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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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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.

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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!

Shocking Report About Guests at Corporate Events

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One of the golden rules at any wedding or special event is to keep your guests happy! An enjoyable experience
is much harder to achieve if guests are left hungry or bored. If you are looking to impress new clients or longstanding
business partners, rumbling tummies are not the way!

Here at Vanilla in Allseasons we always make a point to ensure our clients and their guests have plenty to eat and never
ever feel ignored. It’s a big part of our job and we take pride in it.

As a catering company, we feel that it is our responsibility
to not only serve fantastic food, but also to be sure that all guests are happy and well looked after.

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With this in mind, we were a little shocked (although unfortunately not surprised) to read this report from
Caterer & Hotelkeeper.co.uk. According to their article, ‘most guests leave corporate events hungry’.

Event catering is our passion, and we find it really frustrating to hear these sort of figures.

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Their shocking figures show that ‘Almost 80% of guests go hungry at corporate events’

You can read the full article here.

If you are planning a corporate event, be sure to consider your food and service options well ahead of time. We can help with this!
Feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss our
extensive range of corporate event and wedding catering options.

Should You Consider Wedding or Event Insurance?

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During the fun and excitement of planning your wedding, insurance may have fallen to the bottom of your to-do list!

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With the right planning, your wedding is most likely to run to plan and be the best day of your life, however it is always
advisable to plan for the unexpected. From an unfortunate illness to a ripped bridal gown – it is a good idea to consider wedding
and event insurance to cover any unexpected situations.

Today, we guide you through the in’s and out’s of wedding insurance.

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What is wedding insurance?
Wedding insurance is a policy that covers you financially if something ruins your big day or it has to be cancelled or postponed.

Do I need wedding insurance?
All policies are different, but typically wedding insurance covers;
the cancellation or rearrangement of a wedding or reception due to accident
illness or bereavement within the main wedding party
a supplier going out of business

Most policies also cover loss or damage to the wedding outfits;
Presents
Rings
The cake
Flowers
The price of having to retake photographs and video
Failure of wedding cars
Personal liability and legal expenses

Important to note
Whilst wedding cover is advised, there is certainly no obligation to buy it and of course many uninsured weddings go along without a
hitch. Therefore, it comes down to whether you would feel happier if knowing that some of your wedding costs are covered. Weddings are
expensive and many people are investing a huge amount of their savings. A sense of reassurance is well worth considering.

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Wedding insurance generally won’t cover your honeymoon, and this will require separate travel insurance. Having both this and an adequate
level of wedding insurance in place will ensure your nuptials are fully covered, from walking down the aisle to your wedding night!

Here at Vanilla, we work alongside SiB Insurance who
provide low cost cover for your important day to give you a peace of mind. Also, if you are planning an important event or conference,
SiB can offer competitive cover for this.

For more information give why not give them a call on 01704 50099? or drop them an email at jonathan.stokoe@sibgroup.co.uk

Fun Wedding Food – Build Your Own Burgers!

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Increasingly, we have seen a demand for more casual and sociable food options at weddings and events.
Many couples are selecting food that they love and feel represents their personal style, over more formal or traditional choices.

We love to help our clients with their special requests, and seeing them and their guests enjoy and delight in their choices makes
us very happy! Last week, we catered for the fantastic wedding of Mark and Amy at the beautiful Heaton House Farm.
They wanted a delicious and fun menu for their guests to enjoy on their special day.

We served up a scrumptious array of canapés to get everyone warmed up –

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Canapés
Croute of sun dried tomato, caramelized red onion & mozzarella cheese
Fish and chips
Tiger prawn with pak choy, garlic and chilli
Peking duck pancakes with hoi sin sauce
Manchester Egg (a pickled egg coated in black pudding and sausage meat, and deep-fried until golden-brown)

This seemed to get everybody in the mood for more! We encouraged everyone to roll up their sleeves and enjoy some hearty
starter dishes, served on the slate or in bowls for guests to share.

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Starters
Potato skins, with chicken and bbq sauce with Monterey Jack
Pork ribs with a sweet and sour sauce
Buffalo wings with a chilli sauce and blue cheese dressing
Battered tiger prawn with a smokey sauce
Courgette Fritters
Charcoal grilled sweetcorn

After this round, everybody was raring to go for the next course, a ‘build your own burger’. This was really fun and
everybody thoroughly enjoyed creating their burgers (and eating them of course!)

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Build your own Burger
Brioche Bun, 6oz lean beef burger served on a wooden board

To build the burger –
Pulled Pork
Oak smoked Bacon (on the chopping board)

Sides
Coleslaw
Monteray Jack Cheese
Chopped salad, Iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion
Fresh Guacamole
Deep fried pickles
Hand cut chips, served in baskets
Beer battered onion rings Square soup bowl

Breads
Handmade artisan breads by Bramhall Bakery

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At this point there were a lot of full tummies, but somehow, as usual, everybody seemed just
about able to fit in some delicious desserts!

Dessert
A Miniature trio of puds –
Apple pie with a soft whipped cream
Peanut butter ice cream
Warm chocolate brownie

This menu choice was really fun to prepare and serve, Mark and Amy’s lucky guests absolutely loved it
and everybody enjoyed the carefree and sociable style of service.

Do you have a special menu idea for your own wedding or event? We’d love to hear about it. Feel free to get in touch!

Heaton House Farm Wedding Event

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Earlier this month we attended an evening wedding event at the fabulous Heaton House Farm.

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We teamed up with the fantastic Heaton House Events team and a host of fantastic suppliers to create a very special evening
for a select group of brides and grooms.

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We set up our fabulous new stand, and our team were on hand to answer questions and share advice.
The fantastic folk from FlashBak Party Photo Booth and The Live Piano Experience were also in attendance,
meaning guests were able to experience a whole array of of entertainment, within the superb surroundings of Heaton House Farm.

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Lucky guests were treated to a selection of our dishes, from elegant canapes and tasty bowl foods, to a full fillet of beef,
and an irresistible shin pie.

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As usual, nobody could resist sampling our selection of delicious desserts!

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Fantastic photographer James Jebson was in attendance to talk wedding photography and capture the event, many thanks to him for the brilliant shots.

A wonderful time was had by all and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible and to all who attended.

Happy Vanill-entines!

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Happy Valentines Day everyone! Will you be preparing a special meal for someone special this evening?
Stuck for ideas?

Try this easy, simple and stylish starter to kick things off. A fresh, light and delicious Caprese salad,
with a sweet valentines twist!

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All you need is a heart shaped cookie cutter, some good quality mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil leaves
and a drizzle of balsamic.

It’s quick and easy to prepare, leaving plenty of time for… other things.

Tatton Park Wedding Show

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Our team had a fantastic time at the Tatton Park Wedding Show this weekend. Did you see our shiny new stand?
We had a brilliant spot in the grand marquee and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We are very much looking forward to next year!

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We met loads of fantastic couples who requested bookings and information. Did you see us there?
If you requested information from us, we’ll be sending it your way very soon.

In the meantime – please take a look around the website where you can find lots of useful information.

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Next up, we’ll be at the Peaks and Dales Wedding Show on 16th February. Will you be there?
More information coming soon.

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