menus
I work with a network of local suppliers and producers to ensure the quality and freshness of my ingredients LET'S TALKTHE SPRING MENU (March, April, May)
STARTERS
Asparagus and mint risotto
Salmon Sashimi, jalapeño salsa, Nikkei leche de tigre
Roasted heirloom tomato & basil soup
MAIN COURSES
Roasted duck breast, orange and red wine sauce
Herbed monkfish tail, lemon butter sauce, pousse spinach, pomme dauphinoise
Best end of Spring lamb, rosemary and horseradish crumble, Savoy cabbage and mushroom fricassee
Crispy corn fed chicken supreme, spring onion pesto and bean salad
DESSERTS
White chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote
Raspberry and almond tarte
Toffee pear gallette with crème fraiche
THE SUMMER MENU (June, July, August)
STARTERS
Prawn and avocado cocktail
Goat’s cheese and beetroot salad
Summer minestrone soup
MAIN COURSES
Roasted chicken breast, broad beans, minted peas and spring onions
Stuffed lamb saddle, rosemary infused redcurrant & red wine jus
Fillet of halibut, ratatouille, creamed potato, tomato butter sauce
Crispy cider braised outdoor bred Hampshire pork belly, mustard cabbage, Bramley apple mash
DESSERTS
Pine nut and honey tart, orange infused Greek yoghurt
Raspberry and rose wine syllabub
Strawberry and vanilla Mill–feuille
THE WINTER MENU (December, January, February)
STARTERS
Inverawe smoked salmon, horseradish and chive cream, capers, sourdough bread
Shallot and tomato tarte Tatin, goat’s cheese, rosemary caramel
Roasted and spiced butternut squash soup, parmesan croutons, sage oil
MAIN COURSES
Pancetta wrapped chicken breast stuffed with goat’s cheese & thyme, mustard cream sauce, roasted tomato & courgette
Seared cod, champ potatoes, caramelised shallot and red wine sauce
Fillet of beef topped with wild mushroom gratin, Madeira wine sauce
Braised lamb shank with cannellini beans, rosemary, tomatoes and bacon
DESSERTS
Chocolate, raspberry and pistachio brownie, vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding, Creme Anglaise
Tarte au citron, creme fraiche, fresh raspberries
THE AUTUMN MENU (September, October, November)
STARTERS
Seared diver caught king scallops, tomato sauce vierge
Vietnamese poached chicken salad with coriander and mint
Pumpkin risotto, crispy sage, amaretti crumb
MAIN COURSES
The ultimate chicken pie
Pepper crusted fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef, brandy & thyme cream sauce
Fillet of sea bass, Savoy cabbage, beetroot pesto, basil oil
Outdoor reared Hampshire pork medallions, thyme and sherry vinegar sauce, lemon and rosemary roast potatoes
DESSERTS
Dark chocolate fondant, Chantilly cream
Raspberry ripple crunch parfait topped with fresh raspberries
Vanilla panna cotta, figs, thyme honey
THE FREEZER FILL MENU
Chilli con Carne
Aberdeen Angus steak mince with onions, peppers and fresh kidney beans in a spicy tomato sauce
Coq au Riesling
Chicken joints with smoked bacon, mushrooms and onions in a creamy white wine sauce
Lasagne al Forno
Egg pasta layered with a rich ragu and béchamel sauce, topped with fresh parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Cottage Pie
Aberdeen Angus steak mince with carrots, onions in a rich beef gravy, topped with creamy mashed potato
Thai Red/Green Chicken Curry
Chicken thigh pieces with Thai aubergines, bamboo shoots and Kaffir lime leaves in a creamy red/green coconut sauce finished with Thai sweet basil
Beef in Stout with Herbed Dumplings
Aberdeen Angus steak pieces with carrots, onions and celery in a thick stout gravy, served with herb dumplings
Fish Pie
Smoked haddock, salmon fillets and prawns in a rich white sauce, topped with creamy mashed potato
Bolognese Sauce
A rich beef and pork mince ragu with a sofrito of carrots, celery and onion
Pork, Apple & Cider Casserole
Layers of pork chops, onions, apples and potato, spiced with juniper berries and cooked in cider
Sausages in Onion Gravy
Hand made Lincolnshire sausages in a rich onion and red wine gravy
Beouf Bourguignon
Aberdeen Angus steak pieces with smoked bacon, mushrooms and baby onions in a rich red wine sauce
Salmon & Fennel en croute with Watercress Sauce
Salmon fillets and braised fennel encased in puff pastry served with a crème fraiche and watercress sauce
Braised Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans
Lamb shanks and root vegetables, braised in a tomato and red wine sauce with fresh rosemary and cannellini beans
