How people are hosting special occasions differently in 2026 — the at-home catering trends changing private events in Bath, Bristol and the South West. First Press Hospitality.

Why September is the right time to book your corporate Christmas catering — and what makes festive events genuinely memorable. First Press Hospitality, South West.

Providing shade for guests at a summer wedding A warm day is a wonderful thing to work with If you're planning a summer wedding in the South West, particularly in a marquee. you're hoping for sunshine. And when it arrives — golden, warm, the kind of afternoon you've been picturing since you got engaged — it really is magical. But warm weather does bring its own set of considerations, especially when it comes to the food. The good news? A hot wedding day is genuinely one of ou

The best dinner parties are not in restaurants There is something a restaurant simply cannot replicate: the feeling of being in someone's home. The intimacy of a beautifully laid table in a familiar setting. The freedom to linger over the last glass of wine without a reservation slot breathing down your neck. The sense that this evening was created specifically for you and your guests. At-home entertaining has always been special. What is changing in 2026 is how people are ch