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This Leeds catering company just took Halloween takeaway to the next level
Oula Creative Catering bring far more than colour and sass to large catered events, their takeaway for two has the ultimate Halloween treats inside too.
Oula is a Leeds-based boutique catering service that is big on colour and flavour. The Halloween treat boxes are just the beginning of their incredible menu.
Looking for a last minute Halloween platter to feed your best-dressed next weekend or want to have a cosy night in but still enjoy the spookiest night of the year?
Oula has the only food you'll need for the occasion.
The Leeds-based catering company specialise on bringing grandeur to the dinner table. Each dish, be it savoury or sweet is packed with sass and created from organic produce.
For those wanting to wow guests this Halloween, the '100% That Witch' box could be the perfect solution for two.
The 100% That Witch box is packed with spooky surprises, edible glitter and neon colours. / Image: Oula Creative Catering
Available as either meaty or vegetarian, these ghoulish boxes are packed with neon green and purple surprises.
Each box contains four cheeseburger sliders (meat or vegetarian as required) with curly fries, BBQ sauce & two pumpkin aioli syringes, as well as plenty of bite size sweet treats.
There are two lots of spiced apple skull cakes; pumpkin spice witchy slices; apricot cauldron cakes and if that's not enough, take a bite from the chocolate apple, snack on salted pretzels or even a chocolate witches finger if you're brave enough.
At £50 these boxes are possibly the most instagrammable treats we've come across in a good while and is the ideal way to check out Oula Creative Catering before you convince the boss to bring the company on board for your next event.
Turning a buffet into a work of art seems like an impossible challenge, but Oula make sure there isn't a shade of beige in sight.
The company state that their "passion for eating and eye for quirky aesthetics comes together seductively in the way we present & serve our food" and we couldn't agree more.
The easy set-up of these dishes are ideal for large events. / Image: Oula Creative Catering
Making food is fun, delicious, healthy, colourful and trendy comes in plenty of forms, whether it's Oula's takeaway boxes, grazing platters, table styling or organic bakes, there are endless options to choose from.
The catering sample menu takes inspiration from statement dishes around the world, showcasing pulled barbeque chicken slides with custom-coloured buns, Vietnamese prawn rice noodles with mango and more.
For more ideas on how to bring a bit of colour back to the dinner table, read the full menu on the Oula Creative Catering website.
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner is singing his praises about a certain Leeds restaurant.
And it's probably a restaurant you've walked past time and time again, but have never thought to pop in.
Named Sous Le Nez, this independent French-inspired bistro and wine bar is tucked away in the basement of Quebec House on Quebec Street, right in the heart of the city centre.
Translating roughly as "under the nose", it's particularly fitting as its food and wine is now being hailed as some of the best in Britain by Jay Rayner himself.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Feeding the people of Leeds since 1991, has some of the best food in the city been under our nose this whole time?
Appearing on the Routes LNER podcast hosted by Jenni Falconer, Rayner was asked about his favourite three restaurants in Britain to which Sous Le Nez got a very special mention.
Jay Rayner said: “Sous Le Nez, an old stager in Leeds that has been there a very long time.
“Great wine list. Nothing on the menu will surprise you but it is done very very well.”
Elsewhere on the podcast, he gives a very quick shoutout Domo in Sheffield (also now in Leeds) for their special Lobster on toast.
It's safe to say that Jay loves a bit of Leeds, back in January he gave The Highland Laddie a glowing review hailing it 'the pub that refuses to die' and in 2024 he labeled Zucco in Meanwood 'the perfect Italian'.
High, high praise indeed. You can listen to the podcast here and you can find out more about the fabulous Sous Le Nez here.
Popular Yorkshire burger chain to move into old Five Guys site in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
From one burger chain to the next...
The big Five Guys site on Duncan Street by The Corn Exchange has been empty for quite some time now, after the chain moved into a new premises on the top floor of Trinity Shopping Centre.
But now, a new burger joint is taking its place.
Urban Fresh Burger was born back in 2017 over in Doncaster and has since built a cult following across Yorkshire, opening a total of five sites.
Their selling point is offering a 'healthier' style of burger using fresh and local ingredients, all of which are fully customisable and made to order.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
But don't just take our word for it, here's how Urban Fresh Burger describe themselves: "A healthier choice with flawless flavour, our signature smashed burgers and hand-cut fresh fries keep customers coming back.
"Our secret sauce? Choosing only the freshest, best quality ingredients from local suppliers. It’s a commitment we’ve held true to since day one, and one we’ll never compromise on."
So, what can you expect to see on the menu? Of course - burgers. We're talking beef burgers, chicken burgers and veggie burgers that come with free unlimited toppings so you can stack yours to your heart's desire.
Choose from a huge list such as lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, coleslaw, onion, grilled mushrooms - the list really does go.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find chicken tenders, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks and milkshakes.
Pretty much, they're bringing everything you're craving on your next cheat day to Duncan Street, and we're sure it's going to go down a storm. We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we find out.
Find out more about what to expect from Urban Fresh Burger here.
Sophie Smith -
21st October 2021 
