How’s your summer going? With only a couple of weeks left before September arrives I’ve been super busy getting your picnic grazing boxes ready, making your grazing tables beautiful and delicious, and setting up your indoors and garden parties. From weddings and birthdays to family get togethers and corporate summer parties. Thank you for keeping me busy over the last couple of months 🫶🏻
To enquire about your party or event or to book your grazing boxes and platters visit our website or email [email protected]
Our Savoury and Sweet grazing menu feature something for everyone! From an award winning Stilton, creamy Brie and refined flavours of Lincolnshire Poacher to super sweet honeycomb and full of flavour Saucisson and Salami. That’s why our grazing food is a popular choice for family gatherings, parties and corporate events.
✨Hassle free entertainment
✨High quality, artisan food
✨Aesthetically pleasing presentation
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I normally visualise a detailed set up of incoming event in my head a few weeks and days beforehand and I knew that I’d have a few long, rectangular tables to work with. When I arrived at the venue the room was already set up with chairs stacked up in a place where I envisaged the table placement. Also the tables where already set up too in a shape I wasn’t anticipating 🤔 There was no time to start dragging everything across the room so I had to think on my feet and re-arrange my vision. Have I mentioned before that this is a high pressured job 😆 I made a few small improvements and got on with it as there were a lot of elements involved and a lot of flowers and foliage to organise before I could even get started on the food.
A final result was stunning and I could only dream of an amazing review I received from the newlyweds who were equally impressed and so were their guests.
If you’re planing your wedding or milestone celebrations get in touch and we can chat about what you’d like to create for your special day. And if you have no idea what you’d like we can chat too as I’ll gladly come up with a few ideas as well as food recommendations.
“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” I’ve heard this famous phrase many times before but I feel it’s not entirely true…I love what I do but it’s bloody hard work! 😆
It certainly helps being your own boss and doing things you’re passionate about:
~ I love good food, it brings me joy feeding people😍
~ I love organising things even though it makes me really ‘stressy’ and makes my head spin around in the middle of the night 🤯
~ I love beautiful things, carefully selected decor and props as well as fresh flowers and fragrant foliage that all compliment each other on the day🌿
~ I love dealing with people, getting involved in planning of their event, understanding what they want to create for their special day and making it happen 🧚
I love it all but like anything in life the reality isn’t always rosy. Having your own business means you can never switch off, thinking of ‘things’ 24/7, you’re stressed when you’re really busy and stressed when you’re not as you’re worried why you aren’t busy🤣 BUT all get forgotten when you accomplish another beautiful set up, and feed a hungry crowd, and your customer sends you a lovely email thanking you for providing amazing food that was admired by all the guests.
P.S. Obviously making a living out of is a great bonus too 👍💰
So what do you think about the above quote, is it true or not? 🤔
Comment below with your thoughts ⬇️
~ GRAZING PLATTERS ~
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Full to the brim with high quality ingredients and mouth watering artisan produce - a great conversation starter at any party!
Whether you’re organising a party at home or a corporate do you can still serve high quality food that will have your guests coming back for more.
It’s called ‘grazing’ for a reason - “the unstructured, repetitive eating of small amounts of food over a longer time period”
To order your Grazing Platters go to our website and choose from a variety of options, or email [email protected]
BRITISH CHEESES 🧀🇬🇧
I’ve always enjoyed eating French Goat cheeses and Brie, Italian Gorgonzola and Spanish Manchego but since launching my catering business I discovered truly artisan, often small-batch, 100% British award winning Cheeses🥇
I love the idea of working with and supporting as many British farms and artisan producers as possible. The quality of their produce as well as traceability, sustainability-focus, the freshness, the taste…in my opinion it can’t be beaten.
The Grazing Zebra boxes, platters and tables are full of high quality food, freshly prepared for you on the day.
To taste great British artisan cheeses as well as other delicacies, order one of our Grazing Boxes or Platters or simply book us to cater for your next event
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Let’s talk about my favourite artisan cheese and a firm favourite of many of our customers - Sinodun Hill 🤍
Made by Fraser Norton and Rachel Yarrow, Sinodun Hill is a ripened goats’ cheese pyramid, similar in style to a Pouligny and other French goats’ cheeses. Sinodun is made using the traditional method of slow lactic coagulation and is then matured for up to 21 days to develop the flavour and texture. The result is a more flavoursome cheese with mellow citrus notes, light nutty edge, and a smooth mousse-like texture.
The rind seasonally develops some blue and grey moulds as it ages, which adds to the flavour and character of the cheese.
Sinodun Hill won many awards but recently was voted Best British Cheese at the World Cheese Awards 2023.
It really is an amazing cheese and my number one🏆 A pure luxury which unfortunately comes at a premium price hence it’s not offered in our standard boxes and platters, however it can be requested as an extra (and many of you do that since you love it too!).
