Great catering is as much about planning as cooking, especially when feeding 250 hungry guests with a choice of two starters, mains and desserts, plus extra vegan/diabetic options. So we were delighted to be asked to cater for the David Nieper Christmas party, allowing us to put into action some military style planning!
With only a very small kitchen on site, we brought all our own equipment, including ovens, warmers and servers, pans, plates and cutlery, plus our own little army of cooks and waiters. All working together to serve up a traditional festive menu, starting with a choice of wholesome homemade Vegetable soup or a homemade Chicken Liver Pate with Brandy and Herbs served with toasted Ciabatta.
Main course was either Topside of Beef, with yorkshire puds and roast potatoes, succulent Turkey Breast, pigs in blankets and stuffing balls, plus all the trimmings, or a delicious vegan tart. For dessert guests could choose from either a scrummy Eton Mess or Christmas Pudding, with additional vegan and diabetic options.
It’s hard work getting every detail right, but so rewarding when it all comes together to make the event a really great night.
