The Orde Food Company News
Specialty Menus at The Orde Food Company
February 14, 2020
We take a look at all the different ways that The Orde Food Company can provide a fully bespoke menu for your special event.
The Roaring 20s Returns: Now vs. Then Wedding Trends
January 17, 2020
We take a look at how our predictions for the biggest wedding trends of the 2020s compare with those of the 1920s...
Provender Restaurant awarded Bib Gourmand
December 8, 2019
We are delighted that our restaurant has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the 2019 Michelin Guide.
New winter menu selection
December 2, 2019
Have a peek at our most recent winter menu selection, perfect for the colder times of the months.
Orde Christmas Cracker Competition
December 2, 2019
Be in with a chance to win the ultimate dining experience with The Orde Food Company.
Mixing the Perfect Cocktail Party
June 26, 2018
A Cocktail Party can be as simple or as complicated as you wish to make it. There are a few options that you should consider in the initial planning stages...
Entertaining Trends for 2018
May 1, 2018
As you know we cater for many events throughout the year, be it a marquee celebration in the garden or a dinner in your dining room. We are always looking ahead to see what the latest trends are and …
Magical marquees
March 21, 2018
Marquees are magical and hosting a summer event for friends and family in a “party tent” is really special. If you are lucky enough to have the space or have a suitable venue then placing a marque…
Love and Marriage
February 6, 2018
The period from December to Valentine’s Day is the most popular time of year to get engaged, though you may be surprised that the most popular day for a proposal is actually Christmas Eve and not Va…
Xmas Party Menus
August 29, 2017
Our Christmas event menus start from £19.50 per person including a complimentary welcome drink. Contact us to book your party night!
Winter Dinner Party Offer
August 29, 2017
Having a special celebration in early 2018? Why not get #ordefood to cater and let us turn your special occasion into an occasion to be remembered. #dinner #privatechef #anyexcuseforaparty
Winter Wedding Package - Dining Menu 2018
August 29, 2017
We have created some alluring wedding packages for lucky brides & grooms to benefit from. Get in touch with us to find out how you could be having your dream wedding for a little as £54.95 per person…
Winter Wedding Package - Sharing Menu 2018
August 29, 2017
We have created some alluring wedding packages for lucky brides & grooms to benefit from. Get in touch with us to find out how you could be having your dream wedding for a little as £44.95 per person…
Cooking a 'hangi'
July 6, 2017
Cooking underground isn't our regular method for a chef but a recent request for a 'hangi' roast had our chef's cooking without an oven for this 'Field to Fork' wedding menu.
Getting Personal
June 28, 2017
Expressing your individuality when planning your wedding can be a lot of fun. We share with some ways we did this at a recent event for the Orde family.
Celebrations At Abbotsford
May 26, 2017
Abbotsford House near Melrose is the historical home of Sir Walter Scott. Celebrating a special event at Abbotsford can take place both in traditional and contemporary settings. Find out more...
Operations Coordinator Wanted
May 19, 2017
Our award winning events team are looking for a key team member. We need a highly organised and detail focussed logistics hero.
A peek behind the scenes
May 17, 2017
A little insight into some of the action behind the scenes at one our marquee weddings.
Start your party right - Welcome Drinks
April 27, 2017
First impressions are important when you are hosting a party. We have compiled some ideas to help you get the welcome drinks just right.
#MeetUsMonday - Lorraine Birkett
March 27, 2017
Meet our longest serving employee Lorraine.
An Easter Recipe from Gill's Kitchen
March 23, 2017
Spring and Easter are synonymous with new beginnings and lighter dishes so here is an easy dish for your Easter guests.
Summer Job Opportunities
March 23, 2017
We are looking for responsible, enthusiastic team members to join us for the summer.
An accolade for Craig
March 20, 2017
Results from the Federation of Chefs Scotland. Chef Of the Year
Make something special for someone special.
February 24, 2017
We've got some ideas for treating special ladies for Mothers Day.
Setting the scene for a Valentine's Ball
February 21, 2017
Our team quickly turned Ochiltree's Dining from day to night in preparation for the SBCM Valentine's Ball
#MeetUsMonday - Craig Gibb
February 2, 2017
This week we turn our attention to Craig Gibb, Head Chef at the Orde Food Company
New Menus for 2017
January 30, 2017
Our team have been working hard to update our menus for 2017. Have a look and get your taste buds excited...
#MeetUsMonday - Christian Orde
January 29, 2017
Week 2 This week Christian Orde is in the hot seat.
#MeetUsMonday - Alan Thomson
January 23, 2017
Week 1. For our first week of Meet Us Monday allow us to introduce Event Co-ordinator Alan Thomson.
