Gemma & Julian's

Wedding Weekend at Willow Grange Farm

Last August, we had the pleasure of catering for the lovely Gemma and Julian at Willow Grange Farm, a picturesque venue nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

Spread over two days, this celebration was designed to be relaxed, family-friendly, and filled with a party atmosphere! Their choice of venue was perfect, allowing guests to enjoy on-site glamping and stay for the entire celebration.

The Brief

As mentioned, the brief was to create a relaxed atmosphere while maintaining the formalities of a wedding.

Equally important was ensuring that all guests were well-fed throughout the weekend. With no dining options on-site, our team took on the role of providing the sustenance to keep the celebrations going.

The Wedding Day

Canapès

Following their ceremony in the farm’s converted Silo Barn, guests made their way to the drinks reception, where we were ready with a selection of drinks and canapés. After a tasting session earlier in the year, Gemma and Julian selected these options:

  • Caesar Chicken on Parmesan Shortbread
  • Thai Prawn Balls with Chilli Jam
  • Chorizo with Black Olive Tapenade on Crostini
  • Parmesan Arancini
  • Creamed Mackerel with Horseradish on Biscuit Wafer
  • Beet Hummus with Dukkha and Pita Sticks

These canapés offered variety for guests with dietary restrictions and different tastes and happen to be among our most popular choices.

Starters

After an hour or two of mingling, catching up and debriefing from the ceremony, guests were seated for the first course.

The starters included:

  • Devon Crab and Crayfish Tian with Avocado Mousse on En Croute
  • Smoked Haddock with Boiled Egg, Parsley Croquette, and Sauce Gribiche
  • Crispy Halloumi with Pomegranate Salad

Choosing a wedding date in the height of summer meant we could take advantage of the season’s amazing local produce.

Mains

The main course followed soon after, with the following options:

  • Rolled Rump of Beef with Tenderstem Broccoli, Salsify, Soft Green Peppercorns, and Salsa Verde
  • Baked Cod with Roasted Tomato, Courgette, Pepper, and Aubergine with Olive Oil Mash and Gremolata
  • Twice-Baked Cheese Soufflé with Sautéed Potato, Rocket, Parmesan, and Balsamic Glaze Salad
bowl food displaying various types of food
bowl food displaying various types of food

Desserts

For something sweet to finish, we served the following:

  • Chocolate Fondant with Whipped Cream
  • Treacle Tart with Cornish Clotted Cream and Raspberry Puree
  • Peach Melba with “Pinkster” Boozy Berries, Freeze-Dried and Fresh Raspberries
    (Pinkster gin is produced within 20 miles of our kitchens)
  • Vegan Chocolate Torte
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Evening Food

To keep the energy up as the party continued, we served English classics like scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and miniature portions of fish and chips, circulated to guests late into the evening.

The Next Day

Lunch

The morning after the wedding, we arrived with a selection of hearty, hangover-curing food for lunch, giving guests an energy boost for the afternoon’s garden games and mingling. Our lunch menu included:

  • Beef Sliders with Cheese, Pickles, and Tomato Relish
  • Mushroom and Halloumi Sliders with Tomato Relish
  • Panko-Breaded Deep-Fried “Mac ‘n Cheese” with Sriracha Mayo
  • Spiced Lamb Kofta with Cucumber Mint Dressing and Chilli Sauce
  • Crispy Chilli Squid with Glass Noodles

Dinner

By dinner, our food truck, Rotisseroll, was ready to round out the celebrations with rotisserie porchetta and chicken, perfect for the final night. The menu included:

The Rotisseroll

Rotisserie Chicken and Porchetta served with baby roast potatoes cooked in chicken and porchetta juices.

Rotisserie Chicken
Lemon, shallot, garlic, and thyme-infused chicken served with baby roast potatoes, cooked in the flavours of chicken and porchetta.

Rotisserie Porchetta
Slow-roasted with our special herb mix and crisped to perfection, served with baby roast potatoes cooked in the flavours of chicken and porchetta.

