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Catering Case Studies

Below you can view a number of case studies of past outdoor weddings and other outdoor events where we have provided our portable bars service and our Wedding reception ideas.

The studies show details and a brief to the event catered for, the menu for the event, and the 'Happy Letters' we received in response to our well-received Wedding reception ideas at many of the events we catered for. To view more letters from some of our satisfied clients see our recommendations page.

Case Study 1

EVENT:
Minivator Awards Dinner
LOCATION:
Dudley Zoo and Castle
GUESTS:
250 Guests

Minivator Awards Dinner - Catering Services

Marquee Event Catering for the Minivator Awards Dinner at Dudley Zoo and Castle, West Midlands

MENU
Roasted Vegetable Tarte with mixed leaves and red onion marmalade
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Breast of Chicken with a Julienne of Ham and Worcestershire Asparagus with a cream and wine sauce

or

Sirloin of Beef with Drambuie and Cream Sauce
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Selection of Fresh Market Vegetables and Potatoes
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Caramel & Applie Pie with vanuilla and cinnamon cream
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Fresh Brewed Coffee and Mints

Good morning Stuart

Unfortunately I missed your team in the Kitchen, I came down to thank them but everyone had gone. Please extend my thanks to everyone involved, We were very pleased with the service and the food. the team behind the bar were very helpful too.

I would also be happy to act as a reference should you get the request.

Regards
Sharron Cutler
Minivator

Case Study 2

EVENT:
NSPCC Charity Dinner
LOCATION:
Near Kidderminster, Worcestsershire
GUESTS:
252 Guests
CATERING SERVICES PROVIDED:
Banquet Catering
Full Bar Service

NSPCC Charity Dinner - Catering Services

Special Event Catering for the NSPCC Charity Dinner near Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Dear Stuart

I hope the evening went well for you I had nothing but praise for the food and service.

The Plyvine experience was superb! You can quote me. Out of interest let me know how much wine and champagne you sold.

Send your final invoice to me for food and service and I will turn it around ASAP

Thanks again
Nigel Wright

Case Study 3

EVENT:
Marquee Wedding
LOCATION:
Winchester House, Evesham
GUESTS:
100 Guests

Dear Stuart

I just wanted to say how much we appreciated the service from you and all the staff at Richard and Naomi's wedding. Everything ran smoothly, Hazel and the waiting staff, Mike the chef and Colin and Mandy the bar staff all worked really well and ensured the service was excellent.

Please pass on our thanks to them all.i would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone.Hope you have a great and sucessful summer.

Tricia Alesbury

Case Study 4

EVENT:
Lord Taverners 'BIG BIG CHARITY BALL'
LOCATION:
Fenn Farm, Milton Keynes
BRIEF:
To serve a four course meal to 1,500 guests in a tented pavillion. Additionally, bar facilities were required including a cocktail bar, wines and reception drinks.

A team of 20 Chefs, 100 waiting staff, our fleet of mobile kitchens and refrigerated units made the Ball a huge success.

Dear Phillip
The Big Big Ball 2002

On behalf of the Big Big Ball Committee I would like to thank you for providing us with such a good service at this year's Big Big Ball. We are extremely grateful to you and your team. Please pass on our thanks to all those involved, especially to those who helped with the portable bar you supplied.

The evening was a tremendous success. Current estimations suggest that we will have raised in the region of £35,000 for the two charities.

Once again, many thanks.

Yours sincerely

Budge Rogers
on behalf of the Big Big Ball Committee

Case Study 5

EVENT: Wedding at Pensax Grange
LOCATION: Stockton-on-Teme
DATE: September 2006

Dear Phil

I enclose my cheque in settlement of your invoice number 11179, taking into account credit note number 955.

Despite the lousy weather, the day went very well, and all concerned had a thoroughly good time. The general standard of catering and service was highly praised by many of our guests, and please tell Stuart that everybody thought the food was wonderful!

Thanks again, and I wish you all continuing siccess.

Best regards

Bill Adair

Case Study 6

FUNCTION: 21st Birthday of College & Retirement
LOCATION: Cadbury Sixth Form College
DATE: July 2004
CLIENT: Events Organised
GUESTS: 200 people

Starters
Crab, salmon and prawn tart with spiced rocket salad.
Open cap mushrooms filled with roasted peppers and tomatoes and topped with mozzarella with tomato and basil coulis.
Mediterranean vegetable salad with smoked chicken and parsnip crisps.

Main Courses
Gourmet jerk style chicken filled with Caribbean vegetables served with rice and peas.
Salmon fillet with pan fried bacon served with red wine sauce.
Spinach and mushroom filo bundle.

Desserts
Coffee filled profiteroles with chocolate sauce.
Tropical fresh fruit salad.
Homemade apple and blackberry pie.

Fresh Brewed Coffee and Mints.

Dear Stuart
Re. Cadbury Sixth Form College Anniversary/Retirement Party

Just a few lines to thank you for providing us with such a wonderful service on Friday - we received a great deal of compliments regarding the food both during and after the event, and on behalf of the team, I would like to particularly like to thank yourself, Brett and Laura for making our job so easy.

Once again, many thanks - we will certainly consider Plyvine for future events.

Kind Regards

Emma Stott
Events Co-ordinator
Events Organised