Showing posts with label Asian Catering London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asian Catering London. Show all posts
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
A Take on History: How Brits Came to Love Indian Cuisine
Although Chinese cuisine have recently been
taking ground as one of the most loved ethnic cuisine in Britain, British
beer-and-curry weekends are not going anywhere. Britons’ love affair with curry
is dug way too deep into the roots of history for it to be displaced in a snap.
No doubt, Indian curry is the comfort food of millions of Brits, and its
popularity goes back almost four hundred years ago.
When
Queen Elizabeth I Said Yes
At the dawn of the 17th century,
London merchants decided it would be a worthy undertaking to cross the Indian
Ocean to see if they can trade with an exotic land called India. They formed a
joint-stock company called the East India Company, the sole purpose of which
was to establish trade with the East Indies. They filed a petition to Queen
Elizabeth I for permission to set sail, and on 1600 the petition was granted
and a royal charter was bestowed upon it.
Amidst wars against Portuguese and Spanish
forces, the company hadmanaged to become the most powerful and dominating
trading corporation in India. This further strengthened Britain as a world
power. Soon after, British people settled in India and intermarried with Indian
women. Indian seamen, known as langars,
also boarded British ships and landed in London. By 1810 there were an
estimated 1400 langarson English
land, and more Indians entered the country in the following years.
Brit’s
Spicy Tastes
It was not long before Brits took an
interest in Indian cuisine. Curry powder was particularly popular even back
then, leading to the publication of recipes and commercial production of curry
powder in 1780. The Coffee House in Norris Street, Haymarket, Londonwas the
first English restaurant to have offered curry on a menu in 1773.
The first ever establishment that offered
solely Indian food, however, was the Hindostanee Coffee House at Portman
Square, London which opened in 1809. Owned by Dean
Mahomet, the restaurant sought to provide “for the entertainment of Indian
gentlemen, where they may enjoy the Hoakha, with real Chilm tobacco, and Indian
dishes”.
Since then, the love for Indian cuisine
spread across the country, becoming one of the fastest growing food and
drinkindustry sector. This exponential growth was partlytriggered in 1984 by
Pat Chapman’s The Curry Club and Good Curry Guide, which publicised the cuisine and caused supermarkets to stock
curry ingredients and chilled meals. Other publications also taught how to
recreate curries at home. Asian cateringLondon, particularly Indian and Chinese catering, also boomed around this
time.
Indian
Cuisine Today
Bangladesh is entered the catering
industry around 1970, and since then dominated the industry of Indian wedding catering London. They
own approximately 65 to 75% of the more than 9000 Indian restaurants in the
country.
Chicken tikka masala is now often cited as
the nation’s most favourite ethnic dish, even called by the then foreign
secretary Robin Cook as “a true British national dish”. With the popularity of
Indian foods, Bangladeshis will remain as top Asian caterers London.
Colonial relations play a huge role in
Britain’s love for curry, and the dish will continue to represent a rich
historical era when Britain dominated the world’s
economic and political affairs.
Wedding Catering Ideas
A wedding
is a very special event in one’s life. The reception that follows is where the
celebration continues, and where many memorable moments take place. Though it’s
not a requirement to spend a huge amount of money on your reception, it is
important is that you get the kind of reception you want and ensure a
comfortable, memorable experience for you and your guests. Here are some
wedding catering ideas
Tented wedding reception
Wedding
receptions, especially outdoor receptions, are held in the garden or lawn of a
sprawling private property that can accommodate anywhere between 50-250 guests.
If you have a small party, your caterer can set up in the kitchen of the venue.
For larger receptions, one option you might want to look into is a caterer’s
tent. Usually, it is set up right next to the wedding marquee. A generator may
be required the meet the demands of professional catering. The caterer may also
provide the furniture, table linens, cutlery, and crockery. The selection of
items used would depend on the host’s budget and preference.
