#122 From Lockdown Boxes to Wedding Grazing Tables | Graze on the Hill | Cherrywood Podcast

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Meet Laura from Graze on the Hill, a Kings Hill-based catering genius who started with graze boxes during lockdown and now caters weddings, corporate events, and everything in between with stunning grazing tables, luxury desserts, and even a new pancake cart!In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Simon and Rachel uncover Laura’s inspiring story of growing her business from home, dealing with allergies (including her own coeliac condition), juggling family life, and staying on top of foodie trends like Dubai chocolate and pistachio everything.From sausage rolls and lemon meringues to party platters and grazing carts—this episode will leave you hungry, inspired, and laughing along.🎙️ Cherrywood Podcast: Where real stories meet real people.👇 Timestamps0:00 – Laura’s intro and podcast chaos1:16 – How Graze on the Hill began during lockdown2:46 – From teaching to catering5:05 – Business boom after lockdown9:04 – Stepping into weddings11:00 – Challenges with scaling the business13:32 – Grazing styles, afternoon teas, and cart setup16:45 – Learning presentation and food design18:07 – Popular menu choices20:00 – Mishaps and forgotten items24:00 – Launching the grazing and pancake cart29:00 – Balancing work with family life30:00 – Allergy-aware catering and coeliac experiences34:00 – Behind the scenes: Hygiene checks and prep35:45 – Following food trends like ruby and Dubai chocolate41:00 – What sets Graze on the Hill apart43:53 – Biggest wins and confidence boost46:41 – Keeping it fresh and evolving the brand48:25 – Random questions: invisibility, conspiracy theories & more52:05 – Laura’s Spotify song pick53:42 – Where to find Graze on the Hill💼 Sponsors📍 Right at Home MedwayTrusted care in your own home. Visit rightathome.co.uk/medway or call 01634 979000🏗️ De Medici AssociatesChartered structural & civil engineers with a global reach. Visit demediciassociates.com🧼 Clearwater KentTop-notch cleaning & facilities management. Visit clearwaterkent.co.uk or call 01634 681885📬 Hindsight DirectoryDelivered to 30,000 homes across Kent. Visit hindsightdirectory.co.uk🌐 Nu DigitalWeb design, SEO, Google Ads & social media. 10% off with code “Cherrywood”! Visit nudigital.co.uk🚐 Snugdubs Campervan HireRoam the world. Park anywhere. Visit snugdubs.co.uk🎥 Cherrywood ProductionsAward-winning videography & photography. Visit cherrywoodpro.com#GrazeOnTheHill #CherrywoodPodcast #GrazingTablesWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: [phone]🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.