The first fish and chip shop opened in 1860, a truly British combination that has become unbelievably popular in around 150 years. By 1910, there were 25,000 fish and chip shops in the Britain and in 1929, there were another 10,000 Today, four in every five British people say that they visit a fish and […]
This Friday is International Mushy Pea Day. Fish and Chip Shops along with suppliers from Hong Kong to New York gather to commemorate this glorious accompaniment to our British staple. The 9th of November is a chance to get tasting and talking, as well as being a celebration for the pea lovers out there. International […]
Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk are an outstanding charity. To celebrate it’s success and everything it represents, staff gathered for a day of games, food and fun. For AHT’s 75th anniversary celebrations Serendipity Street provided Paella and our infamous Fish and Chips. Both went down a storm (even during the storm). The company pulled […]
Rain failed to dampen spirits at Bawdsey Manor. A huge congratulations to the gorgeous couple Fenia and Amy. What a pleasure it was to cater for your special day. After an array of pies and cheesy delights guests enjoyed a Hog Roast feast. With Coleslaw, Hot Minted Potatoes, Pomegranate and Baby Leaf Salad, Stuffing, Home-grown […]
EXCITING NEWS Our team at Serendipity Street will be debuting at The Vintage Carnival this September. We will be serving traditional Afternoon Tea to all of you wonderful vintage fans. Book now to save disappointment, through us directly at stephanie@serendipitystreet.co.uk and indulge in everything truly vintage. There is such a wide variety of things to do and […]
From the 4th-18th July our team at Serendipity Street were at Suffolk’s very own Latitude Festival. It was an incredible experience for us to cater for and meet the talented minds and wonderful crew of Lavish and Solas. For anyone that knows the festival, Solas is the genius behind the spectacular Sanctuary of Solas […]
A Prosecco Picnic: Fresh Berries A bit of Sparkle to make your Prosecco pop (follow the link above) Elderflower and Raspberry Cordials Photo Ideas: ‘Guess The Year’- Photos of the blushing bride through the years and answer cards with a little gift for the winner Photo Bunting in a timeline with photos of […]
On Sunday 18th June our team will again have the privilege of joining dozens of vintage suppliers and incredible talents at the gorgeous Glemham Hall! We’ll be there serving tea, cake and other delicious goods. The fair is a fantastic chance for us to meet our lovely prospective couples and inspire you where we can […]
We are only days away, from one of our favourite wedding fairs of the year. If you haven’t yet made plans for this coming Sunday 7 June, get yourselves down to Glemham Hall near Woodbridge, anytime between 10am and 4pm. Not only will we be there (naturally) but there will be many vintage style companies […]
We source our traditional ice cream from Lakenham Creamery based in Norfolk and you can choose from the following flavours: French Vanilla Double Strawberry Belgian Chocolate Cointreau Mandarin New York Coffee Chocolate Choc Chip Crema Pistachio Almond Toffee Crunch Jamaican Rum & Raisin Rich Butterscotch Coconut Cream Maple Walnut Fudge Mint Choc Chip Mango Alphonse […]
2015 is the year that Lewis Carroll’s much loved children’s story, Alice in Wonderland, celebrates its 150th anniversary… So much inspiration has been drawn from the story over the years that it’s not just an occasion to celebrate the literature itself but also the style and frivolity that it’s created when planning an event. From […]
Our lovely vintage bike had a very special photo opportunity, at one of our favourite venues in Norwich. Seamlessly merging Georgian charm with a modern offbeat attitude, lashings of style, and an abundance of personality: The Georgian Townhouse is a gorgeous treat for any style of event whether it’s catering for a wedding or even a conference. […]
We are so proud to be supporting our WI here in Cockfield, Suffolk. With 60 members or so, our group has been going for 95 years and will be celebrating their anniversary alongside the institution’s overall anniversary of 100 years, this year. To celebrate, we are catering for the Cockfield ladies at the end of the month on […]
Since our first visit to A Most Curious Party wedding fair back in 2011, Serendipity Street has been inspired time and time again by those who exhibit. Now it’s our turn! We will be exhibiting at the Most Curious Wedding Fair at St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich this Sunday 8 February. It will be a […]
We were really glad to see plenty of brides and grooms to be, attending Lanwades Hall on October 11. Being back, reminded us of a wedding we were a part of there earlier this year. Simon and Rosalind’s ideas for their wedding were both beautiful and fun. Simple colours, lovely floral arrangements, innovative name place cards […]
We are have been invited to a burlesque charity event this Saturday 11th October to raise money for the actress Jenny Seagroves charity, Mane Chance at Anstey Hall. Mane Chance rescues abused and abandoned horses, rehabilitates them and then uses them to ride and form relationships with terminally ill and disabled children. Theres a handful of […]
It’s that time of year again to be excited, very excited… Glemham Hall is one of Suffolk’s grandest houses and this weekend they will be hosting for their forth year running Truly Vintage. The longest standing vintage fair in our region. Can’t wait to see the usual faces of East Anglia’s favourite vintage suppliers and all the […]
When we were invited to help with Grayson’s first birthday, we were just as excited as the parents! Grayson’s Mum had created some very cool pinterest boards and we couldn’t wait to be part of it. After decorating the tables and Grayson’s family and friends did a whizz job with way finding signs. The guest’s […]
I just came across this photo from a 30th birthday party in Norfolk and thought I’d share it. If you are thinking of having a candy bar/table for your event please do get in touch as we have the finest collection of candy jars and candy stripe cloths.
