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George & Seans Winter Wedding

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On December 11th we catered for George and Sean’s Civil Partnership.
Heaton House Farm was dressed to festive perfection and guests enjoyed winter
Pimms and Christmas songs.

George and Sean’s adorable Spaniels joined them for the day and added to the fun
Christmas vibes with cute festive jumpers!

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We received this lovely thank you note…

“Hi Adam and Simon

Well what can I say apart from a MASSIVE thanks!!!!

Everyone was saying how stunning the food was, the size of the portions and
also the quality was outstanding!!

Your staff was truly amazing and we couldn’t fault anything, us two are hard
to please too. Once again THANK YOU!!!

Have a lovely christmas and we wish you all the best for the future

Cheers
George & Sean
Xx”

Thanks so much guys, we loved being a part of your special day.

More than Mince Pies

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The festive season is abundant with culinary delights for everyone to enjoy.
These dark and cold December days call for warmth and comfort!

Christmas nibbles don’t have to be limited to traditional mince pies,
our friends at Bramhall Bakery have created some fantastic alternative festive treats.

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Fresh festive scrolls and Jubilee loaves.

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Their festive scrolls include an enticing addition of marzipan and their jubilee loaf
is a sweet bread with mincemeat running through the center. We just can’t resist them,
freshly prepared and warm from the oven. Simply Delicious!

So delicious in fact, that they have been featured in the December issue of Cheshire Life magazine.
Well done Bramhall Bakery team!

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We work closely with Bramhall Bakery for many of our events,
check out our suppliers pages to see who else we like to work with.

Fantastic Feedback

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You may remember a few weeks ago, we told you about a fabulous 40th birthday party.

We catered for the private party with a sumptuous and extravagant menu.

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This week, we were very pleased to receive some fantastic feedback…

“We are all well, and I had a fabulous party. It was truly special and I will remember it for a long time to come.

Vanilla were amazing. The food was outstanding. A lot of our friends regularly eat out and everyone commented on how much
they enjoyed the food and that it was like dining at a top-end restaurant. The service was seamless, not rushed and our
vegetarian said the food was the best ever. All their staff were brilliant; helpful, polite and willing to go the extra mile
all the time. I would highly recommend them and I would definitely use them again myself.

The table was also absolutely gorgeous (the pictures don’t do it justice)… everyone was taking pictures of it, and no-one
wanted to sit down! It looked so elegant yet sumptuous… it was exactly what I wanted. The flowers were the standout point
of the table… by Red Floral, who were recommended by Vanilla. I gave very little instruction to them, sent them some pictures
of my kitchen, and they surpassed all my expectations. Again, another company I would definitely use again.

I wouldn’t just consider Vanilla for last minute jobs, but for those looking for something very special. The fact I got to speak
to the chef was the key point for me; I knew he could deliver what I was wanting and we came up with the menu together. However,
we also have been to a big event where they catered, and that was excellent too.”

We are so pleased that we could be a part of making this fantastic birthday party extra special.

If you are thinking of hosting a private party or event, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to discuss your requirements.

Dinner for 230

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Masterchef’s got nothing on us!

We love a challenge and on Saturday we served 3 courses to 230 happy guests, all in 74 minutes.
Not bad when serving from the back of a tent!

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We served a sumptuous array of hearty and elegant dishes.

To Commence
Mackerel, pollock and prawn fish cake with a confit garlic aioli

Main course
Slow braised pulled lamb shoulder in a herb and bean broth with a potato & vegetable gratin with braised red cabbage

Dessert
Toffee apple pudding with vanilla cream custard

All 230 tummies were filled and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the party.

Are you looking to host a large scale event? We can help!
Feel free to contact us for more details.

Thankyou from Nic & Amy

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Last week we shared a lovely thank you card sent in to the Vanilla in Allseasons HQ.
We promised to share more, so here you go!

We absolutely love to recieve your notes and cards, they look great on our wall
and keep us going on long and tiring days. Your feedback makes all our hard work worthwhile.

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We received this brilliant card from Nic & Amy. We catered for them and thier guests
at their fantastic wedding at Heaton House Farm October.

Thankyou for the card guys! We loved being a part of your special day.

A Lavish 40th Birthday Celebration!

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Last week we catered for a fantastic 40th birthday dinner.

The table was dressed to perfection with the help of Red Floral Architecture, Pretty Sitting chair covers and Whitehouse Crockery.

The lighting was soft and intimate and the scene was set for a fabulous dinner!

