Monday 19 October 2015

How to Host the Perfect Dinner Party


A dinner party is not the same when compared with the party that provides snacks and finger food. In the dinner party, it will be necessary for you to approach it in an entirely different way. Here, we will tell you the ways and means by which you can arrange a successful dinner party catering so that it becomes a roaring success.

A lot of people are nowadays taking the plunge to host the dinner parties. It looks like everyone wishes to go in for the dinner party catering. However, if you are amongst them then you should be aware that the dinner party is very different from just inviting people around for dinner.

Yes, a dinner party is a more formal affair. All those who are invited will make an effort and dress up for the occasion. As the host, you need to make extra effort with the food as well, not to mention the setting.

You should begin from the number of people that you wish to invite. This is why it becomes necessary for you to take into consideration the size of your table. If your table will only be able to seat six, you should invite only six people. If you have a large table which will be able to seat twelve people, you can invite twelve people though it is not necessary for you to invite this many but instead take it as the maximum number to invite. If you have these many people then your dinner party will be cosy and more refined than other parties, so make the most of it.

In your dinner party catering you will also have to take into consideration your menu. It will be ideal to have a three course meal as it will not be too heavy and which can be prepared in advance as much as possible.  Dishes that can be well prepared in advanced and just finished off or heated up on the night work great. Soup is always a great starter that everyone seems to enjoy and it will allow you to be a lot less stressed on the night!

If you are still pertinent on hosting a dinner party but you don't have the culinary skills to stand up to the occasion, its best to hire the dinner party catering services. 

As can be seen with a little bit of preparation will certainly go a long way in this situation. If everything has been thought of in advance, you'd be surprised just how easy it can be to enjoy a dinner party among friends. By having some white wine chilling or red wine at room temperature and ready to open, you will soon settle in.


Sunday 18 October 2015

The Importance Of Home Cooking


All of us wish to stay healthy and fit, but only some of us take the plunge to have a healthy body and live life happily. This is because they know full well about some of the best food recipe cooking with the help of which they are able to avail of a healthy body. If you also wish to enhance your muscles and be enthusiastic, it will be necessary for you to follow a regular routine in terms of the necessary exercises and of course a healthy diet. There are many of us who have the wrong perception about the way of getting a healthy body. This is why they emphasize on exercise more than availing of the best food recipe cooking. If you wish to go on a healthy diet, you should be aware about healthy cooking, a much debated topic. It is not at all a difficult task to remain healthy; you are advised to gather some important tips for cooking a healthy and yummy diet which are mentioned below:

It becomes necessary for us to preserve the minerals and vitamins that all of us are familiar with as they are very import in our diet. Some modern ways should used to preserve vitamins and minerals while cooking such vegetables. A lot of ways are there to cooking the best food recipe cooking that can be applied for preserving precious nutrients and Vitamins. You can do this via the steaming method that is more specifically applied for cooking fresh vegetables and known as the fastest method of cooking.

In order to create a wonderful impression on your entire family and friends, preparing delicious cuisines at home is such a great idea. By undertaking some search on the internet, you will get some information about various new recipes that will definitely help you to cook something new, but you should also take care of your cooking timing. You should therefore use that cooking method, which is less time consuming. 

It also becomes necessary for you to make extra attention while making salads and soups, try to preserve stem, pulp and peel. It’s an excellent idea to wash your fresh vegetables with clean water rather than after cutting as some of us usually do. In this way you will be able to make your family members healthy and fit by providing delicious and quality of cuisine at home.



Tuesday 13 October 2015

Simple Catering Ideas For a Kids Party!

Your daughter’s or son’s birthday party is coming. You are expecting to have over fifteen high-energy little people running in and out of your house and playing.

The next thought is what to feed them? 

Just a birthday cake? Perhaps not. Fifteen or 20 little people full of sugar and energy. Top that off with soft drinks, candy, and those terrible disposable tools that every party seems to need. These are the things that nightmares are made from.

