Supplier Spotlight - Hey Pesto
Hey Pesto are an award-winning catering company based in Gloucestershire, who we have worked with many times at Blackfriars Priory.
Let’s find out a little bit more about them.
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HEY PESTO.
We are an award-winning catering company, providing outstanding catering to Gloucestershire and beyond. We have a fantastic team that are extremely professional and passionate about providing only the best. From concept through to completion, our job is to make your day even more special & memorable, whatever the occasion. We can provide you with bespoke menus and dedicated coordinators, to ensure your day is perfect.
WHAT THREE WORDS WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS?
Flexible. Passionate. Trustworthy.
WHATS YOUR BIGGEST BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT TO DATE?
Wining the Three Counties Wedding Awards and the Guides for Brides Customer Service Award. We have also been regional finalists for TWIA 3 years running!
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOUR CHEFS - COULD YOU INTRODUCE US?
Of course! Symon is our Head Chef & Director at Hey Pesto. He has been creating incredible food and menus for Hey Pesto for over 15 years!! He is incredibly flexible, allowing couples to truly create their perfect menu.
Alongside Symon, we have our Sous Chef, Michael. He has been with Hey Pesto for over 4 years and is our go to cake maker.
Finally, we have Amanda (or Mandy) and she is our Kitchen Manager. Mandy has been with Hey Pesto for over 11 years!! She is an amazing all-round helper and is our Sandwich Queen!
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR MENU REQUESTS YOU GET FROM CLIENTS?
The most common requests would be a classic English Roast Dinner or our Sharing Meat or BBQ platters. However, more and more couples are creating bespoke menus based around their favourite cuisines or dishes which we think really adds a little personality to their wedding.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EVENT TO CATER FOR?
We did an amazing event over three days for Cadbury a couple years ago! We provided BBQ’s, cupcakes for decorating, hot chocolates, lunch bags, breakfast, hampers and even popcorn for movie night. It was sooo much fun!
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM WEDDING MENU?
That is a tough one! We love canapés here at Hey Pesto so we would probably go for a good selection of those, such as; Smoked Paprika, Camembert & Rocket Arancini, Halloumi Fries, Jack Daniels Pork Belly with Spiced Apple Chutney, Mini Burger Sliders and Pigs in Pancetta with a Maple Syrup Glaze & Sesame Seeds.
For starter, we would go for a sharing course, such as our Baked Cheese or English Picnic Platters. They are always a huge hit with guests!
For main course, Pie & Mash is becoming more and more popular as it is comforting, less formal and very filling! At Hey Pesto, they are all homemade so you could have any filling you want!
A Trio of Desserts is the only way to finish a meal we think and some of our favourites include Pear & Pistachio Frangipane, Salted Caramel & Chocolate Torte and Sticky Toffee Pudding! Yummm!!!
THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME OF CATERING FOR WEDDINGS, WHAT BIG CHANGES AND TRENDS HAVE YOU SEEN?
Family style dining/grazing boards are the biggest change/trend we have seen… and let’s be honest, they never disappoint! Street food is another big one and we can do anything from Mexican Fajitas to Spanish Tapas to Indian Curries. We can do this for your Wedding Breakfast or for evening food.
WHAT TOP TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE ORGANISING THEIR EVENT OR WEDDING?
Our top tips for catering are:
· Feed them well and feed them lots – Canapés are always a huge hit and will keep them fed and happy during your photos and welcome drinks.
· If you are on a budget, tell your caterer on your initial email. This way, they can create something with that in mind.
· Be creative! For example, if you love Italian food, why not go for Italian themed canapés or Antipasti Sharing Platters or Pizza!
Website - https://heypestocatering.co.uk/
Facebook - @heypestocatering
Instagram - @heypestocatering
Twitter - @HeyPestoGlos