ROQUETTE BLOG

When celebrating someone special, we often incorporate their unique personality into all aspects of the event, from the choice of location and the style of the invitations to the general colour scheme, table decorations and of course the speeches. Bu...

Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, long considered the father of medicine, famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food”. Eating is not just for flavour and sustenance; your choice of groceries can greatly affect your energy l...

We live in a beautiful world, bursting with an abundance of colour and flavour. Get inspired by your heritage or somewhere special in the world and incorporate global goodness in to the menu at your next celebration. Italian The thought of Italy conj...

We eat for pleasure. We eat for our nutritional needs. We eat for comfort. What about eating to be more ethical? Here are three ways to consider eating ethically and some ideas to create a more ethical menu for your upcoming event. 1. Climatarian con...

Allergies are becoming increasingly prevalent in Australia, now occurring in one in every 50 adults, and one in 20 children. With so many affected by different allergens and intolerances, how can you plan a menu that expertly maximises flavour and ex...

We say mother always knows best, and Mother Nature is certainly no exception. Buying produce based on its season is not only better for your body and nutritional needs, it has far reaching environmental benefits, is cheaper and tastes better too. Her...

Would you like the chicken or the beef this evening? As Australians develop an increasing appetite for more plant-based food, this time-old simcha dinner selection is becoming increasingly monotonous and disappointing. The number of Australians consu...

The big night is finally here! Perhaps you are getting married, or you’re celebrating your son’s bar mitzvah. Everything is set up and guests are starting to arrive, excited and ready to celebrate! The venue you chose for your event is beautiful,...

Remember what you thought was cool to wear as a kid? For me, it was the 90s, which meant overalls, obnoxiously patterned t-shirts and velcro-strap sandals. You can probably think of equally embarrassing outfits that make you cringe today. Back in the...

Choosing a menu for your event can be a complicated and difficult process. You know that you want distinctive flavors, trendy cuisines, and memorable presentations, but you’re not sure how to pull it all together. To help make this process easier f...