This party was a very intimate night, the Hosts were being posted overseas and wanted to treat their close friends to a five course dinner before they left. The Client provided some very high calibre Wines to go with their chosen Menu. ECLARE moved all the furniture out of their apartment to allow for one long table, which was decorated in a chic and exotic way. The aim of the evening was accomplished, with Guests savouring every course.

Canapés

Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait in a Mini Toasted Brioche Bun with Apple Compote

Malaysian Chicken Kebabs served with a Spicy Mango and Coriander Dip

Thai Marinated Tigertail Prawns and a Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Creamed Stilton on a Caramelised Pear Tatin with a Port Reduction

Carpaccio of Scottish Beef served on a Croute with Rocket, Mascarpone and Parmesan Shavings and drizzled with Truffle Dressing

Starter

Ballotine of Lightly Cured Salmon Gravadlax with Creme Fraiche and Caviar finished with Crispy Capers, Pink Peppercorns and Lemon Oil Dressing

Demi Tasse of Tomato and Tarragon Consommé

Main course

Rare Roasted Fillet of British Beef on Mascarpone Mash with Wilted Spinach, Rocket Salsa Verde and Madeira Jus

Sorbet

Pink Champagne Sorbet with Dry Strawberries

Pudding

Vanilla Brulee and Rhubarb Compote under a Caramel Cage with Frosted Mint

Cheese Course

Boards of Ripe English and French Cheeses with Celery and Grapes, Home-made Oat Cakes and Fig Chutney

Coffee, Tea, Herbal Teas and Home-made Petit Fours