For the ultimate summer event, we envision blue skies, plenty of laughter and delicious aromas coming from the best outdoor caterers Essex can offer (us of course, here at Plenty of Thyme!)
Whether you’re arranging a festival, corporate event, community gathering, market or private celebration, we offer a wide range of catering options to make sure that your summer outdoor experience stands out from the rest.
Putting on an outdoor event can include many factors, from choosing a good location to navigating the weather, crafting the perfect summer menu and ensuring you have the best decor to tie everything together. In this blog, we will explore some tips for the ultimate summer event and highlight some of our favourite catering options from the best outdoor caterers Essex can provide.
Selecting the right location
When choosing a location for your outdoor celebration, you’ll probably want to choose somewhere that’s scenic and spacious but still has good ground conditions, while also considering transport and parking.
The benefits of Marquee hire
You may want to consider marquee hire, which will provide a secure place for the set up of a mobile bar, DJ/ Entertainment or any other services you may require. A marquee will also offer you and your guests safety from the heat or hold-up against poorer weather conditions if the sun is not on your side that day, as our weather can often be unpredictable!
We recommend County Marquess East Anglia or Country Tipis for amazing marquee and tipi hire to bring your event together and provide a space to socialise in.
Marquees are also a fantastic opportunity for decoration and we have friends who can help with this too, from flowers to full event styling, check out our friends / recommended suppliers for more information!
Crafting the perfect summer menu
With Plenty Of Thyme, you have access to the best outdoor caterers Essex can provide right by your side, so it’s just a matter of choosing the ideal options for you.
Our extensive menu offerings range from BBQ Catering, buffet or canape catering to dinner bowls, woodfired pizza and more. Our variety of food options means that we can ensure that we can provide you with exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to the best outdoor caterers Essex can offer you.
Don’t forget that when it comes to choosing your menu, all of our options are customisable so we can accommodate your needs perfectly.
Prime Thyme Kitchen
We now also have the Prime Thyme Kitchen which is our adaptation of our main catering service, offering high-end street food to festivals and more via our 23ft catering trailer, converted van and gazebo options too. Hence, no event is too big or small. Check out our Pryme Thyme Kitchen Instagram to see what we have been getting up to!
A few of our catering highlights
BBQ Catering: Our BBQ catering cooked on charcoal is a fantastic option for a summer party, with meat, fish and vegetarian options available: our sample menu includes things like mouth-watering slow-cooked beef brisket or chargrilled halloumi skewers, with salad options available too.
Wood-fired pizzas: perfect for any crowd, our wood-fired pizzas are another amazing option for outdoor summer events, as they tend to go down well with everyone! They’re cooked quickly which means less waiting around for your guests who will be sure to want to tuck in right away once they’ve chosen their toppings from our delicious range.
Bowl food: we recommend bowl food catering for a more casual dining experience. These are similar to canapes but more filling, which means your guests don’t have to be seated to eat them, offering up a more social environment! These come with hot and cold options with everything from Asian noodle salads to classic cottage pies.
Get in touch with us via our contact page for more information on the best outdoor caterers Essex can offer you for your ultimate summer event.
We hope in this blog we’ve covered some great tips for your summer event so that it can be as great as possible and we hope you choose us as the best outdoor caterers Essex can offer.
For more details or to start planning your summer event with Plenty Of Thyme or our Prime Thyme Kitchen, contact us today! Let’s create an unforgettable experience filled with delicious food and great vibes all around.