This Sunday we will be joining the Eventnet folks for a Bridal Experience. in Chelmsford. If you are interested you’ll have to get in touch with Karen today. If you’re free and planning a wedding in the near future, this is a one stop shop. Full of East Anglia’s finest wedding community.
A fine Summers day in Cambridge… The beautiful couple Carly and Olly, had decided to have their wedding in a field at the back of a friends house. A collection of marques and scattered hay bales in a wild grass meadow set the tone for the day. The couple had chosen to have the old […]
We have a beautiful Remington vintage typwriter to hire. With it’s quirky keys and black ink it’s one of those must haves at a vintage wedding. We love displaying our typewriter on the gift table, where guests can wish you all the best. Some couples use their own headed note paper, by drawing a picture […]
It’s so romantic to be marrying in the warm sunshine and later beneath the evening stars. But there’s a few extras that you’ll need to consider, to make sure everything runs smoothly. Firstly check the best options for lighting the outdoor space in the evening. Landscape lights for example solar, lanterns or candles are subtle […]
It’s not often when you get the chance to work with some of your lovely twitter friends. In the summer (yes, I know very bad at blogging lately-but now I have some amazing weddings to show you) so… I worked with the passionate florist Clare from love blooms, Laura McCluskey a beautiful photographer, who […]
The last wedding show at Glemham hall, we had the pleasure of being “Tea n Cake Ladies”. Glemham Hall is one of the friendliest venues in Suffolk. Set in 300 Acres this magnificent Georgian estate, has a full size marque and beautiful gardens with amazing modern sculptures. It’s the perfect setting for a romantic wedding. […]
So you fancy having a candy bar at your wedding? Beware! Candy bars make a great feature table, but if you have lot’s of children you’re sure to have sticky sweets left hanging around. Choose your type of sweets wisely, I would recommend marshmallows, smarties, pink flumps, red jelly lips and milk/cola bottles. We do […]
If your free for the 13th to the 15th July, then you need to head over to the Vintage Festival in Northamptonshire. It’s going to be another Wayne Hemingway parade. The Torch Club will be there for the best in 30’s,40’s and 50’s music. They will also be hosting afternoon tea dance sessions. And with […]
Planning your wedding is great fun, it can be daunting and stressful at times. If you’re trying to juggle work, raising children and running a home, you might have considered a little help. A planner can take away some or all of the stages helping you to create your dream wedding. A wedding planner is to act […]
We would like to introduce our newest menu to sit along with our Tea Party Catering and Vintage China Hire. A selection of finger and open sandwiches on white brown and rye bread Cheddar cheese and caramelised onion chutney Roast chicken salad with horseradish crème fraiche Smoked Salmon with a dill and chive cream cheese […]
It’s that time of year again and I’m sure you’ll be looking for something unique for your loved ones … If your close to Bury St Edmunds today, your in for a big surprise. The lovely ladies of March Hare Collective have booked The Apex in Bury St Edmunds for this Saturday. They have their […]
Hooray today is the day I’ll meet my Twitter vintage wedding friends. We’ll be over at the Shire Hall in Chelmsford, for the Essex Vintage Wedding Fair. Karen Whybro has been working extremely hard to make this her first event very successful and friendly. Yesterday I was busy making Coffee Mocha Cupcakes, Lemon Curd Loaf […]
Today we are over at Westminster College, Cambridge for a wedding show. It’s such a beautiful venue if your thinking of tying the knot. If you are thinking of coming over today, they have a great 50% offer it you book your wedding in 2012. We are exhibiting in The Elias Library and have dressed […]
Last weekend, we had two wedding shows. Nicola and Olivia were at Wherstead Park, Ipswich, which was fairly busy. Their stand looked lovely. I’d like to say a huge Thank you to Nicola who was feeling a little under the weather but still managed to chat away on the day. I was over at Layer […]
