GLORIOUS Food Local caterers share their top tips ALCOHOL Sea Change leads the way in eco-friendly wine – you’ll be supporting the ocean and its incredible marine life with every bottle. Our range not only tastes fantastic but looks pictureperfect too with our award-winning labels and minimal packaging. – Debbie Turner, Sea Change Wine BAKLAVA Offer your guests a sweet treat. Baklava is a sweet pastry often served as a dessert at Lebanese weddings. – Aga Ilska, Lebnani Restaurant ECO-FRIENDLY When it comes to food and drink, local and seasonal is a great option. Discuss your eco requirements with your potential venue. Find out what their eco credentials are, ask them to avoid single-use plastics such as disposable plates, glasses or cutlery and ask what their recycling practices are. – Debbie DESSERT TABLE For a vibe that’s a bit more relaxed a dessert table works wonders. It allows plenty of choice and the opportunity for your guests to sample a selection of sweet treats. – Sarah HOW MUCH TO ORDER For your evening food, a general rule of thumb is to provide for 75% of your total guests, as not everyone will be in the mood for eating once they’ve hit the dancefloor and will be happy to stick to the cake! – Sarah FEAST A Lebanese feast offers your guests a communal dining experience with vibrant flavours and the warm hospitality of Lebanese culture. – Aga GLASSWARE Using glass is a classy way to entertain your guests while they enjoy their drinks! If you must provide a plastic option, look into hiring plastic wine glasses and champagne flutes which can be returned and reused. – Debbie CANS Getting married at an outdoor venue or off the beaten track? Did you know wine also comes in cans? We offer our quality taste, but in the convenience of a can with no corkscrew or plastic cups needed! – Debbie A B C D E G H F www.lebnani.co.uk www.lebnani.co.uk www.seachangewine.com Food If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to your big-day food and drink, this A-Z guide will be a start! We caught up with Aga Ilska, owner of Reigate’s Lebnani Restaurant and Debbie Turney of Surrey’s Sea Change Wine to talk all things Lebanese food and local wine and editor, Sarah Gallivan shares her catering top tips too… www.seachangewine.com CATERING 49
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