On Saturday 29th June, we had the pleasure of catering for the marriage of Emma and Tom who married at St Swithun’s Church before walking the designated pathway with their guests to Launcells Barton near Bude. As the guests arrived in the sunshine, the Launcells Barton team served the drinks whilst we served a selection of homemade canapes as the […]
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On Wednesday 26th June, we had the pleasure of catering for Emily and Joe at one of our favourite venues Coombe Trenchard. The couple married in the morning room with the summer sunshine beaming through. Following the ceremony, the guests lined up outside ready to capture the moment Emily and Joe emerged as a married couple. As some guests mingled […]
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On Saturday 15th June, we were the chosen wedding caterers for the marriage of Emma and Dan. The couple married at the beautiful Launcells Barton in the Mill Barn, despite a week of inclement weather, the sun was shining in Bude. Following the ceremony, the Launcells team served welcome drinks, whilst we served a selection of our homemade canapes including… […]
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On Saturday 8th June, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Rebecca and Rory. The couple married at Throwleigh Church near Chagford before returning to the family farm to a beautiful marquee near Okehampton just a 5 minute drive from our premises. The couple’s spirit had to be admired as the rain poured on the Friday prior […]
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On Saturday 1st June, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Lloyd and Lucy at the Corn Barn near Cullompton. The sun was shining and the weather was really warm for the first day of June. The couple married at the higher end of the barn beyond an arch decorated with greenery by a local florist. As […]
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As well as weddings, we also enjoy looking after local clubs and organisations for their annual celebrations. At the beginning of June, we had the pleasure of catering for Okehampton Rotary Club’s annual dinner in the Charter Hall, just down the road from us. We served a three course summery meal that Caroline specially designed to compliment the warmer weather […]
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On Saturday 25th May, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Sophie and Matt. Their relationship began at drama school where the couple first met. Both act in plays with Matt spending half of his time as a carpenter. The couple live in Chichester but decided to journey down to the beautiful Devon countryside for the wedding. […]
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After everyone enjoyed the last blog ‘through the eyes of the guest’, I thought I would write another along the same lines when I was in on a secret that no one else knew about… It all started when Nick Creasy, the Devon Young Farmers County Organiser at the time phoned our office to discuss holding a dinner at the […]
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We first met Helen and Roger, who are both teachers, on numerous occasions when catering for various Holsworthy Rotary Club dinners as they are both strong members. Back on the 30th July 2016, we catered for the wedding anniversary of Helen and Roger at Halwill. Through the rotary club, we have had the pleasure of keeping in touch with them. […]
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On Saturday 27th April, we had the pleasure of catering for the wedding of Karen and Patrick. The couple married and held their reception at Roadford Lake overlooking the water. The rain held off and the wind created waves in the lake almost making it look like the sea. Following the ceremony, we served a selection of homemade cold and […]
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On Wednesday 10th April, we had the pleasure of catering for the midweek wedding of Kirsten and Harry at the stunning Castle Hill near Barnstaple. Whilst their was a slight chill in the April air, the sun shone for the happy couple as they arrived to the beautiful gardens surrounding the house. On arrival guests were greeted in the Red […]
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Having worked for Oaktree Occasions for 5 years now I have been a part of many weddings which I love. But on Saturday 6th April, I had the pleasure of sitting on the other side of the fence and was served by the Oaktree team at my friend’s wedding, Millie and Rob. So I thought I would write this blog […]
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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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