About Me

Got a lot of mouths to feed?

Catering for large groups of people can be tricky, which is why it needs a special approach. I have a lot of experience of cooking for groups of thirty or forty people at residential camping events for an organisation I'm a part of, so I thought it was about time I shared some of that with the world: how can anyone run an informal food service without driving themselves completely insane and while successfully feeding everyone? Read on for all the tips, tricks, habits and suggestions you could ask for, all from someone who has been doing this (and often in pretty tricky circumstances, too!) for over a decade.

2023

4 Reasons to Choose Fuel-Chafing Dishes Over Induction for Event Catering
Chafing dishes are used to keep food hotter for longer, so they're among the most vital supplies for those who provide event catering. There are many sizes and styles available, but probably the most fundamental factor is how they provide heat, and many caterers will find themselves choosing between either a fuel-chafing dish or an induction-chafing dish.  While fuel-chafing dishes use disposable canisters filled with gel or liquid fuel, induction surfaces utilize electromagnetic properties to heat dishes.