About Us
Based just outside Cambridge, we are ideally situated to cater parties or events in Cambridgeshire and North Herts.
We are a small yet professional company allowing a greater degree of flexibility and affordability than most.
James, your chef, has completed professional level training and was both a quarter finalist and comeback contestant on BBC television's Masterchef
Our Services
Dinner Parties
After discussing your likes & dislikes, dietary requirements and budget James will prepare and cook your meal for you. Imagine having no shopping, food preparation or washing up! You simply get time to spend with your guests and look your best....how do you co-ordinate an outfit with an apron anyway?
An example of a recent dinner party for 8:
Starter
Pea Velouté with ham hock tortellini and truffle oil
Main Course
Parma wrapped loin of venison with chocolate jus, fig tart, dauphinoise potatoes and savoy cabbage parcel
Dessert
Lemon tart with fresh raspberry coulis and devon clotted cream
Selection of cheeses with red wine poached pears
Canapés
Having a party? Whilst the bubbly flows you don't want to spoil the atmosphere with sausage rolls or cheese and pineapple on sticks. We can create a varied and interesting array of hot and cold morsels that will delight both your guests and your bank balance. No boring old vol au vents here but a selection of mini gourmet experiences.
An example of a recent canapé party for 40:
Individual beef wellingtons
Dauphin potatoes with pancetta & gruyere, smoked salt
Wild mushroom bouchées with hollandaise sauce
Pork & glass noodle spring rolls with a tamarind dip
Red thai curry salmon fishcakes with aromatic dipping sauce
Jasmine tea smoked tuna & marinated cucumber rolls
Bloody Mary Sorbet Shots
Cucumber cups filled with a smoked trout mousse
Prosciutto wrapped buffalo mozzarella with melon
Lamb kofta with morrocan roasted pepper dip
Desserts
Lemon posset with lavender scented shortbread & fresh cambridgeshire raspberries
Cardamom scented white chocolate pots with chocolate dipped strawberries
Champagne Jellies with muscat grapes
Ready to Cook
For a stress free meal at home why not consider our 'ready to cook' option. After discussing your requirements James will prepare all the elements of your menu to the stage where it just needs to be cooked and plated, with a list of all ingredients used and comprehensive instructions. Home prepared food without all the hassle....and infinitely better than any supermarket ready meal.
An example of a ready to cook box for 4:
Starter
Pan fried cod fillet with salsa verde, rocket salad and roasted red pepper dressing
Main Course
Fresh pesto & buffalo mozzarella stuffed chicken breast, white wine & tomato sauce, green bean vinagrette and oven roasted herbed potatoes.
Dessert
Homemade elderflower sorbet with marinated summer berries
Call us today on 07973 871580
Velvet Brown's
Barrington Park Farm
Foxton Road
Barrington
Cambs, CB22 7RN