5 things I’ve learnt about catering since having my own business…👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
1. You never switch off 🤯 and always think about the next order you’ve got booked in or an event you’re catering for. From ordering the stock on time and calculating the correct quantities, to when your next delivery is coming, have I got enough/have I got too much, which supplier to call etc etc
2. Caring about the smallest detail to make a perfect set up for each customer whether they order a small grazing box or book a party for 30 people. It can be a ‘blessing’ for sure as each customer can be assured that their food is not only prepared fresh to order but is also aesthetically pleasing. And ‘a curse’ when you find yourself trimming bunchstem of grapes to make it look perfect (true fact🤯, I never knew I’ve got that in me! 😆)
3. Organisation and multitasking are key! 👩🍳Prepping like a pro can really speed up fulfillment of orders and being able to deliver them on time. All food is prepared fresh on the day but certain tasks such as washing fruit and veg in advance, or pre-cutting cakes can help with deadlines on the day.
4. Catering is a bit like art 🎨 Caterers tend to be predominantly artistic individuals (🙋♀️) also thrive at influencing and persuading others (🙋♀️). YES. I’m a bossy boots and I like to do things my way 🙌😆
5. The key to a success in catering is excellent customer service. Although the primary focus of catering is obviously the food itself, a caterer must also provide top-notch customer service. From initial communication with the customer and providing them with a quote, you have to ensure that you cover all their needs and wants, and tick off all dietary requirements and allergies ☑️. Your catering business will take you out of your kitchen and into the environment of those you are serving. It’s also very important to follow up after the event and check if everything was to custom
5 things I’ve learnt about catering since having my own business…👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
1. You never switch off 🤯 and always think about the next order you’ve got booked in or an event you’re catering for. From ordering the stock on time and calculating the correct quantities, to when your next delivery is coming, have I got enough/have I got too much, which supplier to call etc etc
2. Caring about the smallest detail to make a perfect set up for each customer whether they order a small grazing box or book a party for 30 people. It can be a ‘blessing’ for sure as each customer can be assured that their food is not only prepared fresh to order but is also aesthetically pleasing. And ‘a curse’ when you find yourself trimming bunchstem of grapes to make it look perfect (true fact🤯, I never knew I’ve got that in me! 😆)
3. Organisation and multitasking are key! 👩🍳Prepping like a pro can really speed up fulfillment of orders and being able to deliver them on time. All food is prepared fresh on the day but certain tasks such as washing fruit and veg in advance, or pre-cutting cakes can help with deadlines on the day.
4. Catering is a bit like art 🎨 Caterers tend to be predominantly artistic individuals (🙋♀️) also thrive at influencing and persuading others (🙋♀️). YES. I’m a bossy boots and I like to do things my way 🙌😆
5. The key to a success in catering is excellent customer service. Although the primary focus of catering is obviously the food itself, a caterer must also provide top-notch customer service. From initial communication with the customer and providing them with a quote, you have to ensure that you cover all their needs and wants, and tick off all dietary requirements and allergies ☑️. Your catering business will take you out of your kitchen and into the environment of those you are serving. It’s also very important to follow up after the event and check if everything was to custom
HOW I PUT TOGETHER A SHOW STOPPING GRAZING TABLE FOR A CORPORATE LAUNCH EVENT
1. Sourced a variety of accessories with different heights, textures, colours that work well with the wooden table and not overwhelming the
actual food display
2. Briefed a florist on type of flowers and colours needed to create fresh,modern and rustic look and specified what type of vases needed to be filled with flowers and foliage
3. Made sure that fresh foliage (such as eucalyptus and ruscus) was arranged every day on the table. A great gap filler and it smelled great too!
4. Having a great team on hand is important, but I was often wearing different hats, from prepping the food and arranging it on the platters, to serving it
on the day, and clearing up. As a small business owner you just have to get it done.
5. Kept the crowd happy with a variety of delicious sharing savoury and sweet platters. Put together a simple feast with fresh bread, olives and pickles as well as our Single Serve Grazing Cups.
6. Months of planning, sourcing the right ingredients and ensuring the best suppliers and team of people are on board coupled with a lot of hard work = a show stopping spread of food that offered a mix of textures, flavours, and visual appeal.
If you’d like some ideas how to make your catering stand out and to discuss your incoming event, get in touch for an informal chat
What a fab day working with the very talented ‘cake and biscuits extraordinaire’ Noella from @bakedpeterborough She always comes up with engaging and fun workshops for you to enjoy whilst celebrating special events in your life.
This delicious and very hands-on workshop is perfect for hen do parties. With lunch provided by us @thegrazingzebra on arrival, you spend your time learning how to decorate biscuits and get to take them home. Filled with laughter, Prosecco, good food and sweet treats you’re bound to have a great time celebrating your special day of becoming a bride in a company of your girlfriends, mums, sisters, aunties and grandmas! 🫶🏻
Watch out for a new brochure coming soon - follow @bakedpeterborough for more details coming out soon 💕💕
Had a real pleasure catering for a lovely couple who got married in an intimate wedding ceremony in Cornwall mid week, then got back home on Saturday ready for celebrations with close friends and family 💞🥂
The set up was quick and easy with already pre-arranged grazing platters offering a variety of savoury and sweet food.
If you’re planning a feast at the comfort of your own house, get in touch to find out what we can offer for your party
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~ Do you need to feed your guests delicious and freshly prepared food?
