Briony + Richard tie the knot!

Robert Ellwood • October 1, 2021

The lovely Briony and Richard contacted us looking for catering and bar services for their wedding after they were sadly let down by another caterer due to the impact of COVID on their business*.

 

While many couples start their search for suppliers for their big day more than a year in advance, Briony and Richard only had three months to secure another catering and bar supplier... so with no time to spare, we jumped in to help out! 

Fortunately, their reception venue – the iconic Fabrica in the heart of the Lanes – is very close to our HQ and prep kitchen so this made the logistics of the operation that much easier!  And so, with welcome drinks, a three-course set menu for the day and a buffet for the evening agreed in record time, we got to work to ensure everything would be all set for their tighter-than-usual deadline which also included hiring all the furniture and linen as well as the usual crockery, cutlery and glassware.

 

On the day, following a beautiful ceremony at the majestic Royal Pavilion, guests started arriving at Fabrica where our team had spent the morning setting up the venue and laying tables to welcome the high-spirited wedding party!

Reception Drinks

SPACE + THYME Signature Cocktail

Sparkling Elderflower Mocktail


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 Starters:

Cherrywood-Smoked Duck Liver Parfait, Melba Toast, Beetroot Chutney, Pickled Salad

Red Onion Tart Tatin, Goats Cheese Brûlée, Hazelnut Pesto (v)

 

Mains:

Chicken Ballotine stuffed with Spinach + Wild Mushroom Duxelle, Pommes Boulangère, Celeriac Purée, Buttered Greens, Madeira + Chestnut Mushroom Sauce

Seared Fillet of Beef, Roasted Chantenay Carrots, Pommes Fondant, Roasted Cauliflower C, Peppercorn + Red Wine Sauce

Spinach, Wild Mushroom + Pine Nut Pithivier, Pommes Boulangère, Carrot Purée, Roasted Carrots, Buttered Greens, Red Wine Gravy (vg)

 

Dessert:

Custard Panna Cotta, Raspberries, Sherry Chantilly Cream, Meringue, Raspberry Coulis (v)

When the formalities of the day were over and the evening guests arrived, we served a light buffet that consisted of:

Evening Buffet:

Pork + Black Pudding Scotch Eggs

Mini Salt Beef Rueben Sandwich with Sauerkraut, Pickles + Russian Dressing

Bacon + Wookey Hole Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins

Thai Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Ketchup

Halloumi Fries with Tzatziki + Pomegranate Seeds (v)

Onion Bhaji with Spiced Mango Raita (vg)

Afterwards, Briony and Richard said, “We cannot recommend SPACE + THYME more! Everything was amazing on the day and they took the stress out of planning a wedding in such short notice! But most importantly the food was delicious! So much so that we had multiple (very hard to please) guests come and tell us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding - and we certainly agree! All of the team were so attentive, friendly and honestly just the best. We really have nothing but praise for all of them!”

We were delighted to be a part of Briony and Richard’s big day but even more thrilled that we were able to turn their disappointment into delight by delivering topnotch food and drinks for their wedding celebrations!

 

We wish them both everything of the best for their new life as Mr and Mrs! xx

* 2021 has been an incredibly challenging year for the hospitality industry – with approximately 30% of hospitality businesses having to close their doors for good and many more unable to fulfill a job due to ongoing staffing or supplier issues caused by COVID and Brexit.

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