Here at Oaktree Occasions we love helping groups of families, friends and businesses alike to celebrate all occasions whether it be Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or weddings… the list is endless! We are all familiar with the frantic running around prior to a party – gathering all the food, dashing to the shops (numerous times) to pick up those forgotten ingredients, and […]
On Saturday 9th September 2017, we were asked to provide wedding catering in Yelverton, Devon for Lucy and Dominic that chose to marry at Buckland Monachorum Church then return to Lucy’s grand mothers house for a marquee reception. The marquee was set on a tennis court and with Lucy’s love of horses Dominic and her dad built a fence inspired bar […]
On Friday 21st July, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Anne-Marie and Mark in a marquee set in the gardens of their family home in Luffincott, near Holsworthy, in Devon. The marquee, supplied by one of our favourite suppliers Hatch, looked amazing with Anne-Marie’s sophisticated ‘bling’ vision coming together beautifully. Dove grey table cloths and sparkly, silver […]
On Saturday 22nd July, we were the chosen wedding caterers for the wedding of Sadie and Richard in a marquee on the family farm in Bradworthy, Devon. Sadie and Richard were also celebrating being together for ten years, making this a double celebration. Large white letters spelling ‘love’ were lit up on the edge of the dance floor and each […]
Basic Shortcrust Pastry is simple, its half fat to flour… so 1lb of Plain flour needs 8oz fat=4oz lard+ 4oz marg or butter. Rub to a fine breadcrumb then add enough chilled water to bind, rest it in the fridge for a bit for the best results. If you need to ‘bake it blind’ ie; an empty cooked pastry shell, […]