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Mike Fishpen Private Chef

Gastronomique Christmas Day Menu 2023
Eight Course Luxury Menu

This is a Christmas Day only one off menu

Available for a minimum of 10 and maximum of 15 people.

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We also have an alternative Festive Menu available for other dates and chefs and a New Year's Eve  Menu.

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Pre-dinner canapés

Julienne Smoked duck and mango, sweet potato rosti

Smoked salmon, poached wild salmon mousse parcel, dill hollandaise

Caramelised foie gras toasts, redcurrant jelly

 

Amuse Bouche

Seared king scallops, beluga caviar, roasted parsnip and Manuka honey

 

Starters

All starters are served with homemade sourdough and butter

Lobster Thermidor, Remy Martin Cognac, gruyere, mixed greens, buttered new potatoes

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Double baked cheese soufflé, wild mushroom duxcelle, brandy tarragon béarnaise

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Slow cooked Windrush Estate Venison, wild berry jus, saffron mash

 

Fish Course

Pan fried monkfish, wrapped in Parma Ham, Bouillabaisse sauce, red shiso

 

Sorbet

Vintage Taittinger Champagne sorbet infused with fresh mint

 

Mains

Trio of Mains

Stuffed Turkey crown, dates and figs, Turkey jus, cranberry jelly

Deconstructed dry aged beef wellington, Rioja glaze

Duck confit, cranberry drizzle

Pigs in blankets

Roast honey parsnips, carrots, buttered brussel sprouts

Duck fat hassleback new potatoes, lemon thyme

 

Dessert

Trio of Desserts

Dark chocolate fondant, wild berry cream, freeze dried raspberries

Creme brûlée, toasted sesame seeds

Christmas pudding, brandy glaze

 

Cheese Course

A selection of six artisan cheeses, served with quince jelly and charcoal biscuits. 

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(V) suitable for vegetarians

Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements can easily be catered for, please enquire on booking

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(£) Supplement cost at cost price and current market value

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Waiting staff can accompany the chef for a fee plus travel

 

Dietary requirements and allergies: Please make the chef aware of any requirements when booking

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© Michael Fishpen  

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