Chinese New Year food traditions and trends Chinese New Year is almost upon us. This year, following the movement of the moon, Chinese New Year falls on the 5th February and the Chinese public holiday is spread out over five days! The new year follows are twelve-year cycle, where each year is defined by one … Read more
Seasonal Spring Food Trends Wednesday 20th of March…the first day of Spring which marks a time for change and new beginnings. Spring also marks the arrival of new, fresh, seasonal food. So why not take a break from your Spring cleaning and take the time to develop a new meal plan to incorporate all the … Read more
Catering for your funeral in Croydon Planning a funeral for a loved one is always a difficult time and when it comes to choosing a menu Buffets by Design understands the stresses you may face. At Buffets by Design we are often being asked to do hot fork buffets for funeral catering including dishes such … Read more
Veganuary #Veganuary has risen in popularity immensely over the past few years, and the idea of becoming a vegan is seeming more realistic for some. Veganuary is for those who want to start the year off healthy and with a challenge. Buffets by Design is here to remind you that vegan food doesn’t just mean … Read more
Wedding Trends 2019 Wedding trends in 2019 will lean towards a more laidback and relaxed affair. Diverting from the sophisticated monochrome colour schemes; more and more weddings are now seeing pops of colours woven throughout the day, and huge banquets are being replaced with less formal buffets and ‘grazing tables’. So, we thought it would … Read more
Winter – Seasonal food trends Hello Winter! It’s the time of year to snuggle around the fire in your pyjamas drinking hot chocolate, enjoying festive celebrations and gathering with friends and family. What you are eating should reflect this cheerful season. At Buffets by Design we are always making sure that the food we create … Read more
Inspiration for Christmas 2018 Christmas is right around the corner and will be with us before we know it! So, to avoid the panic of deciding what food to have for your Christmas party or dinner we have compiled a few ideas to help you out and help make it stress free this season. Parties … Read more
How to celebrate a spooky Halloween! Halloween is not just ‘spooky’ it’s an exciting time for getting together. You can wear fancy dress, be whoever you want to be, eat sweet treats, and naturally it is the perfect excuse to throw a party. If you’re thinking of hosting a Halloween themed party for friends and … Read more
Why comfort food is great for parties Comfort food is everyone’s favourite, especially during the winter months, when the warming food in a toasty house is an escape from the cold weather outside. So, why not treat your guests to some comfort food classics at your event? And, apparently, it’s National Comfort Food Day on … Read more
Catering for vegetarians To coincide with World Vegetarian Day (1 October 2018), we thought we’d take a closer look at the most popular veggie options trending on the party scene today. A pumpkin based dish is great for autumn. It’s in season from October to December hence it being perfect for a Halloween soiree – … Read more
Whether catering for Business Functions, Weddings, Funerals, Christenings or private parties Buffets by Design will give you the special attention to make sure your catering requirements are met.