Spring wedding catering
Spring
represents rebirth, beginnings, and everything green and thriving. It’s a
romantic season that opens up many possibilities for infusing creativity into
your wedding reception planning. Build a menu based on the mood of the season
and highlight fresh seasonal produce. A mix salad would be perfect as an
appetizer. Traditionally, asparagus is used in spring weddings. You can use it
in many ways—as a side dish, as an ingredient in soup, or cooked and prepared
as an appetizer.
Summer wedding catering
Summer
weddings are widely popular. The pleasant weather and the availability of a
variety of food may just be some of the reasons why a lot of people love to have
summer weddings. When it comes to menu, the possibilities are endless—you can
go for barbecues, surf and turf, classic summer fare, or even exotic dishes if
you want. Grilled meats and vegetables are a hit as well as refreshing salads.
Ice cream and other frozen desserts would win your guests over as well as a
never-ending supply of cool drinks.
Winter wedding catering
Summer
weddings may be popular, but there is ample opportunity to make a winter
wedding as romantic and magical. You can apply this to the choice of venue and
scenery, décor, as well as the menu. The chilly weather is perfect for hot,
hearty soups to warm your guests, and bright, zesty salads that remind one of
summer. Winter is also perfect for classic pairings and hearty roast meats like
pork, beef, or turkey paired with side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes and
roasted seasonal vegetables. You may continue the classic pairing with desserts
like bread pudding.
Asian wedding catering
If you’re
having an Asian-themed wedding, it’s a given that your menu would also be
Asian-inspired. Asian weddings have become popular in recent years, as well as
Asian cuisine in the catering industry. In the UK in particular, Asian
catering London is trending, and Asian
wedding caterers London are aplenty. Asian
caterers London specialise in providing a wide range of dishes and cuisines
representing different regions in Asia. Popular choices are traditional and
modern dishes from India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asian nations. Your
guests would appreciate the diversity and availability of food that’s different
from what they usually have.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Wedding Catering Ideas
A wedding
is a very special event in one’s life. The reception that follows is where the
celebration continues, and where many memorable moments take place. Though it’s
not a requirement to spend a huge amount of money on your reception, it is
important is that you get the kind of reception you want and ensure a
comfortable, memorable experience for you and your guests. Here are some
wedding catering ideas
Tented wedding reception
Wedding
receptions, especially outdoor receptions, are held in the garden or lawn of a
sprawling private property that can accommodate anywhere between 50-250 guests.
If you have a small party, your caterer can set up in the kitchen of the venue.
For larger receptions, one option you might want to look into is a caterer’s
tent. Usually, it is set up right next to the wedding marquee. A generator may
be required the meet the demands of professional catering. The caterer may also
provide the furniture, table linens, cutlery, and crockery. The selection of
items used would depend on the host’s budget and preference.
Spring wedding catering
Spring
represents rebirth, beginnings, and everything green and thriving. It’s a
romantic season that opens up many possibilities for infusing creativity into
your wedding reception planning. Build a menu based on the mood of the season
and highlight fresh seasonal produce. A mix salad would be perfect as an
appetizer. Traditionally, asparagus is used in spring weddings. You can use it
in many ways—as a side dish, as an ingredient in soup, or cooked and prepared
as an appetizer.
Summer wedding catering
Summer
weddings are widely popular. The pleasant weather and the availability of a
variety of food may just be some of the reasons why a lot of people love to
have summer weddings. When it comes to menu, the possibilities are endless—you
can go for barbecues, surf and turf, classic summer fare, or even exotic dishes
if you want. Grilled meats and vegetables are a hit as well as refreshing
salads. Ice cream and other frozen desserts would win your guests over as well
as a never-ending supply of cool drinks.
Winter wedding catering
Summer
weddings may be popular, but there is ample opportunity to make a winter
wedding as romantic and magical. You can apply this to the choice of venue and
scenery, décor, as well as the menu. The chilly weather is perfect for hot,
hearty soups to warm your guests, and bright, zesty salads that remind one of
summer. Winter is also perfect for classic pairings and hearty roast meats like
pork, beef, or turkey paired with side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes and
roasted seasonal vegetables. You may continue the classic pairing with desserts
like bread pudding.
Asian wedding catering
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