Private Catering Private chef supper parties

I catered for a family of 14 staying near Chapmanslade. They requested a stylish style supper for all to enjoy including teens and adults... local produce, slow cooked & paired with robust flavours.

Griddled Courgette, Somerset Feta, Batcombe Heather Honey, Chilli & Garden Mint

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Chicken Basque --- Organic Combe Farm Chicken Thighs Baked in Harissa, Somerset Chorizo, Cherry Tomatoes & Olives with Brown Rice, Sweet Garden Herbs & Seasoned Yoghurt

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Fresh Peaches 

Baked in Marsala with Mascarpone Cream, Almond Shortbread

A feasting menu centered round small plates & platters to pass & share… The summer feasting supper was styled with garden flowers & presented on country style tableware.

Selection of Small Plates to Start…

Focaccia with Beetroot Borani-Roasted Beetroot, Cumin, Garlic, Greek Yoghurt & Dill

Pan-seared Cornish Mackerel , Hot & Sour Dressing, Cool Westcountry Yoghurt & Pickled Rhubarb

Charred Baby Leeks, West-Country Yoghurt Labneh, Romesco Sauce, Hazelnuts.

Cider-Cured Pork Belly, Cumin, Lemon & Orchard Apple Remoulade

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Sharing Platters for the Main Event…

Smoky Cider BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Red Windsor & Summer Vegetable Slaw

Mixed Leaf Ceasar Salad, Garlic, Parmesan, Anchovy 

Toasted Corn Relish, Spring Onion, 

Maple Corn Bread

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And To Finish…

Summer Berry & Hazelnut Pavlova With Elderflower & Blackcurrant Couli

A summer celebration, creating an elegant menu for a special celebration.

Canapes

Porthilly Oysters 2-Ways...Shallot Mignonette, Chive Flowers & Wasabi, Nori, Lime 

Beef Carpaccio, Fennel, Capers, Nasturtium Oil

Berkswell , Courgette & Garden Mint Soufflé

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Pan- Seared Scallops, Miso & Seaweed Butter, Burnt Lime

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Monkfish Roasted Over Coals, Pickled Tomatoes, Elderflower Vinaigrette, Crispy Jersey Royals with Confit Garlic, Green Herbs, Summer Kitchen Leaves, Nasturtium Flowers

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Helford Blue, Pickled Walnut & Parmesan Bakewell Tart, Batcombe Heather Honey

Served with a glass of Pomona Somerset Brandy

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Chocolate Pavé, Morello Cherry & Hazelnut With Sour Cherry & Woodruff Sorbet

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Fresh Mint Tea

Gobby Coffee Cafetière

I catered for a Christmas Party at The Old Church School, Frome in December 2023. They asked for a table top buffet style selection of festive goodies for 35 people.  Catering for Gluten Free, Vegetarian and vegans too.

Roasted Squash, Red Onion & Chickpea Salad with Tahini & Lemon

Red Cabbage, Russett Apple & Walnut Slaw, Pomegranate Dressing

Home-Made Sausage  & Apricot Rolls (GF, V & VG Option)

Home-Made Scotch Egg & Mustard Sauce (GF, V & VG Option)

Pigs In Blankets

Devils on Horseback

Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese (V)

Dates stuffed with walnut (VG)

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese & Dill Tart

Carameslise Red Onion, Goats Cheese  & Thyme Gallette (V)

Rosemary Focaccia topped with Basil & Walnut Pesto,  Charred Peppers & Kalamata Olives (VG)

Focaccia with Roasted Garlic, Butterbean & Tomato Dip (VG)

Assortment of Crackers (GF)

Mini Mince Pies with Armagnac Cream

Mini Chocolate Brownies (GF)

Apricot & Pumpkin Seed Flapjacks, Baked Cinnamon Plums & Coconut Yoghurt (GF, VG)