This page gives you a flavour - ho ho - of what will be on offer on the big day.
Afternoon
From 14.30 (when we first arrive at the zoo), some light refreshments (tea, coffee etc.) will be available at the Mappin Pavilion while we're embarking on our ménagerie tour. These will be available throughout the afternoon before the ceremony.
After the ceremony
When we reach the reception venue, there'll be some drinks while we cut the cake.
Barbecue
Following this, the main meal of the evening will be a barbecue, whose menu will be something like the below.
From the flame
- Flame-grilled 4oz sirloin steak with tomato relish and ciabatta rolls
- Flame-grilled beef burgers with tomato salsa and sesame seed baps
- Marinated chicken breast with rosemary and sun-dried tomato dressing
- Lemon and cumin 4oz salmon steaks with paprika and parsley yogurt dressing
- Mediterranean roast vegetable polenta cake
- Crusty baguettes
Salads
- Slow roasted tomato, pesto and red onion salad
- Herbed rice with flaked almonds and sultanas
- Mixed leaf salad with balsamic dressing
Potato
- New potatoes
- Chips
Dessert
- Our fabulous chocolate wedding cake from Patisserie Valerie!
Speeches and toasts
To toast us, some sparkling wine will be available, which certainly sounds more pleasant than a large electric toaster :)
Evening
During the evening, there'll be various nibbles dotted about, along with bowls of both soft and not-so-soft punch. We'll also be bringing supplies of soft drinks and cans of lager to share around. If none of that tickles your tastebuds' fancy, there'll also be a licensed bar selling drinks throughout the evening.
Phew, I think that's covered it all - basically, there's no danger of anyone going thirsty!
