Dinner Party Menu
Spring/Summer 2019
To Start
Buffalo mozzarella & slow roasted tomato salad, sliced beef flat iron steak & chimmichurri sauce
Seared king scallops with pea & mint puree, crispy pancetta lardons, pea shoots & lemon dressing
Roasted chicken & tarragon terrine wrapped in prosciutto ham with asparagus spears & saffron mayonnaise
Char grilled halloumi with hummus, roasted peppers, sun blush tomatoes, kalamata olives & green beans
Coconut & panko coated king prawns, Asian style slaw, toasted cashew nuts & sweet chilli sauce
Char grilled asparagus spears, crispy panko coated hens egg, hollandaise sauce & toasted brioche
Peking duck spring roll, cucumber ribbons, toasted sesame seeds, mango, pineapple & chilli salsa
Oak smoked salmon & crab roulade, celeriac remoulade, soft-boiled quails eggs & pickled cucumber
Main Courses
Chargrilled rib eye steak, triple cooked chips, beer battered onion rings, Portobello mushroom, roasted vine tomatoes, peppercorn sauce
Red mullet fillets, tomato, chilli & chorizo fettuccine, garlic buttered king prawns & saffron cream sauce
Goats cheese & thyme stuffed free-range chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham, summer vegetable ratatouille, garlic & herb buttered potato gnocchi, chasseur sauce
Teriyaki glazed salmon fillet, soba noodles with julienne vegetables, Shiitake mushrooms, Stir-fried Bok choi with soy sauce
Maple glazed Gressingham duck breast with fondant potato, braised fennel with orange, gooseberry & port sauce
Roasted summer vegetable & goat’s cheese tian, tomato & red pepper puree, sweet potato rosti, char grilled asparagus, basil pesto
Herb crusted rump of lamb with pea & mint puree, spring greens, dauphinoise potatoes, rosemary & red wine sauce
Courgette, ricotta & spinach lasagne with garlic & herb buttered chestnut mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes, truffle oil & shaved pecorino
Desserts
White chocolate & buttermilk pannacotta, vanilla poached peaches, coconut ice cream & candied pecan nuts
Dark chocolate fudge brownie, salted caramel, strawberries, vanilla & chocolate chip ice cream
Lemon & mascarpone cheesecake topped with lemon curd, muscovado meringues & amaretti biscuit
Vanilla & raspberry crème brulee, mascarpone & natural yoghurt sorbet, pistachio & lemon shortbread biscuits
Passion fruit curd meringue roulade, Chantilly cream, strawberry, kiwi & mango salsa
Dark chocolate truffle torte, toasted hazelnut crumble, crème fraiche & raspberry compote
Selection of local artisan cheeses served with crackers, set quince conserve, homemade apple & fig chutney
Dinner Party Menu
Autumn/Winter 2019
To Start
Duck liver & brandy parfait, carrot & orange marmalade, toasted date & walnut bread
Smoked haddock & leek fish cake, soft poached hens egg & hollandaise sauce
Portobello ‘Welsh rarebit’ mushroom, toasted brioche, crispy leeks, tomato & chilli chutney
Panko coated Scotch egg with black pudding, watercress & homemade piccalilli
Potted crab & shrimp, toasted sourdough, shaved apple, celery & fennel salad
Baked goat’s cheese & red onion marmalade tartlet, honey glazed figs, hazelnut & tarragon pesto
Baked mini Camembert with garlic & rosemary focaccia & red onion marmalade
Prosciutto ham with mulled wine poached pear, Dolcelatte, roasted candied beetroot, toasted walnuts & balsamic syrup
Main Courses
Slow & low cooked beef feather blade steak, truffle mash, wild mushrooms, caramelised shallots & port wine sauce
Venison pave steak with braised red cabbage, parsnip & honey puree, fondant potato & blackberry sauce
Pan fried sea bass fillet, garlic buttered king prawns, crab, leek & crème fraiche risotto, salsa Verde
Roast pork fillet wellington with black pudding, bramley apple puree, bubble & squeak mash, cider & sage sauce
Portobello mushroom, spinach & Stilton pithivier, sweet potato rosti, white wine & tarragon cream sauce
Plaice paupiettes stuffed with salmon mousseline, served with lemon butter sauce, herb buttered potato gnocchi, brown shrimp & baby capers
Roasted butternut squash & sage risotto with feta cheese, baby spinach, toasted pine nuts, courgette fritters & basil pesto
Corn fed chicken breast with chestnut, apricot & sage stuffing, leek & potato rosti, redcurrant & thyme sauce
Desserts
Sticky date & toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, caramelised banana & smashed honeycomb ice cream
Dark chocolate fondant pudding with pistachio ice cream & dark chocolate truffle
Baked white chocolate & almond cheesecake, blueberry compote & clotted cream
Queen of puddings with rhubarb jam & mascarpone Chantilly cream
Dark chocolate ganache & kirsch cherry meringue roulade, chocolate sauce & morello cherry sorbet
Orange marmalade & brioche bread & butter pudding, white chocolate crème analgise & clotted cream
Selection of local artisan cheeses served with crackers, set quince conserve, homemade apple & fig chutney
We can pop round & cook your dinner!
Are you planning to host a dinner party in the comfort of your own home, or thinking of renting a private venue to celebrate a special occasion with your close family and friends?
Do you need a professional chef and friendly front of house staff to cook and serve you and your guests?
Well look no further!!! Here at Meek’s catering we can pop round and cook locally sourced cuisine and provide friendly front of house service within your home, or desired venue.
We can design a bespoke dinner party menu around your requirements to ensure you get a 1, 2, 3 or even a 4 course meal that tickles your taste buds!
Allow us to take away the stress and hassles of the grocery shopping, the menu planning, hours of food preparation, the dinner service, and of course…..the dreaded…..WASHING UP!!!
Fancy a less formal evening without the staff, but still require great home cooked cuisine? No problem! We also offer a simple drop off delivery service. All of your chosen menu options are delivered free of charge (within a 20 mile radius of Gillingham, Dorset) in disposable containers which can be simply recycled after use! All menu items that need to be served hot will contain clear and easy cooking/heating instructions to help keep your dinner party hassle and stress free!
So why not treat yourself!
Please call us today for a dinner party catering quotation on 01747 835363
We would love to cater for your next dinner party!
