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by Kalm :   16 / 10 / 24

Crafting a jam-packed annual company day

Planning a successful company event? Look no further than Kalm Kitchen!

Andros UK is in the business of ‘fruit transformation’, which, might we say, sounds like an absolutely brilliant business to be involved in.

In addition to their range of chilled dairy products, they’re perhaps best known for their gingham-lidded Bonne Maman brand of marmalades, spreads, conserves, curds, chutneys, compotes and more.

Their UK team is based in two locations and so they wanted to get everyone together at an annual company day to discuss plans for the year ahead and try new products. Andros UK chose Morden Hall in Wimbledon and asked Kalm Kitchen to help with their catering on the day.

The day began, as all days should, with a sampling of delicious new products, including juices, jams and yoghurts. Pastries, tea and coffee refreshments were laid on to accompany the morning’s presentations.

We provided a three-course lunch with a difference; as our client was providing the dessert from one of their new ranges. So we collaborated with Andros to pair this with the starter and main courses.

The starters included a choice of Poached duck eggs on asparagus short spears with a truffle hollandaise and Kale salad with deep-fried kale, roasted sweet potato, avocado mousse and pomegranate seeds.

The main course featured Summer squash arancini and Salt & vinegar roasted macadamia crust fillet of cod. These were all tailored to offer a choice and provide dietary and allergen options.

Tea and coffee were provided during the afternoon presentation session. After this, we wrapped up with drinks at the bar before the team’s transport arrived.

Looking to personalise your next company event?

We loved tailoring our offering with the client to make their day unique, memorable and effective as an annual get-together.

Kalm Kitchen is here to make your event a success. Get in touch with a member of our team. Email info@kalmkitchen.co.uk or call us on 01483 813360 to discuss your specific needs.

Featured :   08 / 10 / 24

Elevate your event with Kalm Kitchen

Planning a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration?

As the festive season approaches, thoughts turn to Christmas parties and gatherings. At Kalm Kitchen, we take the stress out of planning your event, whether a corporate party, conference, or awards evening.

Experience the Kalm Kitchen Difference

Our experienced planners, chefs, event managers, and servers will collaborate with you to create a bespoke menu that reflects your vision and caters to all dietary needs. From delicious canapes to hearty bowl foods and five-course meals, we offer various options, including gluten-free and vegan selections.

Looking for Festive Menu Inspiration?

Last Christmas, we helped Zopa Bank celebrate with a festive menu of canapes and bowl foods perfect for their 450 colleagues at Village Underground.

Village Underground is an amazing venue, with hollowed-out Jubilee line train carriages atop a renovated turn-of-the-century warehouse. It hosts everything from concerts and club nights to exhibitions, theatre, live music, and private hire.

Our menu featured options like honey and thyme glazed pigs in blankets and vegan moussaka pasta crisps, along with satisfying bowl foods like vegan mozzarella and pesto arancini, and gluten-free balsamic glazed beef cheek with creamy mash.

 

Ready to Create a Memorable Event?

Kalm Kitchen is here to make your Christmas event a success. Get in touch with a member of our team at info@kalmkitchen.co.uk or call us on 01483 813360 to discuss your specific needs.

Credits:

Photography: Cheeseboard, canapés and flower tray, breakfast bar – Philippa Sian Photography

Featured :   07 / 07 / 21

TOP 5 PATISSERIE BOUTIQUES

Seated desserts are making way for spectacular dessert tables and we are increasingly being asked to create stunning Patisserie Boutiques. All our stunning displays include a choice of three beautifully styled, delicious desserts, which can include macarons and chocolate lollipops.

This wonderful spread of sweet treats gives guests the opportunity to graze long into the night. And they look amazing too! Whether you’re catering for 30 or 300 people, a Patisserie Boutique is a fantastic, interactive feasting experience for your wedding or event. This relaxed approach to dining is a great way of bringing people together to eat, chat and mingle.

Kalm Kitchen has developed endless options to provide plenty of tasty flavours and create the ultimate showpiece that makes a real statement. Here is a selection of our Top Five most popular Patisserie Boutique displays:

Classic

A clean and contemporary collection of tiered acrylic shelves. Let the food and flowers do the talking with this simple and elegant option.

Kalm Kitchen Dessert Table

Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers

Photography: Marianne Taylor 

Rustic

Rustic props including a selection of vintage crates and scales, for a beautiful summery, relaxed vibe.

Flowers: Carrie Macy-The Topiary Tree

Photography: VLA Photography

Gold

Gold and mirrored elements conjure up a luxurious and elegant visual display

Photography (image 1): Anneli Marinovich

Flowers (image 1): Kate Avery Flowers 

Photography (image 2): VLA photography

Flowers (image 2): Hannah Berry Flowers

Botanical

Three layers of acrylic, circular shelves creates a jaw dropping 360 degree grazing display

Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers

Photography: Philippa Sian Photography 

Colonial

Colonial styling presented on an industrial structure with hanging rattan baskets and neutral toned foliage

Photography: Hayley Bray

Find more Patisserie Boutique inspiration, head over to the Kalm Kitchen pinterest feed. Also, follow us on Instagram for the latest inspirational ideas.

