The
following list is a collection of local, national and international twitter
‘personalities’ and companys who we fully recommend following on Twitter. You
can also find us on twitter @Nisbets.
Fiona
Beckett @food_writer
Fantastic food journalist
tweeting all things foodie from pics of food to restaurant recommendations.
Plus, her twitter background is made of mushrooms, what more do you want?
Mark
& Jane Lloyd @CaterFor
Established, regulary
updated account with lots of humour and retweets of news and views from all around
the catering industry.
Jamie
Oliver @jamieoliver
This one goes without
saying – daily recipes plus updates on the Food Revolution and other campaigns
Jamie is involved with.
River
Cottage @rivercottage
Great photos and updates
direct from River Cottage HQ on the Dorset/Devon border. Incase you didn’t
know, this is the brainchild of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Channel
4 Food @channel4food
Tweeting recipes and
cooking tips along with information on food-based Channel 4 programming.
When it comes to your
tabletops it is important they look attractive and clean to your visitors, not
to mention in keeping with the theme of the day. For this we have put together
a range of options for you to choose from to ensure the impression you give is
a great one.
For a Jubilee-themed party
we have a range of traditional checked tablelcloths in red and blue which come in various sizes.
We also have a range of Professional Napkins from Katrin which start at just £10.99 for a box of 1000. Or you
could go for the Katrin Professional Banquet Roll which is disposable and looks great on a tabletop.
Finally, for a bit of fun
and laughter at the Jubilee table, why not dot a few of these Tomato Shaped Sauce Bottles around!
Its time to talk cups!
Choosing the vessels your guests will drink out of on this very special
occasion is of upmost importance. You should also consider larger jugs for
cocktails or other mixers as this will enable guests to help themselves to
beverages as and when they wish – mean you don’t have to keep an eye on everyones
glasses!
To complement the options
mentioned in our JubileeCutlery blog post we also stock the Kristallon Polycarbonate Red and Blue Jugs.
Also available are some
great value airpots for
keeping cold beverages chilled and hot beverages warm, plus they are
constructed with unbreakable stainless steel.
Finally you could pick
some Hot Drinks Cups,
which come in a variety of sizes ranging from 8oz to 16oz.
When it comes to those
all-important toasts to the Queen (or, just because you want to!), you need to
make sure you have the right glassware for your guests. If you’re outside, or
even if you’re not, then disposable glasses are always a good idea with no risk
of smashed glass plus you can save on the washing up! Take a look at our Disposable Wine Glasses – a box of 10 for just £1.59! Alternatively you can
provide stable and practical pint or half-pint glasses.
In
our second ‘Ideal Skillset’ post we are looking at what it means and what it
takes to be a Waiter or Waitress.
Role & Responsibilities
You
will be responsible for: greeting and
seating customers, handing out menus, taking orders, delivering orders and
sometimes handling payments. You will also lay, clear, clean and re-lay tables.
Abilities
You
need to be professional, efficient and polite. You will also be expected to
have accurate knowledge of the dishes and specials on the menu. You should know
about Health & Safety/Fire regulations and also be able to work as part of
a team and follow instructions.
Our
post next week will cover Maitre’d’s.
When it comes to crockery
you have a number of choices and the easiest and cheapest by far is to go down
the disposable route. This way you can feed the 500 without washing up for the
500! We have a range of foam plates and bowls that come in packs of 600 and start at just £16.99.
They are strong, lightweight and non-absorbent – perfect for an outdoor soiree.
As an
environmentally-friendly alternative you could choose biodegradable tableware,
this offers the same sturdiness and rigidity of standard tablewear.
View our range of biodegradable tablewear.
There are so many
different options to choose from when thinking about cutlery ideas for your
Jubilee celebrations – how many sets will I need? What colour should they be?
What design would be nice? Can I be bothered to wash them all up afterwards?!
At Nisbets we have a great
selection of Jubilee cutlery ideas starting with the Kristallon Polycarbonate
range. The range is virtually unbreakable and completely shatterproof, plus it
is designed for regular use so it is, along with the theme of the games very
‘sustainable’! Coming in both a bright blue and a vibrant red (plus green and
yellow) we have knives, forks and spoons all sold in packs of 12.
If you are looking for
something a little more subtle then you could choose our traditional wooden ‘chipshop’ cutlery also consisting of knives, forks and spoons.
Or you can totally relax
and get a disposable clear cutlery pack including 50 of each piece for just £7.99.

Welcome to Part I of our
Jubilee Party Planning series. Today we are looking at how to form the basis of
your party whether it be out in the street with the rest of your town or simply
out in your garden celebrating the big day.
If you are planning on
displaying food and drinks to your guests and you don’t have or you can’t move
your own dining tables out into the open then folding tables, sometimes know as Banquet tables, could be just what
you need.
We have a range of folding
tables available but some of the best ones to consider are the 6ft and 8ft
versions of the Bolero folding table.
Both sturdy and
hardwearing, they fold in the centre and have an easycare top. They are easy to
fold and transport and they pack neatly away when not in use.
If you are looking for a
slight smaller table, then we have a special offer especially for the Jubilee
celebrations: A foldable Buffalo Gas BBQ with a FREE 4ft folding table. Read
more details on the Buffalo BBQ & Folding Table offer.
Just a quick post to let you know that our brand new Jubilee shop has launched on our website! It contains all of the party essentials that you will need to throw your Jubilee celebration, or just to stock up your business with critical supplies before the big day.
Visit the Nisbets Jubilee Shop
This
week we will be comparing two of the microwaves we sell at Nisbets. We are
going to compare the following two products: