Catering for a large group in a corporate setting can be challenging. Corporate catering can often have a ‘been there, done that’ feel to it or, even worse, poorly planned catering is sure to put a dampener on any event. 

Avoid disappointing your guests with the menu at your next big corporate event with these great catering ideas:

Whether you’re catering a classy corporate event or putting together ideas for a wedding menu, you will probably need to think about a drinks menu as well. For lunch and evening events, wine is a popular choice and there is wide range to choose from.

Food fundies will point to the importance of pairing your selected dishes with the ‘right’ wines. The reason? The right wine can enhance the flavours in your food, making your meal even more pleasurable.

A wedding means lots of decisions – venue, dress, cake, and of course, the food. Food is not only a significant wedding cost, it can help make a wedding memorable. And one of the main decisions to make around the food at your wedding is about the catering – how will you serve your menu to your guests?

Heard of Banting? If you’re interested in food and catering, you probably know all about it! One of the biggest movements in the food industry, Tim Noakes made this low carb, high fat lifestyle diet a massive and controversial hit in SA with his 2015 book Real Meal Revolution. Whichever side of the Banting fence you stand, if you’re catering a corporate event or a family get-together, it can be useful to make it banting-friendly. You don’t have to make your entire event a Banting one – banishing bread and anything with sugar from your table might feel a bit harsh – but you can make food choices and use menu ideas that will leave everyone satisfied. Because that’s the point of great catering – happy, satisfied diners at the end of your meal!

You have a big event coming up and have decided to hire a catering company to handle the food. To make sure you get what you want (and what you pay for),

here are 5 questions you should ask a catering company before signing on the dotted line:

Need to cater for an upcoming event but want healthy options? Trend forecasting shows that, when it comes to catered food, 2016 is a year of healthy eating. Here are four of the top healthy foods trends to consider for your next big event:

For many brides, the wedding cake is the centrepiece of the food on their special day. It’s part of the photo line-up and a highlight for the guests. And the good news? Today’s bride is spoilt for choice!

So, how do you choose the perfect wedding cake for your big day? Make sure it’s gorgeous and delicious by following these top tips:

Whilst this chapter is exciting and exhilarating we do understand that some things may be a little daunting. Planning a wedding does involve multiple organising, planning and preparation. Multi-tasking will take on a new meaning and you may feel overwhelmed at times – you may even venture too close to the dreaded ogre of weddings – Bridezilla herself! This is something we don't want for you or your family. So, in a bid to relieve you from some stress, we feel we can shed some light on the topic closest to us - the wedding catering.