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Dorset Fine Catering

Bespoke Event Catering

5.0

Vegan

Nut Free

Dairy Free

Vegetarian

Halal

Kosher

Gluten Free

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About Dorset Fine Catering

Dorset Fine Dining is a Bespoke Event Catering compnay. We cater for any occassion. Renowned for his modern British cuisine with a touch of classical French influence, Chef Nick brings a unique and unforgettable culinary experience to any event. With a refined palate for flavors, Nick delights in crafting dishes like Fillet of Beef with haggis bon bon and whisky sauce, and he harbors a profound love for seafood and truffles. His journey through the culinary world includes esteemed positions at Wallets Court and the Hilton on Park Lane, where he honed his skills and creativity. A graduate of Thanet Technical College in Broadstairs, Nick was fortunate to train under the mentorship of Chris Oakley, the first British chef to be awarded a Michelin star under the Roux brothers. His culinary excellence has attracted the likes of celebrities such as Lee Mack, Damon Hill, and The Vamps. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Chef Nick is passionate about transforming your event into a gourmet experience that your guests will long remember.

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Autumn Menu 2024

Available on request. Sample Starters LYME BAY SCALLOPS seared, sweet nori, chicken scratchings, aioli CREEDY CARVER DUCK, rillette, hoi sin, herb salad HOMEWOOD EWE’S curd, beetroot textures, pickled fennel, scallions

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Winter Menu 2024

WINTER MENU 2024 TO START Scallops, Garlic, Scallion and Coriander, Chicken Scratchings, Leaves. (supp £4) Warm game pate encased in pastry, Madeira and truffle jus. Roasted pumpkin, whipped feta, local honey, Dorset watercress Sautéed wild mushrooms on grilled sourdough, Dorset blue vinney, cep cream, tarragon oil Parsnip, apple and rosemary soup, Montgomery cheddar toastie Ham Hock and pea Terrine, Pickled Apples, Apple puree, leaves Beets, Barkham blue cheese, candied pecans, flowers, maple, figs Dorset Crab, Crisp Sour Dough Toast, Homemade Dill Mayonnaise, Lemon (supp £4) Torched Mackerel, Potato, Apple, Beetroot and Compressed Cucumber TO FOLLOW Fillet of Local Beef, cooked sous vide, Haggis, Whiskey Sauce, Dauphinoise (supp £6) Fillet of Hake, Gremolata Crust, Black Cabbage, Caper Mash Portobello Mushroom, Goats Curd, Puy Lentil, Squash, Preserved Lemon Gremolata Wellington Of Roasted Root Vegetables, truffled cauliflower sauce Pearl Barley Risotto, Sautéed Mushrooms, Broad Beans, Chard, Thyme, Gran Movaria Fillet of Sole, Lobster Bisque, Carrot and Leek Julienne Roasted breast of Creedy Carver Duck, caramelised oranges, rich wine sauce, Hispi Cabbage, Fondant Slow roasted and rolled shoulder of lamb, Mint and Rosemary Butter, Dauphinoise potato, Roasted Squash and Heritage Carrots TO FINISH Peanut Butter and Honey Cheesecake, Sour Cherry, Caramelised Banana, Oat Crumb Vanilla Panna Cotta, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Pistachio Spiced Poached Pear, warm Raspberry and Frangipane Tart, chilled Vanilla custard Warm chocolate and hazelnut doughnuts, bitter chocolate sauce, cinnamon sugar Warm Blackberry and Apple Crumble, Vanilla Bean Custard Warm Chocolate Tart, Chocolate sauce, Honeycomb and Pistachio Praline Cheeseboard, local cheeses, served for you all to share with crackers, Dorset Knobs, fruit, figs, dates and whipped butter and chutney. £15pp I would ask that parties of 10 choose the same for each course, parties over 10 guests may choose 2 items from each course. All dietary needs are catered for, so please inform us when booking. This is a bespoke service to impress you and your guests, utilising local ingredients and suppliers, however allowing ourselves the freedom to source further afield to bring you something a little different. If there is something in particular you are looking for please ask. 3 course £75pp some dishes do carry a supplement, we will let you know after choosing the menu, you can then alter if required. Staffing £160 based on 10 guests.

Spring menu 2025

Available on request

Sample Wedding Menu

To Start Picked Dorset crab claw meat , avocado puree, lime, sourdough, chervil, flowers Slow cooked Roscoff onion stuffed with cave aged cheddar rarebit en croute, red wine reduction, herb salad Apple tart tatin, whipped goats cheese, chervil, candied pine kernels Salad of wood pigeon, pickled wild mushrooms, mache, beets, truffle dressing Crab and mascarpone tortellini, lobster bisque, fine herbs Heritage cherry tomatoes, clear gazpacho, micro basil, mozzarella pearls Smoked chicken, cider pickled apple, mango, zucchini, flowers To Follow Slow cooked and rolled shoulder of Dorset lamb, herb crust, apricot puree, lamb jus, tender stem Sous vide dry aged centre cut beef fillet, hispi cabbage, beef brisket and braised onion croquette, peppercorn sauce Lulworth venison loin, parsnip puree, parsnip crisps, bitter chocolate and red wine sauce Sous vide Creedy carver duck breast, rich cherry sauce, tender stem Indonesian Monkfish curry, bok choi, cauliflower rice, flatbread Kombu dashi marinated lions mane mushroom, pan fried in butter with 3 peppercorn sauce (V) Pressed Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, feta and grains All mains come with sharing micro new potatoes and fine herbs, additional vegetables are optional To Finish Signature ‘Sweet Imaginarium’ A selection of five of your favourite desserts, allowing a bespoke mini trio per person (some desserts may not be possible due to logistics) The Flowerpot An edible chocolate terracotta flowerpot, dark or milk chocolate cremeaux, chocolate sponge, flowers, cherry compote, cherry curd, soil Edible apple cheesecake, caramel sauce. LOOKS LIKE AN APPLE! Mini chocolate and hazelnut doughnuts, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce Clotted cream ice cream with Perdo Ximenez Or any dessert from the above menus! £POA

5 Reviews

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Felicity S.

booked this supplier for a Wedding

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Thank you so much for everything!! Nick and Georgina, you have both been so amazing and helpful. Steve and I really appreciate everything you and your team did for us, it was perfect. We had so many compliments about the food everyone loved it!

10th May 2024

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Chris R.

booked this supplier for a Dinner Party

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Hi Georgina, Just a note to say a big thank you for all your great service over the weekend and also to all your other staff.All the food was excellent , and the ice cream and Dorset apple cake went down a treat! We are home now and had some of your sandwiches and cake for lunch…

7th June 2024

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Charlotte S.

booked this supplier for a Wedding

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Hello Victoria and team Thank you so much for everything. It really was an amazing day and a huge part of that was down to you and your team. Our drinks were never empty and everyone adored the food. Bar staff, service and everything was fantastic.

6th September 2024

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Victoria C.

booked this supplier for a Wedding

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Thank you so much for looking after everybody so well last weekend. Everyone said the food was delicious , Sunday's food was perfect and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! Your team looked after us all so well and Georgina was a really reassuring presence on the day. We just kne…

11th October 2024

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Madeleine G.

booked this supplier for a Wedding

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Team - you were absolutely phenomenal all weekend. Just next level. Thank you SO SO much for everything you put into making the weekend so special for us. From the breakfasts to the unreal meal and finally to the day 2 support. I’m not exaggerating… we had SO many guests come u…

27th September 2024