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Lauren + Andrew’s wedding feast!

Robert Ellwood • Jun 30, 2022

After what has been a pretty terrible few years for so many, Lauren and Andrew wanted the guests at their wedding to have the best time ever!  And so, after our team spent an afternoon laying out and dressing all the tables as well as getting our kitchen set up, The Spire was ready for 100 of their family and closest friends to reconnect and share this special occasion together.


This lovely couple had one very important requirement for their menu though… everything had to be gluten free and nut free.  Not a problem!


After serving some brilliant bite-sized canapés during the reception, the increasingly popular banquet-style menu was the choice for their main meal with an array of feasting platters brought to the tables and shared among guests:


CANAPÉS 

 

Soy + ginger glazed salmon (gf)

Sweetcorn fritter, jalapeno salsa (v/gf) 

Crispy potato, beef sirloin, horseradish, pickle (gf)

Sundried tomato and basil arancini (vg/gf)

 

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SHARING BANQUET

 

Tandoori chicken wings, mango raita (gf) 

Trio of frittatas:

- Smoked salmon + goats cheese frittata (gf)

- Sweet pea, asparagus + feta frittata (v/gf)

- Roasted red pepper, courgette + spinach frittata (v/gf)

Halloumi fries, tzatziki, pomegranate (v/gf)

Roasted red pepper falafel (vg/gf)

Onion Bhajis with spiced mango chutney (vg/gf)

Bacon + Wookey hole Cheddar stuffed potato skins (gf)

Selection of hummus and crudite (vg/gf)

Egg, feta, green bean + potato salad (v/gf)

Mixed marinated olives + sundried tomatoes (vg/gf)

Selection of breads + butters (v/vg/gf)

Homemade dips (v/vg/gf) 



After the meal and speeches, we cleared the banquet seating to create a dance floor so everyone could enjoy the rest of the evening dancing like they had not been able to dance for more than two years!


Lauren and Andrew said, "SPACE + THYME catered a dinner banquet for our large wedding and did an excellent job. They were very reasonably priced and really accommodating for all our tricky dietary requirements.  Several guests complimented us on the food, saying it was delicious!  The banquet approach worked really well for our large numbers and there was very little left over afterwards which meant everyone was well fed!  We also had several people saying how friendly and helpful all the staff were. I know it must have been a bit of a tricky venue to work in due to lack of space and facilities but they were really organised, friendly and helpful throughout. Top marks!"


We loved being a part of this special day!  We wish Lauren and Andrew all the happiness and are so pleased they had the best day ever!

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