Karen Bird, Business Manager at Catering24 shares the five mistakes to avoid when choosing the right wedding caterer.
There’s so much to decide when it comes to planning the perfect wedding. Up there with the venue and which aunties and cousins to invite, choosing the right caterer is often high on the list.
Tapenade, celebration specialist caterer, is offering an extraordinary gift to couples planning to marry next year. All wedding reception bookings made before 31 December 2018 will include a complimentary evening menu for all guests.
The offer translates to an average saving of approximately £500 based on 50 guests, allowing the happy couple to put the extra budget towards their special day.
Engaged couples are always offered a complimentary sampling session of Tapenade’s award-winning wedding breakfast menu before committing to a booking. During the consultation, they will also be invited to trial their complimentary evening menu, a culmination of easy-to-eat favourites that offers a choice of four different cuisines.
The Engine Shed is based in the heart of picturesque Wetherby and began its life as a goods shed on the Harrogate to Church Fenton railway line. Now a Grade II listed building, The Engine Shed has been superbly renovated to create a truly unique venue. The Engine Shed Wetherby is a family-run business and is renowned for its friendly service. Your wedding day is only limited by your own creativity and imagination, so let us be a part of the wedding of your dreams.
The Engine Shed is licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies, offering a unique alternative to the Registry Office. The two main areas include:
The Mezzanine
Choosing a wedding venue is arguably, one of the biggest choices a couple can make when it comes to planning their big day, and the chance of finding one which meets every expectation is a tall order.
Karen James-Watkins of Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, shares with us her observations over the last couple of years, reflecting on the notable rise in couples wanting the ability to “build their own” wedding, ensuring their day is unique and personal to them.
Everyone wants their wedding day to be memorable. This means a lot of time, effort and money often goes into the planning of saying “I do”. In fact, according to Money Saving Expert, the average UK nuptial costs around £20,500. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep the total down. A great way is by planning your own reception. Not only will this give you control over your budget, but you’ll also be able to personalise your celebration perfectly.
Nearly one third of engaged couples now have the groom in the driving seat when it comes to choosing the food for their wedding day celebrations.
Research from popular wedding catering company Kemp & Kemp found a dramatic increase in the number of grooms in charge of making the booking for catering over the last five years, climbing tenfold from 3% in 2011 to nearly 30% in 2016.
Wedding catering over the last few years has changed dramatically, with many couples opting for a much more laid back approach to the food they serve on their big day. Street food, pop up stalls, BBQs and festival-inspired catering trucks are some of the most popular styles of catering at the moment.
Not only is this option budget-friendly, it’s relaxed, quirky and memorable. Whether it is fish and chips, freshly baked pizzas, or even doughnuts or ice creams, this style of wedding catering offers brides and grooms the opportunity to have a much more laid back feel to their wedding day.
DANIEL RICH, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE BARTON GRANGE:
“If you’re looking to go ‘all out’ on the catering at your wedding and don’t want to serve a traditional roast dinner, then you’re in luck as we have the inside track on some of the most innovative serving concepts around that will help you create the most memorable wedding day ever.
Plain old serving trays are so last year! 2016 will see food stations and buffet bars come to the fore- don’t expect to have to wait in line at a boring white linen table at the next party you attend.