The key to keeping control of a birthday party is to provide children with wholesome foods that are fun. Finger foods and dips, oddly coloured foods, and platters of tasty sandwiches that they can grab as they run in and out are a great way to celebrate.

Here are some easy party food ideas:

  • Crudités – Sliced vegetables and a delicious dip are the perfect finger food for any party. Fortunately, children love little finger vegetables.

  • Wraps and sandwiches – Making small wraps and sandwiches can be a great way to great real food into the children.

  • Fish sticks – Small pieces of fish fried in a delicious coating with a wonderful dip are ideal for small hands and hungry mouths.

  • Barbecue – Anything from ribs, chicken, and sausage are a great addition to any children’s party.

  • Smoked salmon bites – A small cracker with cream cheese and smoked salmon are yummy, even for the adults.

  • Fish or crab cakes – Small fish or crab cakes can be a delicious snack that elevates every party.

No matter what you choose, you can make it all much easier on yourself by simply having a really great catering company take care of everything. Let us be that company, you won't regret it!

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Monday 12 October 2015

Secrets To Make This Birthday Party The One Your Child Will Remember, Forever


As a young child, when I look back at my birthday parties, I remember balloons, ice cream cakes, musical chairs, "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" and bubble wands. I suddenly realize that I just aged myself.

Today, I've realized that how much things have changed. Simple pleasures like ice cream cakes and "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" have been replaced with sculpted fondant cakes and custom photo booths. While these are able to make excellent photo ops, the execution as well as the preparation of these children's parties can leave the parents stressing when they really should be out there enjoying their child's party. Here are some simple secrets:

Keep it About the Kid – Since it's your child's special day, so make it about them! Many a time’s parents will add on extra activities or décor which is not even noticed by their kids. This is why you should focus on executing details that your child cares about. It'll also be less taxing on you!

Create Your Design Story – Choose a story for the party. These days, the parents sneer on having a theme based party. However, if you have a design story, your child’s party will have a cohesive look. It will also guide you when you plan the décor, food and activities. The story can be in the form of a theme, design or even your kid's favourite snack. Yes, it will be around a snack that you will be able to base the whole theme. 

Plan Your Menu - Whether you are making the items yourself or having a catering service do it for you, get creative with the food. If you’re having a kid's beach party, cut sandwiches in the shapes of vegetables and shells as surfboards. 

Day of the Party: During the party, your guests should feel like VIPs. This is why you should give them the royalty treatment. Greet them with signature children friendly drinks.

Be Present – The most important point of time in your kid’s party be present and focused on your child throughout the whole party. 

Last but not the least, have fun. You should also make it a point to include your kids in the planning. Before you know it, your kids will be able to plan their own barbecue without your help. 

In the end, it's these little moments that your child won't forget.


Sunday 11 October 2015

The Unquestionable Blessing of Local Grub


Eating organic food provides a lot of advantages for the grower, the consumer and also for the community.

These days sourcing organic food has become very popular with chefs and food experts, and most people now expect their local restaurant catering services to offer a range of dishes featuring locally sourced food.

If you are staying in Staffordshire, you should be aware that there are a lot of benefits in finding local foods and incorporating them into your diet. Here are some of these advantages:

The first and foremost benefit of eating locally grown food in Staffordshire is that local food is fresher, and they also taste more like real food. Meat, fish and vegetables which are produced in the local area are likely to be tastier. Asides from this, fresh food in Staffordshire will retain the nutrients and minerals components which are leached out within a few hours of being prepared. This is why you are likely to get more nutritional benefit from local foods. 

Organic food will not have any preservatives, which again can affect the taste and nutritional composition of foods.

When you eat organic food in Staffordshire you are sustaining the local produce. You are in a way encouraging local farmers to preserve the land and reduce soil erosion, which affects everyone living nearby. 

There are many health benefits when you eat organic food.

Organic food is rich in flavour. The crops when grown locally are picked when they are ripe so that they can be shipped as well as distributed to your local retail store. 

