Picnics

Are you looking for a relaxed way of entertaining? 

A picnic may be the answer………

We have provided a fair few picnics over the years – Goodwood, Ascot, Glyndebourne and even a few on yachts –  we would be happy to provide a fabulous selection of yummy treats for your next al fresco event.

Just pack up the car and go!
We can provide you with a delicious selection of picnic food –loan of a cool bag and all the disposable tableware you need.

If you are thinking of having a posh picnic this summer we have the answer.
Have a look below where we have some great sample menus to get your taste buds tingling.

MAINS

Fillet of beef marinated in garlic and vodka with a sweet pepper salsa

Locally sourced marinated beef fillet, served rare with a sweet pepper and papaya salsa

 

Smoked chicken and cucumber salad

Smoked chicken breasts, crunchy cucumber, fresh mango and coriander dressing

 

Seared duck and green bean salad with pecans

Sliced Gressingham duck breasts with French beans, toasted pecans and a light raspberry dressing

 

Thai chicken salad with celery cucumber and peanuts

Sliced chicken breasts, with crunchy vegetables and delicious Thai peanut dressing

 

Chicken Marbella

Sliced Chicken breasts cooked with white wine, herbs, prunes and garlic

 

CHARCUTERIE 

Parma ham, Speck, Mortadella, Serrano ham, Chorizo, Milano salami

 

Sticky orange and stem ginger glazed gammon

Glazed baked gammon joint ready to carve, garnished with slices of orange.

 

Oriental Salmon fillet

Salmon fillets marinated in soy, fresh ginger and spring onions

 

Tuna nicoise with quail’s eggs

Fresh char-grilled tuna with quail’s eggs, potato, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, red onion, olives and chunks of Greek feta cheese

QUICHES / TARTS/ SAVOURY CHEESECAKES:

Wine poached salmon, king prawn and broccoli quiche

Smoked salmon and dill quiche

Smoked haddock gruyere and saffron tart

Quiche Lorraine

Asparagus puff pastry tart with leeks and prosciutto

Suitable for vegetarians:

Roasted Mediterranean vegetable, mozzarella and basil quiche

Walnut, blue cheese and chive tart

Fresh tomato and mozzarella puff pastry tart with onion marmalade

Spinach and parmesan cheesecake

Courgette, ricotta and toasted pine nut quiche

 

 

 

 

 

SALADS

 

Panzanella

Chef’s salad, mixed baby leaves, flower petals, roasted vegetables and cherry tomatoes

Baby leaf with cucumber ribbons, balsamic dressing and garlic croutons

New potato with lemon and herb dressing

New potato and broccoli with Hairspring watercress pesto

Bellissima pasta, sun dried tomatoes, basil and olives

Golden rice with asparagus and sugar snaps

Cherry tomato and mange tout

Grated carrot with ginger dressing

Roasted Mediterranean vegetable cous cous

Sweet and sour fresh beetroot

Minted green vegetable

Fennel, orange with rocket and tomatoes

Roast butternut squash, onion, tomato and puy lentil

French bean, creamy garlic dressing and toasted almonds

Grilled courgette, tomato and bean with basil dressing

 

PUDDINGS

White chocolate and raspberry profiteroles with dark chocolate sauce 

Lavender and rose water meringues with summer berries and Chantilly cream 

Local strawberries with cream and mint sugar 

Individual puddings served in jars 

Mango, coconut and rum trifle

Tropical fruit salad in planter’s rum punch

Pimms and strawberry jellies with orange cream

Marbled honeycomb and chocolate mousse

Basil and white chocolate creams with sticky balsamic strawberries

Chocolate and pear frangipane tart 

Rich chocolate tart with orange mascarpone 

Caramelised lemon tart 

Fresh pineapple cheesecake 

Rich dark chocolate and stem ginger cheesecake 

Selection of British and Continental cheeses, fruits, nuts and crackers

PETITE FOURS 

Strawberries dipped in white and dark Belgian chocolate

Spiced chocolate brownies with gold leaf

Fresh cherries with lemon curd dip

Decorated mini citrus cupcakes