Autumn – Seasonal food trends Hello Autumn! The new season signals the end of (a glorious!) summer but brings some exciting new seasonal food to the fore. The crisp mornings, the golden leaves and the darker evenings entice us to crave heartier foods, such as slow-cooked meat and seasonal veg with tasty sauces, or steak … Read more
Funeral catering in Croydon and Surrey At Buffets by Design we understand how stressful organising a funeral can be. Our staff are discreet and courteous having assisted at funeral receptions in Croydon and the surrounding areas for over 11 years. We are here to relieve the pressure during this difficult time, giving you peace of … Read more
Brazilian cuisine With the current surge for summer evening drinks, sunset BBQ’s and weekends at the seaside, we thought we’d bring you a cuisine synonymous with the heatwave, celebration and parties. Our focus of this week’s blog is on the South American paradise, Brazil and some of its popular dishes. Barbequed Meat Both Brazil … Read more
All things houmous We love houmous, this simple three ingredient dish can be the linchpin of a great finger buffet menu. And to tie in with International houmous day (13 May) and National vegetarian week (14-20 May) we thought we’d pay homage to this versatile dip. How we use houmous It may be right to … Read more
A right Royal Wedding With the Royal wedding fast approaching and wedding fever gripping the nation, here we take a look at some top tips to consider when choosing your menu. Season: Think about the season and whether you can incorporate this into your food. Picking seasonal dishes means the ingredients are at their best … Read more
Spring – Seasonal food trends For a long time, chefs have been vocal about eating seasonally. Spring brings a host of exciting foods to the table, our favourites include; Lamb Asparagus Spring onions Lettuce Leeks Spring Greens New potatoes Strawberries Rhubarb Eat the seasons Herbs and spices continue to dominate many of our dishes and … Read more
From buffets to afternoon tea – tailored funeral catering Whilst we offer a range of different dishes from both our finger and fork buffets, we often get asked to provide a tailored catering service following a funeral. More and more families are wanting the food and drink to really reflect the personality of their loved … Read more
Seasonal Food Trends Like fashion, different food trends come and go depending on the season. This winter we want to make sure you have all the information on the latest food trends and ways to spice up your dishes. Seasonal fruit and veg One trend that has become increasingly popular is to source seasonal fruit … Read more
Move over excess, here comes the new year’s resolutions Now that people have enjoyed the plentiful season of eating and drinking to excess many will be thinking of new year’s resolutions of fitness, change of diet and new ways of living for health and mind. This is all very well, but what if you’re celebrating … Read more
Seasonal Dinner Parties Create a theme A dinner party theme gives you great opportunity to use your imagination. Themes can revolve around anything such as veggie or vegan through to sweet or savoury. It can be a colour or a seasonal theme such as Halloween or Christmas. Inspiration can also come from popular cooking shows … 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.
