Events Made Fabulous can provide quotes for catering services from brilliant suppliers in your area. Our caterers are verified by us, so you know they’ve offered fabulous food services before. These food suppliers can cater for weddings, parties, private dining, festivals and lots of other exciting events.

Here’s some inspiration before you tell us about your catering requirements. Here goes…

• Global and Fusion Flavours:

Embracing diverse and international cuisines to offer guests a global culinary experience.

Fusion menus can offer a blend of flavours from different cultures or regions. Think international or local – if you’re planning a wedding in Scotland, why not fuse some classic Scottish ingredients with an international flare!

• Plant-Based and Sustainable Menus:

Increasing demand for plant-based and vegetarian menu options is huge. Always remember to cater for your guests who don’t eat meat.

A focus on sustainability for those who really care about the environment.  Caterers can source locally produced ingredients and cook using eco-friendly practices.

• Interactive Food Stations:

Live cooking stations where chefs prepare and customise dishes in front of guests are really exciting and give some entertainment at your event.

DIY food stations can also allow guests to build their own creations, such as taco bars or dessert stations.  This is especially good if you have children at your event.

• Themed Menus:

Customising menus based on specific themes, such as seasonal, cultural, or event-related topics.

Incorporating unique and unexpected elements into the overall dining experience can tell your guests what’s important to you.  It might be a wonderful memory from a holiday or other important time in you life. 

• Technology Integration:

Online menu planning and interactive digital platforms for clients. This is especially good for corporate events or larger ticketed events. Offer your clients and guests a role in choosing their food.

Incorporating tech into the dining experience, such as digital displays or interactive menus. Again, this is great for weddings when you may need to preorder or request dietary information.

• Creative Presentation:

A big trend now is unique and artistic food presentation, including edible flowers, molecular gastronomy, and visually appealing arrangements. We have many caterers who can theme their food to a particular movie, cartoon or other passion! This is especially good for children’s parties and themed weddings!

And don’t forget, creating Instagram-worthy dishes for social media sharing means your event will be the talk of the town!

• Inclusive Menus:

Catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free options. Many people don’t want to be awkward, but catering for diverse requirements is important to make people feel welcome and of course these choices can be essential for health reasons.

• Drinks Experiences:

Lots of caters also provide craft and artisanal beverage options, including specialty cocktails and mocktails.

You can also have wine or beer pairings with each course, enhancing the overall dining experience. Don’t forget to check out our mobile bars and cocktail suppliers too – it might be easier to get a specialised supplier for your drinks.

• Innovative Desserts:

Our favourite bit! Unique dessert options, such as dessert bars, mini-dessert stations, and unconventional flavour combinations are all the rage!  Get people involved and the fun can really start.

• Culinary Experiences:

You can create an event all around immersive culinary experiences.  Chat to our caterers about what is possible.  Personal dinner parties and smaller events work brilliantly with this option.

• Family-Style Service:

A big trend in weddings now is shunning the formal dining for a family-style, communal dining experience. This creates a sense of intimacy and connection among guests as they’re sharing dishes around the table.  Think of big bowls of pasta, pizza, sharing boards or English classics like Toad in the Hole, or Sheppard’s pie.  This is particularly good if your guests are less interested in fusion or fancy food.

• Health and Wellness Focus:

Offering nutritious and health-conscious menu options is a big pull these days. Depending on your event, you could highlight superfoods and functional ingredients in catering menus.

All these catering trends often reflect changing consumer preferences, culinary innovation, and a desire for unique and memorable experiences. As we always seem to say, people remember great food and music at weddings and events. So, really put some thought into your food.

Finally, here are a few top tips when you’ve chosen your caterer:

• Menu Planning: Collaborating with your caterer to come up with a customised menu reflecting your preferences, dietary restrictions, and the event or wedding theme.
• Food quality: Make sure you are clear on the quality of ingredients and your expectation. This will determine the price.
• Staff at the event: Be clear on the level of service you require on the day. This will make a difference to the quality and smoothness of service and the price.
• Event items: Many caterers can help you with event related items like linens, tables, chairs and other items. Ask the question, maybe it could save you cash!
• Decor and Presentation: Be clear on your expectation on food presentation, crockery and decorations. Make sure you’re on the same page as your caterer.
• Hygiene and processes: Check your caterer’s hygiene certification and any processes they undertake. Where is the food prepped, how long do they need for service and what’s the cleaning up process? All great questions.
• Menu tasting: The fun bit! Always have a menu tasting for big events. You should be totally sure you’ve got the right food and the quality is as you want it!