Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 76)

CATERING 43 G LOR I OU S FOOD How to create the perfect seasonal menu C hoosing your big-day catering can be a difficult task, there’s a lot you need to take into consideration – from guests with food allergies to finding a cuisine everyone will like. To help you decide, we’ve rounded up top tips from local suppliers to help you create the perfect seasonal menu. Winter “Venison wrapped in pancetta with a sloe gin and blackberry sauce served with mash and broccoli is a great winter option.” – Lesley from Fresh Food Events. “Winter food should be rich, full of flavour and warming. It’s the perfect season to enjoy soups, beef and other red meats with deep-flavoured sauces and chocolatey desserts.” – Duncan from Cresta Caterers. “Rather than serving tea to the table after the meal, ask your caterer to set up a self-service station for around 50 per cent of your guests. Not everyone will want a hot drink, and this is an easy way of saving money. ” – Lesley from Fresh Food Events. “While every couple wants their guests to enjoy the meal, remember it’s your day so put together a menu that includes your favourite dishes and don’t be afraid of choosing something a little different.” – Lesley from Fresh Food Events. “Maris pips are local and in season right now. Add a spoonful of mustard, garlic and a knob of grated cheese into the mash to dress it up.” – Emma from EJ Catering. “A delicious braised beef dish always goes down a storm at winter weddings.” – Duncan from Cresta Caterers. FOOD www.crestacaterers.co.uk www.crestacaterers.co.uk www.ejcatering.wales www.pavlovaandcream.com an d www.freshfoodevents.co.uk “It’s a great time to grow herbs, such as parsley, coriander, chives, sage, basil and chives.” – Emma from EJ Catering.  “This time of year is perfect for slow roasts. Cooking in stock or a bottle of wine reduces the loss of moisture in the joint and also tenderises it. The red wine, garlic and bay will create wonderful homely smells.” – Emma from EJ Catering. www.crestacaterers.co.uk