South African Wedding

Summary Event Type Guest Numbers Location Date	- Wedding 80 Circomedia, Portland Square, Bristol 13th October 2012
Description McBaile Exclusive brought some South African sunshine to Bristol for the spectacular wedding of Simon & Charlie. Striking Bristol venue Circomedia played host to the vivid black and red decorated wedding, for which McBaile supplied the catering. Guests arrived and were welcomed in to the cathedral with cocktails and a selection of warming canapés. Mr & Mrs Lowthian entered through a cloud of smoke, provided by a smoke machine of course, before watching an aerial performance by one of Circomedia’s talented performers. Following a distinct ‘Rock & Roll’ theme, guests sat at tables named after rock songs such as ‘nothing else matters’ by Metallica before tucking in to an opulent buffet. Then,with the live band ready to go and a vibrant Bride & Groom ready to initiate an evening of dancing, desserts were promptly served with the colourful rainbow wedding cake by our attentive and professional staff.
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Testimonial Good to catch up with you yesterday to discuss how the rest of the wedding went on Saturday. Just to confirm that Charlie & Simon Lowthian were really pleased with their wedding party which is great. One of the key benefits of working with McBaile is the event management and professionalism that is guaranteed with every event” - Julie Higgins, Front of House Manager at Circomedia
Menu Canapé Menu Mini boerewors hot dogs with mustard & ketchup Filo pastry cones of whipped goa’s cheese mousse & chilli gooseberry relish Brazilian spiced chicken mini empanadas Bowls of roasted, spicy chick peas Lime & lemongrass granita Main Course Roast confit leg of duck in a madeira sauce reduction Braised shin of beef Hot grilled curd & broad bean spring salad (V) Red wine & balsamic braised red cabbage Warm salad of pumpkin and sunflower seeds Duck fat roasted new potatoes & crusty French style bread Dessert bar Mini melkterts Dark chocolate & orange mousse cups Lemon drizzle sponge with crème fraiche Individual blueberry cheesecakes

Luxury Wedding Show

The Luxury Wedding Show, London promised to be ‘an exquisite and unique experience for those looking for something luxuriously special’.

Vicky Rowe of Vintage Tea Sets had a beautiful stand on the first floor with a stunning macaroon tower created by McBaile, flowers by Floriture & cakes by Cake Matters. Ria Mishaal took the beautiful photos attached.

The team showcased their fabulous vintage event packages and the Event Catering is specifically designed towards those wanting the highest quality Vintage Afternoon Tea service.

Vicky Rowe

Director / Vintage Tea Sets

The organisers said we had one of the best stands there….thats just blown me away. So I just want to say thank you very much for all the hard work you all put in, we got a lot of interest on both days, lots of press came round and now its a case of following up leads. McBaile – The macaroons were a huge hit, the organisers were really pleased with them and that cute tin was a great giveaway. The tower was really fun and eye catching…most of all the pimms jelly seemed to be grabbing everyones attention!! Deffo need to push them, people loved it.

 

Private Pool Party

 

Event: 50th Birthday Party; contemporary style summer party with pool side bar, band, floating pool stage with talent contest and world themed food stalls

 Location: The Art Spa, Lower Mill Estate, Cirencester

Date:   28th  August 2010

Guests:  300

Food, Drink & Service: Fully equipped illuminated pool side cocktail bar, canapé & champagne reception, world themed food stalls, well presented and professional bar and wait staff.

Theme: Contemporary marquees with lounge area and tasteful decorations, good quality plastic glasses, as glass was prohibited by the pools.       

Entertainment: Outdoor band and indoor floating pool stage with talent contest

We have had piles of mail from the guests thanking everyone for a memorable party. The lighting, food and children’s talent competition seem to be the most consistently praised elements. (The client) called me to say how very happy he was with the event. The food was excellent and the bar service flawless. It was a pleasure to work with such consummate professionals.” - Peter Bird, Event Producer, The Covent Garden Film Company

The Menu

Mirabello sparkling rose Pinot Grigio orElderflower & raspberry spritzer 
Miniature chilli hot dogs (choice of chilli sauce or mayo) & cheeseburgers with accompaniments
Waiter service at start of evening (canapé style

Oven baked goujons of Atlantic Cod with hand cut Maris piper chips, garden pea and mint puree
Served in open newspaper boxes with a squeeze of lemon and choice of sauce pots

Jerk chicken with rice and black eye peas
Served in banana leaf boats

Mix of assorted styled sushi with pickled ginger, soy and wasabi paste
Served in mini bamboo steamers

Vegetarian Pad Thai (optional peanuts)
Served in Asian style takeaway boxes with chop stick

Dark and white chocolate marbled mousse
Honey pannacotta with orange crackling powder
Strawberry and citrus posset
Marinated fruit and Lavender shish kebabs

Night Glow VIP Reception 

Location: The 100 Club VIP Marquee, Ashton Court Estate, Bristol

Event Date: 12th -15th August 2010/2011

Guests: 300

Food & Drink: Champagne reception with canapés served in themed hot air balloon baskets bowl with bowl food to follow

Extras:  Onsite cafe running throughout the event

Firstly I must say a massive thank you to you and the McBaile team.  I know we talked late and that numbers where ever changing, however you guys really hit the spot. My general experience of caterers working in a green field has been that you get nothing but complaints and issues to deal with. This simply was not the case with you and your team. The feed back I have had has been nothing short of ‘excellent’, and that’s really important to the Fiesta and its members, The 100 Club. So, unless something unforeseen happens, and subject to my clients approval, I see no reason why we can’t start planning for next year. Please thank you and the entire team – you were simply SUPERB. Ben Hardy, Event Manager, Richmond Event Management c/o Bristol Balloon Fiesta (August 2010)

A Midsummer Night’s Swing

Location: Stoke Newington Town Hall, C/O The Barbican Centre, London.

Date:   16th & 17th June 2010

Guests:  400 per night           

Food & Drink: VIP canapé and drinks reception with themed vintage crockery, 1940s styled bars including themed cocktails, hot food served on velvet vending trays.

Extras: 1940s themed wait and bar staff, vintage crockery supplied by Vintage Tea Sets & table display, popcorn

‘the reception drinks and canapés were delicious & beautifully laid out and the vintage vinyl record stands looked great. Our directors were hugely impressed and it was a much higher standard of catering than we have had previously and hope to work with you on similar events in the future.’ Rachel Smith, Production Manager, The Barbican Centre, London, June 2010.

 

Langford Live

Last weekend (9 – 10 September 2011) the prestigious Langford Court just outside of Bristol transformed into a boutique music festival in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. For the weekend, Lady Paula Wills bravely opened their private residence, Langford Court to the public to create Langford Live. The festival took shape in two parts, on Friday 9 September guests attended a black tie Opera evening and on Saturday 10 September a mini rock music festival took place.

Over £70,000 was raised over the weekend from ticket sales, raffles, auctions and donations. Over 300 guests attended the Night at the Opera event, enjoying a lavish three course meal while being entertained by the London Festival Opera. Simon Fowler and Steve Cradock from Ocean Colour Scene performed an exclusive acoustic set to headline Saturday’s festival and were supported by other artists including The Union, premier tribute band to The Who, The Whodlums, The Wild Mercury Sound, Mighty Rufus and Dr Jazz.

 “We’re absolutely delighted that the event was such a success and raised as much as it did for the Teenage Cancer Trust South West      Appeal. The support we received from guests and the national and local businesses that helped to make this event happen really was incredible. It couldn’t have happened without them.” Lady Wills, patron of Teenage Cancer Trust in the South West