DINE IN STYLE

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DINE IN STYLE

From afternoon tea to traditional pub grub, the wedding foodie scene offers something for every palette

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The 2022 Women’s Business Awards Finalists were recently announced and the talented team at Gloucestershire-based The Vanilla Pod Bakery were shortlisted in the Customer Excellent Category. For the past decade, these awards have recognised the top businesswomen from across the country. They shine a light on the outstanding achievements and successes of women who have started a business as well as those who are advancing in their careers.

Founder and CEO, Angela De Souza says, “I am always amazed at the impact that our Women’s Business Conference & Awards has on individuals, businesses and the county in general. Something ‘special’ happens when we meet. We get down to business but we do it by forming bonds and relationships that we can draw from in the months and years ahead.”

The winners will be judged by an independent voting panel and will be announced at the Women’s Business Conference in Cheltenham on 5th October. The event, which is being sponsored by multi-asset social investment network eToro, will see businesswomen from all over England come together to connect, network, share expertise, listen to inspirational talks and attend 1-to-1 workshops.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Rupal Patel, author of From CIA to CEO. Find out more about the awards at https://womensbusiness.club/conference

The Vanilla Pod Bakery make elegant wedding and celebration cakes hand-crafted in the Cotswolds. To see their delicious designs, visit https://vanillapodbakery.com; www.facebook.com/vanillapodbakery

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These wedding cake alternatives will wow guests (and fill your Insta feed!)  Doughnut wall  Cheese wheels  A macaroon tower  Biscuit stand  Dessert table  A tower of cheese varieties  An ice cream trike

SWEET VERSUS SAVOURY

Caroline’s Little Kitchen based in Wiltshire is a mobile vintage Citroen H van lovingly named Hugo serving fresh handmade sweet and savoury crêpes which make a great alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Sweet fillings include biscoff spread with milk chocolate and marshmallows and biscoff biscuit with banana, fudge and salted caramel sauce, plus the popular apple and blackberry crêpe served with brown sugar and cinnamon. New on the menu is the homemade vegan granola with strawberries, strawberry puree and yoghurt.

Savoury crêpes include Wiltshire ham and cheese; pesto, tomato, cheese and rocket and smoked salmon with cream cheese, dill and lemon. New mouth-watering fillings include duck with hoisin sauce, cucumber and spring onion or chicken with salsa, guacamole and cheese.

Gluten-free and vegan options are also available.

To book, call 07919 440 146 or visit www.clk.org.uk; www.facebook.com/Carolines-Little-Kitchen-129898807860731

FOR ALL TASTES

Vanilla Catering & Events provides outstanding, innovative dishes accompanied by a professional service for weddings and special occasions, from afternoon tea to fine dining. The talented team of chefs work with the freshest ingredients that are locally sourced and sensitive to the season wherever possible. A wide variety of canapés, starters, mains and desserts are available, from meat and fish-based meals to tasty vegetarian and vegan options. Highlights include chicken stuffed with asparagus, herb-crusted hake and coconut cauliflower and chickpea curry. Evening guests will love the freshly baked pizzas, potato wedges and hot bacon or sausage rolls and a pay bar can be hired if required. https://vanillacatering.co.uk

Turn to page 19 to read all about the venue The Wardrobe Walled Garden Weddings which works in conjunction with Vanilla Catering & Events.

PUB GRUB

Treat guests to an old favourite from The Sausage & Mash Company. This award-winning, creative event catering company based in Wiltshire doesn’t just serve this classic dish made with locally sourced Wiltshire sausages, but also hand-crafted canapés, wholesome pies, bowl food and even a tasty South American-style barbecue.

Based in Wiltshire, they also offer a rustic-inspired bar for hire and coming soon is a field kitchen and stretch tent. www.thesausageandmashcompany.co.uk

VIVA ESPAÑA!

Love tapas and paella? Las Tapitas provides authentic Spanish cuisine for weddings, hen and stag parties and other special occasions. They use genuine Spanish ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and local produce to create authentic, delicious dishes. Each paella is gluten and dairy-free plus they offer a vegan paella alternative at no extra charge. www.lastapitas.co.uk

SOMETHING TO DRINK

For fizz and spritz, why not hire Paolo, an Innocenti Lambro manufactured in Milan in 1963 that has been lovingly restored into a mobile prosecco and spritz bar? It makes a great addition to indoor and outdoor wedding celebrations and residing in Wiltshire, can travel to celebrations across the region. www.amoreprosecco.co.uk

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FUN, ALTERNATIVE IDEAS

 A fish and chip van  A roast dinner  Grazing platters  Caribbean and African cuisine  Nachos  Street food  Picnic hampers  Mini burgers  Giant fruit bowl