An Afternoon Tea Event with Sue Johnston (Aka Barbara Royale)

Another Fabulous Afternoon Tea Event next week at Hoghton Tower, this time with Author and Actress Sue Johnston (Barbara Royale, from The Royale Family)

The Event is on Tuesday 6th September and begins at 2pm.

Ticket Price of £29.99 which includes a signed copy of her book, meet and greet, and of course all the usual fine hospitality from Rowley's Catering and Melissa and her team at Hoghton Tower

With 90 people already booked there are only a few seats remaining so book fast !!

See you there

The Wedding Of Felicity Wilkinson & Garreth Aspinall at Lytham Hall

Although it was not the usual Lytham Hall Sunny Weather, spirits were certainly not dampened as guests arrived for the wedding of Felicity and Garreth

The Team at Creative Coverhire had done a fantastic job dressing the chairs in the Gold Room

We always say it but this has to be the finest room on the Fylde Coast to hold your Civil Ceremony

Below the proud Mother of the Bride, the fabulous Sally Wilkinson looked fantastic and could finally calm down after doing a sterling job organizing all the pre planning for this special day

It was nearly time for 'I Do' as Garreth and Felicity gave the Marital Vows infront of Friends and Family

The Table plan which had been designed by Flutterby Couture matched the elegance of all the other little details

Rowley's were on hand to look after the pre breakfast Drinks and Canapes which consisted of Tattinger Champagne

Miniature Thai Fishcakes

Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate in a Filo Crown with Red Currant Syrup

Brochette of Halloumi Cheese, Oven Roasted Vegetable and Sun Blushed Tomato

with Balsamic Glaze

And Steak, Chips and Pepper Sauce

The Gold Room looked fantastic for the Wedding Breakfast and Flower Design Events simple but elegant arrangement really brought everything together

Everything was set and the chefs were working frantically behind the scenes to create the culinary feast that the bride and groom had chosen

On the Menu Was

To Start

Potted Lytham Shrimps with Phil's The Bakery of Lytham Walnut Bread and Green Salad

For Main

Rack of Ethnically Sourced Lakeland Lamb

Served on a Bed of Mint and Pea Puree with Port, Honey & Rosemary Jus

For Dessert

A Trio of Creme Brulee, Warm Chocolate Tort & Raspberry Pavlova

At night the celebrations started in the courtyard that had been covered with its own special star lit marquee.

The evening food was a Cheese cake hand picked by Garreth, including a super strong Snowdonia Black Bomber, Cropwell Bishop Stilton and Y Fenni, a welsh Cheddar cheese with Ale and Whole Grain Mustard, Served with Phil's the Bakery Breads, Grapes, Celery and Cheese Biscuits. Followed by the very tasty Wedding Cake

Flower Design had dressed the tables with lanterns and candle lit bird cages

The rest of the evening was handed over to the legendary Ian Hooper and The Hooper Band who kept everyone rocking even through the brief tropical storm that appeared to develop outside !!!!

Congratulation Felicity and Garreth from all at Team Rowleys

Wedding of Dan and Julia Yates

An amazing day was had by all at Dan and Julias vintage wedding at Julias parents farm in WoodPlumpton

The Mahoods Marquee looked stunning with three seperate areas which were a reception area with a raised terrace, a restaurant area and a "Hidden" Night club!

Julias personal creative touches were everywhere from Chocolate Quails eggs favours for the boys.

To homemade jam favours for the girls.

Also everyone had their own heart shape name plaque.

The flowers were by the irrepressible legend who is Mrs Margaret Mason

And not to mention Sam Clayton who was looking after the Photography for the whole day

The Tables looked great with Rowleys own Collection of fine bone china

Best men Nick Yates and Dan Mullen practicing their speeches while nibbling on Rowleys Canapes.

Quails eggs were a theme throughout with a tasting spoon of Crispy Bacon, Asparagus, Hollandaise and of course the fresh Quails eggs.

This specific canape was created by Rowleys especially for the special day.

Everyone was having a fabulous time in the sunny weather whilst being entertained by the fabulous Charlese

The guests were very well turned out and the champagne was flowing!

The Menu was . . .

The Food

Canapés

Tempura Prawns Served with a Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill Crostini

Goosnargh Chicken Goujons with Fruity Madras Mayonnaise

Flat Chinese Spoon

With Asparagus, Crispy Bacon and Quails Eggs

Served with a Dijon Mustard Mayo

The Meal

Selection of Freshly Baked Farmhouse Breads

To Start

Home Made Chicken Liver Pate with Crispy Toast and Caramelized Onion Chutney

For Main

Host the Roast

Roast Sirloin of English Beef

Served with Yorkshire Pudding, Real Roast Gravy Panache of Vegetables and Dauphinoise Potatoes

The Sweet

Crème Brulee

Served with Soft Summer Berries and Woodland Berry Coulis

To Finish

Cheeseboards of Local Cheeses

Served with Cafetieres of Coffee with Dark Chocolates

Evening Food

Cones of Chips

Honey & Mustard Glazed Gammons

Roast Chickens

Served with Sautéed Onions, Home Made Stuffing, Roast Mediterranean Vegetables

The talented Paul Pashley really got the party started!

Before the Nightclub was revealed Dan and Julia cut their cake.

Charlese sang 'You got the Love' for their first dance

Then after took their first dance as Mr & Mrs Yates

The Party Then Started

The talented Bogus Brothers were in full swing and even Julias mum Jan got on the stage.

Dancing went on until the early hours.

Congratulations Dan & Julia from Paul and Team Rowleys!

A Fantastic Party At Lytham Hall for the New Catherine & Richard Openshaw

Well none of us held out high hopes for good weather this weekend, however we were surprised once again by Lytham Hall's Micro Climate when the sun began to shine and the rain stopped

The New Mrs Catherine Openshaw arrives in style in a stunning Rolls Royce

Of course the Champagne was available from word go !

The Legendary Jonny Draper was on hand to snap all the best bits of the day

Proud Mother Susan with her newly wed Daughter

My Favorite Florist, the Supreme Jane Thompson of Flower Design Events made the Gold Room look stunning.

It was certainly Pimms O Clock once the Sun Came out along with Ice Cold Lansen Champagne

The Beautiful Gold Room, the setting for the wedding breakfast was decorated with Rowley's bone china, along with Catherine's special little touches.

The Table Plan which had been personally created looked superb

I love this room

I could think of no better place to eat. Such Beautiful Surroundings

The Starter's Were Canapes Hand Picked By The Bride And Groom

Teriyaki Salmon

and

Tempura King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce to mention a couple

A Classic Spanish Guitarist gave the whole afternoon a touch of class throughout the Reception and Meal

And the Grand Photo Finale before the meal, Jonny Draper Gathers Everyone on the Famous Lytham Hall Staircase for the final group shot.

Something a little different, A Wedding Cheesecake. Who said you needed a sweet cake

This was the centre piece of the fabulous Evening Continental Grazing Table

Mr & Mrs Openshaw take their first dance to one of my favourite numbers

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

The Rest of the Evening was Handed Over To The Coolers Band who had the crowds Rocking till the late hours.

Congratulations Catherine & Richard From Rowley's Catering