5 Reasons to Choose Orde Food for your Wedding
January 20, 2017
Organising a wedding is not an easy task, an important part of this is selecting an excellent caterer for your big day, we have come up with five great reasons why you should choose us.
Thank you for a great 2016
December 21, 2016
You find me sitting in the office. I’m looking out the window. Golden sunlight is washing over the yard and across the evergreen fields of Newton Don Home Farm.......2016 has been a hell of year f…
A Perfect Venue For....
December 20, 2016
We are privileged to organise weddings and events in some of the most beautiful venues in Scotland and the North of England. This includes everything from historic houses, art galleries and museums t…
The Orde Food Kitchen Chicken Broth Recipe
November 28, 2016
There is nothing more heart-warming on a cold winter’s day than sitting down to a bowl of hot soup. At first glance, chicken broth is an easy soup made from chicken, vegetables and water. But undern…
25 Top Festive Tips
November 25, 2016
At the Orde Food Company we plan and run events and special occasions on a daily basis, so arguably the Festive period is a piece of Christmas Cake for us. But, like anything, the key to success is pr…
90th Birthday Celebration Dinner
October 31, 2016
One of our favourite recent events was a 90th Birthday Celebration Dinner. Here we share with you the buffet feast. The apples were harvested directly from the host's garden, and he was able to pres…
Setting the scene at Christmas
October 27, 2016
Our Event Coordinator, Alan, guides us through some wonderful Christmas themes for your dinner table this year.
7 Course Tasting Menu
October 10, 2016
A recent dinner menu served at Ferniehurst Castle, near Jedburgh
Celebrate Christmas and the Party Season with us
September 30, 2016
We want you and your friends to have the most fun, the best food and funkiest dance floor this party season. We’ve created a set of fun menus and venue décor packages that will allow you to turn y…
Autumn Feast
September 29, 2016
The arrival of autumn brings us new colours and a new season of local flavours to enjoy. My home cured “Borders Roe Deer Carpaccio” with beetroot relish, pickled walnuts and glazed figs is a treat…
A Celebration of the Harvest
September 22, 2016
As many of you know we at the Orde Food Company are quite simply passionate about food. Our location in the Scottish Borders means we have a wealth of fresh seasonal produce right on our doorstep. W…
Our Famous Grouse
August 15, 2016
Head Chef Craig Gibb celebrates this famous game bird with a winning menu.
12 Glorious Facts about the Glorious Twelfth
August 11, 2016
The Grouse season famously starts on the 12th of August or known as “The Glorious Twelfth” and to mark this we thought we would celebrate with 12 interesting facts about the Grouse Season alongsid…
Wedding Trends this season and next
July 25, 2016
As you know we cater for a number of weddings each year and our role as event caterer does involve supporting and giving advice on other elements of the event. So we thought we would share a few of t…
Summertime and the living is easy
July 18, 2016
When we do get time off we do like to relax and enjoy a barbecue with friends and family. At the heart of any good BBQ grill is a top notch home made burger. So in this month’s recipe we have asked …
A Fairytale Wedding at Wedderburn Castle and Barns
June 28, 2016
We are very lucky to work with some of the most beautiful venues in Scotland and the North of England and one of our favourites is Wedderburn Castle and Barns just outside Duns in the Scottish Borders…
Happy Father’s Day Roast
June 17, 2016
Roast leg of lamb, with fondant potatoes, new season sprouting broccoli, butternut squash and red onion salad, mint sauce.
For 6 people
Indoor - Outdoor Entertaining
May 17, 2016
Spring and Summer time is the ideal season to enjoy outdoor celebrations whether you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday, christening, graduation, wedding or just want an excuse to hold a party f…
Gill’s Poached Wild Salmon from the River Tweed by Justin Orde
May 9, 2016
Gill Orde’s recipes are legendary and still form the basis of many of our menus today. None more so that her recipe for poached wild salmon which is ideal for this time of year, often taking centre…
Easy 10 step guide to getting the perfect party
February 19, 2016
Organising a special occasion or event with us couldn’t be easier. Here is a simple 10 step guide to create your dream event with us.
April Newsletter
April 27, 2015
How to Choose a Wedding Caterer
January 23, 2015
Our top tips for choosing a wedding caterer for your big day.
Winners!
December 17, 2014
We’re celebrating at Orde Food HQ this week as we’ve just been judged the winner of the Rural Family Business of the Year
Brand New
November 6, 2014
The Orde Food Company celebrating their 20th year in business with a new name, a new brand identity and this shiny new website.
