Sample Spring/Summer Menus

Here is a selection of sample dishes from Kate’s Kitchen. For full menus or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

3 course sample menu

Perfect for a special celebration in your own home.

Starter

Dorset Crab Cake, Curried Mayonnaise, spiced pickled cucumber ribbons, Baby Leaves

Main Course

Brined & Pan Roasted Chicken Supreme with Beluga Lentils, Slow roasted heritage tomatoes, Basil Oil and Aioli

Pudding

Chocolate Frangipane Tart with Salted Almond Praline & Chantilly Cream

Homemade Petit Fours, Coffee & Fresh Mint Tea

Get in touch for our full current menu and a quote.

Feasting & Buffet sample menu

Great for large gatherings, at home or a chosen venue.

Main Courses

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Flatbreads, Rhubarb Sauce, Feta and Hot Honey

Harissa Marinated Salmon Fillets with Red Pepper and Preserved Lemon

Finger Food

Asparagus, Pecorino & Soft Herb Tart (v)

Griddled Courgette Rolls on skewers with Mint, Chilli, Ricotta and Mint (v)

Pressed Pork Belly Bites with Spiced Red Plum, Ginger & Rhubarb Relish

Salads

Farro, dried cherry, and broad bean salad with micro herbs and zingy dressing (v, vg)

Baby gem, pecorino, hazelnuts, pickled shallots, pea shoots and mint (v)

Tomato, nectarine, Burrata and basil with mint, parsley and za’atar (v)

Pudding

Profiteroles with Pistachio, Salted Caramel & Crème Chantilly

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Sandwich & Finger food sample menu

Suitable for corporate entertaining, funerals, christening or a special afternoon tea.

Finger Food

Harissa Lamb, Feta Herb and Pinenut Filo Parcels

Griddled Tuna Niçoise Skewers with Preserved Lemon Dip

Courgette & Mint Fritters and Whipped Feta (v)

Sweet Potato, Roasted Sweet Pepper & Herby Frittata with Aioli (v)

Larger Sandwiches

Honey Roast Ham, Rocket, Red Onion & Mustard Mayonnaise

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Dill Bagel

Finger Sandwiches

Roast Chicken Herb Mayonnaise, Slow Roast Tomatoes

Little Brioche Rolls with Sirloin of Beef, Rocket, and Horseradish Cream

Cakes

Coffee and Walnut Cake with Coffee Icing (vg)

Strawberry Bake

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Bowl Food sample menu

Great alternative to canapés or to combine two for stand-up events, suitable for corporate and private parties.

Fish

Sesame seared salmon with ginger & Chilli, Coconut Rice, Mango Salsa (gf)

Spicy Thai Prawn Noodles with Crispy Fried Shallots and Coriander

Tuna Poke Bowl, Black Rice, Edamame & Pickles

Meat

Merguez Sausage with Braised Lentils, white wine, serrano ham and Pimentón

Dry Aged Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri, Chips and Baby Watercress

Chorizo, Romano Pepper & Spanish Chickpeas, Cous Cous Aioli and Crispy Sourdough Crumb

Vegetarian & Vegan

Squash, Black chickpea, Spinach Curry with Curried Jasmine Rice and Toasted Coconut (vg)

Smoky Cauliflower & Sweet Potato with Chimichurri, Pickled Shallots (vg)

Spiced Aubergine, Zhoug, Pistachio and Jewelled Rice

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Sample Shoot Menu

Hosting a shoot lunch during the season of October to January? we can help from elevenses through to puddings, we can run the whole day for you and your guests or alternatively drop food oven ready to help.

Elevenses

Smoked Trout, treacle soda bread, homemade horseradish cream

Mixed Game, Pancetta, Shallot & Rosemary Sausage Rolls

Main Courses

Classic Beef Bourguignon with Horseradish Mash, Seasonal Vegetables

Venison Casserole with Wild Mushrooms & Pancetta, Red Cabbage

Braised Pig Cheeks with Cider, Fennel and Bay served with Cumin Roast Parsnips

Puddings

Sticky Ginger and Treacle Cake with Crème Anglaise

Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel and Cream

Prune and Almond Tart with Clotted Cream

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Sample Wedding Menu

Whether you are looking for an informal sharing menu, BBQ or 3 courses, we will work with you to create the perfect menu focussing on seasonal & local ingredients to create the perfect menu for you and your guests.

Canapés

Crab Salad in Endive with Red Amaranth

Parmesan Shortbread, Slow Roasted Tomato, Tapenade

Asian Beef Sesame Cups

Avocado, sun blush tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds on rye (vg)

Starters

Chorizo Scotch Quails Eggs, Broad Bean, Smoked Bacon and Pea Salad

Crab Bruschetta, Lemon Verbena, Apple, Pickled Cucumber and Herb Mayonnaise

Heritage Beetroot, Smoked Feta, Pickled and Caramelized Walnuts, Frisée (v)

Mains

Chicken Supreme with Black Garlic, Onion Puree, Crispy Nduja Crumb & Chicken Reduction

Spring Vegetable and Prosecco Arancini with Wild Garlic Pesto (v)

Slow Cooked Shoulder of Spiced Spring Lamb with Tamarind, Labneh & Pomegranate Salsa

Fillet of Beef, English Asparagus, Spicy Salsa Verde

Sharing Sides

Bowls of Crispy Roasted Jersey Royals

Charred Tender stem Broccoli, Radish, Lemon zest, Pine Nuts and Spring Onion

Courgette, Mint, Lemon and Buffalo Ricotta Salad

Puddings

Chocolate Frangipane Tart with Salted Almond Praline & Chantilly Cream

Individual Summer Puddings with Clotted Cream

Bacon Rolls/Sharing platters are available for later in the evening

Please call us for an initial friendly chat to discuss your requirements and ideas.

Canapé Menus

We provide a fantastic range of seasonal canapés for all event sizes.

Please see below for our Spring/Summer 2025 menu.

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We look forward to discussing your plans