Seasonal Catering Ideas for Autumn Events

After spending all summer complaining about the heat, we’ll probably start complaining about the cold soon. But there are some elements of the cooler seasons that should be embraced – autumnal walks, being in your PJ’s by dusk, and of course – comforting food!

Flavours & Colours to Reflect The Season

Autumn brings a wealth of seasonal colours outside, and using seasonal produce means food is at it’s best and full of flavour.

An autumn wedding or family celebration is a good excuse to leave the house and get everyone together over a warming meal. If you’re looking for seasonal catering ideas and want variety so that guests don’t need to pre-order, our Hot Fork Sharing Menu will almost certainly fit the bill.

Within the menu there are various set menus, each one consisting of three mains, three sides and a dessert. We believe in everyone being well-fed so there’s enough for everyone to have some of everything (and usually enough for some to dive in for seconds). Dietaries are well-catered for within each carefully matched menu.

A hot main can be especially welcome if guests have spent time outdoors. Salads and vegetables can sit alongside it, with ingredients that suit the season. Sharing Menu D includes a beautifully spiced Moroccan lamb tagine as one of the three mains, served with roasted butternut squash and rocket salad with toasted seeds, aromatic rice and homemade focaccia, giving you something both warming and fresh on the table.

Sharing Menu C includes beef and ale stew with herby dumplings, chestnut mushroom stroganoff and salmon fillet in a herb and caper sauce. Creamy mashed potato, roasted root vegetables and green beans accompany them, giving guests meat, vegetarian and fish options within the same menu.

We Do Love A Traditional Roast Dinner!

Another welcome addition to the cooler season is the return of the roast (if it ever even went away for summer) and you don’t have to wai until Sunday. Sharing Menu A lets you choose two meats, with slow roast beef brisket, roasted chicken thighs and honey roast gammon on offer. These come with garlic and rosemary roast potatoes, stuffing balls, Yorkshire pudding and two vegetable choices and of course, jugs of home made gravy. Why not add cauliflower cheese as an extra too?

We designed this menu specifically for winter weddings at cosy locations such as The Pilgrims Rest in Battle, where many of our customers came to us imagining a tudor sytle banquet amongst the roaring fires, sheepskin bench covers and chunky candlesticks. The biggest surprise though has been how many of our couples have chosen this menu for summer weddings (and even bigger surprise that it’s still clean plates all round)! I guess you can’t stop us Brits loving a roast.

Our Sharing Board Menu offers another way to get guests sharing dishes around the table. Again there are various options to choose from. The Spanish board includes hot dishes such as chicken and chorizo paella and patatas bravas. Other cuisines include Mexican, Italian, British and Greek.

Tell us about dietary requirements when planning the menu. With any of our sharing menus, guests who need an adapted selection receive their own individual board of suitable items. Or if the whole event is to be veggie or vegan, we can do this too.

A Traditional Three Course Autumn Menu

Our Traditional Standard Menu includes classics such as king prawn cocktail, cauliflower and cheddar soup and garlic and herb mushroom bruschetta to start. For mains, individual steak and ale pie on creamy mash with beef gravy or leek, chestnut and cheddar gratin with roast potatoes would both suit an autumn meal.

Main courses come with tenderstem broccoli and roasted root vegetables for the table to share. You can select up to three choices per course for your guests to pre-order.

Puddings For An Autumn Event

Apple and cinnamon crumble is a favourite, leaving you with the important decision of cream or custard. Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce is available on many of our menus, as is Sussex banoffee pie.

For a selection of smaller puddings, the trio of mini desserts includes strawberry pavlova, chocolate brownie and tarte citron. If you would prefer to skip dessert at the tables and press on with the proceedings, why not opt for replacing dessert with a self-serve tea, coffee and brownie station?

Autumn Events Beyond Weddings

We provide event catering across East Sussex for club and society dinners, milestone birthdays, family celebrations and business events. A curry supper can suit a family get-together, while pre-ordered courses may work well for an annual club dinner.

Whatever The Season, We Can Cater For Your Event

Have a look at our menus and tell us which dishes you fancy. Send us your date, venue and approximate guest numbers, along with your budget and any dietary requirements, and we can talk through the options. You don’t need to have anything decided before getting in touch – we will provide the inspiration.

Email info@greenfigcateringcompany.com or fill out our enquiry form. We’d love to hear what you’ve got planned.

Hot Fork Sharing Menu

Perfect for feeding a large group of people, and offering them a choice.

Sharing Board Menu

Perfect for laid-back Weddings and Family Celebrations.

Traditional Menu – Premium

Push the boat out and have something really special.

Traditional Menu – Standard

Piece together your perfect meal using our list of tried and tested favourites.

Finger Buffet – List Menu

From traditional to contemporary, our easy to use itemised list covers it all.

Finger Buffet – Set Menus

For those who can't decide what to have, our value for money set menus are just the thing.

Hot Fork Dishes Delivery Menu

Delivered cold, simple heating required. Perfect for family celebrations at home or at a holiday cottage.

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Private Dining

Perfect for intimate celebrations with family or friends, or hen parties with a touch of class!... Read more

Private Dining – Tapas

Still the same level of being waited on, but with a more informal food style. Perfect for get-togethers, corporate events and classy hen or stag do’s!