IS FOR ICE CREAM Van, bike, or trike: ice cream can be served at your wedding in a variety of quirky ways and will be most welcome on a hot day. Check out… Ice Cream Van Hire 4 Events, based in Birmingham, www.icecreamvanhire4events.co.uk IS FOR KNOWLEDGE The benefits of consulting a professional can never be underestimated. Whether it’s your venue’s recommended caterer or one you’ve sourced for yourself, they’ll work closely with you to create the menu of your dreams. They’re a fount of all wisdom when it comes to your wedding breakfast, so don’t be afraid to ask them anything. IS FOR JUST ONE SLICE Your big-day bake is one of the most important purchases you’ll make. Try to opt for new and exciting flavours. You could even serve this instead of dessert, which can help if you’re on a tight budget. IS FOR MOBILE BAR If you’re getting married outdoors or want to offer your guests something a bit different, why not consider a mobile bar? Check out… Dirty Donkey. Founded by four friends, it’s a premium mobile bar and pizzeria service operating out of two self-converted horse trailers in and around the Midlands. www.dirtydonkeyltd.co.uk IS FOR OVER THE TOP You might be tempted to provide your guests with every cuisine and sweet treat you can think of but be mindful of your budget and waste. For example, do your friends and family have the space to eat a three-course meal, evening food, cake, and then a dessert table on top? IS FOR PIZZA Adults and children alike will love watching their pizza being made and cooked right before their eyes. Check out… Twisted Kitchen. A woodfired pizza company operating in the West Midlands, www.twistedkitchen.co.uk IS FOR QUEUE If you’re opting for a food van, discuss with your supplier how you can avoid a queue forming. The last thing your guests want is to wait for 30 minutes for their dinner! IS FOR LOCAL Westwoods Kitchen is a family business run by chef Lee Westwood. Using only local suppliers who provide the finest and freshest ingredients and the best welfare possible, Westwoods Kitchen caters for all dietary requirements, and all of their food is prepared and cooked fresh on the day of service. “The team here at Westwoods Kitchen are massive believers in ‘you eat with your eyes first’, so it’s important for us to make sure that our food looks as good as it tastes,” explains Lee. “Our imaginative styling and attention to detail will be the talk of the event! Our dessert tables can be filled with lemon posset, panna cotta, chocolate tart, strawberry tart, opera cake, creme brulee, tartlets, lemon meringue, chocolate mousse, fruit flans, profiteroles, cheesecakes, strawberry terrine, tiramisu, white chocolate and raspberry flapjacks, Belgian triple chocolate brownies, millionaire shortbread, and many more. “We understand how important it is that your guests are well fed, so from canapé s and wedding breakfasts to buffets and banquets, let us take care of your wedding catering and food styling so that you can enjoy the party,” continues Lee. “We aim to create memorable dining experiences by offering you a variety of chef-curated menus using nothing but local suppliers, butchers, and farm shops to ensure that our ingredients are of the best quality. We are committed to excellence in all that we do, our food, first and foremost, but also our customer service and our commitment to the community and the environment. We want to provide amazing meals of the highest quality at an affordable price. The dining experience should begin the moment your guests arrive at the venue; therefore, we provide a variety of different options for you to choose from, such as grazing tables, canap s, starters, afternoon tea, and buffets. We are also able to provide staff to serve both food and drinks at your event.” To find out more, visit www.westwoodskitchen.com I K L M O P Q NIS FOR NO WASTAGE Food wastage at weddings is a huge issue, so find out if your venue is signed up to a scheme such as Too Good To Go (www.toogoodtogo.com) that connects its app users with businesses that have surplus food, allowing it to be enjoyed rather than wasted. If not, you could consider donating any leftovers to the local food bank. www.westwoodskitchen.com and www.gabrielasphotographyandfilm.com J www.westwoodskitchen.com 60
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