Faq
General Questions
We would like to change a couple of the elements on a dish. Is that possible?
Yes, absolutely! Let us know what substitutions or alterations you have in mind, and we will advise how it would best work.
I have something very specific in mind will you work with me to create it?
Yes, absolutely! Let us know what you have in mind, and we will advise if it’s possible.
Can I have a Plated course, followed by a Sharing Style course?
Yes, absolutely! Let us know what format you have in mind for your wedding breakfast, and we will advise if it’s possible.
Can I give my guests a choice of dishes?
Yes you can chose 3 starters 2 meat or fish & one veggie/vegan, same for main course and you can offer two plated desserts or one trio or one sharing unless they are a child or have a dietary requirement or food allergy which prevents them from eating what everyone else is eating. We will provide guests who have a dietary requirement or food allergy with a suitable alternative at no extra charge. Please contact us for more information.
Can you cater for my guests with dietary requirements and food allergies?
Vegetarian (V) and vegan (Vegan) dishes are specified within our menu. If you’re expecting vegan guests, we’d recommend selecting a vegan option for your vegetarian guests to enjoy too. Alternatively, several of the vegetarian dishes can be made suitable for vegans with minor alterations. Please contact us for advice on how your menu can be made suitable for guests with other dietary requirements or food allergies. We will provide suitable alternatives at no extra charge.
How many types of canapés can I choose?
Please refer to your quotation. Let us know if you’d like to add any more canapés, and we will update your quote accordingly.
We like the sound of a Plated dish but would like it served Sharing Style. Is that possible?
Usually, yes. Let us know what you have in mind, and we will advise if it’s possible.
How many types of evening food can I choose?
Yes you can choose up to two different evening food choices.
Other Questions
Can we come to taste our wedding food?
Yes! You can bring up to two guests free of charge any others would be £30 + vat per person. At your tasting we will serve a chefs’ selection of canapés plus wedding breakfast dishes as agreed with you in advance – so arrive hungry! When you confirm your booking with B&R Dining, you will be allocated a tasting appointment. Tastings take place at our March restaurant base on appointment.
How long should I allow for my canapé reception?
Generally, 1.5 hours will allow sufficient time for canapés, drinks, photographs and mingling. If you’re planning lots of photographs during your canapé reception however, we recommend seeking further guidance from your photographer.
How long should I allow for my wedding breakfast?
The length of your wedding breakfast depends on your final guest numbers and the format of your menu. Based on a three-course wedding breakfast for 70-100 guests we recommend allowing two hours, excluding time required for speeches.
When should we do our speeches?
You can have your speeches whenever you like, although traditionally speeches happen after the wedding breakfast. If you choose to have your speeches before the wedding breakfast, or in between courses, this will need to be considered when finalising timings.
Will your staff assist in serving drinks?
Any daytime drinks that directly accompany food served by B&R Dining will be served by us free of charge. If you’re daytime drinks include cocktails, these will need to be simple cocktails that can be made and served efficiently. If you have canapés this will include the service of your welcome/reception drinks, if you don’t have canapés but would still like us to serve welcome/reception drinks this would be at an extra cost. If you are planning to serve such drinks, please let us know. If you require us to serve drinks after the conclusion of the wedding breakfast or drinks that do not directly accompany B&R Dining food, additional staff charges may apply.
Will your staff assist with turning over the room between the ceremony and wedding breakfast/wedding breakfast and evening reception?
Yes, we can assist with room turnovers. Please note, we may need to charge for additional team members for a room turnover in between the ceremony and wedding breakfast as our team will be busy serving drinks and canapés during this time.
Can your staff serve food that hasn’t been provided by B&R Dining?
Due to our food health and hygiene policy, we cannot handle any food products which have not been prepared within our own professional kitchens. We therefore cannot serve any items provided by yourselves or others, or handle anything which has been in direct contact with these products. The only exception to this is a baked wedding cake. Portioning of your wedding cake must be agreed with us prior to your wedding day, if we are completing your evening food there are no addition costs, however if we are not going to be on site when the cake would need to be cut other arrangements would need to be added either with ourselves (would incur extra cost) or with venue staff.
How will you serve the tea and coffee?
Tea and coffee will be served from a tea and coffee station upon the conclusion of the wedding breakfast. This provides a natural transition period between the wedding breakfast and evening revelries.
