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You're going to have enough on your plate (pun not intended), so now is not the time to show off, or to try to make elaborate recipes! Stick to what you know - or try one of these food themes…Via Pinterest
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You don't have to serve up a savoury option; an all-sweets reception is an excellent way to lower the stress of self-catering, and there's no denying that desserts look seriously classy in photos. Plus it's cheap, fun to create, delicious and easy to produce in mass quantities, so you'll be able to cater for a wedding of any size. Win!Via Pinterest
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Try cupcakes, trifle, sponges, biscuits, fruits, jam tarts, lemon cakes, chocolate cakes, mousses, bowls of sweets, cookies, candyfloss, lollipops, cheesecakes, tiramisu, coffee cake and meringue. Via Pinterest
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Cake ingredients 1 1/3 c granulated sugar 6 tbsp butter, softened 1 tbsp grated lemon rind 3 tbsp lemonade concentrate 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/4 c fat-free buttermilk Cooking spray Icing ingredients 2 tbsp butter, softened 2 tsp grated lemon rind 2 tsp lemonade concentrate 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 8 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 3 1/2 c powdered sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare cake, place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 5 minutes). Add eggs and egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; stir well with a whisk. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat well after each addition. Pour batter into 2 (9-inch) round cake pans coated with cooking spray; sharply tap pans once on counter to remove air bubbles. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack. To prepare icing, place 2 tablespoons butter and the next 4 ingredients (2 tablespoons butter through cream cheese) in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, and beat at low speed just until blended (do not overbeat). Chill 1 hour. Place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. EAT!
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Screw the sit-down dinner; a cocktail reception is classy and simply requires finger foods and platters of hors d’oeuvres. It'll leave you (and your guests) free to mingle and, if you're smart about it, you can prepare them well in advance. Via Pinterest
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Think sushi, crudités, fine cheeses, fruits, salamis, mini burgers, salads, salmon and cream cheese, falafels, nuts and similarly classy (but simple) deli platters - your guests will love it, and it's easy to transport.Via Pinterest
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There's nothing more classy than a quintessentially English afternoon tea, is there? It'll add an Alice In Wonderland vibe to proceedings (hunt down teapots and crockery in your local charity shops) and, despite the elegance of it all, it's easy to prepare in advance. Amazing!Via Pinterest
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Scones (obviously!), with clotted cream and strawberry jam, finger sandwiches, Pimm's, tea, teacup cocktails, teacakes, shortbreads, bake well cheesecake, marmalade muffins and fairy cakes. Scrummy!Via Pinterest
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Ingredients6 British strawberries with the core removedA handful of fresh mint leaves, ripped100ml freshly boiled water1 PG tips The Rich One teabag75g sugar50ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons)½ an unwaxed lemon's rind, peeled and chopped15ml elderflower cordial100ml English apple juice200-400ml gin350ml soda water or sparkling water350ml English sparkling wine (or cava) For non-alcoholic punch:Omit the gin and sparkling wine and use 150ml apple juice and 550ml soda water instead Garnish:Lots of fresh ice in big chunksSlices of cucumber skinRose petalsSlices of strawberries MethodStep 1: In a pestle and mortar, roughly crush the strawberries and mint leaves together Step 2: Mix the crushed mint and strawberries with the hot water, PG tips The Rich One teabag, sugar, lemon juice and rind then stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Leave to stand for 8-10 minutes, then strain, reserving the syrup Step 3: In a large bowl or jug, mix the syrup with the elderflower, apple juice and gin to taste. (The mix can be chilled for a few hours at this point until ready to serve.) Step 4: When ready to serve, add large blocks of ice, the soda water and sparkling wine. Stir gently to combine Step 5: To serve, line teacups with a sliver of cucumber skin, shaved using a potato peeler, then fill the cup with fresh ice. Serve using a ladle Step 6: Garnish with a red rose petal and a slice of strawberry in the shape of a heart
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It's becoming more and more fashionable to have a pot luck wedding, where each guest brings something to add to the buffet table. It'll help get people talking, save some money on catering and ensure everyone has at least one thing they'll like to chow down on.Via Pinterest
