2014 is off to a really wet and wild start. Perfect dinner party weather!
If you'd like to host a party to remember, why not get in touch and speak to us about the kind of event you'd like.
We can provide food - hot or cold, a buffet or more a formal sit-down meal - and canapés, help with drinks, and best of all, clear everything up at the end of the evening so all you have to do is relax and enjoy a quiet glass of wine!
We pride ourselves on having the flexibility to provide you with exactly the kind of party you'd like, which is why we don't have a "standard" menu. We will discuss your requirements, suggest options and tailor the whole experience around what you want.
Our ethos is that we will deliver your event exactly as you would like it, and we are happy to ensure that anyone with specific dietary preferences or needs is catered to, whether it's a simple preference for chicken over fish, or an entirely gluten-free birthday party!
Hopefully (given the area where we are based) nobody is flooded, and the weather will pick up soon. Roll on Spring.
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Monday, 17 February 2014
Monday, 13 January 2014
Here's to...
Happy New Year!
We'd like to start 2014 with a huge THANK YOU to all the clients, friends and family who have supported us over our first year. We have had a fantastic time, and couldn't have done it without you all.
It's been a bit quiet on here for a few months, partly because I'm very bad at remembering to update, and partly because we've had a rather tumultuous time. One of the events we provided food for was the funeral of my poor old father-in-law, so things have been a bit sad and busy as a result of all the attendant paperwork. However, it was a comfort to know that on such a solemn day we were able to provide a lovely tea, and (I hope) one which he would have enjoyed himself.
We held it in the village hall, which is a beautiful old-fashioned venue, and it perfectly suited the event.The village hall has seen a fair few parties over the last 12 months, and I hope we are at a lot more, either catering or partying. Or both.
Other events have included a few parties over the Christmas season, mostly canapés and sweet bites, which are great fun to do. We took part in the pre-Christmas East Knoyle Fair, the first time that has taken place. Several small businesses in East Knoyle got together and decided that it would be a good idea to hold a Christmas shopping event over a weekend, and we were invited to take up some space in the excellent Valley Forge showroom. It was eclectic, a mixture of mulled wine, cakes, preserves and gorgeous hand-made ironmongery, but it seemed to work.
I particularly like the Iron Angel there.
Here are a few pictures taken whilst we were preparing for one of the canape parties:
I do like the massive trays of spicy chicken cakes and sesame honey sausages. The Cheshire cheese/Christmas Cake cubes were a success, once people got used to the idea.
So, here's to a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year to you all, and I hope everyone has lots of parties.
Lucy
We'd like to start 2014 with a huge THANK YOU to all the clients, friends and family who have supported us over our first year. We have had a fantastic time, and couldn't have done it without you all.
It's been a bit quiet on here for a few months, partly because I'm very bad at remembering to update, and partly because we've had a rather tumultuous time. One of the events we provided food for was the funeral of my poor old father-in-law, so things have been a bit sad and busy as a result of all the attendant paperwork. However, it was a comfort to know that on such a solemn day we were able to provide a lovely tea, and (I hope) one which he would have enjoyed himself.
We held it in the village hall, which is a beautiful old-fashioned venue, and it perfectly suited the event.The village hall has seen a fair few parties over the last 12 months, and I hope we are at a lot more, either catering or partying. Or both.
Other events have included a few parties over the Christmas season, mostly canapés and sweet bites, which are great fun to do. We took part in the pre-Christmas East Knoyle Fair, the first time that has taken place. Several small businesses in East Knoyle got together and decided that it would be a good idea to hold a Christmas shopping event over a weekend, and we were invited to take up some space in the excellent Valley Forge showroom. It was eclectic, a mixture of mulled wine, cakes, preserves and gorgeous hand-made ironmongery, but it seemed to work.
I particularly like the Iron Angel there.
Here are a few pictures taken whilst we were preparing for one of the canape parties:
I do like the massive trays of spicy chicken cakes and sesame honey sausages. The Cheshire cheese/Christmas Cake cubes were a success, once people got used to the idea.
So, here's to a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year to you all, and I hope everyone has lots of parties.
Lucy
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Twosome
We had a bit of a first earlier this month.
We had two parties to cater on the same day, so Jo went to Mere and did one, and I went to Shrewton and did the other.
Fortunately, we have a few extremely capable and hard-working helpers we can call on in such circumstances, so neither Jo or I had to do everything alone.
I arrived at "my" party venue earlier than originally arranged - I did confirm with the hostess that it was ok! - and spent a very sociable couple of hours preparing platters of canapés, whilst the doorbell rang constantly and huge bouquets, gifts and cards were delivered.
It was fun getting the food ready whilst watching and hearing the musician setting up (he was excellent), and seeing all the various guests, friends and family arrive. The traffic on the A303 was apparently appalling, so some people were a little late, but we were able to make sure everyone was properly fed when they got to the party.
Both of the parties were for significant birthdays, both hostesses wanted canapés, so Jo and I had been able to make larger batches of a selection of tasty bite-sized goodies, and then serve more or less the same food at both parties, which certainly made life simpler for us. Luckily, both hostesses liked the sound of the menu!
The absolute hit of the party (for my part of the day, anyway) was the dessert canapé we made of rosewater meringues with Turkish delight. We garnished the platters with pink rose petals and it looked fresh, summery and very girlie, which was perfect. Some of the guests were astonished to learn that rose petals are edible (please note, we did wash them first.)
There were a lot of positive comments about the food and the "unobtrusiveness" of the service, which we are very proud of.
It's a joy to feel that we've helped make someone's special day that bit more special. Roll on the next birthday!
We had two parties to cater on the same day, so Jo went to Mere and did one, and I went to Shrewton and did the other.
Fortunately, we have a few extremely capable and hard-working helpers we can call on in such circumstances, so neither Jo or I had to do everything alone.
I arrived at "my" party venue earlier than originally arranged - I did confirm with the hostess that it was ok! - and spent a very sociable couple of hours preparing platters of canapés, whilst the doorbell rang constantly and huge bouquets, gifts and cards were delivered.
It was fun getting the food ready whilst watching and hearing the musician setting up (he was excellent), and seeing all the various guests, friends and family arrive. The traffic on the A303 was apparently appalling, so some people were a little late, but we were able to make sure everyone was properly fed when they got to the party.
Both of the parties were for significant birthdays, both hostesses wanted canapés, so Jo and I had been able to make larger batches of a selection of tasty bite-sized goodies, and then serve more or less the same food at both parties, which certainly made life simpler for us. Luckily, both hostesses liked the sound of the menu!
The absolute hit of the party (for my part of the day, anyway) was the dessert canapé we made of rosewater meringues with Turkish delight. We garnished the platters with pink rose petals and it looked fresh, summery and very girlie, which was perfect. Some of the guests were astonished to learn that rose petals are edible (please note, we did wash them first.)
There were a lot of positive comments about the food and the "unobtrusiveness" of the service, which we are very proud of.
It's a joy to feel that we've helped make someone's special day that bit more special. Roll on the next birthday!
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