An Essex Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 84)

Magical menus WHIPPED AND WILD It can be difficult to please everyone if you have a wide age range of guests but choosing ice cream will hit the right mark with the majority. We suggest... Mamma Scoop. A quirky ice cream tricycle specialising in traditional Italian gelato including delightful flavours such as tutti fruit, Eaton mess and cookies. Call 01375 372 215, or visit mammascoop.co.uk PIZZA MY HEART Second to a formal sit-down meal, this Italian cuisine is the most common option we see newlyweds opt for at An Essex Wedding HQ and it’s not hard to see why. We suggest... Woodley’s Pizzas, who will cook your meal in just 90 seconds, thanks to the 450 degrees wood-fire oven in a converted 1960s rice horsebox. The company makes its own homemade dough and tomato sauce, plus uses locally sourced toppings – yum! Call 01245 363 770, or visit woodleyspizza.co.uk Catering options to whet your appetite SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY Fish and chips is a perfect idea if you want something classic. If the idea of this takeaway tantalises your taste buds but you’re not really a fish person, there’s usually vegetarian alternatives and even a cheeky burger or battered sausage option too. We suggest... KK catering, as seen in Ashley and Daniel’s real wedding on page 50. The company offers a range of international cuisines to choose from, including the British favourite of fish and chips, which is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Call 08445 561 250, or visit, kkcatering.co.uk I t’s no secret that the way to your guests’ hearts is through their bellies. While you’re worrying about whether your napkins match the groom’s pocket square, your nearest and dearest are wondering what delectable delights they’ll be presented with. Will there be canapés? A dessert table with an array of macarons, meringues and marshmallow? Or even a late-night platter of sausage sarnies and chips? When it comes to catering, the sky’s your limit and in Essex, a county bursting with wonderful companies offering a host of great culinary options, you can’t go wrong. TIME FOR TEA Afternoon tea is a popular choice for summer weddings, mainly because it’s not as heavy as a full three-course dinner. We suggest... Very Vintage Tea Party is a mobile caterers that offer gorgeous styling alongside finger sandwiches and freshly baked treats served on pretty china crockery – ideal for those of you who want to have a laid- back affair. Call 07771 793 704 call, or visit veryvintageteaparty.net  GETTING PIGGY WITH IT Hog roasts are an on-going trend for spring and summer nuptials and can provide an excellent talking point during the day. We suggest... Essex Hog Roast can cater for wedding parties of upto 600 loved ones with a variety of options, including a traditional hog roast complete with crackling, apple sauce and stuffing – delicious. Call 01621 826 793, or visit essexhogroasts.co.uk CATERING 77