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Make a list of food items and ask your guests to pick something off it to bring. Think pies, salads, quiches, cheesecakes, sausage rolls and more - keep it simple, tasty and wholesome. Everyone will enjoy it!Via Pinterest
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Fancy a seriously laid-back vibe at your summer wedding? It's time to pay homage to the Great British barbecue; it's easy enough to buy salads, buns and meats in bulk - and even easier to cook them up on the day.Via Pinterest
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Sausages, burgers, shrimp skewers, vegetable skewers, tuna steaks, chicken legs, kebabs and all that jazz. It's also a good idea to whip up some salads as a garnish and create an 'accessorise your BBQ' table, filled with sauces, cheeses and salsas. You could even go the whole hog (snigger) and do a hog roast!Via Pinterest
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Ingredients 100ml natural yoghurt 1 Knorr Curry Flavour Pot1 clove garlic, crushed300g lamb, cubed1 small courgette, cut into chunks ½ red pepper , cut into chunks1 small red onion, cut into wedges Method1. Mix together the first 3 ingredients and coat the lamb. Cover and leave for 1 hour.2. Thread the lamb onto skewers with the vegetables and cook under a preheated grill for 4-6 minutes, turning regularly3. Serve with your choice of chutneys and pickles
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If you're a fan of all things spicy, why not serve curry on your special day? It's easy to prepare in advance (and in bulk), so all you'll need to do is heat it up and serve it - sounds delicious, right?Via Pinterest
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Pick two of your favourite curries and voila! It's also good to have at least one milder option, so whip up a Butter Chicken, Tikka Massala or Korma, and don't forget to whip up a few veggie options (we're big Bombay Aloo fans). Naan breads, onion bhajis, rice and vegetable samosa are also great ideas.Via Pinterest
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You could go for the traditional wedding buffet of old, with sausage rolls, cheese cubes and pineapple on sticks, cocktail sausages and all that malarkey. You could have a mezze wedding, with olives, couscous, tagine, chickpea patties and more. You could even have a pizza wedding - it's all about what you love to eat and what's easy to whip up in advance.Via Pinterest
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Get your wedding party involved and work together to create a seriously yummy wedding feast together.Via Pinterest
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Plan in advance, list everything you need to bring to (and home from) the venue, make a schedule for when things need to be made and so on. Excel is your friend - use it and abuse it!
Plan in advance, list everything you need to bring to (and home from) the venue, make a schedule for when things need to be made and so on
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You'll need lots of trays, bowls, serving silverware, etc. You’ll need much, much more than you’d think. Borrow from relatives, if you need to, and tape their names to the bottom of the bowl/tray so you remember who to return it to. Via Pinterest
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If you're serving tea at your wedding, don't forget stirrers, sugar and milk. Think it all through, from beginning to end. And don’t forget to provide bins, napkins, places for dirty dishes to collect and so on.Via Pinterest
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You do NOT need to make sure that there are exactly 150 brownies, 150 of each cupcake, 150 sausage rolls etc for each guest. Try to work on the assumption that each guest will have 10 “bites” (a mini cupcake is one bite, a slice of sponge cake is 2 or 3, and so on). Via Pinterest
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You need to talk to your venue and work out when you can get in and prepare - not to mention coordinate with your team of helpers to make sure that's all okay with them.Via Pinterest
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There will almost definitely be leftovers. Trust us. So work out whether you want your clean-up team to throw it out, donate it to a local homeless shelter or take it home in doggy bags.Via Pinterest
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You do NOT want anyone getting ill, so make sure you store food appropriately. Fish, mayonnaise, meats and chicken all need to be kept refrigerated - because a communal act of vomiting is a big no on your special day. Via Pinterest
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If you want your loved ones to be involved, why not hire some responsible teenagers (the sort of people you'd ask to babysit your kids!) to help monitor the food, collect rubbish and keep drinks topped up. It'll be cheaper than professional waiting staff, trust us.Via Pinterest
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