Think we are all well aware that in 2020 the dreaded Covid – 19 pandemic hit and along with many other industries and organisations, event and wedding catering came to a stop at the end of March with immediate effect. Nearly twelve months has passed now and still we are not allowed to cater for a wedding or an event. […]
When we meet our future bride and grooms along with their families there is always a discussion about table sizes and shapes, which ones are more sociable, which fit better in the venue, hire of tables etc… etc… So to answer some questions and to give you some options, we thought it might be helpful to list the tables below. […]
If you’re about to hold an event where you are having a drinks reception, here are a few tips that may just help you… When thinking about a drinks reception for a large number of guests, the best saying is “keep it simple!”. If you want to serve a champagne cocktail, bottled beers, soft drinks, Pimm’s and some wine “because […]
Reflecting upon new wedding bookings, we have noticed that many of the new weddings are not wanting sharing menus as much due to the present pandemic situation, with passing plates of food around. For those of you that have never considered a sharing menu, we can serve all courses like this. From a selection of fresh Devon seafood, or an […]
No one ever teaches you how to organise a wedding, it’s not covered in the school curriculum and it can be a minefield of friends and relatives all telling you how to do it, in their experience. Food choices for your guests can evoke strong emotions, trying to keep multiple generations happy, and styles of service come and go, with […]
Its been a time of reminiscence here, looking back over our photo collection ,weddings are and should be about the two of you! along with everything that is personal to you both and unites you, your families and your surroundings where you live. Over the many years we have been catering for weddings, we have seen just about every mode […]
If you are planning your wedding or event in the middle of summer and hoping for fantastic weather, then you have to consider refrigeration for food and beverages as you will certainly want cold wine, beers and bubbly to enjoy and you most definitely will not want to give your guests food poisoning!! Beverages: If you are having a marquee […]
In the month of April we should of been kicking wedding season off as well as coming to the end of our local civic dinners, that we were asked to cater again this year. Tavistock Town Council’s civic ball was due to happen last week and West Devon’s civic ball should have been three weeks ago, however we did manage […]
Traditionally, wedding cakes were always fruit cake but now there are so many different varieties to choose from. Wedding cakes don’t come cheap so making the most of it is really important. In this blog, we will talk you through our tips from flavours, to when to cut your cake and what to cut up on the day. We have […]
