The sun is shining (well, it was when I started writing this!) and it’s that time of year: Wimbledon is here and the barbecue is out. We are very lucky that being caterers based in Okehampton we are centrally located in the heart of Devon to receive the very best of local produce from this county and also from Cornwall […]
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On the 31st of May we were the lucky caterers chosen by Caroline and Charlie for their wedding in a marquee looking over Dartmoor here in Devon.. The happy couple came up with some amazing ideas and their attention to the smaller details received a “WOW” from all their guests. As you can see in the picture above, they even […]
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At the end of May 2014 we were delighted to be the wedding caterers for a lovely couple that married in this picturesque little Devon church on the hill. Can you guess where this iconic church is? Yes it can be seen for many miles all around, yes it is Brentor Church near Tavistock. If you have never walked to […]
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Master of Ceremonies (MC): To a lot of people this conjures up the vision of a man in a red coat with a BIG moustache and strict formality for your wedding day. Well yes, it can be the full works or it can be a friend who is used to public speaking who just announces the main points to keep […]
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Reflecting upon the start of our busy summer season, we noticed a lot of our weddings have chosen a sharing theme… be it as a starter or main course or even, as you can see in the gallery below, dessert! A selection of fresh Devon seafood, or a Mezze platter… Pies to share or a selection of dessert goodies for […]
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Here in Devon we are involved with catering for a wide range of clientele, all with different needs and requirements. And we know that everywhere you look these days everyone is promising to be more than you could ever hope for, etc, etc…. but, here’s the proof that we really are ‘More Than Just Caterers’… Recently one of our brides […]
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We hope you enjoy our latest video on how to make blinis (with full instructions below). Do let us know if you have any feedback or if there’s a dish you’d like us to make a video on… You will need: – 70g plain flour – 1/2 tsp caster sugar – 1/8 tsp bicarbonate of soda – 1/2 tsp salt […]
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Many people think of us as wedding caterers, but although we love weddings we also cater for lots of other types of events and parties. In addition, we also like working alongside various local groups such as Rotary, Lions, and the Free Masons, to name but a few… We both believe in getting involved with the community and helping within […]
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Do you like to wear a hat or a fascinator to a wedding? Do you like to have one that is BIG and gets all the WOW comments? So, what do you do with your hat once you sit down to eat? Worried about people standing on it? As a bride to be have you an area in your reception […]
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Here in West Devon we can be prone to rapidly changing weather so when organising your wedding (and catering) it is important to take this into consideration. It is one element of your day that no one can control so it is worthwhile having a plan B, just in case! If you get to the day and, sadly, it’s pouring […]
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If you turn the on the TV at any given time of day or night at the moment you can guarantee a cooking programme of some sort, be it Masterchef, Great British Menu or Tom Kerridge in the afternoon! These are great for inspiration and there really are some amazing amateurs and unbelievably fantastic professional chefs showing off their skills. […]
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Have we gone mad, no, not yet! But we have all but finalised our Christmas menus for a repeat of our sell out Pop Up Party weekend in Holsworthy this December. We are entering a busy summer season so it’s important we are organised… If you would like to bring your office party on the Saturday night for a fun […]
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The Okehampton Times has a report on the recent Borough Council training seminar for West Devon catering companies that Caroline attended on behalf of Oaktree Occasions. Here’s an extract… More than 20 owners and staff from food businesses across West Devon including restaurants, shops, pubs and takeaways took part in a half-day training seminar aimed at helping them get top […]
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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, […]
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Caroline today attended a Hygiene Advice Seminar run by West Devon Borough Council Environmental Health for all their 5* Rated Food Businesses. It was a valuable refresher course to ensure we are up to date with all the latest developments and remain compliant, enabling us to continue bringing you the very best cuisine prepared from our certificated hygiene rated premises.
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