HOT, HOT, HOT A barbecue is always a sure-fire winner. Cost-effective and great for feeding a crowd, check out award-winning Mobile BBQ & Catering of Poole in Dorset for a range of delicious food and menus including freshly prepared seafood, vegetarian options and more. Visit www.mobilebbq.co.uk MEALS ON WHEELS Street food vans and al fresco dining continue to find favour, particularly for chilled outdoor festival-style weddings. Think sizzling barbecue or live-action stir-fry, not only great for adding a touch of theatre to your day, but perfect for feeding a crowd too. Whether it’s for the main wedding breakfast, the evening party or an extra treat to keep the hunger pangs at bay, there’s a whole host of options to keep your guests happy. CHECK OUT… Dorrie the vintage food truck is a real crowd-pleaser and great for standout photos too. Owner Bobs of Hampshire-based The Tinker’s Granddaughter bought the truck as a wreck in August last year and it’s now completely refitted, transformed and ready for action. “Perfect for intimate weddings we can serve guests feasting-style on beautiful large vintage plates, with different dishes piled in the centre of tables for everyone to dig in. or street-food style from the truck,” says Bobs. Perfect for a late-night treat too when the midnight-munchies kick in. Psst… If you fancy sampling Bobs' tasty fare, she's launched a new supper club. Held in various quirky locations in the picturesque New Forest, whether indoors or al fresco, you can enjoy a six-course plant-based tasting menu served straight from the truck to a 14-seat table. Visit www.thetinkersgranddaughter.com FOOD FOR THOUGHT For the hospitality and events team at The Duke of Buckingham in Old Portsmouth, the future looks bright. Wedding catering is a passion for co-owner Andrew Harvey enabling him to use the full range of his training to offer creative and innovative ideas for weddings. He says, “As people have emerged from lockdowns, they want to give their guests something special, and that’s a direct fit with our mantra which is to give everyone who eats our food a great experience. “We still get requests for great British favourites cooked and presented brilliantly, but many couples are looking for more. Sharing boards are increasingly popular as they encourage guest interaction and provide the opportunity to introduce some more unusual tastes. Reminders of missed foreign travel are also featuring on couple’s wish lists currently.” Visit www.shcaterers.com 86
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