Hedingham Castle, in the village of Castle Hedingham, Essex, is arguably the best preserved Norman keep in England. The castle fortifications and outbuildings were built around 1100, and the keep around 1140

www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Pete has over 30 years restaurant experience, not only cooking in his own restaurant but in France, Australia and London.

He is able to create a personal menu for you, whether in your own home or a large marquee wedding. Together with his professional team, he is able to provide those restaurant qualities of an eye for a detail, emphasis on flavour and provenance of produce.

A bit more about Pete, kindly written by Frances Hopewell-Smith

‘Peter Harrison is a rare gem of a chef – quiet, self-effacing and genuinely talented. His determination to work as a chef at an early age saw him write to twenty restaurants in the French Michelin Guide. He was eventually offered a job as the lowliest employee (an ‘estage’) at Marc Veyrats 3 star restuarant Auberge de L’Eridan in Annecy. On his one day off he worked at a local boulangerie and dedicated his time to learning everything and anything he could.

In the 90s Peter worked for Alastair Little at his eponymous restaurant in Soho before becoming head chef at Sonny’s in Barnes. In 1998 Peter was lured away from the capital to a special and unique restaurant in the Suffolk countryside, The Leaping Hare near Bury St Edmunds. The wealth of local produce available opened up a whole new experience for him and he drew loyal customers to the restaurant from miles around.

Two years later, Peter took the plunge and opened his own restaurant in Kelsale, Suffolk and straight away Harrison’s was an award-winning hit. The thatched, beamed building was crammed with diners for five years, before Peter decided to take a break and have family sabbatical in Australia.

Today Peter is back in Suffolk where he cooks privately for his loyal fans and until recently worked with Lawson’s Delicatessen in Aldeburgh which won UK Deli of the Year in 2010. He knows the area well and revels in the abundance of good local produce at his disposal. Nowadays he says that his inspiration comes more and more from the countryside around him and he regularly harvests wild vegetation to enhance deliciously new and exciting dishes.’

Lizzie's Story

On 9th February 2018, after just a couple of weeks of minor symptoms - some double vision, a slight squint and generally just a bit wobbly - Lizzie, aged 9, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was the eve of the half term holiday and we were about to depart for a girls holiday of a lifetime, meeting up with her Dad, Mark, in Vietnam, who was away competing in a classic car rally. Within a few hours, Mark was on a plane home. The second MRI confirmed a horrifying diagnosis, Diffuse Midline Glioma (DIPG), an inoperable brain tumour of the brainstem for which there is currently no effective treatment. DIPG affects around 25 children in the UK each year, with an average life of expectancy from diagnosis of just 9 months.

Lizzie died in our arms on 15th November 2018, just a week before her 10th birthday.

In the months after diagnosis, Lizzie fought hard to keep her life normal. Throughout her treatment she attended school as much as possible, keen to see her friends and enjoy her favourite lessons. She got a much longed for puppy, an adored companion, and we spent time doing lots of fun things.

Lizzie's Fund is targeted to support research into childhood brain tumours and in just 6 months Lizzie's Fund raised over £200,000. Lizzie bravely supported research every day through her participation in research trials, including BIOMEDE funded by The Brain Tumour Charity. Her family and friends are committed to ensuring that Lizzie's Fund will provide the critical funds required to find a cure for brain tumours and thank everyone in advance for donating and supporting our battle against one of the most devastating of childhood cancers.

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Lucy started her working life in TV & Commercials, but back in 2006, she took a step aside to do a course in Photojournalism at the LCC in London, before heading off to New York to study Documentary Photography.  Shortly after, she was asked to photograph a friend’s wedding in Ibiza.  From there she never looked back and now photographs anything from portraits, weddings, events, corporate studies etc.

One of the many testimonials from her website reads:

‘She has a wonderful calm, but fun personality too, which everybody instantly warmed to.  She is excellent at capturing reportage style photography, where the photographer really tells a story through the images.  She worked SO hard, my parents couldn’t believe how much energy and enthusiasm she had right up until the very end of the night, which meant that we got so many brilliant shots’

www.lucyjtomsphotography.com

Tucked away in a quiet corner of south Suffolk, Dove Barn is a romantic, rural wedding barn nestling among rolling wheat fields and rambling hedgerows. Just outside the village of Boxford Dove Barn offers you a relaxed and rustic venue set in the grounds of the elegant Castlings Hall.

http://www.dovebarn.com/

Giffords Hall is a family owned vineyard planted on the site of an ancient glacial riverbed near Long Melford in Suffolk. Our sandy/clay soil produces quality grapes, high in natural sugars and acids, that lend themselves particularly well to both sparkling and dry, aromatic still wines.

Our wines have a delicate floral character very typical of the region.  Each Vintage is carefully produced  in small batch tanks and barrels only,  with particular attention to the individual areas on our terroir.  Our winemaker uses the best batches to individually craft our different wines, and we have achieved many awards over the years.

All of our wines are suitable for vegetarians & vegans!

https://www.giffordshall.co.uk/

At Pure Bespoke Catering everything they do is bespoke and totally tailored to your needs. Having worked for a number of years on super yachts and in high-end ski chalets they understand that it’s the attention to detail, the stunning presentation and the seamless service that make all the difference.

Whether you desire a six course fine dining experience at home, a canapé party for 300, a sit down wedding breakfast, a corporate product launch in a building site (yes they have done this too), or even if you fancy flying us to Mallorca to cater a party. They are happy to chat over the phone or meet face to face so they can completely comprehend what you are looking for.

https://www.purebespokecatering.co.uk/

ibbi is an online store of beautiful, practical, quirky homewares and found objects from around the world, all gathered together in one place, to make browsing and shopping easy!

