Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 77)

MOUTH-WATERING MENUS We’re trying to plan our menu and don’t know where to start. Can you suggest some winter-warmers for our wedding breakfast? Dan says: Here are some of our favourites – the only choice you have to make is which one you like best! Starters: Lamb and caramelised onion ravioli, sticky puy lentils, grated pecorino Roasted field mushroom, crispy pancetta, toasted olive bread, pea shoots, garlic aioli Twice baked goats cheese souffle, figs, honeyed pecans, herb salad, parmesan cream Mains: Braised shank of lamb, redcurrant and mint jus, honey roasted roots, buttered mash, crispy leeks Braised blade of beef, sticky parsnips and carrots, horseradish mash Desserts: Bakewell tart, rhubarb and custard Vanilla crème brulee, biscotti Pear and almond tart, custard cream Steamed treacle pudding Dan Kempson | Caterer | kingfishercaterers.co.uk Dan works closely with the rest of the kitchen on menu development. His passion is providing exceptional food and outstanding customer service. SEASONAL BLOOMS What are the best flowers for creating a winter bouquet and are there any other elements I can add to make it more interesting? Shane says: I love white flowers and I think in winter you can really utilise them and create some lovely designs. When I think about festive styling, I think of a winter wonderland and Narnia.  I love to use large headed ivory roses and mix them with winter silver toned foliages. There are some lovely silver ferns in that give you texture and variety. You could also include some lovely berries to really make it feel wintry. If you were planning on having more colour then reds and greens give you a hint of a Christmas theme. Meet the expert: Shane Maple | Florist | maplesflowers.co.uk Shane’s strong sense of colour, design and a genuine passion for flowers is a winning combination. WINTER WHEELS A vintage car would be perfect for our day but how reliable are they in colder months and is there an option to have the roof down for pics but up for the journey? Derek says: Our cars are meticulously maintained throughout the year, and so are very reliable indeed even in colder weather. Some of our classic and vintage cars have fixed roofs, which are suitable for all conditions and some are convertibles. Part of the fun of a convertible is creating some fantastic pictures with the roof down. However, you’ll be looking your best and we want it to stay that way, so we always travel with the roof up and take it down for photos as required. Whichever style of car you choose be sure to book with a reputable hire company. We know you’ll be delighted with the service and care you’d receive from Wedding Cars of Herts. Meet the expert: Derek Snowdon | Transport expert | weddingcarsofherts.co.uk Wedding Cars of Herts has built a reputation for excellence in luxury chauffeured car hire to get you to your big day in style and on time. 102