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In addition to creating wonderful meals, cakes and bakes, we love talking about food, glorious food! Read all about the latest trends in catering, sustainable ingredients, our cookery hacks, and maybe even we’ll post the odd recipe or two. We want to whet your appetite for the kind of delicious seasonal food we work with every day – we regularly update this page so make sure you come back for seconds!

“Not the summer we planned”

2020 at Copleys so far Like all of you, at Copleys we have spent the summer reacting, adjusting and then re-adjusting again to our new circumstances. So, apologies for not being able to blog sooner, but (just in case you thought we had been idol!) here is a little update on what we have been […]

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Mouthwatering BBQ ideas

BBQ catering is a wonderful way to entertain your guests at an outdoor event. BBQ ideas are more than sausages and burgers; nowadays there is a dazzling array of ideas and flavours …

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Inspirational vegan wedding catering ideas

Choosing a wedding menu is one of the most important decisions to make for your wedding day. There is now such a wonderful variety of vegan food, with some delicious recipes ideas. …

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Imaginative ideas when catering for vegans

If you’re catering for an event where you’ll need to cater for vegans, you can’t just offer them a plate of vegetables! With vegan food becoming ever more popular, there are lots …

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Corporate event catering on a budget

You don’t need to have the biggest budget to create a big impact for your corporate event catering. Planning, budgeting and creativity will all help you create the wow factor while keeping …

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Buffet catering… without the sandwiches?

The sandwich is a popular menu item for buffets for a reason – they are so delicious and versatile. There are many different types of bread and the choice of fillings is …

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Wow your guests with delicious wedding food catering

On your special day you want to wow your guests with delicious wedding food catering. Nowadays, instead of settling for a choice between two or three set menus, wedding food caterers make …

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5 Questions to ask your local catering company

If you’re looking for a local catering company to provide food for your event, there are a number of questions it’s worth asking the businesses on your shortlist. The answers should help …

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Christmas catering tips for a stress-free celebration

If you’re hosting a party this Christmas, whether it’s a works do or a private party for friends, you know it’ll be a lot of hard work! So, here are our Christmas …

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How to take the stress out of birthday catering

Special birthdays deserve special treatment, and it’s great to organise a get-together or party so family and friends can come together and celebrate.

But organising parties and celebrations can be stressful. You’ve got …

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Five business breakfast catering ideas that will surprise you

Given that the ‘normal’ way to start the day in the UK can be anything from sugary cereals to sausage, egg and beans, there will probably be few breakfast catering ideas that …

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Themed wedding catering ideas

When it comes to themed wedding catering, there are a huge number of options to choose from. Depending on where you’re holding your reception and how far your budget can stretch, there’ll …

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