Your East Anglian Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 46)

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Norfolk-based Trio’s Catering & Events prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients from across Norfolk and Suffolk. Owner Natalie Creegan says, “We find that lots of our wedding couples are keen to showcase the area by featuring local produce as part of their wedding feast.” With continued love for a more laid-back, informal style of catering, grazing boards are set to remain popular for 2021. “Literally a feast for the eyes and that’s before you taste them! They can be adapted to reflect each couple’s favourite foods and we offer veggie and vegan boards too, so all tastes are catered for. Hot options can be added, served as a banquet or on smaller platters to each individual table,” adds Natalie. Not only a taste sensation, the boards are decorated with fresh fruits and flowers and can even be themed to create a spectacular centrepiece on the day. For the evening food, wood-fired pizzas are ideal for feeding a crowd; perfect for a chilled festival atmosphere. Visit www.trioscatering.co.uk Putting your own personal stamp on your wedding day is a key trend that’s here to stay. Whether it’s a nod to your local area, your travels, loves and likes, you can celebrate your favourite things in host of different ways. Here’s how... TIME FOR TEA As a nation of tea-lovers, The Teapod ticks a lot of boxes for the big day. As well as delicious organic teas, it offers a range of goodies, including milkshakes, vegetarian sweet and savoury crêpesand vegan waffles, all made-to-order. The supply chain is kept as close to home as possible, so it’s kind to the planet too. What’s more the pretty mobile trailer provides a great backdrop for the wedding photos. Owner Therese Coyne says, “The trend towards eco-friendly weddings fits well with our offering and we cater for special dietary requirements too.” She’s also noticed a growing demand for more intimate weddings. “In the current climate that’s not a surprise, but it’s not necessarily just a matter of budget. Couples are wanting to focus more on the things and people that really matter to them, their nearest and dearest, not forgetting their pets too!” In response to demand for eco-friendly favours, she recently set up a sub-brand PODcrafts offering custom tea blends so guests can take home the newlyweds’ signature tea as a memento of the day. Visit www.theteapod.co.uk Psst... To complement a more relaxed vibe, the company’s vintage horsebox bar is a great addition to the party. It can be themed as a cocktail, gin or Champagne bar or come fully stocked with all your usual favourite tipples. 64