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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.
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
21st October 2021 
