Autumn is fast approaching, so now is the time to start planning some of our favourite autumnal meals. It’s time to put the salad and new potatoes away and start creating some of these foods that scream autumn!

Pumpkin Pie
When autumn is first mentioned, one of the first foods that come to mind is pumpkin pie. Pumpkin is a scent and food that screams autumn in the loudest tone. Whether this is because of Halloween, or that they are harvested at this time of the year. A warm pumpkin pie will be sure to get you in the autumnal mood.

Cinnamon Rolls
Another scent and flavour that simply screams autumn is cinnamon. This is a taste that is widely used in autumnal meals. This is why we believe cinnamon rolls are one of the many autumnal foods that you should look at making this autumn. Nothing beats a cinnamon roll with icing drizzled on top fresh out of the oven.

Cottage Pie
Another meal that comes to mind when autumn comes near is cottage pie. This is a great staple family meal that everyone is bound to enjoy. The warmth of a cottage pie is simply the best way to warm yourself up on an autumnal evening. You may also wish to create a shepherd’s pie, the same as a cottage pie but made with lamb instead of beef.

Mac ‘n’ cheese
Another staple meal that will be loved during the autumn months is mac ‘n’ cheese. This is a meal that is loved by most. A warm portion of mac ‘n’ cheese is bound to warm everyone up on those autumnal evenings.

These are some of our personal favourite meals that simply scream autumn! Let us know some of your favourite autumnal foods below!

Summer is a full swing, and I am sure we have all been enjoying the lovely summer sunshine. Luckily, the summer sunshine is yet to come to an end, with more sunshine being forecasted to join us in September! So, how can you successfully cater for a summer party?

Food Options
Firstly we are going to discuss with you some of the best food options for a summer party.

When catering for a summer party, you want to be considering foods that will keep you cool and scream summer. One of the best foods that can do this is fruit. Yes, it is healthy, and something a lot of people will not choose for a party. But fruit is amazing for keeping you cool as well as adding a beautiful summer colour pallet to your table.

Another food option for your summer party is bitesize snacks. This includes finger sandwiches, mini sausage rolls, and small versions of everything. You are very unlikely to want to eat loads during the summer, especially at a party. So having bitesize versions of everything will help people to graze at the party.

If you are not feeling like having a buffet-style catered summer party, you can also consider having a BBQ. Everyone loves a good BBQ during the warm summer months. You will just have to ensure you have enough options to cater for everyone. Some options are hot dogs, burgers, and skewers.

Drink Options
When you are catering for a summer party you always need to consider what drinks you will be offering.

One of the many options is to offer mocktails or cocktails. These are lovely and refreshing summer drinks that people will love. Just remember you should only offer cocktails to those who are over 18/21.

You should also have ice on standby for all drinks to help keep everyone cool during this summer celebration.

Catering for Picnic events is one of our favourite things to do. Whether this is a small family picnic or a full party in the park, there is so much we love about all of these events. From location to food choices, we are going to discuss these with you.

One of the main things we love about picnics is all of the different foods we can provide. People love to have a selection at picnics, meaning we can create loads of bite-sized snacks for these events.

Another thing we love about catering for picnics is the locations. Being able to visit all the amazing locations that people go to for picnics is truly amazing and one of the best things. You get to see the world from a different angle.

Picnics are amazing, if you are struggling to decide what food to take, we are sure a local caterer will be happy to help you with your needs.

Weddings are starting to come back in full swing, so lets have a look at what food trends we can expect to see in weddings throughout 2021.

Food Trucks
One trend we can expect to see take over through 2021 is the use of food trucks at weddings. These offer a way to serve food to a large number of guests with limited contact. You will find that people lean towards these options as it is much safer than other choices.

Wrapped Meals
It is likely that we will also see the showcase of offering wrapped meals and treats at weddings. This is again due to the covid-19 pandemic and wrapped meals being safer. Helping to reduce the spread and the risk at the wedding venue. So, if you are a caterer you may want to work on your wrapping techniques and presentation.

Sit Down Meals
It is likely that we will see a comeback of sit down meals. A time where everyone will stay seated and have their food served to them. This is again as it is a safer option and will reduce the risk of spreading this horrible disease. The food will only be handled by the chef and waitors who will have measues in place. Meaning this will be one of the safest options.

As the risk of covid-19 begins the lessen, it is likely we will see a comeback of buffet style or DIY bars. This is the best option for most people as it allows all guests to choose the food they like, not from a set menu. Until covid-19 has died down, this will be in the future as this form of setup does have a higher spreading risk than other choices.

Christmas is creeping up on us all, with some of us already hosting Christmas parties, whether this is for our family or work. Today, we are going to share with you some festive treats which should always be included at a Christmas party.

Firstly, a Christmas classic of Mince Pies. Nothing screams Christmas more than mince pies, especially ones which are freshly baked on the day.

Another treat option for our Christmas parties is peppermint creams. These are super simple to make and do not require much skill. Cookie cutters allow these to be made into festive shapes.

Another option is classic Christmas Biscuits. We would recommend making butter cookies are they are easy to cut and keep their shape well. They can also be decorated with icing for the added touch.

Finally, head out to your local supermarkets, you can find lots of festive treats there. From cheese straws to mini sausage rolls, there will be something for everyone.

If you have an interest within the food industry then becoming a caterer may be the best option for you. Today, we are going to discuss some of the top benefits of becoming a caterer. Why is being a caterer a good idea?

Becoming a caterer allows you to be creative. The more creative you are with your catering style the more you will flourish. It allows you to try new styles that you wouldn’t normally be interested in.

Another benefit of becoming a caterer is that it is much cheaper to run and begin than a restaurant. If you have a passion for cooking this will be your cheapest way to begin this career.

Finally, being a caterer allows you the possibility to have more customer interactions. You will be able to build much stronger bonds with your customers, than what you would working in other areas of the catering world.