A Food for thought Want to wow guests with delicious food and drink on your big day? Our A-Z guide has got you covered IS FOR ALLERGIES “One of the first questions we ask new and prospective clients is whether anyone in the party has any allergies,” says Joshua Shakes-Drayon from Brentwood food truck Flamingo Lush. “We believe that food is a journey and an experience, and we want everyone to be included. We want to make your experience with us as simple as possible, so we would suggest getting this information from your guests as soon as is feasibly possible, so that we can ensure that all dietary requirements are met.” www.instagram.com/_flamingolush_ BIS FOR BBQ Fancy a pile of BBQ food for your big day? Head over to Danbury’s Aussie Barbecue Company and check out their wide range of menus available. They’ve a huge selection of options to choose from, however, their Bushman’s Supper Hog Roast, at £13.35 per head, looks sensational – spit-roasted for a minimum of eight hours and served with apple sauce, homemade stuffing, baked potatoes, coleslaw, cheese and beans. www.aussiebbq.co.uk C IS FOR CANAPÉS A wedding breakfast doesn’t have to mean a sit-down affair. “Make sure when picking your canapés that they give your guests the wow factor,” says Elizabeth Joyce from Hastingwood’s Magpie Catering. “They also need to be easy to eat so friends and family can eat one without the danger of spillage! Canapés should always have a mix of colour and flavour. For example, they shouldn’t all be deep fried or all bread-based, and should include meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and glutenfree options. Guests love anything mini, so a mini toastie, mini Yorkshire pudding or a mini cone of fish and chips are always winners, but the King of canapés has got to be going for an excellent quality honey and sesame sausage!” www.magpiecatering.com IS FOR DRINKS Why not book a drinks’ supplier with a difference? Outside weddings will welcome a giant inflatable pub from Colchester’s Port-A-Pubs! Their Party Pub Full Package includes the pub and all the essentials, plus party accessories such as their Port-a-Booth, personalised pub name sign, garden games fog machine, booze buckets and more! www.port-a-pubs.com E IS FOR ENVIRONMENT Before you commit to a caterer consider their procedures for minimising their carbon footprint. Do they use plastic cutlery or wooden? Do they offer more meat alternatives – and do they shop sustainable and local to reduce the impact on the environment? If you’re passionate about how what you do affects the planet, head over to Ingatestone caterer Seasoned’s website, who offer delicious food while taking climate crisis issues very seriously. www.beseasoned.co.uk FIS FOR FINE DINING You want fine dining? You got it! “Now we’re able to properly party again we’re finding that people want to go big and celebrate in style,” says Beverley Matthews from Great Leigh’s Perfect Day Caterers. “Couples want their day to be really special – and fine dining is exactly that. Why not serve dishes oozing serious style and sophistication? Some of our most popular options include blanched asparagus with lemon and thyme ricotta; poached egg and Gruyère crumb; and braised beef cheeks with buttered mash and a red wine jus. And, of course, the best way to finish a fine dining-style feast is with a trio of desserts, including chocolate and pistachio mille-feuille, vanilla cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding.” www.perfectdaycaterers.co.uk D www.perfectdaycaterers.co.uk www.aussiebbq.co.uk www.instagram.com/_flamingolush_ www.port-a-pubs.com CATERING 57
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