HOT BUFFET & MEALS DELIVERY
---- ISLE OF WIGHT ----
PRIVATE DINING on the Isle of Wight
Experienced Chef, Vanessa Rousseau Richardson, offers a Personalised Buffet Service or Restaurant Quality meals delivered to you, Ready to HEAT & EAT !
Quality cuisine you would exspect of any highly rated restaurant, but in the comfort of your own home, holiday let or chosen venue.
Menu's are available according to your budget and is designed with your taste and preferences in mind.
Have 2 or 3 course MEALS Delivered to Celebrate your Special Occasion at your home or at your holiday home or chosen venue
on the Isle of Wight.
BOOKING PROCEDURE
Please check with us to ensure that we are free on your chosen date. We will also find out from you about any special dietry requirements, food allergies etc.
Vanessa, your Chef will be your contact at all times & will answer any questions you may have. WhattsApp 07508 201775
On the day of your event where a BUFFET Service is booked, we will arrive approximately 2 to 4 hours before the start of service, but this will vary according to the menu you choose. Chef will bring all the equipment to set up the BUFFET at your venue. we will make sure your food is Hot and Ready to serve yourselves from the BUFFET Chafing Dishes at your requested time. We will remove the equipment afterwards and decant any leftover food into containers for you to keep.
Please note. Meals delivery is for groups of 6 or more and HOT BUFFET for 30 to 50 people. Please contact us with any questions
PLEASE BOOK AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE AS DATES GET BOOKED UP MONTH'S IN ADVANCE on a First come First Served basis. Thank you
MENU Options Available
Hot Buffet Options with Add On Courses and 3 Course Ready to HEAT & EAT Meals Delivery
PLEASE ADVISE BEFOREHAND OF ANY FOOD ALLERGIES SO THAT WE CAN ISOLATE SEPARATE DISHES FOR THOSE GUESTS
Bœuf Bourguignon
Mushroom Nutroast Wellington VG
Salmon Wellington
Chicken Supreme
HOT BUFFET
Freshly prepared dishes to be presented in hot holding for self service hot buffet.
We will deliver and set up the food in the chafing dishes upon your designated buffet table. We will then get the dishes up to heat ready for when you wish to enjoy it, and leave you to serve yourself. We will then after you have eaten come and clear away the service wares and remove it all from the buffet area. Any leftover food will be left for the client and will be decanted into containers for client to place in refrigeration till they wish to use it. No crockery/cutlery is supplied, just the food, but we will have serving spoons with each dish for guests to serve themselves with.
PLEASE NOTE THE SET UP AND USE OF THE CHAFING DISHES FOR YOUR HOT BUFFET IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICE PER PERSON, as we have to include this service charge to you, for bringing the service to your venue.
Simplicity HOT Buffet Menu Options
Choose 3 MAIN Dishes & 3 Accompaniments
£24.50 pp for 20 to 30 Guests
£22.50 pp for 31 to 40 Guests
£20.50 pp for 41 to 50 Guests
BEEF in Red Wine - A slow cooked stew made with melt in the mouth slow cooked Beef Shin, cooked in red wine, garlic and herbs, with onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery and potatoes.
Coq - Au Vin - This is a well-known French chicken stew braised in a luscious, glossy red wine sauce with bacon, mushroom and onions.
Vegetable (Vegan) Tikka Masala Curry - A medium heat Indian curry with an aromatic Tikka Masala sauce with coconut. A symphony of vegetables including sweet potato, butternut, chickpeas, spinach, lentils, onions, peppers and tomatoes. Finished with fresh coriander leaves. This curry can be enjoyed by everyone, and is suitable for vegans. (VG)
Chicken Fricassée - A French Inspired Creamy chicken stew. Butter Browned Chicken thighs, onions, leeks and mushroom
FABADA - A Spanish Pork Stew made with succulent pork pieces, chorizo sausage, white beans, onions, peppers and tomatoes in a paprika, garlic and herb sauce.
Spanish Vegan Meatball Stew - (Vegan) Plant based Meatballs, White Beans, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes and Spinach in a rich red wine, garlic, rosemary & smoked paprika tomato sauce
CHILLI - Vegetable and Bean Chilli (Vegan). A Medium Heat chilli made with Vegan Beef, Peppers, onions, mixed beans, lentils, sweetcorn, peas and butternut in a Mexican chilli sauce with tomatoes and mexican spices. (VG)
CHILLI - Beef and Bean Chilli. A Medium Heat chilli made with Slow Cooked Beef, Peppers, onions, mixed beans, lentils, sweetcorn & peas in a Mexican chilli sauce with tomatoes and mexican spices.