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken joints with smoked bacon, olives and red wine in a rich tomato sauce
Squash & Coconut Curry
Chunks of butternut squash with red pepper in a rich coconut sauce spiced with Madras curry
Beef Goulash
Chunks of Aberdeen Angus steak cooked with tomato, onion and red pepper and spiced with paprika
Chicken Sorrento
Chicken joints with pancetta and cannellini beans in a rich tomato sauce
Beef/Chicken Madras
A medium hot curry in a rich tomato based sauce with peppers, spiced with aromatic fenugreek, cumin and garam masala
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken breast with mixed peppers, onions and bamboo shoots in a tangy sweet and sour sauce
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast
Whole chicken breast stuffed with creamy goat’s cheese & fresh thyme on a bed of roasted tomato’s and courgettesand
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne
Peppers, onions, courgettes and aubergines, slowly roasted & mixed with a rich tomato & basil sauce, layered with béchamel sauce and egg pasta
BBQ CATERING MENU
Burgers
Juicy Aberdeen Angus burgers, served in a fresh sesame seed bun, with or without cheese
Sausages
Fresh free range pork sausages, served with fried onions in crusty small French loaf
Chicken
Succulent chicken breast, chargrilled and served in soft white bap with mayonnaise
Steaks
Prime British rump steak, cooked just the way you like it, left whole, or sliced and served in a soft bap with caramelised onions
Fish
Whole sea bass wrapped in foil and stuffed with aromatic ginger, lime, garlic, chilli & soy sauce
Kebabs
A variety of marinated chicken breast kebabs, served in a fresh white pitta bread
Thai Green Curry Lamb
Butterflied leg of lamb marinated in a aromatic Thai green curry paste, drizzled with a creamy green curry coconut sauce
Peri Peri Pork
Whole pork shoulder marinated in Peri Peri Marinade, served with a refreshing peach salsa
Ribs
Whole racks of ribs, marinated in a rich BBQ sauce, cooked until tender and served with a side order of coleslaw
Salads
A selection of fresh and healthy salads, all served with a choice of homemade dressings
Vegetarian
Choose from a selection of char grilled vegetables, served in a pitta bread, field mushroom burger drenched in garlic butter or halloumi cheese and vegetable kebabs
Desserts
Selections of home made desserts are available
7 COURSE TASTING MENU WITH WINE FLIGHT
TASTING MENU
Daikon nimono niku – Miso flavour
Selbourne classic cuvee brut, England
Diver caught scallop, black quinoa tabbouleh, candied kumquat
Ara ‘sightlines’ sauvignon blanc 2018, New Zealand
Triple cooked pork belly with nonban sauce
Pasqua 11 minutes rose 2019, Italy
Campari and prosecco sorbet
Fillet of sea bass, savoy cabbage, beetroot pesto, basil oil
Pouilly-Vinzelles 2017 Caves des Grand Crus Blancs, France
Fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef, sweet potato mash, baby vegetables, aji panca cream
Viñalba Reserve Malbec 2017 Mendoza, Argentina
Yuzu and raspberry posset, matcha madellaines
Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2013, Hungary
English cheeseboard, crackers, fruitcake, chutney
Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas 2005, Portugal
“Many thanks Mark. The meal was quite superb and we all so much enjoyed the experience of being with you – we learned and laughed in equal measure which must mean it was a great success. Just a treat to have you with us. Every good wish”
“Thank you so much for your amazing food. My dinner party was a really special occasion and the food was absolutely gorgeous. I actually wrote you a little thank you card last night and will post it this morning on my way to work. I am sure that you are used to getting high praise for your cooking, what a talent!
“Mark, thank you so much for cooking for my family and I. Over an extended period we have experienced some real highs, and always been impressed by both the tastiness and presentation of your meals. You have taken up our requests for healthy eating, but also provided some memorable treats and taken Shepherd’s Pie to new heights. We are looking forward to having you in our kitchen again soon”
“Mark, Rave reviews even when you were out of earshot - the friends we had all took a card so fingers crossed you will get some extra bookings from them. We will def see you again!”