FOOD AS THEATRE Your wedding breakfast will constitute a significant portion of your day, so why not have it work even harder for you and bring an element of entertainment too? Singing waiters are oh-so popular across our region thanks to such talented local titans as Singing Waiters in the UK (https://singingwaitersintheuk.com) and Silver Service Singers (https://silverservicesingers.com). Part shock-and-awe, part floor show, part audience participation extravaganza they’ll certainly ensure your wedding breakfast is one to remember. Sharing food is a fantastic way to ensure your guests interact whether they’re seated at round tables, banqueting style or even if there’s no seating plan. This style of dining creates a wonderful sense of community as they pass dishes between them or break the ice with a friendly, “Ooh have you tried that?” Have them provide their own entertainment or theatre with a roast as a brave representative from each table dons an apron and chef’s hat to carve and serve the joint. When it comes to the bar, why not see if you can hire a professional trained in the art of flair bartending to mix and serve your cocktails? Guests will visit again and again, if only to watch the magic happen! ABOUT KINGS CHEESE AND WINE Kings Cheese and Wine located in Northwich, Cheshire, specialises in curating locally-sourced cheeses and carefully selected wines from around the world, with luxury packages delivered straight to your door. The team can cater for weddings of any size and offer a host of different options from wedding breakfast baskets to grazing tables. Check out the mouthwatering cheese wall, which allows you to choose from a range of cheeses and chutneys to make the wall tailored to your tastes. It’s a terrific talking point and a delicious snack station, on hand to keep tummies happy and fuelled for the dancefloor. We’re obsessed! 07809 109 524 | www.kingscheeseandwine.co.uk RAISING THE BAR As well as keeping guests well-feed, you’ll also want to ensure the drink is free-flowing. Chat to your venue about bar options as they might be happy to work with you on some creative drinks reception ideas. The ever-popular pimp your prosecco station where guests can add various mixers, fruit, colourings, glitters and so on to the humble glass of bubbly always leads to heaps of fun as guests get creative. You may even be able to create your own themed cocktail for a super-glam post-ceremony cocktail hour. There are plenty of converted horse-box bars out there too serving a myriad of locally-sourced bevvies. Check out Juniper 1993 (https://juniper1933.com), which offers its signature G&Ts, classic cocktails, fizz and full bar service from its lovingly restored bohemian Gin Tin. The team can create a bespoke wedding package and the JuniperGeo dome allows you to set up your very own 15metre bar area with space for 250 people standing. If you’re having a rustic-style wedding we’d recommend including lots of wood-inspired features. Log slices make a great addition to your tables as name tags, cake stand and for layering food on your catering table. Based on our extensive experience our top tips for catering a relaxed, informal wedding would start with avoiding the three-course meal, which makes everyone full and sleepy for the evening party and can cause guests to be less interactive. My advice would be to opt for catering that gets your loved ones up. A grazing table not only looks beautiful, but allows guests to start mingling and enjoying the day. Then, keep wowing them with more exciting food options throughout the night. Think doughnut wall, graze charcuterie cones, or our rustic cheese wall for the ultimate wow factor. Image courtesy of Singing Waiters in the UK © www.jakebaggaley.com Image courtesy of Kings Cheese and Wine © www.hollyflorencephotography.com Image courtesy of Kings Cheese and Wine © www.hollyflorencephotography.com Molly Wilson, co-founder at Kings Cheese and Wine, has some tips on striking the right note for rustic-themed celebrations 68
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