Our menus are totally ‘you’

When people come to us to talk about their wedding, party or event they always ask for our menus.  Of course we do provide sample menus to help set budgets and have some examples in our brochures too. The great news is: more often than not those aren’t the menus that end up on the plate.  We create bespoke menus and food designs so that we can give you exactly what you need to make your event go perfectly.

Andy - Knebworth head chef

As head chef at Knebworth I like to speak directly to wedding couples and event organisers too if possible. Our bespoke menus are really only limited by your imagination and budget. So what can you expect when you come here?

Well the first thing I always ask is about personal likes and dislikes and what they choose to eat when they have a choice – because this always colours the menu.  The fact is you actually can’t cater for all 180 people in the room – but you certainly can make sure that the bride and groom adore their meal and that it fits with what they want from their day!

International influences are becoming more and more popular. In the last year we have done an Italian/Caribbean wedding, an Asian/European “East Meets West” wedding, incorporated Chinese, Thai, American and Japanese ingredients and styles… you name it!  Guinness punch mousse for dessert, anyone?

Odd requests are fine too – one couple asked for potato wedges as a wedding starter and we were happy to do that. Can potato wedges be glammed up? Of course they can – picture a delicate little cheese and chive mousse dip, crossed crispy bacon to give a bit of architectural shape on the plate, surrounded by finely cut crispy wedges…

All we ask of our customers is that they let their imagination roam, and tell us what they are really after – and let us help.  Don’t worry, we will tell you if the ideas really won’t work or are too heavy – and find a way to make it work for you. We’re happy to design more classic wedding menus too of course!