Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Amaze your guests with cold starters for dinner party from catering companies

Dinner parties can be stressful for the cook as there is a lot of pressure on your shoulders. Out of all the dishes, it is often the starter which causes the most stress as it is one which people often do not cook regularly. To reduce stress, it is worth using a catering company who can deliver a starter to your door.
Cooking for a dinner party can be very stressful. Many people are not used to cooking some dishes for large groups, plus there is also the pressure to serve something unique and memorable. Often, out of all the dishes, it is the starter that people struggle with the most. This is a meal which many people often skip unless they are eating out at a restaurant, plus the presentation is usually crucial with the starter. On top of this, it is also the dish that sets the tone for the evening and therefore people always want to ensure that it is a delicious meal.

In order to reduce the stress and also ensure that it both looks and tastes amazing, many people order cold starters for a dinner party from catering companies. These companies can deliver the starter to your door and come with storage and serving instructions, so all you have to do is plate it up on the evening. A few possible starters include duck terrine, poached salmon, duck foie gras and lobster en belle vue. Any of these would be a terrific start to your meal, and they are sure to impress your guests. For the cook, it also allows them not to have to worry about preparing this meal, and they can instead focus their efforts on the main course and dessert. This is particularly beneficial if the cook does not have a huge amount of experience catering for large groups.

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Keep your guests content with delicious party canapés

All parties need some food, but it is finger food that is the ideal type. In particular, canapés are a fantastic party snack as they taste wonderful and look just as good. Not just this, but they can come in various types so that you can cater to different needs.


No party is complete without finger food. Whether it is a small birthday gathering or large cocktail party, finger food ensures that your guests do not go hungry, and it allows them to eat as much or as little as they want. Additionally, finger food is light and hassle free so guests can continue to socialist and mingle while they eat. Out of all the different types of finger food, you will not find one which is more ideal for parties than canapés. In addition to the enormous variation and incredible taste, canapés also look fantastic and are a great way to add some elegance and sophistication to a party.

With canapés, there are all kinds of bases, garnishes and toppings to choose from which means that you can cater to everybody’s needs. Additionally, there are cold canapés, hot canapés, shot glass canapés and even sweet canapés for variation. To save you the hassle of making your own (which can be challenging due to the presentation), it is worth using the services of a professional catering company. These companies can supply you with a wide selection of party canapés which are beautifully presented and full of flavor, and these can be delivered to the door of the event with plenty of time to spare. This means that all you have to do is serve them up before the party starts. Your guests are sure to be impressed with your spread, plus it can massively reduce the stress of providing food for a large group.