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

64 From sociable grazing platters to easy bowl food… Relaxed. Fuud recommend a sharing-and-carving menu. It provides one person from each table with a chef hat, apron and equipment to serve their fellow guests – what a brilliant idea to break the ice and get everyone chatting! Toasty Box not only allows guests to order from the box, but it also provides a variety of fillings on serving platters so your loved ones can top up on French brie with cranberry, smoky bacon, fresh pesto and spicy chorizo. The popularity of grazing dishes isn’t fading. Whether you choose picnic-style platters or a huge paella dish, there’s something for everyone. Serve bowl food for a laid-back feel. Ideal options are macaroni cheese, Thai green curry or meatballs arrabiata. Long summer evenings are just made for barbecues. Stack it high with delicious local produce and have guests help themselves to salad and beers from an ice bucket. Don’t forget to cater to your guests with special dietary requirements. Chat to your chosen caterer to make sure they offer food that’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc. so no one goes hungry.