FRONT OF HOUSE AT A KEMP AND KEMP WEDDING

Wedding drinks

Looking back over the last ten years of Kemp & Kemp weddings (now fast approaching 500 weddings delivered or booked) we realise how far we’ve come. Those first few weddings were delivered flawlessly food-wise, but in wedding organisation terms, we flew by the seat of our pants somewhat. I once stood stirring the home-made custard […]

IDEAS FOR YOUR DIY WEDDING

DIY Wedding Ideas

Over the past 10 years Karen and I have catered over 400 weddings from North Yorkshire to North London and in that time, we’ve met some VERY creative people with equally creative ideas. It’s no great surprise I guess – the food served by Kemp & Kemp Catering is always designed around each and every […]

CHRISTMAS AT THE KEMPS

Christmas at the Kemps

So what does Christmas look like in a Chef’s household? – Well probably not as different as you may think! Christmas at the Kemps always has a traditional feel to it… this may surprise you as generally I love to have culinary adventures (as many of our Kemp & Kemp brides and grooms will tell you!) Traditional […]

REAL WEDDING – BECKY & PAUL | INDUSTRIAL WEDDING

The date:  August 2018 The location: Becky & Paul’s home on the side of Cauldon Canal in Cheddleton The occasion: The marriage of Becky and Paul   From the first enquiry via ‘Guides for Brides’ on 29th August 2017 through to the wedding on 11th August 2018, Becky and Paul showed the same determination to do ‘their own thing’ with […]

SUMMER WEDDING FOOD IDEAS

Summer weddings, the deep joy of fabulous ingredients (hello asparagus, samphire, baby peas, broad beans, strawberries!) With summer being the most popular time of year to get married, it is important to choose an inviting menu which compliments the season. Whether you’re planning on a beach or barnyard wedding, make the most out of the delectable seasonal food on offer. Our […]

BEHIND THE SCENES | WHAT DO WEDDING CATERERS LIKE TO EAT? – RICHARD’S STORY

Behind the Scenes

My favourite foods are as varied as my tastes in music.. everything from Led Zeppelin to Ludwig Van Beethoven. Of course my favourite foods are always those that Karen makes us. My all-time fave (and the thing I choose in most restaurants) is a burger. It all comes from Karen’s home-made burgers – which are of course the gold standard (even […]

REAL WEDDINGS ANIEKA AND IAN

Stowe School

The date:  April 2018 The location: The incredibly grand Stowe School in Buckinghamshire The occasion: The marriage of Anieka and Ian   Apart from booking Windsor Castle or the Palace of Versailles for your wedding, you could probably not pick a grander location than Stowe School, Buckinghamshire. The fairy-tale vistas from every angle that are scarcely […]

VEGAN WEDDING MENU IDEAS

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

If you’re looking for vegan wedding menu ideas, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Kemp and Kemp, we have made quite a name for ourselves when it comes to catering for ‘all Vegetarian‘ weddings, and more recently ‘all Vegan’ weddings. I have a sneaky feeling this is something to do with Karen’s passion […]

SHOULD I ORGANISE MY OWN WEDDING OR CHOOSE A WEDDING VENUE PACKAGE?

Organising Your Wedding

This is a question every bride and groom will ask themselves at some point in their wedding planning… There are lots of ways to organise your wedding, but most are either: Choosing a wedding venue or hotel where you buy into their packages, or Organising everything yourselves – No packages at all. Both of these […]

MODERN EATING – A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON VEGETARIAN FOOD

Vegetarian & Vegan Menu Ideas

Modern Eating is where it’s all about with Karen this season, ever since she realised that she could get a meat- free meal past Richard (a dedicated carnivore) without his usual refrain of ‘it’s alright but there’s something missing.’ Karen also noticed that there was a marked rise in clients who (whether veggie or not) want […]