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UK Destination Wedding WWW Feature
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
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 all the trimmings, salads & sides boxed up for you to take away. Please email or call 01189 333 919 to book in your order & your preferred time for collection or delivery on the day. Delivery charge will apply. Orders being taken now! (Pre order only, please do not come without a booking time slot.) Payment will be taken upon booking by card over the phone.…
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 in our ovens we felt it was time to go that extra mile and invest in an outdoor wood fired pizza oven for that truly authentic taste and theatre. Your guests can relax and enjoy watching our great team of chefs preparing the fresh dough, adding the fresh pizza herby pasata sauce along with the wide range of Italian toppings and then watch the chef cooking the tasty pizzas in our pizza oven, salivating over what they will choose for theirs! Nothing rivals the aromas and taste of a freshly cooked pizza. Al fresco style dining in a relaxed atmosphere with unrivaled food and service. If you think this is ideal for your event, be it a wedding or a party at home, Total Hospitality will use their experience and professionalism to help make your gathering a memorable one. We have oodles of experience looking after our clients at outdoor catering events. From…
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…
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.…
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…
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 wedding theme was order of the day, with strictly no tackiness. Think snow style confetti, rich red hues, candlelight and mulled wine to name a few. It was just so festive and magical in equal measure. Total Hospitality absolutely loved catering this wedding back in December 2016. Photos by Lola Rose Photography. Take a look at the full blog on Whimsical wonderland weddings. Whimsical wonderland weddings blog
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 cost or an idea of what you can spend overall is good. companies will want to know weather your budget is including or excluding vat. 3. write a guest list. the numbers for this may very much depend on yoru budget. you may want to consider whether partners or spouses are invited too and is it a party with or without children? 4. find a venue. There are lots of venues available for hire. here are a few suggestions. 5. Organise your caterers. (That's where we come in!) from the first call or email we will help guide you through what we have on offer for your perfect party. we will need to know what date and venue you have chosen and a guide on expected numbers. an idea…
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…
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 Awards 2017. We are immensely proud and so very grateful to those that voted for us. We still have some dates available this year for your wedding catering and if you are recently engaged we are now taking bookings for 2018 too. Don't forget to book in your tasting if you haven't had one yet as this is a really important opportunity to sample the menu for your wedding breakfast and ask us as many questions as you have. We can t wait to cater…
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 minutes. Remove from the heat and…
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 ham 500g ready-made puff pastry flour, to dust 2 egg yolks Method Finely chop the mushrooms. Scrape the mushrooms with the chopped thyme into a pan & lightly season. Cook over a high heat for about 10 mins to cook out the moisture from the mushrooms then leave to cool. Heat a frying pan. Season the beef and rub with the oil, then sear in the hot pan for 30 secs on all sides. You don't want to cook it through just colour and seal in the juices. Remove the beef from the pan and leave to cool. Brush all over with the English mustard. Lay out a sheet of cling film on a work surface and arrange the Parma ham slices on it, in slightly overlapping rows. Spread the mushroom paste over the ham, then place the seared beef fillet in the middle. Keeping a tight hold of the cling film from the edge, neatly roll the Parma ham and mushrooms around the beef to form a tight barrel shape. Twist the ends of the cling film to secure. Chill…
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 into your chosen platters or try something new if you have a specific dish in mind. Mediterranean Platters Antipasti Platters Dessert Ideas
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.
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 your dreams Ufton Court Weddings We can help with hessian table runners on the dining tables with personalised wedding menus printed. We can offer wooden tree slices as centre pieces and also used for canape service. Our rustic sharing platter options are great for a relaxed start tot he wedding breakfast. sharing platters on pinterest Check our recommended supplier Oakwood events for some beautiful rustic lighting. Oakwood Events For some more inspiration take a look at; bridal guide rustic wedding ideas the knot - rustic weddings Vintage Vintage is a timeless classic and always perfect for an intimate wedding splashed with individuality. The ideas are endless for a perfect family wedding oozing with style. Our Afternoon tea menus are the perfect choice for a vintage wedding served on vintage crockery and tailored to your personal favourites. We…
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…
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,…
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…
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 can send us in your own experiences of Total Hospitality and we can upload straight to the site. There is a great photo gallery where we will be regularly updating and showing you pictures of our culinary delights. We have also added both a suppliers page listing some of our favourite…
