2012 and some sombre events – Sam’s Log

Early 2012 has seen us cater for some different and more sombre events.

In January and February we have catered for several funerals. As a tradition the family and friends get together to celebrate the life of the deceased. And so we get a big kick out of helping in this celebration with our catering.

One such event was on February 21st in Hertfordshire when we looked after 60 guests, following the Church Service. Sadly a local lady had lost her daughter, and we were there to help “Celebrate the Life” of their dear Mother and Friend

To do this each guest was greeted with a glass of Champagne. And to give some informality to the event we served a buffet and cocktails. To finish we provided  coffee and tea before the guests departed.

It was especially touching to receive a note of thanks just a few days after the event.We were happy that the food was praised as was our service.

More importantly was that it recognised the Heriot approach, where the client just has to leave everything to us and we take care of it for them.

Despite Everything Couples Still Want A Big Wedding – Tony Arens

We’ve noticed that we get more short term requests to provide catering for weddings. Now this means that  either couples are deciding to get married later  or decisions are being delayed. And we think the latter because it’s not so easy for some to know if the finances are available. Which is very understandable given the economic problems of the last few years.

Nonetheless what we are finding is that couples still want to have a great day. The requests and appointments show us that the Bride and Groom want to celebrate with as many of their family and friends as they can.

We try to help here as much as possible by looking at the alternatives. And we admit to a little bit of special pricing and value offers to help.

But what we see as caterers, and what it drives home is, that Weddings are important. And the marriage celebration is as important as always. Every generation has a real desire to get their marriage off to a wonderful start. Because each couple wants to have a great marriage and commit to a life long partner.

There may be less weddings year on year. But those who still go through the process want to make it all work and have a wonderful celebration. Our part is to make that happen.

Wedding Fair High Elms Manor, Garston, February 26th

We will be at High Elms Manor, Garston, Hertfordshire, on Sunday February 26th, for their wonderful wedding fair.

Visitors to the Fair will be able to see what a wonderful venue and setting High Elms Manor has become. They will see a variety of offers on dresses, honeymoons, photography, and so much more.

And of course if you’re coming along you will meet us and get to taste some of the many samples we have prepared. It will all be delicious.