Dal & Frank’s Wedding at White Syke Fields
1 August 2026 · York
130 daytime guests, with 90 staying for the evening celebration
Catering planning and service coordination by Param Singh
For Dal and Frank, food was a big part of the celebration
They wanted fresh cooking, colourful presentation and a few surprises for their guests, with service that kept everything running to time.
My involvement began more than a year before their wedding. Through an initial consultation and four tastings, we explored their preferences, refined the menu and worked through how the food would be presented and served.
Getting the menu right
Those tastings gave me time to understand what Dal and Frank enjoyed and recommend options that suited their day.
The plan brought together canapés, individually plated starters and sharing mains, with freshly cooked naan bread. Colour mattered too: the food needed to feel at home within their vibrant celebration.
We also worked through guests’ allergies and dietary requirements, making sure these formed part of the preparation and service arrangements.
Serving freshly cooked food takes careful planning behind the scenes. My responsibilities included coordinating food delivery, presentation, staffing and the on-site cooking arrangements, including the tandoor and fryer.
I liaised with the venue and relevant suppliers over timings, paperwork and practical requirements. The aim was to have the right people in the right positions, with a clear understanding of what needed to happen and when.
On the day, I kept a close eye on the small details, food quality and the flow of service, adjusting where needed and keeping a calm approach throughout.
Making fresh cooking work on site
The moments I remember
Seeing Dal and Frank smiling as everything came together was the best part. Family members and guests came over to shake my hand and say thank you—and a mention during Frank’s speech made it even more memorable.
After more than a year of conversations, tastings and preparation, those moments meant a lot.
Kind words from Dal
“We’ve had countless people tell us that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding! We can’t thank you enough for making our special day (and the process leading up to it) even more special!”
— Daljinder Kaur, Google review
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