A The food of love We delve into delicious food options for your big day IS FOR AFTERNOON TEA A dream for a micro wedding or vintage-themed affair, an afternoon tea is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s faces. Check out www.tarteaucitroen.com BIS FOR BARBECUE Sure to please, a barbecue is the ideal fit for a summer wedding. It’s simple to cater for all tastes and dietary needs, plus the theatre of the food cooking amongst you creates a wonderful atmosphere. CIS FOR COCKTAILS Why not create a bespoke cocktail for your drinks reception, something that reflects your theme or you as a couple? Irrhysistible Drinks is a Wolverhampton-based cocktail and shot company. “We’ve invented our own sweet and strong-flavoured drinks,” says owner Rhys Linton. “Our five flavours are cherry, strawberry and lemon, tropical, orange and peach and pineapple and coconut. These are available as both cocktails and shots. We’ve had a lot of orders for wedding favours where we’ve personalised the labels to match the décor or couple’s taste.” Check out www.irrhysistibledrinks.co.uk IS FOR DOUGHNUTS The doughnut wall: surely the best invention to hit the wedding market in recent years! These hoops of joy are bound to prove popular, and provide great fuel for the dancefloor. Check out www.jabsevents.com E IS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY One way to make your big-day dining sustainable is to opt for biodegradable dinnerware if you’re eating al fresco or in a buffet-style setting. Look for ethically-sourced and environmentally-friendly materials such as bamboo, wood, paper or plant-based compostable products. It’s also worth checking out your venue’s policy on recycling. F IS FOR FAVOURS Factor some treats into your wedding favours for happy faces all around. How about some personalised cookies or mini bottles of your favourite tipple? D GIS FOR GRAZING Still massively on trend, grazing platters are a great way of encouraging interaction between your guests and are super delicious to boot. Think artisan cheeses, meats, nuts, fruits, crackers, breads and more. “At Spreads and Breads, we create food that brings people together,” says Sarah and Charlotte. “We offer a cooler alternative to a buffet, where beige food and tiny canapés don’t cut it! Based in Solihull, we specialise in grazing tables, platter boards, wooden trays and eco boxes and with our passions for food, floristry and tablescape styling, we promise to blow your guests away. Our bespoke displays are made up of quality ingredients, sourcing where possible artisan cheeses, cured meats, chutney, fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring you are getting top-quality produce. We are more than happy to work with you to make your grazing platters and tables as bespoke as you like and follow any themes you may have.” Check out www.spreadsandbreads.co.uk HIS FOR HOG ROAST The versatility of a hog roast makes it one of the most popular forms of wedding catering. Serve with an array of salads and sides for an informal wedding breakfast feast or incorporate as an evening food station. “I’ve been involved with the hog roast industry for around six years,” says Sara from Poteys Pigroast. “COVID-19 happened, and my old boss retired which took me to buying my own equipment and Poteys Pigroast was started in May 2022. With help from my partner Tristan and both of our teenage sons we have established a familyrun business and travel up to an hour from our base in Coventry. Perfect for any occasion, we provide hog roasts and other mouth-watering catering for parties, corporate events and weddings. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced, free-range meat, slow cooked to perfection. The delicately seasoned meat falls of the bone, complemented by our freshlybaked bread rolls and home-made sauces.” Check out Poteys on Facebook. CATERING 53
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