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Straight answers on prices, portions and planning, from the team who cook for Liverpool's weddings, offices and parties.
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GuideCatering for dietary requirements and allergiesHow to collect dietary needs, what the V, VG, GF and DF markers mean, and why a menu label is never a full allergen declaration.
GuideArranging food for a funeral or wakeA short, practical guide for families. What to serve, how much you need, and how to arrange it quickly with as little to think about as possible.
GuideHow many canapés per guest?The quick answer, plus how many varieties to choose and when canapés need something more filling alongside them.
GuideHow much food do you need per person?Simple rules of thumb for buffets, canapés, BBQs and evening food, so nobody goes hungry and you don't pay for trays of leftovers.
GuideOffice Christmas party food: ideas and planning tipsHow to feed your team well this December, from festive buffets to a carved roast, plus when to book and how to handle numbers.
GuideOrdering office lunch and meeting cateringWhat a working lunch should include, what it costs per head, and how to order so food arrives on time and labelled.
GuideWhy paella works for big partiesBig-pan paella, cooked live at your venue. Here's why it suits weddings and summer parties, and how to plan one.
GuidePlanning a catered BBQEverything to sort before the grill arrives: how the food is served, what happens if it rains, timings and what to expect from the menus.
Guide12 questions to ask a wedding catererThe questions that tell you what you're really paying for, and who will be looking after your guests on the day.
GuideHow much does wedding catering cost in Liverpool?Straight answers on 2027 wedding food prices, what's included in a per-head price, and the extras that change your final total.
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ComparisonBBQ vs paella for a summer eventBoth are cooked live at your venue and both make a great show. Here's how they compare, so you can pick the right one for your guests.
ComparisonBuffet vs sit-down mealHow the two compare on cost, atmosphere, timings and staffing, and which one suits your kind of event.
ComparisonCanapés vs bowl foodBite-size or fork-friendly? How the two compare for drinks receptions, launches and evening parties.
ComparisonGrazing table vs buffetThey can look similar, but they do different jobs. Here's how a grazing table and a buffet compare.
ComparisonHiring a caterer vs doing it yourselfAn honest look at time, cost, equipment and stress, so you can decide whether to cook for your event or hand it over.
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