Do I Need a Caterer?
It’s nearly party season, you’re organising a shindig at home and you start writing the list of things to do. You plan your menu, you decide whether you need dessert and then begin to plot your plan for drinks… It quickly feels like a lot, and so you ask “Do I need a Caterer?” To which we say (okay, we’re biased) yes!
Below, I’ll take you through all the ways in which a caterer can help with your small party at home so you can decide yourself whether a private chef and waiting team might be the way to go!
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Menu Design
Our help begins a long time before the day itself. We’ll set to work right away plotting a menu that not only works well for your guest numbers, but ties in with your theme and tells your story! A bespoke menu is a unique way to celebrate a milestone birthday, with subtle nods to your life along the way.
We’ll use our past experience and expert advice to guide you on the perfect menu style for your event; feasting, plated, bowl food, canapés. We have plenty of lived-examples to help you navigate the world of party menu planning.
Timeline Planning
Careful timing is a vital ingredient in the recipé for a great party. We can work with you to craft a timeline that is perfect for your party, whether you’re organising a small dinner party or large Christmas gathering!
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Table Set Up
We arrive plenty of time in advance of your guests to get your home ready for your private party. Whether you’re supplying the crockery and cutlery, or we are, we’ll beautifully set your tables so you can spend more time getting yourself ready! We can even provide bespoke stationery, crockery, cutlery, linen, candles and flowers.
Waiting Staff
Our food and drinks service is always delivered with a waiting service too. Our team of friendly, local staff will support your event with set up, circulating canapés, serving drinks and waiting tables. This leaves you to enjoy your party without lifting a finger!
Party Catering
The main event, of course, is the food. The reason we’re here! Our fresh and delicious party menus are prepped off site and brought to your home or holiday let to be finished off by our chefs. We’ll arrive a couple of hours in advance to finish preparing your dinner party food in your kitchen. From canapés and finger food to muli-course sit-down feasts, we can provide a wide range of party catering specific to your event.
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Party Drinks Service
Looking for assistance with the drinks offering at your small party or gathering? We can take the reins here too! Whether you’d like us to serve your own drinks, or provide a tailored drinks package, we’re all ears. Storing and chilling drinks, preparing and mixing cocktails, they’re all time sinks that will no doubt eat into your getting ready time! Let us take complete control of the drinks side of things, with paired wines, signature cocktails and local artisan drinks offerings.
Event Tidy Up
The worst part of any event - the fact it has to finish! Which inadvertently means, it’s time to clean up. We’ll clear your tables down and leave your kitchen sparkling once your guests have departed. A huge weight lifted off of your shoulders, don’t you think?
So if you find yourself wondering ‘do I need a caterer’ for your next gathering or party, just pick up the phone so we can talk you though how we can help you specifically. There’s no one-size-fits all approach here, we’ll guide you with expert advice, previous experience and our love for hospitality!