The last of the summer weddings @ Avington

Beautiful bride & groom

Beautiful venue

Beautiful weather

Spring is on it's way

Hopefully the storms and harsh winter are behind us...We are ready for Spring time with fresh, beautiful and colourful dishes.

Trialling a new starter...

"Pan fried scallops with roasted cherry tomatoes, on a bed of baby leaves, and a balsamic reduction"

Happy peacocks

Crazy for crust

Catering can involve such food waste. 

But don't worry we found some very happy candidates for our pounds and pounds of bread crust off our hundreds of sandwiches, the beauty's hungry Avington peacocks.....

Afternoon tea

Grey day at Avington, no problem....

we lit the fires and it instantly became a cosy autumnal day with the lovely smells of the wood burning.

130 guests for champagne reception followed by afternoon tea.

Creme fraiche and king prawns sandwiches

Egg and cress sandwiches

Creamy goat cheese and red onion jam sandwiches

Coffee and walnut cake

Lemon drizzle cake

Chocolate brownie

Strawberry, raspberry and blueberry tartlets

I can't imagine they would have needed much of a dinner in the evening after all of that....

Lovely day

Congratulations to Roxy & Ben

It was another beautiful day at Avington

We wish them all the best

 Caramelised red onions, French beans, on a bed of creamy risotto, drizzled with red pepper coulis

Pork tenderloin, crushed new potatoes, French beans, roasted apple and a rich Calvados jus

Congratulations to Corinne & Bobby

The weather was not looking too promising but it cleared up and our bride, groom and all their guests managed to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Avington Park on Friday

Many congratulations to Corinne & Bobby on a fabulous wedding reception.

 Parma ham, rocket and melon salad

Lemon drizzle wedding cake, fresh strawberries and whipped cream topping

Last summer's evening

Beautiful Summer's evening at Avington Park. Stunning sunset. Perfect setting for an outdoor's event.

The Pimm's was flowing and hog roast was a hiving success.

Our guests found it hard to let go and jump in their coach back to London.

Sunset light, candles in the dark, last of the summer's warm evening, no wonder....

First September wedding

Pimm's o'clock

Mint, cucumber, lemons and English strawberries all ordered, ready for post wedding ceremony drinks on the lawn, the British way

A very English wedding for our beloved clients, Tom and Corinne on Friday, it's going to be a great day.

Can't wait to see them arrive in their lovely wedding car and congratulate them.

Photos soon.

This week

Good old crackling...

Thursday we are off to Winchester to cater a big party and on the menu will be zizzling pork, with crackling and lots of beautiful salads.

Cold drinks and a very hot and sunny day announced, it's going to be a great day at Avington Park in their stunning park, umbrellas out, guests mingling out and enjoying the late summer sun.

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Fantastic weekend

Many congratulations to Jackie and Tom on their wedding day

“Dear Natalie,

Thank you so much for Saturday, you and your team did an excellent and professional job. Please pass on to the chef our compliments on the food, which was delicious and expertly served. We have nothing but praise for you.

You truly made the day.

Thank you

Claire”

(Mother of the bride)

Final preparations for this weekend wedding at Avington Park.

On the menu for Saturday:

Parma ham, avocado, and mango salad

Roasted chicken breat on a bed of wild mushroom risotto, drizzled with Truffle oil and topped with Parmesan shavings

Rich chocolate pot served with its strawberry tartare and creme fraiche

If we have enough time we will take some picutres and put them up next week on our blog

Have a lovely weekend

A couple of weeks ago at Avington Park

Trio of mini desserts

Chocolate profiterole, Lemon cheesecake, Strawberries dipped in three chocolates

 Fresh and summery starter

Smoked trout served on a bed of watercress, with horseraish creme fraiche and a zesty dressing

The team

Natalie with her team

The A Team at Avington Park
John & Natalie

Last weekend's desserts for a wedding at Avington Park

Lemon tart, with fresh strawberries and creme fraiche

 Chocolate brownie with chocolate ganache, fresh strawberries and creme fraiche

Some of our canapes at a private client's moving house party

Goat cheese, walnut, honey and chicory salad

 Spiced king prawns on crackers

 Baby new potatoes, caviar and creme fraiche

Spring lunch

 Lemon mousse with fresh raspberries, confit lemon zests and raspberry coulis

 Goat cheese quennelles on ciabatta crostinis, with cherry tomatoes, rocket and balsamic reduction

Afternoon tea at Avington Park