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Category: Event Catering

  • Catering for a Halloween Party

    Halloween is a busy time of year, when people are throwing parties and wanting to have a good time with their friends. Putting together a menu fit for a fabulous Halloween party is a challenge for any caterer. Here are some tips:

    • Have some themed food. Think of cakes and other finger foods you can make into something that looks a little bit sinister. It will be great fun for guests and will stick to a theme.
    • …However, don’t make all the food themed. People at a party want to enjoy themselves and have some good food. Make sure they have plenty of options.
    • Check the menu over with the host first. Ask them if they have any specific requests to make your service even more personalised and special for them. Don’t forget to ask about dietary requirements at this stage.
    • Make sure people won’t go hungry. Halloween parties often involve lots of alcohol. People will definitely be hungry.

  • Experience Elegance with A Hired Marquee

    Many people have heard of a Marquee Hire Wellingborough, but what exactly is it? A marquee is essentially like having your own portable wedding venue. If you choose to have a marquee for your wedding, you will find that it comes with a lot of flexibility. They are portable, which means you can set them up anywhere you choose. You also have a lot of versatility when it comes to decorating it. See how a marquee hire can benefit you on your wedding day. (more…)

  • Finding a Christmas Party Venue in London

    Every year the same old problem, the boss gives the order to conjure up the party of the year for the company and to do it with a modest budget. No pressure then! So where do you start in London? There are so many bars, pubs and clubs in London that it could be a task that keeps you up all night!

    When I normally book our staff Christmas Party Venue London, I have to do a lot of hunting around on the internet. There are not so many good sites as you just get basic listings of venues which don’t tell you much. I am normally looking for a venue with a bit of class and atmosphere, somewhere with a private space, so it feels like we have something special for our Christmas party, some tasty cocktails and drinks list and of course some good music to let your hair down to. So I want to design my night so that I feel we have put our stamp on the party and it is not just some cheesy old backroom of a pub. (more…)

  • How to Set the Perfect Menu

    As a professional caterer, the menu you offer is everything. It will help to attract customers, keep them happy and get your new business through positive reviews and word of mouth. We have put together some ideas to help you create the perfect menu:

    • Show your variety and cooking skills. You should always have a sample menu to hand to show people the kinds of foods you can offer.
    • Ask about special dietary requirements. Even if you just get approximate numbers, this will help you to cater for everybody’s needs.
    • Tailor your menu to the event. For conferences and weddings, choose something more formal and for parties, think fun foods, snacks and buffets so people can graze.
    • Have choices. Not everybody likes to eat everything, so imagine that all of the guests will be fussy eaters to help you put together a versatile and delicious menu.

  • Christmas Party Supplies That Won’t Break The Bank

    Planning a Christmas Party London doesn’t have to be a budget-breaking experience, and that includes acquiring Christmas party supplies. There is a wide selection of beautiful party supplies that are available online, as well as in retail stores for low rates. Have paper items, for example. Based on the size of the Christmas party you’re putting together, some of these items are likely to be purchased at a dollar store or a discount party shop.

    If you choose to use glassware and stainless utensils, there are plenty of discount chances for these options as well. Remember the most of this merchandise goes on clearance at the end of the season, too, so if you intend to throw a party next year, that’s fun to cash in on these exclusive discounts.
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  • How To Choose Marquee Hire For Your Wedding

    If you have access to a large area that is enough to accommodate the wedding tent, then marquee hire Milton Keynes is the best option for your wedding. Although it can add stresses to organise, it gives a great amount of freedom and flexibility to create the wedding of your dream. There are different types of marquees available for hire. The main two types are pole base marquee and frame base marquee. As the name suggest, it takes a different way to create it on the ground. The frame base is the more standard type and often use for the bigger size of the marquee, there are not ropes to trip over in this type.
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  • London’s Night Tube is Set to Help the Catering Industry

    London has now launched an overnight service on its Victoria and Central underground services. The first weekend saw more than 100,000 journeys being completed, so it could prove popular. The hope is that it will also prove popular with the catering industry.

    Before overnight tubes were introduced, people had to rely exclusively on transport like taxis and buses to travel at night. This might cut a night short due to the time taken to get home, or the price of the journey. By giving people more options to stay out later, it’s hoped that this will give restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues a boost.

    The food and drink industries are excited by these changes and hope that it will mean more revenue for them. The industry makes a large percentage of its income during weekends and evenings, so anything that helps people to make the most of eating and drinking at these times is a welcome change.

    It’s also hoped that night tubes will help those working in the catering and events industries. It will give workers more flexible transport options, and provide them with a safe way of travelling home late at night after a shift.

  • Expanding Your Business as an Events Caterer

    If you’re able to cater for events, there are lots of opportunities for you to grow and develop your business. It’s an area where your skills are going to be in demand, and where people will be willing to pay well to get exactly where they want. Here are some of the ways to get the message out about your event catering:

    • Advertise. Create professional artwork and make sure that it is seen by as many people as possible. This could include putting up posters and handing out flyers in relevant places.
    • Collaborate. Work with venues that hold events so that you have advocates for your business. If they’re happy to recommend you, this can really boost your business when people book their venue.
    • Research. A large part of finding new opportunities is knowing how and where to find them. Look for relevant venues and research some trends to see the kinds of people who might want to use your services.
    • Communicate. Build up relationships that are strong and ongoing. Don’t just work for someone once – give them you business card and put in a phone call every once in a while to check whether any more work might be available. Be as personable and friendly as you can be.
    • Upsell. Make sure that you have lots of different menu options and added extras like catering equipment and room decorations. This will make you as versatile as possible.

  • Catering for a Themed Party

    Themed parties should be a spectacle from beginning to end, and that includes the food. If an event has a theme, it has to be done wholeheartedly or it can end up lacking the energy and enthusiasm which it needs to succeed. Everything needs to play its part in the overall concept in order to deliver an event which is as believable, fun and entertaining as possible.

    You’ll need to know in plenty of advance what the theme is going to incorporate so that you can plan the food accordingly. Be as imaginative as you like; guests will appreciate the creativity. Make sure it’s obvious what each dish is meant to be, however, as you don’t want to end up letting the theme down and causing confusion. Cupcakes are always a good option as they can be made into a variety of shapes using all kinds of different colours. If you are labelling your food, you can give it an imaginative name to fit with the theme rather than just describing what it is. For example, if you’re catering for a Halloween party, call your cupcakes ‘spooky sweet treats’.

    Whilst it’s integral to the success of the event for you to embrace the theme, you cannot forget the quality of the food either. This is if anything more important than the theme – your food will always reflect on you as a caterer so ensure that it tastes as good as it looks.