Nothing tops of a fabulous wedding menu like a made-for-the-occasion wedding cake. Both a traditional part of wedding celebrations and a chance to show off your unique style and taste when it comes to the dessert menu, your wedding cake is the perfect symbol of wedding day bliss.

Beach weddings can be fun, laid-back, and beautiful. They also present a challenge when it comes to catering – especially if you are planning to have your ceremony and your reception on the sand or by the waves.

When it comes to wedding catering, dessert menus have become a much-anticipated and memorable part of the big day. And, even though the wedding cake is most often the star of the dessert buffet, there are a number of dessert options that are sure to satisfy and delight your guests.

At Food Matters, we know just how important your wedding cake can be – the centre of your dessert menu and the star of the show when it comes to that first bite of cake as husband and wife. That’s why we love making dream weddings cakes for our clients.

It’s become common practice for organisations to put together lunch for their employees at least once a week, and often on a Friday. Not only does this save precious time away from work (as employees leave their desks to seek out lunch), it can also act as a token of appreciation for a job well done.

Are you in charge of the menu for a Heritage Day event? Whether you’re feeding a large conference group or bringing the food to a corporate celebration, a Heritage Day menu gives you an opportunity to explore foods from the many different cultural heritages that make up South African cuisine. And that can be both exciting and daunting.

When it comes to tea time treats or the perfect wedding dessert, what could be better than a freshly baked cake? And a classic vanilla base is a sure crowd pleaser. From simply delicious to the oh-so-pretty, we’ve got ideas for springtime-inspired vanilla cakes sure to delight your guests. Time to get creative in the kitchen...

Conferences take time, planning, and energy. And they almost always involve having to cater for a large group of people. And, while it might not be the reason people gather, the menu can have a substantial impact on how guests experience your event.

An awards event can be one of the biggest moments on your corporate calendar. Whether annual or once-off, designed to honour the contributions of those you work with, an event like this should be flawlessly planned and executed. And the food is no exception.