An Essex Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 88)

CATERING CANAPÉS Brie and caramelised onion tartlets Devils on horseback Smoked salmon blinis MAIN Roast English sirloin of beef served to each table with roast potatoes, parsnips and Yorkshire pudding alongside a selection of self-serve vegetables DESSERT Individual pavlova with fresh raspberries and strawberries finished with a kiwi coulis Classic vanilla crème brûlée with shortbread biscuits All washed down with a glass of Pimm’s and toasting marshmallows in the evening. RUSSELLS RESTAURANT SUGGEST THESE DELICIOUS OPTIONS: 63  To dine for Catering options for every wedding Traditional. From three-course silver service to a classic sit-down feast… CANAPÉS Mixed meat, fish and vegetarian canapés served by waiting staff STARTER Homemade chicken and duck liver pâté with toasted breads served with caramelised onion chutney and salad leaf garnish MAIN Breast of chicken served with a rich red wine and shallot sauce with dauphinoise potato, fine French beans and baton carrots DESSERT Trio of desserts to include raspberry pavlova, chocolate torte and lemon cheesecake CHECK OUT THIS TIMELESS MENU FROM FUUD: Toasty Box offers bespoke evening catering from a gorgeous vintage horsebox. While there’s nothing traditional about that, they can still whip up some classic treats for your reception. How about a toasty brimming with its house blend of mature cheddar and mozzarella alongside honey-roast ham, sundried tomato or red onion chutney? The vehicle can be decorated with calligraphy menu boards and coordinating florals. For a spring wedding it has to be lamb. Try serving it three ways: loin, shoulder and sweetbread. Essex is teeming with delicious catering options – from Chelmsford’s thriving foodie scene to the coast’s inviting local produce. The type of wedding you’re planning will have a huge bearing on what you feed your guests, so we asked our local experts what they’d recommend for three very different themes… Don’t forget to have an expert pair your wine to your dishes for added wow factor.