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Thursday 21st January 2021

F E A T U R E We are so proud to have been featured in this months Whimsical Wonderland Weddings blog feature where we are also very proud WWW Wedding Directory members. This photo shoot was shot last August and we were so pleased to have been involved with so may other fabulous suppliers. Take a look at the full feature here; Whimsical Wonderland Weddings - UK Destination Wedding Credits (Instagram Accounts); Photography @hannahmcclunephotography Catering @total_hospitalityltd ✨ WWW Wedding Directory Members ✨ Concept, Design, Planning @daphneandgeorgeweddings Venue @silchesterfarm Florals @greenparlour Tableware & Chairs @crystalhireltd Cake @lovefromlilaxx Stationary @whiteolivedesignstudio Model & HMU @afinishingtouchuk Dress @littlelonfonbrides @enzoani Table Linens & Ribbons @silkandwillow

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4th July Spit Roast Take Away extravaganza.

Friday 5th June 2020
Alex Moss

We are so excited to announce our 4th July spit roast event. Our fantastic spit roast hog will be served with…

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New For 2020: Wood Fired Pizza Oven

Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Alexandra Moss

At Total Hospitality we are super excited to announce the arrival of our Pizza Oven for April 2020. After many years of lovingly preparing our fresh dough pizzas with lovely fresh toppings cooked…

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Nancy & Tims' Ufton Court Wedding

Tuesday 15th January 2019

We loved catering for Nancy and Tim last October at Ufton Court one of our recommended venues and wanted to share the love with you. The bride and groom both wanted the food to have a relaxed feel and so went for plenty of canapes served during the drinks reception followed by a two course BBQ served family style. This means platters and bowls of the BBQ food brought to all the dining tables for guests to help themselves. For dessert the bride had the amazing idea of whole cheesecakes served to the middle of each table and then a nominated guest for each stood up the cut the 'cakes' at the same time as the bride and groom cut theirs at the top table. THE MENU Canapes; Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Honey & mustard glazed mini sausages Thai Fish Bites with Sweet Chilli dip Quails egg scotch egg Seared scallops with pea & mint puree Wild Mushroom Ragout Spoons (V) Wedding breakfast; BBQ Marinated 4oz Steak Cajun Spiced Chicken thighs with a Honey Glaze Poached Salmon Filet served with a Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise For vegetarians Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable & Haloumi Cheese Kebab (V) & Selection of Vegetarian Sausages & Burgers (V) **** All served with a selection of relishes, Assorted…

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Chocolate Eclair recipe

Tuesday 4th December 2018
Alexandra Moss

Dark Chocolate Eclairs Makes 12 large or 18 small eclairs. Ingredients The éclairs • 50g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 75g plain flour • 2 medium beaten eggs • Pinch of salt • 150ml cold water The filling • 300ml whipping/double cream • 3 tbsp icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract The frosting • 200g dark chocolate • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tbsp icing sugar • 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water Method 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas 7. Grease a baking sheet with a little butter. 2. Put the diced butter and 150ml water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and, as soon as the butter has melted, take off the heat and tip in the flour and a pinch of salt. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and glossy and leaves the side of the saucepan. 3. Gradually beat in the eggs a little at a time. The choux paste should form a ball, be smooth…

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Donut Wall

Friday 2nd February 2018

At Total Hospitality we love anything sweet! Donut walls are a great and fun new idea that have been trending since 2017. We therefore thought why not oblige this exciting new trend by adding to our offerings a donut wall with four flavours of donuts with either 110 or 140 donuts for your guests to munch on throught the evening. please do take a look and see if this is something you fancy. 110 donuts are £325+VAT 140 donuts £385+VAT Includes 4 flavours (plain sugar donut, chocolate with chocolate sprinkles, vanilla with smarties, strawberry with hundreds & thousands) Includes disposable napkins, full set up as seen in the photos and best of…

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Planning your wedding and looking for caterers?

Friday 19th January 2018

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Traditional Christmas wedding

Friday 12th January 2018

Zoë and Tom were married on the 17th December 2016 and held their reception at Zoë's family home in Buckinghamshire. A traditional Christmas…

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Video about us

Friday 12th January 2018

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hints and tips for the perfect christmas party

Saturday 9th December 2017

1. find a date book a date for your party as early as possible and then let people know about it. your potential guests will fill their diaries up fast in the run up to Christmas so be the first to get in there quick! 2. Set a budget. a per head…

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June Update

Tuesday 13th June 2017

We have been having lots of fun catering at some fab events for the past few months. We just thought we would share some with you... May bank holiday proved to be a very busy week with lots of lovely couples getting married. We catered at the lovely Ufton Court in Ufton Nervet several times, Monks Barn in Hurley, a marquee wedding in Shinfield and finished with a beautiful wedding in Shiplake. We served up food from so many of our menus including our family sharing buffet menus where the food is delivered to guests at the tables in bowls and on platters for them to help themselves to whatever they fancy. We served our sharing platter antipasti boards for appetisers, sharing platter mini desserts which we added last year are starting to be really popular now too as well as our more traditional three course meals and BBQ in the evening. We provided two cocktail bars where the bride and groom can choose up to five cocktails for the evening bar menu. We served up cocktails including a 'porn star' martini, strawberry…

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Shortlisted Bridebook Awards 2017

