Private Birthday Dinner Party with ChefGary, Wiltshire

March 01, 2016

I was cooking in a lovely part of Wiltshire this weekend, serving some delicious canapes and a further seven courses as part of one of my fabulous tasting menus. Its always a rewarding evening when I get to be a part of a special Birthday Dinner and my latest was certainly no disappointment! :)With a great crowd of guests to cook for and plenty of compliments from around the table I really enjoyed the evening. The kitchen was great to work in, providing me with plenty of work and cooking space and I finished off the night feeling very happy, a little tired but full of merit :)

Menu

Canapes:

Bruschetta, Tomato, Chilli, Lime and Coriander Salsa,

x x x

Chorizo, Blush Tomato, Fresh Basil,

x x x

Carpacio of Venison Fillet, Pickled Beetroot, Rocket,

x x x

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, Truffle Oil, Toasted Walnuts,

x x x

Vodka and Apple cured Salmon, Salmon and Horseradish Cromesquis,

Pickled Cucumber and Spring Onion

x x x

Pressed Duck and Black Pudding Terrine, Parma Ham,

Balsamic and Caramelised Red Oinon chutney,

x x x

Raspberry Sorbet,

x x x

Pave of Beef Fillet, Red Wine Braised Ox Cheeks, Individual Brisket Pie
Hand Cut Chips, Roasted Baby Carrots, Buttered Asparagus,

x x x

"Fruit Crumble"

Vanilla Poached Pears, Red Wine Mascerated Plums, Balsaic roasted Figs,
Muscavado and Oat Crumble, Carame Tuille, Cinnamon Creme Anglais, Vanilla Ice-Cream
x x x
Petit Fours.