Back in November of last year, we were approached by Beth who along with her family, was looking to host a charity launch night at Wooda Farm Holiday Park. The family recently set up a new charity called ‘Jay’s AIM – Helping Young Hearts‘ in memory of Beth’s younger brother Jay who died unexpectedly from a sudden cardiac arrest in June 2017 whilst […]
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Many people think we are just wedding caterers… in reality we cater for a whole range of events. In March, we were invited to cater for the Okehampton and West Devon Civic Dinners in both held in Okehampton Charter Hall just down the road from our preparation kitchen. For both dinners we served 3 course meals of starters, main course […]
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Just when you thought you’d got your wedding catering for your wedding breakfast sorted… you remember evening food. Evening food can pose many dilemmas… Should we use the same caterers as the day? Should we go for something different and memorable? How much money have we got left to spend? What if its wasted? What happens when people get hungry […]
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On Saturday 26th January 2019, we were the chosen caterers for the wedding of Beth and Max. The couple married in Tavistock before returning to the beautifully grand Tavistock Town Hall for the reception. As the guests arrived they were greeted by the bride and groom and their parents as they entered the hall. The seating plan was designed around […]
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Paperwork is an essential part of the wedding planning process from supplier enquiries, to guest lists, to the dreaded table plan! Often proving one of the most stressful aspects even for the most organised of couples. If you are getting married in the near future, keep reading for all our hints and tips… 1.Supplier Enquiries From the moment you start […]
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On Saturday 22nd December, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Sarah and Steve at Hayne Barn, near Zeal Monachorum. The couple married in the barn at Hayne, before celebrating with drinks and a selection of our homemade canapes in the conservatory. The weather was kind so they even managed to get some photographs outside and Steve […]
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The last wedding of half term took us back to Launcells Barton where we started earlier in the week, back to Bude on the Devon/Cornwall border we returned. We arrived on the Friday to see metres of fairy lights being hung and an amazing flower display from the roof of the barn, this tied in with pumpkins and flowers on the […]
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Our second wedding of the half term week takes us to the stunning venue of Coombe Trenchard which is located in between Okehampton, Tavistock and Launceston not far from the Devon Cornwall border. This is a real versatile venue with many options as every area is so stunning and has the WOW factor! To make the most of this space […]
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Last October half term we had an extremely busy week with four weddings over three venues, in two counties Devon and Cornwall. The first of the two Cornish weddings was at Launcells Barton near Bude in Cornwall. Here on Wednesday 24th October 2018 we catered for Charlotte and John, that created an Autumnal, woodland, wedding for their midweek wedding guests. […]
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On Saturday the 7th of July we were the chosen wedding caterers for Sinead and Mark that married at the stunning Launcells Barton, near Bude on the Devon/ Cornwall border. As always we went to set up on the Friday, to lay all the tables and buffet for Sinead who was there with a large team of friends and family […]
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Are you a bride to be? Or have a friend or family member who is soon to tie the knot?… If your answer is yes, then this week’s blog is a must read. Decorating your venue, table centrepieces and designs and favours… these little extras can often take up a surprising amount of time in the wedding planning process and […]
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On Saturday 3rd November, we had the pleasure of catering for the marriage of June and Peter who married at Lewtrenchard before returning to the beautiful Coombe Trenchard, just down the road, for the wedding reception. The couple wanted a small intimate wedding, celebrating with their nearest and dearest in the grand yet cosy dining room in the main house. […]
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In this week’s blog we thought we would share the story of our eventful journey home in the snow last week… The weather forecast is often discussed here at Oaktree Occasions; with many of our events very dependant on the weather conditions, it is paramount that we have a plan for all circumstances. However, nothing could truly prepare us for last weeks […]
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On Saturday 20th October, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Holly and Chris who married, and held their reception, at the Oak Barn, near Exeter. The venue is set in quintessentially Devon countryside with barns that the owners, Katherine and John have converted. The couple decorated the barn with lots of pretty tealights twinkling through glass […]
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Whilst we are known for catering for weddings each week, we also cater for a variety of other events throughout the year. We were honoured when Sisters Hair and Beauty Salon in Tavistock, asked us if we would cater for their 10th anniversary celebration. The sisters wanted to hold a charity ball at Tavistock Town Hall which we were more […]
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