Red Thai Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry - Tender Chicken pieces in red Thai spices and coconut milk with roasted sweet potato & red peppers and mange tout - Red Thai curry spices include: roasted red pepper, galangal, lemongrass, red chillies, garlic and onions
Green Thai Vegetable Curry (Vegan) - Aubergine, spinach, baby corn, mange tout, chickpeas and peppers in green Thai curry sauce with coconut - Green Thai curry spices include: fresh green coriander, galangal, lemongrass, green chillies, garlic and onions
Red Thai Fish Curry - Prawns and Cod pieces (white firm fish, but another variety may be used according to availability), Onions, Courgette and peppers in Red Thai curry sauce with coconut - Red Thai curry spices include: roasted red pepper, galangal, lemongrass, red chillies, garlic and onions
Meatball Kofta Curry - This Indian delicacy is a Mild Aromatic curry made with beef and lamb meatballs in a coconut-based garam masala gravy. The sauce contains onions and courgettes
Choose 3 Included Accompaniments
Steamed Basmati Rice (VG)
Steamed Jasmine Sticky Rice (VG)
Mini Herb Roasted potato cubes (VG)
Standard size Herb & Garlic Roast Potatoes
Baked Potatoes with Butter Portions (V) (Vegan Butter portions Available on Request)
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables - Sweet potato, Courgettes, Onions, Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives
Add On - Breads Basket - Mixed sliced breads and Bread rolls with butter portions / including vegan butter portions (V) (VG) - Serves 10 - £20.00
Starter Addons served with Salad Garnish
Feta, Tomato & Pesto Quiche Tartlets - 3 Inch Individual Size (V)
Bacon & Cheddar Quiche Tartlets - 3 Inch Individual Size
Curried Vegetable Quiche Tartlets - 3 Inch Individual Size (V)
Curried Chicken Quiche Tartlets - 3 Inch Individual Size
Tray 10 - £55.00
Pulled Pork with Spiced Apple Crostini served with Salad Garnish
Tray 10 - £60.00
Sticky Prawn Salad with Creamy Dressing served with Salad Garnish
Tray 10 - £70.00
Spanish Tortilla - Thick Spanish Omelette made with eggs, Spanish onions, potatoes, Tomato, chorizo, Manchego cheese and herbs served with Salad Garnish
Tray of 10 - Individual 3.5 Inch - £60.00
Vegan Herb Sausage & Chutney Pastry - 4 Inch Roll (VG) served with Salad Garnish
Tray 6 - £33.00
Vegan Spring Onion, Cheese & Chutney Danish Pastry - 4.5 Inch (VG) served with Salad Garnish Tray 6 - £34.50
Dessert Addons
3.5” Individual Portion size tartlets (Vegan Versions Available)
French Tarte Au Citron - Baked Lemon tart
French Tarte Au Chocolat - Chocolate tart
French Tarte aux Fraises - Custard & Strawberries
French Tarte aux Poires Amandine - Almond & Pear
Tray of 10 - £49.00
Large Gourmet Cupcakes - Decorated with edible flowers (Vegan Versions Available)
A soft sponge cake topped with a tall buttercream swirl :
Chocolate with Berry on top
Vanilla with Berry on top
Carrot & Orange
Coffee & Walnut
Lime & Coconut
Lemon Zest Poppyseed
Rosewater Cupcake (Turkish delight)
Box of 12 - £47.00
Mini Profiterole Stacks - 5 Golden profiteroles filled with Crème Pâtissière (Thick French Vanilla Custard) and encased in Belgium Chocolate
Tray of 10 - £65.00
Tarte Au Citron
Tarte Au Chocolat
Tarte aux Fraises
Tarte aux Poires Amandine
Chocolate
Vanilla
Carrot & Orange
Espresso Coffee
Coconut Lime
Lemon Poppyseed
Rosewater
Profiteroles
Baked New York Cheesecakes
9 Inch dia x 3.5 Inch deep (14 slices)
Vanilla Baked Cheesecake topped with fresh Raspberries £58
Chocolate Baked Cheesecake topped with fresh Raspberries £65
Lotus Biscoff Baked Cheesecake topped with Lotus Biscoff Biscuits and Sauce £65
Lemon Baked Cheesecake topped with fresh Blueberries £58
Vanilla Baked Cheesecake topped with fresh Raspberries
Chocolate Baked Cheesecake topped with fresh Raspberries
Lemon Zest Baked Cheesecake topped with fresh Blueberries
Lotus Biscoff Baked Cheesecake topped with Lotus Biscuits and Sauce
Spanish Monkfish Bouillabaisse Stew - Potatoes & Veg
2 and 3 Course Ready to HEAT & EAT Delivery
This is a Special Deal To serve 6 Generous Portions
These meals are READY cooked and delivered in foil / plastic containers for you to HEAT & EAT. Meals arrive chilled, but are freshly cooked to order, and are not frozen.
