Hambleton Farms
Smoked Salmon from Otters Smokehouse and Deli
Jacob Sykes with the free range turkeys at Fosse Meadows
Beautiful Baked Goods from Hambleton Bakery from 60p each
TIP: A beautiful buffet provides the solution to fuss free food
Feeding a crowd…
In the days before or after the main event, a buffet is always a popular option for mixed groups of guests and, if planned carefully, a reasonable amount of food can go a very long way. Charcuterie and cheese boards supplemented with seasonal salads, imaginative accompaniments and good bread always go down well. Try Otters Smokehouse and Deli where Leo and his team will offer advice on their magnificent range of naturally oak smoked products, alongside both continental and European cheese and meat which is supported by a vast range of deli goods. The Rutland Charcuterie specialises in salamis and air-dried meats and will deliver free on orders over £50. Both firms will supply unlimited advice on item selection and what kind of quantity to allow per person to help you budget efficiently. TIP: Professional caterers will scale their offering up or down to suit the size of your event
Home help
When time is tight and you have perhaps bitten off more than you can chew in terms of hospitality, the answer is to turn to the professionals. Employing a caterer to supply the food for a dinner party means you can take a step back and enjoy the company of your guests – a welcome
Jacob and Nick with feathered friends at Fosse Meadows Contacts: Fosse Meadows www.fossemeadows.com Tel: 01858 880 752 Hambleton Bakery Tel: 01572 812995 www.hambletonbakery.co.uk Hambleton Fine Foods www.hambletonfarms.co.uk Tel: 01572 724455 Otters Smokehouse and Deli Rutland Charcuterie www.rutlandcharcuterie.co.uk Rutland Gourmet www.rutlandgourmet.co.uk Tel: 01572 747909 Sara McAllister www.saramcallister.co.uk Tel: 07778 227734 Wistow Outside Catering www.wistowcafebistro.co.uk 0116 259 3756 Zest Catering www.cateringandeventsbyzest.co.uk Tel: 07739 523 456
relief during the Christmas rush. James Ball of Zest Catering sums it up when he says “With someone to do all the shopping, preparation, cooking, serving and clearing, you really can be the ‘host with the most’. Alternatively, mix and match professional skills with your own; canapes and puddings can be fiddly so order them in whilst providing the main course yourself to take the pressure off. The Rutland Gourmet, Sara McAllister and Wistow Outside Catering are three local companies who all provide first-class advice, a wonderful range of menus and a tailored approach to drinks and dinner parties of all sizes and to suit all budgets. TIP: Save hours of time by sourcing the best finishing touches, created by experts
Delightful details
Every year many of us have the best intentions of creating a homebaked, hand-crafted Christmas paradise but the reality can be an exhausting attempt at pleasing all of the people all of the time. This year, decide to leave the hours of stirring and slaving over a hot stove to those who win awards for it and select some treats from Hambleton Bakery to provide the finishing touches to your table. Beautiful baked goods include their time-honoured Christmas puddings, pies and iced fruit cake all hand-made using traditional recipes. Use the time saved to enjoy the company of friends and family and make sure you do it ‘guilt free’. RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING NOVEMBER 2016
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