When you eat organic food, you are eating seasonally. Despite the fact that we may want that the strawberries could be grown throughout the year in Staffordshire, the best time to eat strawberries is when you are able to purchase them directly from a local grower. They taste better when compared to the ones that could be purchased in the winter.

Eating organic food also enhances the economy of the area. When you purchase food that has been grown locally, you are in a way supporting the farming communities, meaning that they are less reliant on payouts from the EU. Local farms 

This way will be less reliant on support from the government, and there is also less impact on the area from heavy farming methods and distribution.

With the onset of the growing season, you should think as to how you will be able to add more organic food to your menu.

Staffordshire catering uses the best produce from the Staffordshire area,  our meat is supplied from Tamworth and our veg is supplied from near Burton Upon Trent. The fish we cater with is from a responsible and sustainable supplier.

Staffordshire Catering tries, wherever possible to source ingredients from local suppliers. We are proud to regularly source food from Rugeley and the surrounding areas.


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Saturday 10 October 2015

Party Food


Your daughter’s or son’s birthday party is coming. You are expecting to have over fifteen high-energy little people running in and out of your house and playing.

The next thought is what to feed them? 

Just a birthday cake? Perhaps not. Fifteen or 20 little people full of sugar and energy. Top that off with soft drinks, candy, and those terrible disposable tools that every party seems to need. These are the things that nightmares are made from.

The key to keeping control of a birthday party is to provide children with wholesome foods that are fun. Finger foods and dips, oddly coloured foods, and platters of tasty sandwiches that they can grab as they run in and out are a great way to celebrate.

Here are some easy party food ideas:

  • Crudités – Sliced vegetables and a delicious dip are the perfect finger food for any party. Fortunately, children love little finger vegetables.

  • Wraps and sandwiches – Making small wraps and sandwiches can be a great way to great real food into the children.

  • Fish sticks – Small pieces of fish fried in a delicious coating with a wonderful dip are ideal for small hands and hungry mouths.

  • Barbecue – Anything from ribs, chicken, and sausage are a great addition to any children’s party.

  • Smoked salmon bites – A small cracker with cream cheese and smoked salmon are yummy, even for the adults.

  • Fish or crab cakes – Small fish or crab cakes can be a delicious snack that elevates every party.

No matter what you choose, you can make it all much easier on yourself by simply having a really great catering company take care of everything. Let us be that company, you won't regret it!




Staffordshire Catering Homepage - Click Here!

Thursday 8 October 2015

Once In a Lifetime Events


At Staffordshire Catering we know how important your next event is. That’s why we go out of our way to make sure that each and every client is absolutely satisfied. We fully understand that we cater to once in a lifetime events. It’s important to us that we make those events as memorable as possible. We want you to remember the food as much as the event. We’ll always work hard to make sure that you have an event that no one will forget about.

The highest quality ingredients that money can buy. We spend more time searching for fresh fruits and vegetables than any catering company in existence. Food tastes its best at the peak of freshness. You’ll never find anything in any of our dishes that isn't top of the line. We search for quality and it’s evident in every meal we produce. Freshness is one ingredient that most chefs overlook and it’s something that’s irreplaceable. It’s impossible to serve good food if the quality isn't up to par.

It takes highly experienced chefs to pull off a fantastic catered meal. We hire the most experience chefs in the industry. Few catering companies understand the importance of experience like we do. Complex dishes require a cooking staff that’s made them before. There are no rookies in our kitchen. Everything is made by professionals that have years, if not decades of experience in the kitchen. It’s impossible for other companies to replicate what we do because they don’t have the same level of skilled chefs.

Let us use our creativity to dazzle your guests. Experience leads to creativity as any good chef will tell you. Creativity comes from being highly skilled at what you’re doing. Do you want something that’s both unique and great tasting? All you have to do is sit down and describe what you want with our chefs. They’ll be more than happy to come up with something that’s unique just for you. Each and every one of your guests will remember the one of a kind dishes that you help select. Personalization is key to allowing your personality to shine. This is your event and the boundaries are limitless when it comes to creative control over the event.