Monday 6th February 2017

Great start to the week this Monday with the fabulous news that we at Total Hospitality have been shortlisted for the Bridebook…

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Panfried Halibut on Potato Cake, served with Hollandaise & Samphire Recipe

Friday 6th January 2017

Serves 4 Ingredients 28oz / 800 grm Halibut fillet (order fresh from your fishmonger) 7oz pp cut into equal fillets. 50 grams butter Pinch of salt & pepper 50 grams samphire garnish with fresh watercress Ingredients for potato cake; 800 grams potatoes chopped parsley chopped chives pinch salt & pepper 50grm butter Ingredients for hollandaise; 125g butter 2 egg yolks ½ tsp white wine vinegar pinch salt splash cold water lemon juice pinch cayenne pepper 1. Method for potato cake; Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil and mash adding the butter & seasoning. Add the chopped herbs and push into and lined square non stick baking tray. Cook in a hot oven at 180 degree (fan) for 20-25 mins or until golden on top. Do not allow to brown. Allow to fully cool (refrigeration is best) and then cut into 4 equal squares leaving in the baking tray. 2. Method for hollandaise; Melt the butter in a saucepan and skim surface. Keep the butter warm. Put 2 egg yolks, 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and a splash of ice-cold water in a metal or glass bowl that fits over a small pan. Whisk for a few minutes then put the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and whisk continuously until pale and thick, about 3-5…

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Classic Beef Wellington Recipe

Wednesday 7th December 2016

Serves 4 Ingredients 450g flat mushrooms sea salt and ground black pepper rapeseed oil 2 sprigs fresh thyme 750g prime beef fillet 2tbsp English mustard 8 slices of Parma…

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Sharing Platters

Wednesday 9th November 2016

At Total Hospitality we love serving our sharing platters to tables at any event. Whether it be an Italian inspired Antipasti platter or Traditional Farmhouse platter to start with, or one of our sharing platter dessert boards that go down a treat at the end of a meal. We are happy to incorporate bespoke items…

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10 ideas to make your wedding unique

Wednesday 28th September 2016

1 midnight snack pack 2 confetti bar 3 hangover relief kits 4 cocktail bar 5 personalised converse trainers 6 popcorn bar 7 Surprise guests with a handwritten note in each place card 8 Make sure the dance floor is packed by asking invitees to jot down three favourite songs 9 Order custom labels for wine and water. 10 Hang a series of framed photos of both of you as children at the reception.

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Wedding Trends for 2017

Tuesday 20th September 2016

Rustic Rustic themed weddings are such a great way of introducing some really personal touches to your wedding. Whether it be a beautiful tithe barn wedding or tipi's in the garden, rustic is definitely going to be popular for 2017. Check our Ufton court where total hospitality is a preferred caterer the perfect choice for a rustic wedding of…

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Canapes & Cocktails

Monday 4th July 2016

Whether you are planning a wedding, Charity ball or party celebration, canapes and cocktails are the perfect way to start the festivities off. We have an extensive range of canapes to suit all tastes. CANAPE MENU We can also create bespoke dishes to suit a particular theme or even do larger bites to be circulated as a great alternative to a seated meal. BOWL FOOD MENU Our extensive range of cocktails created by a wonderful bar team can also be paired an themed in with the style of your event. COCKTAIL MENU Guests want fresh and local produce and clients are increasingly looking for a menu that will reflect this. They want dishes that are easy to eat, look fresh and exciting to eat and are beautifully presented. Here are some great combos to think about; Sushi & Sake Tuna, Salmon or Vegetarian Hosomaki Uramaki Sushi with soy, wasabi & pickled ginger Selection of Oriental Bites Japanese Breaded prawns Cocktail suggestions; Singapore Sling - Ingredients; 1 1⁄2…

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BBQ season

Wednesday 1st June 2016

Don't you just love it when we finally start to get some warmer weather with longer nights. May is always our busiest month for BBQ enquiries for clients whom wish to book a BBQ for their party, birthday, anniversary or company do! With June, July and August being clear winners for a day or evening for you to hold your BBQ event. We have menus to suit all budgets and requirements. Take a look at our Menus here. You are welcome to mix and match these to suit your preference and we can cater for guests with special dietary requirements too. Any special requests we are happy to help with our moto being.... 'if we can, we will!' Worried about rain? well we've got it covered. We include pop up gazebos for the BBQ area itself and we can also hire out additional gazebos for your guests which can be added last minute if needed. We can also help with drinks with our bar service including glassware, chilling and service. You could add a cocktail or mocktail which our staff can serve to guests when they arrive. Or simply add a bartender to help serve your drinks on the day. If you are looking for something relaxed…

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Ufton Court Wedding Fayre - 8th May 2016

Wednesday 20th April 2016

We are very excited about the up coming wedding fayre at beautiful local venue Ufton Court where we are a preferred catering supplier. It is taking place on the 8th May from 11-3pm. If you are looking for a wedding venue for your special day, then this really is the perfect choice. Ufton Court is set in 16 acres of picturesque and secluded grounds, it is hard to believe Ufton Court is just off the M4 junction 12 on the Berkshire/Hampshire…

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New website

Friday 18th March 2016

Total Hospitality is pleased to launch our new website as of today 18th March 2016! We hope that you enjoy the new features including the new menus pages where you can easily download and print all our menus and pricing. The new testimonials page where you…

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