Colette & Karl's

Last Friday we had the pleasure of catering for Colette and Karl's wedding in the lovely Tithe Barn in Ufton Court. The Barn was beautifully decorated and even the sun decided to show its face.

Straight after the ceremony the reception drinks started with soft drinks and bubbles whilst canapés circulated. These snazzy looking canned drinks would look great at a summer wedding in rustic tin buckets filled with ice.

The tables looked lovely, this couple went for a cheerful fuchsia colour for their table theme. Usually couples tend to go for the ivory napkins but we think coloured ones can look really good, it's great to be creative with your table set up! The flowers were in huge glass vessels in the centre of the tables surrounded by petals.This photo really shows off the lovely timber beams of Ufton Court's Tithe Barn.

Standing proudly on the way into Tithe Barn was our chef's masterpiece. Instead of the traditional tiered wedding cake, this couple opted for a croquembouche which looked absolutely delicious! Each bun was filled with creme patissiere and decorated with white chocolate-dipped raspberries and mint.

After a champagne toast the starter was served, breaded pig cheeks with caramelised braeburn apple and frisée salad. The starter was followed by a hearty venison stew with roasted root vegetables.

The poached pear dessert went down a treat, which doesn't surprise us as it looks delicious! This photo may well make your mouth water.

After the meal the tables were cleared and the bar was open for business. The guests danced away to a live band who performed some really unique covers of well known classics.

Ufton Court's Wedding Fayre

On Sunday we were very lucky to be part of Ufton Court's wedding fayre in the beautifully rustic Tithe Barn. The floods had cleared, the weather was much better and the day was a success!

We met lots of lovely brides to be, grooms to be, mother's of the bride, exhibitors and many many more fantastic people. When we entered the barn, it had been decorated beautifully with lace lanterns and fairy lights courtesy of Oakwood Events. It was a stunning display!

One of the exhibitors that caught our eye was Streatley cakes, a lovely little cakery situated in the village of Streatley. Unfortunately though, we were opposite their table of beautiful and delicious looking cakes with mouths watering as brides and grooms to be got to sample them!

This was one of the cakes teasing us from across the room. This one stood out to us the most because the rustic theme of the cake worked perfectly with the atmosphere of Tithe barn.

We were so impressed by the cakes that we had to check out the website (http://www.streatleyvillagecakes.co.uk/) and came across these beauties.

A lovely little vintage blue ditsy floral cake.

Look familiar? This beautiful naked cake was at the Japanese themed wedding that we catered for!

Vintage style cupcakes in beautiful lace cases and "i do" toppers

These are just a small selection of cakes that this lovely company makes, but do check out their website for more information on these and many other cakes.

This Week's Winter Weddings

Today, we are at the wonderful Ufton Court, celebrating Sally and Lisa's big day.

This weekend marks the first of the winter wedding season and we're all very excited to be involved! Ufton Court have already decked the halls with a beautiful traditional Christmas tree complete with magical fairy lights and red baubles. Tithe Barn now has the perfect atmosphere for the perfect Christmas Wedding.

Check out our 'Christmas Wedding' Pinterest board for the latest Christmas Wedding trends; http://www.pinterest.com/potkilnanywhere/christmas-wedding/. You'll find everything you need from decor to dining so you can create your perfect day! Here is a sneak peek at what you can expect. 

Berries are very popular this winter, you can even incorporate them into your wedding menu, perfect with poultry dishes.

Sally and Lisa's menu is certainly not straying from winter themes! With the options including Rosemary Roast Chicken with Roast Garlic Mash, Winter Greens and Red Wine Gravy, followed by a comforting Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Madagascan Vanilla Custard. Winter comfort food executed with the upmost quality by our wonderful chefs!

Take a look at our twitter and website and browse through our favourite winter recipes and wedding breakfast menus to tantalize your taste-buds this Christmas. Ufton Court have posted a festive photo of today's happy couple and we're excited to post about tomorrow's winter wedding and our delicious food to be served.