Fancy meals or down home cooking, it’s your choice. Are you looking for a more down to earth meal? Something that most people would consider home cooking? We can do just that if you like. You can even tell people that you made it yourself. They’ll never know the difference. We can be as fancy or as rustic that you want us to be. What we’re seeking is your satisfaction on every level possible. Some customers want us to be over the top when it comes to our cooking. While others want us to cook food like people eat every day of the week. The choice is yours and we’re always more than happy to see to it that you’re satisfied.

Let us cater your next get together or event. We’re a highly skilled catering company that knows how to make an event memorable. No one does it better and you’ll agree after your first bite. Give us the chance to be your favorite catering company. You won’t go with anyone else after your very first event. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to get started planning your next event.



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Wednesday 7 October 2015

Bon Appétit


 Eating Healthy Gourmet Style Gourmet food has often been synonymous with foods that are rich and indulgent, however, gourmet cuisine has a healthy side as well. Eating a healthy diet is no longer a fad, but a lifestyle adopted by the masses. Below is a list of some of the healthiest gourmet ingredients and foods that are not only delicious, but great for your body. 

 Speciality Salts 
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Greek Yogurt 
Dark Chocolate (at least 70% Cocoa) 
Champagne and Wine
 Caviar
 Wild Copper River Salmon
 Artisanal Cheese
 Whole Bean Coffee
 Organic Grass-Fed Beef Fillet
 Walnut Oil
 Figs 

 So cheers to your health and happy taste buds..


Monday 5 October 2015

Family Dinner

How many of you have had the pleasure of eating on a table surrounding your immediate family members or a group of friends who you just can’t live without? Almost all of you right? Picture this. You've had a tough, tiring day at your college or workplace. You’re sitting alone on a table of four and you’re having a meal you bought from the closest restaurant to your house. There’s absolutely nothing new on your Facebook or Tumblr home feed and the television isn't very keen to your interests tonight either. What can you possibly do now, except obviously, eating alone and reflecting back on the life you've spent doing things that don’t matter at the end of the day. Not a pleasant sight, eh? Now think of the same path in a different manner. A table of four with no vacant seats, a delicious home-made meal and you discussing your past, present or your future with your family. Doesn't it feel less gloomy and sadder and practically speaking, a sight that can make every difficulty of life seem easier than usual? I think it does and I don’t see how anyone would want to think otherwise! 

 Generally speaking, everybody has had dinner right? As kids, we are taught that we are to sit and eat with our parents and siblings. Unfortunately, as soon as we reach the age of seventeen or eighteen we are caught up in a dilemma of whether or not to “ruin our reputation” by having dinner with our parents or family as a whole. I’d like to point, for those readers who are in the above mentioned ages that honestly speaking, at some point of our lives, the only people we have at our sides are our parents. I'm not saying you shouldn't be socializing or that you should stick like a glue to your parents but I do believe, that your parents certainly do deserve a dinner gathering after all they've done for you from the time you've opened your eyes! If you ask me, I feel pretty satisfied knowing that I have at least given them the respect that they deserve by not only showing them affection through spending time with them but by also making food for them that stands up to their expectations. (Believe me when I say this though, the standard set for the quality of food by our parents is the toughest one by far!) The kinda person I am, I like staying close to traditions and rituals that our grand fathers and great grand fathers followed. Therefore, I take a day off from my social responsibilities each week and visit my parents or call them over. It may come to you as a surprise but I actually enjoy sitting with them on the dinner table! I get the chance of clearing out my minds unnecessary judgement you see.

 There’s one more thing I want to mention here, especially for those who can’t travel to their parents on a weekly basis, if you have a sibling that lives close to you or comes in your reach in some way, keep in touch with them because, after your parents, your siblings will always be there for you through your thick and thins. Besides, why wouldn't you want to sit with your sister and gossip about the girl you used to play with or may be discuss a classic game of New York Yankees with your brother? So yes, it is a request to all of my beautiful readers to actually give this family gathering dinner concept a thought. Take it as a favour you’re paying back to your family and especially, your parents!