Shefs of Brandon is our exclusive catering partner here at Hockwold Hall:
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Catering by Shefs offers an extensive range of wedding catering services, designed to create a memorable culinary experience for your special day. Their services include:
Canapés
Shefs provides a variety of elegant canapés to start your wedding celebration. Examples include mini scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, crostini with prosciutto and red pepper pesto, and baby baked potatoes with soured cream and caviar.
Three-Course Meals
Their three-course meal options feature gourmet dishes such as:
- Starters: Vodka and beetroot cured salmon, ham hock and pea terrine, sautéed mushrooms on brioche, and tomato and roasted sweet pepper soup.
- Main Courses: Feather-blade steak with whiskey cream sauce, seared supreme of chicken wrapped in Parma ham, herb-crusted salmon with lemon butter sauce, and vegan surf ‘n’ turf with Portobello steaks.
- Desserts: Sticky toffee pudding, chocolate pots, lemon curd cheesecake, Eton mess, and a trio of mini desserts like cookies & cream cheesecake, glazed lemon tart, and warm chocolate brownie.
Barbecues
Shefs offers a BBQ buffet style, perfect for a relaxed yet flavorful dining experience. Menu items include marinated chicken drumsticks, vegetable pesto kebabs, and a variety of salads such as Mediterranean pasta salad and traditional coleslaw.
Hog Roasts
For a more traditional and hearty option, Shefs provides a hog roast featuring free-range pigs. This includes succulent pork with crispy crackling, served with homemade apple sauce and bread rolls.
Big Pan Cooking
Shefs specializes in on-site cooking of large pan dishes, like authentic Spanish paella with chicken and chorizo, providing a vibrant and communal dining experience.
Buffets
Their buffet options are highly customizable, including both hot and cold selections. Popular choices include Mexican chili served with sour cream and nachos, cold meats like roast topside of beef and sweet chili glazed salmon, and a variety of salads.
Afternoon Tea
For a quintessentially British touch, Shefs offers an afternoon tea service, complete with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of cakes and pastries like Viennese swirls and mini jam jar cheesecakes.
Dessert Tables
Shefs provides an assortment of desserts displayed beautifully on dessert tables. Selections include lemon and stem ginger cheesecake, classic crème brûlée, apple frangipane tart, and chocolate delice.
Grazing Tables
For a more informal and visually appealing option, grazing tables feature a variety of cured meats, cheeses, crusty breads, and accompaniments like olives and pickles.
Cheese Tables and Cheese Towers
Shefs can arrange elaborate cheese tables and even cheese towers, perfect for a sophisticated touch to your wedding reception. These tables can include an assortment of cheeses, cured meats, and breads.
Custom Menus
One of Shefs’ standout features is their ability to create bespoke menus tailored to your preferences and the theme of your wedding. They are flexible in accommodating dietary requirements and can craft dishes that fit your vision and budget.
Additional Services
- Seasonal Menus: Shefs offers seasonal menus that incorporate fresh, local ingredients to ensure the best flavors and quality.
- Use of Wedding Cake as Dessert: They can creatively serve your wedding cake as part of the dessert course, accompanied by seasonal berries and pouring cream.
- Evening Food Options: Including cheese tables and BBQ options, perfect for late-night snacking.
Shefs prides themselves on their attention to detail, quality of ingredients, and exceptional service, ensuring that your wedding catering is not only delicious but also seamless and personalized to your needs.
For more information on their services and to view sample menus, you can visit their website: Catering by Shefs (Catering by Shefs).
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01842 819 803
Mobile: 07739 404 179
Mobile: 07761 155 678

