Great British Menu meets Moroccan Feast
Clare and Cian’s wedding menu rocked the Kasbah (and the tipi)
Clare and Cian were married last May at the gorgeous Cattows Farm in the heart of Leicestershire. When they first came to see me, they had a wonderful vision for their wedding menu. Something truly unique that fused together their love of travel, exotic flavours and Clare’s passion for all things sweet.
Cian came to the meeting armed with loads of creative ideas for the starter and the main; drawing together their favourite Middle Eastern and Moroccan dishes into the ultimate sharing style feast. They wanted the menu to tell their story and celebrate the places they’d visited together on adventure holidays.
Clare’s dream dessert was truly something spectacular. I was literally a kid in a sweet shop designing her super duper dessert inspired by Paul Ainsworth’s ‘A taste of the fairground’ creation for the Great British Menu. We made our own sweetie stall with miniature versions of their favourite puds complete with sweet shop scented dry ice. Now that’s what I call awesome!
Clare and Cian’s Awesome Wedding Menu
Great British Menu inspired Canapés
Coronation Chicken Vol au vents
Quails Egg Scotch Eggs with Tomato Chutney (with Black Pudding)
Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream Cheese on Toasted Mini Soda Bread Slices with micro herb
Mini goats cheese and asparagus tart fine, Lemon Dressing
To Start
Served sharing style
Flat Breads and Music Sheet Breads
Mint and Cumin Labneh, Cucumber, Tomato and Mint
Smoked Aubergine Puree, Pomegranate Seed
Falafel Balls
Lemon Confit and Cumin Chicken Skewers
The Main Event
Served sharing style
Slow roasted Lamb Shoulder with Tomato Ragu
Lamb Mince Pastilla, Cinnamon Dust
Cauliflower, Caper, Tomato and Almond Salad with roasted new potatoes
Tabbouleh Salad
Carrot, Harissa and Pistachio Salad
Mint Yogurt or Tahini and Garlic Yogurt
Pots of Harrissa Sauce on tables
Vegetable Tagine – Butternut squash served with peppers and chickpeas
The star of the main course was slow roasted lamb shoulder carved at the table by the designated ‘table sultans’ – identifiable by their bright red fez hats and ceremonial wine skins
Something Sweet – A Trip Down Memory Lane
Served in our homemade sweet stall
Doughnuts with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Salted Caramel Pop Corn and Popping Candy in cones
Raspberry Marshmallows
Modern Artic Roll with popping candy
Served with ‘sweetie shop scented’ Dry Ice
Official photography by Matt Brown Photography
What did the lovely couple think?
“AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!
Unlike any other caterer we met, the food was incredible, and our guests have not stopped talking about it!
Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The menu was exactly what we wanted and Thomas was flexible with any change. He allowed us to create our dream menu
Thank you Thomas and team! x”
