Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 70)

CATERING 67 DELECTABLE DELIGHTS Be inspired by local real weddings W e love our food in South Wales – and rightly so! Our fabulous region is packed with delectable delights from Welsh cakes through to delicious hog roasts. To help give you heaps of inspiration we’ve asked couples what they chose for their big days.  “I wanted all of our guests to have the most wonderful day with great food. We decided on small canapés provided by our amazing venue, Llanerch.” – Lana and Rhys Williams. andersonphotography.org.uk “We wanted something a bit different and provided afternoon tea for our loved ones.”– Luka and Russell Williams. honeydewmoments.co.uk “We knew that Llanerch was known for its delicious drinks and good food. We served small burgers and other canapés that went down a treat.” – Alexandra and Christopher Shaw. sian-owen.co.uk “To keep everyone happy, we opted for a champagne drinks reception, a three-course meal, and in the evening we provided cheese toasties from Mr Croquewich that were heavenly.” – Nathan and Mark Pithers. matttylerphotography.com “For our evening catering, we had a deli-style buffet provided by Portland House. We were so pleased with how it looked and tasted, and there was no shortage of food.” – Danielle and Sarah Snailham-Beck. nickallsopweddingphotography.com TOP TIPS ❤ Fish and chips has been around since the 1860s and is ideal for more relaxed nuptials. ❤ The concept of a hog roast dates back thousands of years and would work great for an al fresco celebration. ❤ Buffets are a good way of ensuring your guests get to choose their favourite food. ❤ Hiring a bar is essential for your big day and you could even create your own cocktail to give it a personal touch. ❤ Canapés are a practical alternative to a starter and would suit a formal affair perfectly.