For further wedding menu inspiration, talk to one of our team at Kalm Kitchen. Get in touch at info@kalmkitchen.co.uk or call us on 01483 813360.

Main image:

Photography: VLA photography

Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers

Featured :   08 / 02 / 21

Micro Wedding

Who: Holly & Will | When: September 2020 | Where: Chelsea Town Hall

 

>> Tell us more about your wedding planning:

This wasn’t the original plan. Like so many couples, we had our big two part wedding all planned for May 2020; a small legal ceremony with just family, followed by a big celebration a few days later with all our friends. When the lockdown was announced in March, no one could have predicted what the future held so. Like so many others, we didn’t know whether to hold out, cancel or postpone the wedding.  Initially, with optimism in our hearts, we postponed both parts of the wedding to September 2020. But as the months rolled on, it became clear that we weren’t going to be able to get hundreds of people into a room anytime soon.

We decided to cancel the big event and stick with the plans for the legal wedding. We kept everything crossed that we’d be able to go ahead when the time came and salvage at least some of our 2020 plans. It was actually a huge relief once a decision was made and all the pressure was taken away. A micro wedding wasn’t what we ever thought we’d have, but in hindsight I’m so glad we did.

 

>> How did you choose your venues:

Both sets of our parents got married at Chelsea and Kensington Registry Office, a month apart from each other back in 1979. So there was a sentimental aspect to the decision, meaning we never really discussed other options. We originally planned to go to a local restaurant for a meal following the ceremony. But because we were no longer able to have Kalm Kitchen cater at the big celebration and we were desperate to still have their incredible food, we decided to hold the reception at Holly’s father’s home. It worked perfectly for the guest numbers. We had drinks and canapés on the roof terrace and set up a banquet style dining table in the living room for the meal. The kitchen was turned into a dance floor later in the evening.

 

 

>> How did you choose the menu:

We wanted an Italian theme running through the meal, as our very initial plans after getting engaged was to hold the wedding in Italy (Thank god we didn’t!). We also felt that, because it was a small event, a sharing meal would work best. It encourages interaction and connects people, and Italian food lends itself perfectly to the sharing concept. Kalm Kitchen took our ideas and created a completely bespoke vegetarian menu for us. It was perfect! We felt so comfortable in the hands of the team so really let them run with it.

 

>> What was on the menu:

 

>> What was your favourite part of the meal:

We had a bespoke Kalm Kitchen sharing pavlova for dessert, which doubled up as our wedding cake. It was just incredible.

 

>> What did you have to drink:

We kept it simple with a bespoke Kalm Kitchen drinks package. For the canapé reception we had Prosecco with optional Aperol or Creme de Cassis upgrades, and some bottles of Corona (very fitting). We had red and white wine for the meal and the Kalm Kitchen team made delicious Espresso Martinis and Margaritas for an after dinner “Cocktail Hour”

>> How did you choose the styling:

We followed Kalm Kitchen’s advice with the table styling. Being a living room, the table surroundings were quite ‘busy’, so we kept the table decor simple and neutral, with potted Italian herbs rather than flowers for decoration. The styling worked perfectly in the surroundings and was complemented by fairy lights galore.

 

>> Are you going to have a bigger celebration:

For sure, at some point. We can’t wait to eat Kalm Kitchen’s food again.

 

>> Would you recommend a micro wedding to other couples:

Absolutely. We are so glad we went ahead with the wedding and had the opportunity to get together with our closest loved ones at a time when we’ve seen so little of them this past year. A small wedding means you get to spend quality time with all our guests on the most important day of your life and that is pretty invaluable at the moment. There was no stress and the pressure has been taken off now, so when we do have the big wedding, we’ll be so much more relaxed and be able to fully enjoy the day.

Credits: Sarah Legge photographed the ceremony for us and we can’t recommend her enough. She made us feel so at ease and captured so many beautiful photos. (https://www.sarahleggephotography.co.uk)

Spotlight On :   26 / 02 / 19

The Garden Museum

We’ve brought events to life in some of the country’s most celebrated spaces and venues. But there’s no doubt, it’s always fun to bring our Kalm Kitchen concepts to the Capital. One of our more recent discoveries is the refurbished Garden Museum in London. Here’s just a little on why we love it so much…

The Garden Museum

Where

Situated on the banks of the River Thames, the Garden Museum sits in the imposing shadows of Lambeth Palace and opposite the Houses of Parliament. It makes an astonishing setting for a chic, city wedding.

What

Entirely refurbished in 2017, from what was once a church, the space is now a shrine to all things garden-related. But not only that, its pop-up exhibition spaces provide the ideal backdrop for weddings, events and  all kinds of special occasions.

We love

Light floods down into the Dan Pearson-designed courtyard garden, which is surrounded by wooden pillars and planted with a mix of maidenhair ferns and black mondo grasses. The cafe, bar and museum are all covered in greenery, so it feels like a total haven away from the bustling city that surrounds it.

For more information on The Garden Museum, visit their website here. You can read more about Belinda and Dominic’s wedding hosted at The Garden Museum here.

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