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A Thankyou from Steve & Gemma

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Recently we catered for the fabulous wedding of Steve and Gemma.
It was a really wonderful day and we were thrilled to receive this
fantastic feedback…

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“Dear Adam & Simon

I’ve just about got my head around what was the most amazing day last Thursday.
I wanted to thank you for all you efforts to the run up of the day and the day itself.
The food we received on the day was the best I have ever seen. Truly inspiring, presentation,
quality and the service of your team is unrivaled!! Everything was perfect!!

I cannot thank you enough for absolutely ‘nailing’ what was such an important feature of the day
for me and Gemma.

We have voted for you on your County Brides Award and wish you luck in this competition.

Thank you again to you and your team!!

Best Wishes

Steve & Gemma Morris”

Thanks so much for getting in touch guys, and thanks so much for your vote!

Have you cast your vote yet? Click here to find out more.

We are Featured on the County Brides Website

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This week we have a new feature on one of Cheshire’s most comprehensive wedding guides, County Brides.

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We offered up our advice for their ‘How To’ section, providing our top tips to selecting your wedding caterer.
Click here to read the article.

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We have been featured on the County Brides website before, with this fantastic video showing
our service during a wonderful wedding at Upper House Hayfield.

We are very honoured to be the official caterers for the County Brides Northwest Wedding Awards in June,
Which promises to be a fabulous ceremony held in the gorgeous surroundings of Heaton House Farm.

We are even more honoured to have been nominated for an award! We were extremely proud to win last year and we are very much
hoping to do the same again this summer. Click here to find out more.

In Season Now – Asparagus

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Here at Vanilla in Allseasons, we love a bit of asparagus! Fresh, crisp and delicious,
this wonderful veg is in season from April through to June.

Why not head to your local farmers market or green grocers to pick some up?
Once picked, asparagus loses flavour and tenderness quickly, so if at possible
it really is worth eating it on the day you buy it in order to enjoy the best
flavour and texture.

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If you’re preparing and serving it at home, follow these easy steps –
Wash in cold water and remove the bottom ends of the stalks (with fresh asparagus they will snap off cleanly).
Boil or steam quickly until just tender, around 4 to 7 minutes depending on thickness.

Try serving it lightly steamed and with a little butter and sea salt, or a side dish of horseradish.
It also works beautifully with some Parmesan shavings sprinkled over the top.
Simply delicious – Enjoy!

Thankyou from Mr & Mrs Bunce!

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A few weeks ago we catered for the wedding of a wonderful couple, Stephanie and Chris. Their special day
was held at the fabulous venue, Heaton House Farm.

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Superb wedding photographer Jonny Draper captured the day and a wonderful time was had by all.

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We received this lovely thank you note from Chris…

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Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day guys, and for your continued support via our social feeds.
Your ‘likes’ and feedback are very much appreciated!

It’s Awards Time! Will You Vote for Us?

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The voting for this year’s County Brides Northwest Wedding Awards is coming to an end soon. Have you cast your vote yet?

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We were so thrilled to win last year’s award for Best Outside Catering Company and our team have been working extra
hard this year to keep up and improve on our award winning standards.

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Could you take just a minute and vote for us? If you have experienced any of our services, either at your own event
or at the wedding or party of a friend or family member, and you thought that we did a good job, please cast your vote!

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Click here and fill in the details to give us chance to become the County Brides Northwest Wedding Awards
Best outside Caterers 2014!

Latest Shots of Some of Our Signature Dishes

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Feeling peckish? After viewing our latest food shots you may just be!

Some of our latest signature dishes have been going down a storm at our recent events,
the feedback has been nothing short of phenomenal!

So why not peruse the selection and see if anything takes your fancy?…

Our prawn, papaya and mango salad is a great way to kick off a meal. It’s light and fresh and simply delicious!

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Field mushroom soup is warming and creamy with a full and robust flavour.

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Always a favourite, our fillet of beef served with a rich shin pie comes with crisp fresh veg,
creamy mash and lashings of scrumptious gravy!

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Our ‘Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae’ is a fun and sociable way to end your meal and a sure fire
way to get your guests talking and laughing together. After all, who doesn’t love a bit of ice cream?

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Of course, as well as these fabulous dishes we offer a whole host of menu choices, all of which can be tailored
to suit your taste, style and requirements.

Head to our website here if you would like to peruse more of our menus, or feel free to contact us for further information.

A Hint of Pink!

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Spring is in the air and with it a whole host of fresh new season colours.
Soft pinks make the ideal shade for spring and summer.

We absolutely loved these subtle pink touches at a fabulous marquee wedding last summer.

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Pink flowers & table setting

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Pink works particularly well with shades of green, and gold metallics.

Bridal gown queen Charlotte Balbier selected a pink and gold colour scheme for
her wedding decor – to a breathtaking effect!

Our team were very proud to be a part of this event, and we were all blown away
by the beautiful decoration and styling.

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This incredible display was created by the fantastic team at Red Floral Architecture.

Would you select pink for your own colour scheme? If you have pictures or ideas for your own event,
please let us know! We’d love to see them!

A Brilliant Thankyou from Hannah & Conor!

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Remember last week we told you about Hannah and Conor’s fabulous Heaton House Farm wedding?
You can take a look at the full article here.

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Recently, they sent us this fantastic thank-you note! Hand made and hand written, a lovely thoughtful touch!

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Thank you guys! We love the sentiment and we were of course, thrilled to help make your day extra special!

Hannah & Conor’s Heaton House Farm Wedding

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Last summer, we catered for a fantastic, fun and romantic wedding at the beautiful Heaton House Farm.

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Hannah & Conor Vanilla wedding
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Amy and Conor wanted to treat their guests to food that was fun, sociable and of course… absolutely delicious!

Their menu consisted of the following…

To Commence
Leek and potato broth with thyme snippets

Main course
Braised pork belly with smoked bacon and apples with kale colcannon potatoes
and bowls of the fresh panache of seasonal vegetables served in the middle of the table.

VinA Pork Dish

To Finish
Miniature trio
Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
Sticky Toffee pudding with vanilla custard
White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake with a berry crush

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Breads
Baskets of handmade artisan breads

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Later, we served up cones of homemade chunky chips and fresh baps. The perfect dance floor sustenance!

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It really was a fun and fantastic day, we loved being a part of it!

Click here to see all of the images from their special day.

Thankyou from Mr & Mrs Simcock!

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We received this lovely thank you from the wonderful newly weds Craig and Amy Simcock,
we catered for their beautiful wedding at Heaton House Farm earlier this year.

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Here they are looking fantastic and very happy!

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You can see more shots from their fabulous day here.

Thankyou for the feedback guys, it was an absolute pleasure for our team to be a part of your special day!

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