Christmas isn't Christmas without a Christmas pudding! This year Food Matters switches things up with a traditional Swedish Christmas Pudding to fill your Christmas Platter! In the Swedish tradition, whoever gets the whole almond is king or queen for the day. Try this deliciously easy recipe.

Food Matters suggests a few ways in which to change it up a little for your Christmas meal this year!

With seemingly ever quickening haste, Christmas comes around, and suddenly you have to think Christmas dinner again whilst your plates from last year are still warm!

Food Matters was very excited and honoured to be commissioned to cater for the TWBA Hunt Lascaris cocktail party, and we so loved the combined theme of Out of Africa and White Mischief. We were delighted to have the opportunity to cater for an African theme as it allowed us to showcase local ingredients which are always special and of huge importance to us - sustainability wise and pride wise!

Trends this summer are escalating; from wardrobes to the kitchen. Everyone is competing to create the new "it" dessert. So what are some of the trends this summer that will cause you to sink your teeth and devour? Let's explore. 

There is nothing as certain as death and taxes – and certain types of food! Some things will never go off trend because they are universal, workable and they evoke childhood memories that make one feel warm and fuzzy. However, it is on trend to add luxury touches to these old favourites. Here are a few trending ways to serve entrees: 

Hosting a function can be a tremendous task, but there is nothing like peace of mind when you hire a trendy caterer who possesses those qualities of talent and flair; they understand the brief given to them by their client. And since we all hold different tastes, varying dietary needs or themes we want to create, a really good caterer will avidly study trends and experiment with their medium to create ever evolving flavours and taste experiences for unique tastes. 

Last week we set the scene for one of our latest Specialised Catering events; The Launch of Ciroc Pineapple Vodka. Today we would like to take you on a culinary adventure as we delve a little deeper into the menu that we created to support the this exciting specialised event. Everything was a taste sensation and an oozing satisfaction to the palette. Food Matters carte was perfectly complemented by the fresh, invigorating taste of drinks made with CÎROC® Pineapple Vodka.

Nothing utters summer quite like the smell of pineapple – it evokes a feel good state of holidays, islands, pristine beaches, clear waters, fun and happiness; an instant joie de vivre drawn from our memories of the good life!

This is the day you get to make your dreams come true! 

Here at Food Matters we cross the bridge to be a part of this special occasion. All you have to do is tell us where you want us to be; the date, time and how many friends will be celebrating with you as you embark on this new chapter.