~ Would you like to impress them with a stunning food display?
You’ve come to the right place!
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From Grazing Platters to bespoke Grazing Tables we can tailor our menu to suit your occasion. Let us know the details of your event and we’ll recommend the best catering solution for you.
Email ➡️ [email protected]
Last weekend’s Grazing Table for a lovely bunch of girls from Manchester coming together for a hen party in Wansford - the brief was ‘a lot of delicious food please - it will be my friends, mum, aunties vibe type of hen do’
~ Feedback ~
“It was incredible thank you! It was such a good spread and everyone really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much”
If you need some inspiration for your party and want to discuss food options please get in touch [email protected]
Our Grazing Cups are the perfect solution to light catering for your corporate event or as canapés for your wedding. When a sit-down meal isn’t a viable option for you financially or due to lack of space, our Single Serve Grazing Cups are a fun way to enjoy an artisan snack in a cup. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, these delicious snacks are filling too!
🫒~Versatile Use ~🫒
Perfect for variety of events and celebrations from weddings, engagement, birthdays to Brand events, Drinks Press events, PR events, New Product launches, Exhibitions, Conferences, Wellness Days, Training Sessions and Yoga Workshops.
🧀 ~ Showcase Your Branding or Personalised Message ~🧀
For corporate events bring your brand to the fore by adding your logo or other branding elements onto your grazing cups. Add a personalised message or names for your wedding.
🍓~ Flexible Catering ~🍓
A great solution when you want your guests to relax and mingle as opposed to sitting down with a set of plate and cutlery.
🍒~ Showstopping Effect ~🍒
Visually stunning, bursting with colour and texture, they add a rustic vibe to any setting. You can opt to style your table with fresh florals and foliage for maximum impact and by utilising our wooden stands too.
🍋~ Easy Management of Dietary Requirements~🍋
Served in variety of options: Cheese & Charcuterie, Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free - they are fully labelled which helps with identification. A great catering option to feed a crowd with a wide variety of dietary requirements.
🍇~Quick and Easy Set Up~🍇
When setting up time is limited or you need a quick turnaround, our Grazing Cups can provide a quick solution to light catering that doesn’t take much time to set up.
🍊~ Value for Money~🍊
Full to the brim with artisan produce, our Grazing Cups make an ideal and filling snack for your special occasion offering a great value. No more boring sandwiches and crisps that end up co
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These ready to serve cups are perfect as Wedding Canapés, ideal for Corporate and Brand events, Low Key events, Dinner Parties, Yoga Workshops and so much more! A unique solution to light catering, and a fun way to enjoy an artisan savoury treat.
Aesthetically pleasing, each cup is filled to the brim with artisan cheeses, charcutiere, pickles, fresh fruit, veg and crackers. It can be easily tailored to your dietary requirements too.
If you’re planning your wedding, baby shower, hen do, drinks & canapés evening, private or corporate event that requires light catering then get in touch today to enquire👇🏻
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What’s on your table or kitchen island this weekend?
Well…we’ve got great artisan British cheese, award winning charcuterie and mouth watering accompaniments! 🧀🫒🍇
Bringing joy through delicious, high quality food that is beautifully presented is what we do best 🖤
👉To order your Luxury Grazing Platters go to our website or email [email protected]
A perfectly planned and executed surprise 40th birthday party for Nicky - fab music by Top Notch Entertainers , baloons galore by @tofclass_, loads of thoughtful small details including fresh table cloths (I was impressed 😀) and not forgetting 5 metres of delicious grazing table! 🍋🫐🍒🍇🧀🫒 I think Nicky’s husband has done very well - what do you think?!👏👏 ~ FEEDBACK ~ Thank you so much the food went down so well and looked amazing, I had a lot of our guests complimenting and asking who the caterers were so handed out lots of your cards. Party was a real success.” If you’re planing a party or an event don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to get recommendations for the best party food that will keep your guests wanting more. And don’t forget we make any party stress and hassle free - we take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy every moment 🥂 ➡️ Email [email protected]
🎄Bringing you more festive cheer this Christmas!
⭐️💫 Look at this fabulous kitchen island full to the brim with freshly made deli pork pies, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, artisan cheeses, high quality charcuterie and delicious chutneys. I loved arranging fresh foliage and spruce to add festive feel to the table too! 🌿🎄
I’ve been so busy during the week leading up to Christmas - boxing up your festive cheeses and charcuterie, arranging your grazing platters and visiting your homes to set up grazing tables. With so much content and no time to post I’ll be putting out more pics and videos of my delicious creations over the next few days.
~ SPARKLY LIGHTS ~ CHAMPAGNE ~ CHRISTMAS MUSIC~ FRESH FOLIAGE ~ DELICIOUS FOOD ~
All ingredients for a fabulous festive evening right up there! 🎄🎅
A beautiful set up for a family in Nottinghamshire who hosted a party for friends and family last weekend. A mix of savoury and sweet delights went down a treat and a great time had by all. Thanks for having me 😍
If you love to entertain and are looking to host a party get in touch to find out what we can offer to suit your requirements.
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