An Essex Wedding - Page number 97 - September/October 2021 (Issue 100)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Couples can use their menu choices to reflect the theme of the day, or their personalities and heritage. If the bride is Greek and the groom is Scottish, why not have a fusion of these two cuisines with a mixture of Scottish-themed canap é s and delicious buffet of traditional Greek delicacies. Have you planned your honeymoon in Japan, or adored your family holiday every year in Spain? Why not pick these destinations to set your menu? A Japanese food truck in the evening will be a welcomed treat for guests, while a huge sharing paella will be fitting of an al fresco summer wedding reception ‒ Viva España! Check out... PREMIER CREW Wit more than 50 years’ of collective experience in corporate events and catering, the team at Essex-based Premier Crew draw on their knowledge and skills to execute bespoke events. The dynamic team have worked together for many years which brings a great atmosphere, and is headed up by senior events director, Sarah, who ensures her team remain calm and are engaging and personable, really listening to the wants and needs of each of their clients. The experienced team of chefs is headed up by food and beverage director, Geoff. The team create delicious and bespoke menus in their state-of-the-art kitchen ‒ whether it’s hearty home- cooked menus or fine dining, they can turn their hand to anything. Their menus reflect the latest trends and use seasonal and local produce whenever possible. Check out https://premiercrew.events Fan Thai Sticks https://fanthaisticks.co.uk Street food is just a part of the culture in many places in the world, gaining in popularity in the UK, and Fan Thai Sticks is excited to contribute to it bringing authentic Thai street food dishes to the UK public. Expect, salt and crspy squid, Papaya salad, chicken cashew nut, chick satay, pad kra pao, green curry and spring rolls. JPs Kitchen www.jpskitchen.co.uk At JP’s Kitchen, wedding catering goes above and beyond whether you’d prefer a formal sit-down meal or a casual buffet, or both, the team can create a bespoke menu your guests will love. Wedding catering options include a two- and three-course table service with champagne, barbecue and hog roast catering for outdoor weddings, and buffet catering to keep you and your guests fuelled throughout the evening. There’s also mobile bar hire, and formal catering packages come with crockery and cutlery hire. The Tin Canteen www.instagram.com/the_tincanteen This unique and stylish retro Rocket Van serves delicious sweet and savoury crêpes, tempting bubble waffles, grilled cheese sandwiches and indulgent ice cream milkshakes Fig & Feast www.figandfeast.co.uk Fig & Feast is an Essex-based company that all began from the love of food and bringing people together whether friends or family, business or pleasure. For weddings and other events, if offers tablescape-style grazing allowing guests to casually mingle over drinks and bites as they pick on cured meats, artisan cheeses, locally sourced fresh bread, honeycomb, of course heavenly figs, fresh fruits and other simple but quality foods. Alternatively, you can have a brunch table laden with delicious pastries, cakes, bagels, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola. Served along side fresh cold pressed juices. There’s even a children’s graze option. Oink BBQ https://oinkbbq.co.uk A family friendly barbecue experience, its five-metre long barbecue, The Oink Rig, will always bring the excitement to an event. Its catering is for pretty much any event and with its style of cooking ‘low n slow’, it’s perfect for all ages. All of the prices include a full barbecue set up (either the oink rig, or barrell smokers) a chef, waiters, cutlery and plates. Wedding services are served buffet-style, for that authentic barbecue feel of good food and socialising, which is why it makes the perfect alternative wedding meal! CAKE PLEASE! A ‘micro wedding’ trend that looks set to stay is: mini cakes! Gone was the gathering for the cake cutting, and in came lots of miniature wedding cakes which guests could take home with them! It ensures no wastage, and everyone can enjoy it after the big day – or why not serve it as your dessert course? Room for more? SOFA SURF THESE COMPANIES 97 CATERING