OPTION 1 (Serves 6) 2 Course £150.00
Main
Honey & Garlic Pork Chops with Apple served Roasted Garlic & Herb Vegetables and Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Dessert
French Tarte aux Fraises - 3.5 Inch Custard & Strawberry tarts
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OPTION 2 (Serves 6) 2 Course £158.00
Main
Chicken & Ham Pie served Roasted Garlic & Herb Vegetables and Roasted Potatoes and Gravy
Dessert
French Tarte au Citron - 3.5 Inch French Lemon tarts
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OPTION 3 (Serves 6) 3 Course Vegetarian & Vegan £180.00
Starter
Sticky Asian Plant based meatballs with Asian salad
Main
Mushroom Wellington (Puff pastry) Nutroast served with Tenderstem Broccoli, Green Beans, Carrots and Rosemary and Garlic roasted Potatoes. Comes with red wine vegetable gravy
Dessert
French Tarte aux Poires Amandine - Almond & Apple - 3.5 Inch Custard & Strawberry tarts
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OPTION 4 (Serves 6) - 3 Course £195.00
Starter
Tomato, Feta and Basil Tarts, Chutney pot and Salad Garnish
Main
Succulent and Moist Roasted Chicken Supreme Breast , with Wild Mushrooms in a creamy White wine, Garlic and Tarragon sauce. Served with Tenderstem Broccoli, Green Beans, Carrots and Rosemary and Garlic roasted Maribel Potatoes
Dessert
Brandy Date Sticky Toffee Pudding (Serve Hot)
OPTION 5 (Serves 6) 3 Course £192.00
Starter
Sweet Chilli King Prawn on a mango & cucumber Salad & Dressing
Main
Succulent and Moist Slow cooked Pork in asian spices, ginger, garlic and sweet sticky sauce. Served with Stir Fry Carrots, Baby Corn, Pak Choi and steamed Rice. A taste of Asia.
Dessert
Mango Cheesecake Mousse Cups
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OPTION 6 (Serves 6) 3 Course £205.00
Starter
Pulled Pork Crostini with Blue Cheese & Salad
Main
Salmon Wellington - Fillet of salmon brushed with a mixture of melted butter, lemon zest, and Dijon, then placed on a bed of garlicky sautéed spinach, wrapped up in puff pastry. Served with Tenderstem Broccoli, Green Beans, Carrots and Rosemary and Garlic roasted Potatoes & White wine Vegetable Gravy
Dessert
French Chocolate Tart with Berries
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OPTION 7 (Serves 6) 3 Course £240.00
Starter
Spanish Antipasto Platter - Manchego Cheese, Membrillo (Quince Paste), Spanish Meats, Marinated Olives and Sundried Tomatoes, Focaccia Slices
Main
Succulent and Moist Monkfish with Chorizo, cooked in a Spanish tomato type Bouillabaisse with peppers, onions and butterbeans. Tones of Garlic and Smoked Paprika add to the essence of this dish. Served with Roasted Mediterranean vegetables and Roasted Potatoes. A true taste of Spain.
Dessert
Spanish Orange, Almond & Polenta Cake with Saffron Crème Pâtissière
MORE MENU OPTIONS ON REQUEST, AND CAN BE CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, WITH ALL YOUR REQUIRMENTS AND TASTE IN MIND
CONTACT VANESSA WITH YOUR ENQUIRY BY
CALL - WHATTSAPP OR TEXT TO:
07508 201775
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ABOUT YOUR CHEF
Vanessa Rousseau Richardson
Vanessa is from a town called Knysna, in the Garden Route of South Africa, just east of Cape Town South Africa. She was raised in the catering industry, as her mother was a very sucessful caterer and brilliant cook. From a young age Vanessa has enjoyed preparing lovely dishes and exploring cuisine of all kinds. Newly wed to her British hubby, Vanessa arrived in the UK in 1998. In 2000 to 2001 she worked on a High Speed train to London as a chef and in 2002 attained her Professional Catering Qualifications at Clarendon College (Nottingham). In 2003 she worked in award winning restaurant (Harts, Nottingham - https://www.hartsnottingham.co.uk/harts-kitchen-2/ ) and in 2004 started her own events & catering career in Cornwall as Gourmet's Choice Catering, where she was part of Taste of The West, which celebrates local foods from Cornwall & Devon.
Over 11 years in Cornwall, Vanessa has used her talent and flair for global food styles and tastes in creating fabulous dishes at Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, The Festival of Sea in Looe and many other events, shows, food festivals and in her own restaurant Cafe Fusion (Bodmin, Cornwall) and for private parties as a private chef.
She worked in Hampshire / Dorset between 2015 to 2018 offering her professional catering skills and creating Wedding Cake and Dessert Tower masterpieces in venues all over the New Forest, Dorset & Hampshire.
Now settled in Newport, Isle of Wight, Vanessa uses her passion for fine cuisine by making people happy with serving them fabulous food as a Private Chef and serving Gourmet Platters delivered directly to their door. She will work with you to create a wonderful menu and experience for you and your guests.
Experience Unforgettable Cuisine in the comfort of your own home with the ones you love.
PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES catered for with a Selection of Menu's available. . Please contact Vanessa for menu options
Public Liability Insured - NVQ in Professional Catering - Food Hygiene Certificate
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