20/07/2026
Our first ever wedding taster evening! And what a wonderful evening it was 🧡
An intimate gathering of 9 couples, 18 guests in total, and yet there was something about this event that felt so significant to me, perhaps even a highlight of my business journey so far.
I always want every wedding guest to leave happy, but ultimately I'm bringing one couple's vision to life. Usually there are just two people whose opinion carries the most weight. On Friday, there were eighteen.
Every single person in that room was trusting me with one of the biggest days of their lives.
There I was, someone who's comfortable cooking for 80-100 people, suddenly nervous about cooking for just 18!
Because what if they regretted booking me? What if my simple, home-cooked style didn't measure up to the beautifully plated food you see elsewhere?
Usually, when I have those moments of self-doubt before an event, I tell myself I just have to get through the day and do my best. But this time it wasn't even the main event, their weddings are. It felt like so much more was riding on it.
The good news... everyone loved the food 🥳
I received some absolutely wonderful comments, and it was so special to meet my couples before their wedding days, something I don't always get to do.
What I didn't expect was the renewed confidence I came away with.
To be honest, comparison & imposter syndrome creep in more often than I'd like to admit. Sometimes I compare myself to caterers with years more experience than me, or those creating beautifully refined dishes & using techniques I wouldn't have the confidence to offer. But we don't have to be like other caterers because we are not trying to offer the same thing. And Friday evening reminded me that my clients choose Foodtopia knowing exactly what we do.
I realised I need to embrace what we do best: sharing the food I love to cook, the experience we create as a team, and the warmth and relaxed atmosphere that comes with it.
The right couples aren't looking for someone else. They're looking for Foodtopia 🥕
So, to everyone who came on Friday, thank you! For your trust, kind words & enthusiasm. We cannot wait to be a part of your weddings!