Plant-Based “This Isn’t Chicken”
Grilled plant-based chicken with baby roast potatoes, served with traditional slaw.

The Results

Wow! What a weekend.

We were thrilled that guests enjoyed every dish, course, and snack over this jam-packed weekend of celebrations! One of our biggest challenges was creating a diverse and exciting menu for each part of the day. By incorporating different cuisines, service styles, and fresh, seasonal ingredients, we were able to create a menu that felt fresh and exciting from start to finish.

TESTIMONIALS

Having used Boxed Events as caterers at our wedding in June 2018, we couldn’t recommend James and his team enough. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Boxed Events to anyone looking for a unique culinary experience for their event.
TAD CHAPMAN

James and his team provided the catering for an outdoor wedding at a venue I own recently and I have to say they are by far the best catering team I've worked with. The setup was professional, the team were all friendly and hard working, service was exceptional and most importantly the food looked and tasted absolutely amazing.
HANNAH WHITELEY

Simply fabulous – James and his team made our party so relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. They listened to what we wanted, advised us on food choices, and then delivered culinary perfection with (what looked like) incredible ease. Great communication throughout the whole process, and always with the air of a relaxed professional who is on top of their game.
MICHAEL WITHERS

James thank you for catering for my hen night. Amazing service, gorgeous staff and food was sublime. The lamb main course was out of this world. The meal was utterly delicious and really made our Saturday night. Thanks again.
MARTY MARASCHINO

We used Boxed Events for our wedding, and they ran the whole day for us, including the bar, catering, event management, glass hire, etc. They listened to all of our requirements, and responded promptly and with the answers we wanted to hear! We could not have asked for more from them, and they made the day as special for us as we had hoped.
STEVE MACALLISTER

James and co. provided our food for our wedding at Barrington Hall. From our tasting through to the day itself everything was perfect. James is a great guy and really understood what we were wanting from our wedding breakfast and so many guests commented on how great the food was.
SOPHIE WILSON

Just wanted to thank you both for the amazing food and service you delivered at our wedding! So so many comments from our guests, lots of people said it was the best wedding food they had ever had - especially the sausages. It suited everyone. Thank you again, the staff were incredible and very professional. We will be in touch again for future parties and celebrations. Cannot recommend you guys enough.
J & I

Now that the dust has all settled, and the hangover has finally gone, I wanted to send thank you to you and a massive thank you to your team who helped run our wedding. Myself and Jake had the best day, and your team were a massive part of that. They were so accommodating, so lovely, the bar staff were amazing and they honestly couldn't do enough for us. The amount of compliments we have had on the food as well is incredible, no wedding will ever compare! Please pass my thanks on to your team, it wouldn't have been the day we had if it wasn't for all of them! Thank you again.
S & J

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the boxed events staff. You were all so chilled and efficient putting us at ease and a massive help to us throughout the day. We have to particularly single out Imo who was absolutely fantastic the whole day. Thanks again for helping to make the day what it was.
J & A

I want to thank you most sincerely for all the care and attention you put into my 80th birthday lunch on Saturday. It was exactly what I wanted. A lovely meal which we didn't have to worry about - we were just able to sit and enjoy. The food was wonderful. I am very glad we found you and asked you to provide the lunch. With our thanks and good wishes.
P

We just wanted to give a huge thank you to you, James, and the whole serving team at Boxed Events. Saturday was the perfect day, in no small part thanks to you! We've received so many compliments from our guests about the food - everything was so delicious and there was plenty to go round. You're all such professionals, and we really appreciated your quick thinking to move dessert outside to get the marquee turned around in time for the dancing. Thank you so much too for answering all our many questions and helping us plan the perfect day. You've been a constant source of reassurance for us both, and it put our minds at ease knowing that the catering and running of the day was in excellent hands.
J & J

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A seared Bavette steak, green beans, cherry tomatoes, shallots, sauté thyme and garlic potato, frizze lettuce with chimichurri. Served on a matte black plate.
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