The business is based in rural Northumberland but plenty of time is spent exploring further afield for inspiration. Anna, Claire and Eliza regularly travel to India and Africa to visit their suppliers, work on new product lines and search out the beautiful and unique.

Block printed textiles, vintage kanthas, old Rajasthani embroideries, whimsical gifts and delicate hand-painted ceramics all have a place in their collections.  Life at ibbi is about mixing the old with the new, the bold with the subdued and finding super cool, delightful touches to give any home a distinctive style.

https://ibbidirect.co.uk/

Hand picked roses by The Curve Door. David Austin roses grown in the Dedham Vale. Naturally fragrant old fashioned English garden roses.

thecurvedoor@gmail.com

Alexandra Langdon designs beautiful, traditional and contemporary interiors. We offer a personalised service that is tailored to the individual and their architectural space, creating environments for our clients that are reflective of their lives.

http://www.alexandralangdon.co.uk/

Suzanne Hill specialises in teaching the original work of Joseph Pilates from my purpose built and fully equipped Pilates studio near Colchester.

She offers a full range of mat and apparatus-based classes for individuals or groups of all abilities. Her studio provides a relaxed environment in which to participate in a comprehensive and professional programme of Pilates classes from beginners to advanced, as well as for rehabilitative purposes (post-partum or injury).

https://schoolofclassicalpilates.com/

Boxted Hall is a stunning Grade II* listed country house set in 250 acres of rolling parkland at the heart of the Weller-Poley family estate. They offer weddings, special birthdays, or just simply an enjoyable weekend with friends or family in their beautiful private setting, deep in the Suffolk countryside. 

www.boxtedhall.co.uk

I Can & I Am’ is a charity with a passion to inspire confidence in every individual and enable them to get to know who they are and what they are able to do, rather than focussing on what they can’t. Founded by teacher James Shone they raise funds to enable the messages of ‘I Can & I Am’ to be spread to as many school children as possible across the UK.

https://vimeo.com/310355740?ref=fb-share

http://icanandiam.com/

Using only the best seasonal produce, cooked with love and served with flair, their friendly and professional team will ensure a spectacular feast for any occasion.

www.gatherandfeastevents.co.uk

Aspall is a Suffolk cyder-making business that was established in 1728 by the Chevallier family. Today it is run by the 8th generation of the family. They produce a range of cyders and cyder vinegars which enjoy global acclaim for quality and excellence. CocoBelle are thrilled to be supported by them and have the opportunity to use their cyder in one of our cocktails.

www.aspall.co.uk

The first ‘Tiptree’ conserves were made in 1885 on the Tiptree estate and are still made here to this day. Fruit crops include strawberries, loganberries, mulberries and damsons to name but a few. Their signature fruit is the Little Scarlet strawberry, a tiny wild variety, originally brought to the UK by the Wilkin family in the early 1900's. They believe that they are unique in the world in growing this difficult crop, but it is worth it for the quality of conserve it provides.

They received our first Royal Warrant from George V in 1911 and remain Royal Warrant holders as purveyors of 'Tiptree' products to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

‘Tiptree’ products can now be found in over seventy countries, on luxury cruise liners, in five star hotels and on top airlines.

www.tiptree.com

Goedhuis & Co is an engaging team of specialist fine wine merchants providing fellow wine lovers with an inspiring personal service that is a better way to buy and enjoy wine from Burgundy, Bordeaux and the rest of the world.

Goedhuis & Co was founded by chairman Johnny Goedhuis in 1981. Their head office is in Central London with a separate storage business, Private Reserves Ltd., based in Northamptonshire. In 2008 Goedhuis & Co. opened its first international office in Hong Kong to service the growing interest in fine wine from the Asian market. Clients are a mix of private individuals and organisations as diverse as university colleges, restaurants and catering companies.

They are committed to discovering and promoting unheralded producers from all around the world as well as working with the most famous established estates’ First Growth Clarets and Grand Cru Burgundies. This approach ensures continual sourcing of the very best wines from the very best vintages, and constant development of the range of everyday wines which offer both exceptionally delicious drinking and value that rivals the High Street.

Polly is a London based private chef, bespoke caterer & stylist, specialising in seasonal, responsibly sourced food for all occasions. Working closely with all of her clients, her aim is to always deliver inventive, honest and delicious food, presented beautifully, with exceptional service.

http://www.pollywedderburn.co.uk/

The Prison Choir Project's objectives are to rehabilitate prisoners, ex-offenders and people experiencing mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress by the advance of the arts and culture, in particular through the performance of opera, song, and choral music. 

”We hope, through music and in particular singing, to provide a pathway towards establishing a reduction in reoffending, building self-esteem, improving self-confidence and employability skills for all those involved” 

www.prisonchoirproject.co.uk

Copdock Hall is a stunning Suffolk venue set in beautiful surroundings and providing a real ‘wow’ factor. Well located, the beautiful Tudor barn offers a versatile space for all types of occasions.

Reliquum Plum is a fruit spirit made from juicy Lizzie Plums grown on a family farm and allowed to naturally ripen on the trees for the fullest flavour, then blended with London Dry Gin and allowed to gently mature.

Every year tonnes of fruit are wasted around the country because it’s too big, too small or too ugly to be sold. Instead of letting the unwanted fruit from their own farm be wasted or processed off our farm, they decided to turn it into something delicious. Reliquum means ‘ALL THAT REMAINS’.

Taste: Bright and sharp with an almond after-taste.

Appearance: A glorious warm clear pink from the natural colour of the plums.

Serving: Delicious drunk on its own over ice or with a splash of soda or tonic water; or add a drop of Reliquum to English Sparkling wine to make a British alternative to a Kir Royale.