A great big BBQ, a wedding, and catering in scenic surroundings...

Summer's coming and here at Eco Cuisine we’re determined to make the most of it and pass that good feeling onto our customers (you one day, hopefully!).

As per usual, this last week has been pretty hectic – lots to prepare and lots to achieve. If you read the previous blog then you'll know that we have been very busy helping charities and attending various events. Well, we're pleased to say that the charity, Otesha thought our canapés looked and tasted stupendous! Equally, Saturday's wedding catering couldn't have gone with more of a bang...we're really pleased with how it all went and the feedback we’ve been getting suggests were doing a few things right!

Of course, the venue really helped with things...because when you're catering at a gorgeous location overlooking the River Thames – East Moleesey boat club – it makes for a much better atmosphere for all involved. We always find that a nice, relaxed atmosphere makes for guests who enjoy themselves much more, and we find this tends to translate to the food as well. Able to enjoy their food in beautiful surroundings, everyone is happy (including us; it makes for less stress and when we get a minute to ourselves we even get to enjoy ourselves with the guests too!).

Another factor which really made the day come alive was the weather. And this Saturday we got exceedingly lucky, we have to say! I had even bought a brand-new charcoal BBQ – six-foot long and exactly what was needed for this grand occasion. Lucky for me I had Vanessa (Chef Ness) and Mario to put it together on arrival.

And the food we did for the wedding...well, it was good and simple like always works best – all the favourites and the kind of stuff that everyone can enjoy. For example, we made lamb kofte and chicken kebabs, as well as new season lamb chops to go with it.

To add a bit more variety, and for the fish lovers who were present, we also did Cornish line caught sea bass and fresh market king prawns on skewers, which went down an absolute storm. Add to this a decent helping of hot potatoes and rice – along with cracked wheat and flat-leaf parsley – and we guarantee it: you have a winning combination on your hands! We finished it off with Greek salad and a fine assortment of bread to keep things light.

This was followed by our not too alcoholic Tiramisu and a selection of baklava to accompany guests’ tea or coffee.

Aside from that, it isn't all fun and games I'm afraid. You may recall from an earlier blog that I was involved in some crime-fighting action which fortunately resulted in me getting my beloved van back. Well, sadly, the van is too damaged to be worth keeping, beyond economic repair the garage called it, so hopefully the insurance company won’t take too long to pay out.

In the meantime, myself and Mario have to get to the police station to make statements, so maybe they have some cctv to go on. I do hope so. The look for a new van continues…………….