Catering Tips For Large Events

Kylie
When you first enter the catering industry you are likely to have begun your journey with small projects. Mainly focusing upon catering for small events like family gatherings or birthday parties. So, when you are asked to cater for your first large event like a wedding or a festival, it can be quite a daunting process. With there being so many more mouths to feed and allergies to take into consideration it can be challenging. So, today we are going to share with you some of our top tips for catering for larger events. Make A Plan When you first start talking to the event organiser, create your own plan! Make sure you write down notes of what their food and drink requirements are, as well as if anyone attending...
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Luxury kitchens: What should be in a modern design?

Kylie
It’s fair to say that modern kitchens are gaining momentum. They offer all the traditional amenities, plus some extras such as sleek and clean design lines, integrated technology and abundant storage space. Another key opportunity provided by luxury kitchen design is value engineering. This means that if you were to purchase a standard-sized kitchen and then add custom features, it will cost significantly more than the sum of the original price and costs associated with redesigning your existing cabinetry. Yes, designing luxury kitchens London does require more time and money; however, what you get in return is well worth it: an elegant, smartly designed room that enhances your quality of life as well as reflects your personality and status in society. Additionally, this investment can yield excellent returns when you...
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The Perfect Teen Catering Ideas

Kylie
Whether you have a teen or a teen to be, catering for their birthday parties and friend get-togethers can be challenging. So, today we are going to share with you some of our tips for catering perfectly for teens. Talk To Them!Rather than just assuming you know what they will like as they are your children, actually, speak to them. They will likely have a view on what they want their birthday party to be like, what food they want to have there. Consider All OptionsWork out your budget for all different options that they may choose from, making sure your teen understands how much they are allowed to spend on food for their party. Some options are hiring a caterer, ordering takeaway, or making home-cooked food. Look For InspirationIf...
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Catering For A Summer Work Party

Kylie
With last years work Christmas parties being cancelled, it is likely that workplaces want some way to celebrate as our world heads back to normality. The best way to do this is to recreate the work Christmas party in the summertime! Now, you may be wondering how you can cater for this kind of event with there potentially still being some restrictions in place. All you need is a large outdoor setting, where workers can sit together but still be socially distanced. For example, a picnic or BBQ in the park would work amazing for this event. Having one person cooking and serving the food for the workers giving them a much needed break and time to relax with each other away from all of the madness. A summertime party...
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5 Creative Replacements For Plates

Kylie
The most common way to present food in the catering industry is of course on a standard plate. But, this is not overly impressive for those receiving your food, it does not wow the recipient. That is why today, we are going to share with you 5 creative replacements for plates that are guaranteed to wow! 5- Slate A popular yet still impressive choice of replacement to a plate is a simple piece of slate! This acts in the same way as a normal plate, but it adds the wow factor due to it not being a general white plate. 4- Chopping BoardAnother popular choice is a simple wooden chopping board. This has the same wow factor as the slate, due to it being impressive that you are eating off...
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Making The Most Of What You Have

Kylie
It has happened again, what we all believed would never come back. Another national lockdown, where some people have gone crazy purchasing goods out of the supermarkets. But it is important for all of us to not let this worry us too much. Now is the perfect time to use up all of the goods which we have had stored in our cupboard and freezer building up over the months. There are so many options of recipes you can make with general food found in your cupboards. With some of the best recipes not needing much else. A simple recipe of pasta can be made amazing with tomato puree, leftover cooked meat and added spices. This is the perfect time for trial and error. So don’t panic, throw in random...
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Making Healthy Food More Appealing To Children

Kylie
It is extremely important that children eat there 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. But, this can be extremely difficult, as children can be more attracted to other foods which are sweeter. We are going to look into some ways which you can make healthy foods more appealing to children. One way which you can make healthy foods more appealing to children is by becoming more creative. Rather than cutting the apple into normal slices, try cutting them into a french fry shape or different shapes. Children will prefer eating foods in different shapes than normal. Another way to encourage children to eat their fruit and veg is by offering them it with every meal. Allow them to decide when they want to eat it. Also if they...
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