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- Duck Croquette
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- Moroccan Couscous
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- Smoked Salmon Bellini
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- Canapes
Style & Quality
The importance of culinary options like the style and quality of cuisine and level of service provided, simply cannot be underestimated. These are some of the most significant impressions of the day you and your guests will take away. Our exclusive catering team headed up by Head Chef Fernando, bring style, passion, quality and attention to detail to the extensive choice of culinary options available for your wedding day.
Our Head Chef
Fernando, founder and Director of Weddings and Events by Easydine, began his career working as a Chef in London in highly rated 5* hotels and restaurants. He earned a Master’s degree in Food Innovation, covering product development, nutrition, public health and microbiology. Before coming to Nettlestead Place, he also held the position of Executive Head Chef at the world famous Leeds Castle in Kent.
His passion has always been cooking and it is clearly represented in the food he creates. Fernando is quirky, confident in his knowledge of food and is a calm individual. His sumptuous dishes, which are stylish, innovative and use locally sourced ingredients where possible, are crafted into unique menus to suit individual tastes. Coupled with a personalised service focused on attention to detail, a unique and perfect dining experience is guaranteed for couples and their guests.
We are proud to say that for these very reasons, Fernando and his team were appointed Nettlestead Places’ exclusive culinary partner. This partnership aims to make Nettlestead Place the venue, for couples demanding quality and uniqueness in all aspects of their very special day.
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…whether you’re dreaming of a traditional English wedding breakfast, authentic Mediterranean flavours or a menu inspired by your own family’s heritage, Fernando enjoys working closely with every couple to create a dining experience that feels personal, memorable and unmistakably yours.
“For me, every wedding menu should tell a story. I love working with couples to create dishes that reflect their personalities, traditions and favourite flavours, while ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.”
— Fernando, Head Chef
Choices
Nettlestead Place and its surroundings lend themselves to so many different styles of wedding and so it’s important that the culinary offering can be chosen to suit. Using the freshest, finest and where possible most local ingredients, Fernando and his dedicated team are skilled at crafting and serving a wide and varied choice of sumptuous dishes for your daytime and evening guests to enjoy.
The following is a selection of some of the most popular menu options…
Daytime Offerings
Arrival Canapés
Traditional 3 Course Wedding Breakfasts *
Family Style Wedding Breakfast
The Grill Wedding Breakfast
Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes
Childrens’s Menus
* By way of paying homage to the stunning Gardens and History of Nettlestead Place, our 3 Course Wedding Breakfast menus take their names from three impressive and ancient trees within the gardens. Namely the Scots Pine, the British Lime and the English Walnut. We hope they provide inspiration for your choices.
Evening Offerings
Platters – including: Fish and Chip Cones, Paella Station (live), Slow Roasted Suffolk Hog Roast, Sliders, Tortillas & Baos, Pizza Paddles, Grazing Tables, Cake of Cheeses, Crepes
Evening Bowl Food – including: Meat, Vegan and Vegetarian options
From the Grill – including: Meats, Vegan and Vegetarian, Side Dishes, Salads and Desserts
Evening Spanish Tapas – including: Authentic traditional Meat, Vegan and Vegetarian small dishes
Other Offerings
Bridal Brunch – Served to the Bridal Suite
Pop Up Delights – including: Oyster Bar, Stix ‘n’ Sushi, Macaroon Tower of Delight and more
Fourth Courses – including: Palate Cleansers, Cheese Platters, Amuse Bouche, Homemade Truffles, Cake Bake Sweet Treats, Aperitivo, Antipasti Platter and more
A Wedding Menu Designed Around You
Every wedding at Nettlestead Place is different, and we believe your food should be too. Whether you have a clear vision for your wedding breakfast or would like inspiration from Fernando and the team, we’ll work closely with you to create a menu that reflects your celebration perfectly.
Discuss your ideas with us during a private viewing or explore our wedding packages to learn more
A sample of the style of cuisine is shown on the Menu Tasting page.
