Private Chef
For the ultimate dinner party, Eric Paxman is available as your private chef for the evening. From the creative, elaborate and show-stopping, to simply blending into the background; we will take your lead and use our expertise to deliver a menu to delight.
Sample Menus
Phone 01484 646416
or contact us
to discuss your requirements
Minimum party size of 10 people for Private Chef events, price from £100pp
STARTERS
Seasonal Soup with Crusty Bread Roll and Whipped Butter (v)
Pan Fried King Scallops with Crispy Pancetta, Wild Garlic Aioli, Grilled Asparagus (gf)
Six Hour Braised OX Cheek, Pea and Mint Risotto, Parmesan and Creme Fraiche (gf)
Grilled Fillet of Sea Bream with Mango and Cucumber Salsa, Fresh Lime and Olive Oil (gf)
Rabbit, Chicken and Bacon Terrine with Fig and Onion Chutney, Toasted Brioche
Smashed Avocado Dip with Sweet Potato Chips and Summer English Garden Salad (v) (gf)
Salt and Pink Pepper King Prawns with Lime Mayonnaise (gf)
MAINS
Chargrilled 35 Day Aged Bolster Moor Farm Fillet Steak, Black Garlic and Gherkin Ketchup, Truffle and Parmesan Chips, Buttered Summer Greens and Peppercorn Cream (gf)
Chargrilled Fillet of Venison, Wild Mushroom Tortellini, Yorkshire Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Spinach and Truffle Oil
Chargrilled Pork Fillet and Confit Belly, Roast Heritage Sweet Potato, Pak Choi, Asian Spices and Plum Sauce
Chimichurri Glazed Roast Breast of Chicken, Creamy Mash, Summer Greens and Mushroom and Brandy Sauce (gf)
Butter Roast Fillet of Wild Sea-bass, Sautéed Jersey Royal Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Wild Garlic Aioli, Crab and Prawn Sauce (gf)
Double Baked Cheese Soufflé, Cave Aged Cheddar, Melted Leeks, Asparagus, Button Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream (v) (gf)
Roast Rump of Texel Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Nicoise - Sautéed French Beans with Pickled Green Olives, Caper and Shallot Dressing, Slow Roast Baby Tomatoes, Lamb Jus (gf)
DESSERTS
Vanilla Creme Brûlée, Fresh English Strawberries, Raspberry and Sorrel Sorbet (gf)
Toffee, Banana Pecan Cake (gf)
Eric’s Cherry Bakewell Tart with Crème Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm Double Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Sauce and Toffee Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
Honeycomb Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Selection of 3 Cheeses, Wafers, Chutney, Grapes and Celery