Private Dinner Party, Denis Gibson and Family, Winchester

March 29, 2017

"An amazing experience and some of the best food I've tasted." Dan Gibson

Cooking in Winchester this weekend, ChefMike and I went out together to produce a fabulous tasting menu for six great diners celebrating at home. It was a great party to do as Denis and Jane's family had presented them the thoughtful gift of a voucher for dinner at home with ChefGary as a Christmas present. Once contact was made, it was easy to arrange a date to suit all and dinner for 6 was in the diary :) I have some fabulous menus to choose from and it was a pleasure to be asked to produce one of our delicious tasting menus for all. With a few slight dietary requirements sorted, everything was set and all that was left to do was turn up on the evening with the food :) Mike and I were both made to feel very welcome and it was a great evening with lots of coompliments for each dish :)

Menu

Canapes:

Dijon, Sesame and Honey glazed Sausages,
x x x
Bruschetta, Ham Hock, Pickles,
x x x
Mozzarella, Blush Tomato, Black Olive, Fresh Basil,

x x x

Roasted Butternut Squash, Coconut and Chilli Soup,

x x x

Smoked Duck Breast, Confit of Crisp Thigh,
Pomegranate, Toasted Cashew, Spring Onion, Cucumber,
Fresh Mint, Basil, Coriander,
Hoi Sin and Balsamic Glaze,

x x x

Saute King Prawn, Green Curry Sauce,
Soused Carrot and Fennel Salad,

x x x

Mango and Lime Sorbet,

x x x

Morrocan inspired Chicken,
Sumak Spiced Breast, Garlic and Cumin maronated Crisp Thigh,
Mediterranean Cous Cous and Puy Lentils,
Roasted Vegetables,
Tomato, Cinnamon and Tamarind Tagine Gravy,

x x x

Vanilla, Cardamom and Honeycom Creme Brulee,

x x x

Petit Fours.