With Autumn in full swing, many of us are looking ahead to upcoming seasonal events, including those held on or around Bonfire Night in Surrey, London and the Home Counties. If you’ve been tasked with organising the menu for your annual fireworks party, there are plenty of exciting food ideas to think about to provide that extra sparkle on a special night.
Warm, Hearty Food
One of the most enjoyable aspects of any fireworks party is wrapping up warm and enjoying food and drink which makes us feel cosy inside. Choose ingredients which will warm the cockles of the heart, including whole baked potatoes baked in their shells, succulent meats which fall off the bone and delicate spices to add flavour to your dishes.
Create an Atmosphere
Without the right atmosphere, a fireworks party can feel like a flickering sparkler rather than a firecracker of a night. One of the best ideas is cooking over fire, achieving sounds, sights and aromas which create a buzz. From the crackle of meat roasting over wood to Boerewors (South African sausages) sizzling over a fire, cooking can add to the excitement of the night and have people talking about your event for all the right reasons.
Reflect Beautiful Colours
With so many beautiful colours present in firework displays, why not reflect this in the food you serve? Visual treats include vibrant looking salads, fiery sauces and flavoursome vegetables, creating mouth-watering sights that taste incredible too. You can also consider adding some sweet treats to the menu, perhaps implementing seasonally-popular ingredients such as toffee, apples, ginger, marshmallows or hot chocolate.
Use Fire
With a fireworks party often doubling as a bonfire event, fire and smoke help make the night a memorable one.
Why not implement this into your menu by selecting a cooking style that uses these elements to create delicious food? Replace your Guy with meats such as those used in Asado style cooking which slow roasts food in the open air using fire and wood. Not only is this a mesmerising sight, but gets the taste buds going.
Easy, Relaxed Serving Styles
While some may go the whole hog and provide seating at a fireworks party, most guests will expect to stand, so it’s great if you can consider this when planning your party food choices. Relaxed options include skewers, gourmet cheese toasties or chilli. Canapes and bowl food are the ideal alternative to a traditional meal.
Need help with your fireworks party menu?
Here at With Fire, we specialise in the art and theatrics of cooking using smoke and fire, creating unforgettable parties for everyone to enjoy. All of our menus are bespoke, so we can cater food ideas to your needs. Anything is possible with woodfired cooking and gourmet BBQ catering. Drop us a line on 07825 533440 to discuss your ideas or take a look at our event catering options now.