limits!” www.instagram.com/emilybothamltd www.parmogeddon.co.uk www.instagram.com/emilybothamltd www.candyflossevents.com www.wmhqualitycatering.com www.screamforpizza.com/about 52
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