Your East Anglian Wedding - December/January 2025/2026 (Issue 76)

SELECTED BY YOU Bayfield Catering, a wedding caterer based in Holt, Norfolk, attended The Wedding Industry Awards at the end of November as nominees for a prestigious award. This nomination is a testament to the work Bayfield Catering has done this year in delivering top-notch service to its brides and grooms. Run by Emma Boubaker, Bayfield Catering is a family business with a passion for quality food. “We use local produce and have good relationships with local suppliers,” says Emma. “Bayfield Catering can help you with your special day, making sure it is as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re hosting your wedding in a large or small venue, we can accommodate your needs and offer advice on what works well.” To find out more about Bayfield Catering, visit bayfieldcatering.co.uk Time to plan Exciting news for couples planning their special day: Caley Hall Hotel in Norfolk has unveiled its new wedding brochure, along with a refreshed selection of menus designed to make every celebration unforgettable. The updated brochure showcases the timeless elegance and charm of Caley Hall Hotel as a wedding destination. From intimate gatherings to grand receptions, it highlights a wide range of spaces, each with its own distinctive character. Complementing the new brochure, the culinary team has introduced an array of updated menus crafted to delight every guest. Couples can now explore creative dishes that balance tradition with modern flair, ensuring a dining experience as memorable as the occasion itself. For more information, visit caleyhallhotel.co.uk FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, a wedding venue in Newmarket, Suffolk, has welcomed a new Executive Head Chef, Robert Newall, to its award-winning, two AA Rosette Squires Restaurant. With a passion for seasonality, sustainability, and the finest local ingredients, Robert brings a fresh vision to the hotel’s dining experience – one that celebrates the very best of British cuisine and Suffolk’s exceptional produce. Robert tells us more: “Seasonality and locality are at the heart of everything I do. My menus are built on local, sustainable produce – from Suffolk blue cheese and high-welfare Suffolk chicken and pork to the incredible range of vegetables grown right here in the region. Suffolk offers some of the finest ingredients in the country, and I’m proud to showcase them on our menus.” Chef Newall’s arrival coincides with the launch of Squires Restaurant’s new Autumn Menu, which debuted on 27th October 2025. Perfect for a pre-wedding date night, the menu is a celebration of Suffolk’s harvest season, offering guests the chance to experience the best local flavours through dishes that are elegant, comforting, and unmistakably British. Check out bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk for more information. NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news in your local area LATEST NEWS 7

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