Dinner parties made easy…

Do you enjoy hosting dinner parties but are put off by the thought of all that planning, shopping and cooking (not to mention the stack of dishes left over at the end of the night)? Wouldn’t it be great if you could enjoy all the pleasures of hosting without all the stress? Here at Fresh Element, we think we’ve come up with the perfect solution. We can handle every aspect of a dinner party from menu creation to a private chef, cocktail bar, even live entertainment, leaving you to relax and enjoy a delicious meal in the comfort of your own home with absolutely no hassle!

Exquisite dining

We can devise a bespoke menu, individually tailored to your and your guests’ tastes, or even build a menu around a specific theme. In the past we’ve created menus for Wild West, Medieval and Caribbean themed parties so we’re used to unusual requests and relish the opportunity to set our chefs a challenge! Richard Sim, our Executive Chef (and also Executive Chef of the Alnwick Garden) has over 20 years experience in working at some of the country’s most coveted restaurants and was recently awarded the accolade of North East Chef of the Year. Richard specialises in producing dishes of exceptional quality using ingredients sourced from the region’s finest artisan producers.

A discreet, professional service

Our team of waiting staff are well experienced in catering for all kinds of events, from large formal corporate functions to relaxed private parties and adopt a discreet, professional manner at all times. We can provide a complete service including a private chef to cook in your own kitchen, waiting and cocktail staff, live entertainment and a full crockery, cutlery and glass set if required. However, if you prefer we can simply deliver the dishes freshly prepared in our own kitchens and ready to serve, we’ll even let you take credit for the cooking!

Browse or download our seasonal dinner party menus:

Spring Dinner Party Menu

Summer Dinner Party Menu

Autumn Dinner Party Menu

Winter Dinner Party Menu

Example Bespoke Menu

Canapés
Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Rare Roast Beef
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Craster Smoked Salmon Cones
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King Prawns with Avocado Salsa

Soups (Demitasse)
Roast Red Onion and Sweet Potato
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Creamy Lobster Broth

Starters
Pheasant and Bacon Terrine with Pear Chutney and Warm Walnut Bread
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Hand Dived Scallops with Hazelnut and Coriander Butter

Main Courses
Roast Fillet of Organic Beef with Parsnip Mash and Port Wine Sauce
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Pan-Fried Corn-Fed Chicken with Rosti Potato, Crispy Chorizo and Butter Fried Grigio Mushrooms

Sweets
Hot Marmalade Pudding with Drambuie Custard
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Assiette of Desserts:
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake, Double Chocolate Shot & Hot Chocolate Cup

Cheese Board
Selection of Northumbrian Cheeses and Range of Biscuits