In the UK, we love the food and cooking styles of other cultures and nations, but when it comes to barbecue food, we tend to be a little unadventurous. However, there are some popular methods which you may have seen wowing guests at events, bringing an Argentine flavour to cooking which delights anyone from wedding guests to corporate clients.
But what is Asado style cooking and where are the best places to serve it?
When planning an event, there are so many variables which determine whether it’s a night to remember or a damp squib. It can often feel like the pressure is on to find a theme which is perfect for your plans. Luckily, we’ve got some top tips for how to choose an event theme, wowing your guests from the moment they arrive to the time they leave.
Deciding on food for any event can be hard, often needing something which is easy to consume while being delicious and adding that special touch to the day. It’s not hard to see why it’s a challenge to decide on the right menu.
Wood fired pizzas are incredibly popular, with their authentic Neapolitan style flavours created from simple and fresh ingredients, including hand folded dough, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and olive oil. The result is a thin crust pizza, packed with fresh flavours and baked to eat in 90 seconds. Perfect!
Which events are great for serving wood fired pizzas? Take a look.
When bringing friends and family together for a special occasion such as a wedding, the little details can make a huge difference which is why so many couples look for the perfect wedding food to impress their guests. If you’re planning a wedding in the warmer months of the year and are looking for some inspiration when choosing the perfect menu to complement the season, take a look at our guide to amazing Summer wedding food.
Wedding catering often starts with guests being offered delicious canapes while they wait for the next part of the day to begin, and they’re usually more than ready for a bite to eat by then. If thinking about Summer canapes, try to incorporate in-season flavours, using fresh food which can be easily grilled, prepared and served fresh to your guests, leaving them excitedly wondering what’s in store for the main event.
Ideal menu ideas…pulled pork mini brioche buns, smoked salmon crostini, grilled scallops, crab cakes
Summer weddings are ideal for planning elements of ‘outside cooking’ which create a buzz and keep the conversation flowing. For those looking for an alternative to a traditional hog roast or BBQ, Asado-style cooking adds a unique twist to your big day. It involves slow cooking food over an open fire, gently infusing delicate flavours into the meat. Each succulent dish not only provides an impressive sight for guests to watch but injects a touch of Summer magic to proceedings, perfectly served with salsa criolla and flatbreads.
Ideal menu ideas…saltmarsh lamb served with chimichurri (more…)
When planning your wedding, you want to know that everything will be perfect. This includes your choice of wedding caterer, providing delicious food to keep guests happy.
When adding special touches to your day, don’t forget that your menu and food presentation can make the difference between rumbling bellies and satisfied appetites. Wedding food with a twist can provide the perfect solution, creating moments of excitement which will leave your family and friends talking about your amazing day for years to come.
Here are our top tips to achieve stand-out wedding food to impress your guests.
Let’s be honest. Canapes can be pretty hit and miss when attending an event. So, imagine the delight of your guests if they’re served canapes which have been freshly prepared and taken straight to them from the grill. This results in hot, tender bites of heaven which will leave everyone more than excited about the feast to come. (more…)
Looking for ideas for your 2018 wedding food menus?Many couples want to wow guests with their wedding catering, but also choose something which reflects their own personalities, opting for non-traditional menus to add a personalised touch to their big day.
Here’s our guide to some of this year’s biggest wedding food trends.
Worried wedding food has to be stuffy and conventional? Then you’re in luck. One of 2018’s hottest wedding trends is choosing the food you love over traditional menus which you’ve seen time and time again. Popular choices will include comfort food such as succulent burgers cooked on a BBQ or a selection of wood-fired pizzas to get the taste buds going. There’s also a trend to choose food which encompasses other cultures including Asian and South American-inspired menus. This year, wedding food is set to surprise (in a good way), and your guests will thank you for the refreshing change.
There’s nothing worse than waiting around at a wedding with nothing to do. Creating a focal point with food can add an injection of excitement and theatre to your day with ‘food as an experience’ being our next trend to get people talking. From visually exciting displays to chefs cooking in front of guests, offer an experience which people will remember for years to come. (more…)
When planning an event, people often wonder how to impress their guests by adding a unique twist to the menu on offer. Cooking using smoke and fire is a great way to inject theatre into your day while creating an exciting sight that both entertains and delivers outstanding food.
This well-known business leader in Chichester needed show-stopping, delicious food for his wife’s 50th birthday in 2017. Using a South American cooking technique, we produced an authentic, flavoursome delight.
We were put into contact with the client by a bespoke events and consultancy firm, having been recommended as a great match for this project. We provided quotes and worked closely with the events team to deliver an experience to wow guests, producing a menu full of flavour and perfect for the Summer season.
For such a special occasion, our client wanted to create a visually exciting experience as guests walked into the party rather than a standard BBQ which so many provide in the warmer months. Luckily, there are other styles of cooking which offer a fantastic alternative for those looking to serve food with a difference. (more…)