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We served –

Canapés Selection –

Savoury ‘Jammie Dodgers’ – Parmesan biscuits filled with peppered cream cheese and red onion jam
Scallop with a pea purée and pancetta dust
Cured cod, with lemon grass and pickled mouli and Thai basil

These were served on slates and olive wood.

To follow, we served an extravagant and stylish dinner –

To Commence
Anglesey Lobster thermidor with langoustines and samphire

Fish Course
Pan fried sea bass with fresh soft garden herbs

Taster
Soup of roasted pumpkin and toasted seeds

Main course
Fillet of Cheshire beef with Oxtail pie with baby vegetables and parmentier potatoes

No birthday dinner would be complete without a selection of delicious sweet treats!

We served…

Trio of desserts
Cherry frangipane with Amaretto Anglaise
Chocolate mousse with honeycomb tiped ramekin
Lemon tart with a berry salad

Many thanks also to Heaton House Events and Lightech Sound & Light

A truly fabulous evening was had by all and we thoroughly enjoyed being a part of it!

Marc & Kate

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As you may know, we love to hear feedback from our clients. We have received some brilliant thank you cards.
Here is one of them from the lovely Marc and Kate…

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We thoroughly enjoyed catering for them and their guests at their gorgeous wedding in September.

Thank you so much for your lovely card, we just couldn’t resist sharing it!

Hearty Dishes at a Wonderful Winter Wedding

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On Friday 8th November we catered for a fantastic wedding at Peover Golf Club

The cold and crisp November day called for warming, hearty food. Our lovely bride and groom, Edward and Emily,
asked us to keep their guests warm and happy with a selection of robust and tasty dishes.

We started with a selection of good sturdy Canapés, or ‘Manapés’ as we have termed them!
nothing too delicate or dainty here!…

Miniature Fish and Chips
Croute of sun dried tomato, caramelized red onion & mozzarella cheese
Peking duck pancakes with hoi sin sauce
Moroccan Lamb skewers with a hummus dip

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We followed with a hearty main…

Roast slipper of beef with Yorkshire pudding and a Merlot sauce accompanied by
Roasted potatoes with rosemary and thyme,
Panache of green seasonal vegetables and
Roasted root vegetables

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Steaming jugs of gravy were served to each table, no one wants to run out!
We also served fresh handmade artisan breads made by the fantastic folk at Bramhall Bakery.

For dessert, we offered up a ‘his and hers’ option.
For the ladies – Raspberry crème brulee with a citrus shortbread
and for the gents -Sticky toffee apple pudding with toffee sauce and warm custard.

Yesterday, we received this lovely thank you note…

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“Just wanted to thank you and your staff for looking after us so wonderfully
well yesterday evening at Edward and Emily’s Wedding celebration. The food
was absolutely delicious and our guests were extremely happy! As for the
canapés- well, what can I say? Next time perhaps it will just be all about
those!

With all the planning involved and the hope that all goes right at the end
of the day, it is wonderful to have the confidence in knowing that Vanilla
will always come up trumps, no matter what is going on behind the scenes! We
can never sing your praises enough.

Thank you again on behalf of our guests and ourselves. A wonderful memory.

With best wishes to you and your staff”

We thoroughly enjoyed this event and it was fantastic to be part of such a special day.

Gunpowder, Treason and… Food!

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This week we catered for a fantastic bonfire party!

The cold Autumn night was filled with colour as our party host laid on a amazing fireworks display for 200 guests.

After all the excitement, those guests needed some hearty, warming food!

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We served –

Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Sausage Canapes
Braised Lamb with Sweet Red Cabbage
Brown Mushroom Risotto

The savouries went down a treat and everyone was well and truly stuffed! Or so it seemed…
they all seemed to be able to make room for some of our traditional homemade parkin!

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The party was a huge success. But it wasn’t just for fun.
Hosts Martin and Pat McMillan hosted this very special party
to raise money for an amazing cause – The East Cheshire Hospice

So far, they have managed to raise £2,155.00 from the event. A fantastic achievement!

A wonderful time was had by all and we thoroughly enjoyed catering for the very special event.

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Caramel Apples – With a Twist!

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Are you planning a bonfire party this week? What will you be serving to your guests?

Whether you you are hosting a large event or watching the fireworks through the window with your family,
some hearty Autumn food is an absolute must!

This fantastic recipe caught our eye – Sweet and Salty Bourbon Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Apples + Chocolate Drizzle.
Sounds rather good doesn’t it?

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We found the recipe on Half Baked Harvest, a brilliant foodie blog. You can get the recipe right here.

This is an American recipe, so uses U.S measurements. You can find a handy conversion chart here.

We are serving up some scrumptious treats at a fantastic bonfire party this week. Check back on the blog to find out what we served!

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