On Sunday I was at The Manor Farm wedding show, in Suffolk and thought you might want to take a peak at our stand. Everyone loved our glass drinks dispenser with tap. We also had a new portfolio photo album from the lovely girls at Dottie. The table was a 6ft round, in the […]
Suffolk that is not the White House … Last Friday we supplied the china for the Bury St Edmunds, chamber of commerce festive finale. The chamber had decided to have a high tea, after the speaches. The back drop of the West Wing part of Ickworth house, was the perfect setting for a touch of […]
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Your wedding is one of the most special days in your life and this special celebration is a reflection of who you are … There are many ways we can help with your vintage wedding styling to give your day an extra special vintage flavour. We also have a fantastic address book filled with bespoke […]
Another beautiful sunny day in Suffolk and off to Winston to style a vintage wedding. After seeing the colourful road signs we arrived at the old school. Naomi the bride had told me there was going to be a fairground, but I couldn’t believe my eyes when we arrived. A merry go round, hit the […]
Deep in the heart of Suffolk, Serendipity Street helped to style a beautiful country wedding for Ian & Rachel. Rachel is the daughter of a local thatcher and decided to have her wedding at the newly built Rattlesden Cricket Pavilion. This impressive timber building is fully equipped with solar thermal and solar pv panels, making […]
What a jolly good time we all had at Vintage this year. Three days at the Southbank in London dressed up in 60’s and 40’s attire, with hair by Batise and make up by Benefit we felt like starlets from a film set. This is one of the most exciting things of being at Vintage. Everyone loves the […]
If you’re twiddling your thumbs this weekend and happen to be close to The Apex in Bury st Edmunds, I have the answer! This weekend Saturday and Sunday see’s the bunch get together from The March Hare Collective including Serendipity Street. The MHC are a group of local artists, designers and crafters willing to challenge […]
We did it … we styled a beautiful event for Suzie and Nick at The Weir in London last weekend. The weather was perfect. Based on an Alice in Wonderland theme, Suzie wanted something fun and quirky to incorporate vintage china, candelabras, chandeliers and a good photo backdrop. The budget was tight but we all […]
Collecting? “Yes I’m quite good at that” Over the years I can’t resist buying olde worlde gardening tools … unusual chairs, old suitcases, railway advertising signs, vintage frames, wooden ladders and apple crates to name a few … And now I have the perfect excuse for my beautiful vintage collection, they all sit perfectly with […]
We delivered our first batch of Suffolk’s finest cake pops to a wedding in London at the weekend and wow they tasted good … We have made 100’s over the last couple of months to capture the right texture and now a few pounds heavier! we have a winner. So next time if you’re wanting […]
On Sunday we will be at the Truly Vintage Wedding Fair at Glemham Hall and we are truly excited about this, not just to meet like minded people and talk to all of the lovely brides, but to be part of the first vintage wedding event in Suffolk. We have been asked by Donna of […]
Another snipit for the upcoming Vintage show in London on the 28th to 31st July, at Southbank. And if you’re looking for us, we’ll be here. But if I get 5 minutes, I’d love to be over here.
Last Friday we were invited to serve 700 cream teas, for the Royal Wedding celebrations in West London. After setting up our marquee in The Butts, Brentford. Coffee machiene was switched on along with the water heater. 300 Mouthwatering Cupcakes had been made. 400 Fruit, plain and cherry scones along with English strawberry jam and […]
Very Very busy eating Easter Eggs at the moment, but here’s a vintage card for you all to enjoy. And I really like this idea from the Good Housekeeping magazine. Happy Easter to you.
My Mum has had all the homemade things, a girl could ask for, lavender hearts, draft excluder, pictures, jam, chutney, shortbread, apple pies, scones, soap, shea butter cream, plates, jugs, & pot’s even a beach wind breaker. I might be leaving it a little late but I wouldn’t want to break the tradition and not present […]