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Our most recent event was a funeral, where we provided a (mostly) cold buffet at a charming old-fashioned hall in a nearby village.

We were able to set everything up in plenty of time for the mourners to arrive for a substantial lunch, with plenty of hot tea and coffee, as it was a surprisingly chilly day, despite being mid-May.  We had managed to bring our trademark speciality honey-mustard sausages, and keep them hot in a well-insulated box, so people were greeted with a delicious smell as they walked into the hall.

Jo made her superb fruit tea loaf, which was devoured to the last crumb.

We provided a selection of sandwiches, cold meats, smoked salmon, veggie crudités and home-made dips, including the World's Most Garlicky Hummus, as well as the hot sausages, and barely a scrap of anything remained after the mourners left, which is exactly what you would hope!

 

Smoked salmon with samphire.

Selection of cold meats with sun-dried tomatoes and cornichons.  I love that the spell-checker wants me to use the word "unicorns" there instead.

Veggie crudites with a selection of dips.  The children who attended were very keen to try these, despite the garlic!

Jo's fabulous tea loaf. This was probably the single most popular food item we provided.

I took a picture of the buffet table, but it's a bit blurry due to using my phone (ineptly), but you get the idea.

We uncovered the sandwiches at the last minute and they were, I am happy to report, soft and fresh, not at all dry and miserable.

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