Rose Kentish Kitchen: Rosie's Wedding

Thursday 16 February 2012

Rosie's Wedding

Looking through some of my foodie photos the other day I cannot believe this never made it to the blog. A mixture of being super busy and super lazy over that period it must have gotten lost in the either and never quite made it into ciber-space.

Catering for lovely Rosie of Rosie's Deli Cafe fame (check out her book and blog here), I joined forces with the amazingly wonderful Stephanie Boote and Louise Wakefield (like myself, both ex-employees of The Bride). Here are some photo's of the food we served for Rosie and Raff's big day.

Steph places borage flowers on the chilled cucumber & thyme soup

A garden salad of asparagus & radish with nasturtium flowers

A table of salads to accompany the main course of chicken in sauce messine: Garden salad, Feta & mint stuffed courgettes, tomato salad with capers, olives & Basil, Creamy potato salad.

A trio of desserts: Rich chocolate tort, meringue kisses & Elderflower & prosecco jelly

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How It Began

I started out cooking at a very early age. My parents are both very accomplished in the kitchen; my mother is master of pastries, cakes and desserts and my father (although he could ruin even a simple trifle) is a real savory gourmet. At every possible opportunity I shadowed them in the kitchen, helping stir mixtures, taste sauces and plan menues. It was a real moment of achievement when, at the age of 9 my dad let me make and season the gravy for the Sunday lunch.
My very first job was at a French restaurant in my local town. Every saturday I peeled the langoustines and helped prep salads before being pot-wash for the evening. The close environment, the heat, the freshly prepared dishes so beautifully presented, and the colourful language used by Fabrice, (owner and head chef now running this restaurant and hotel in the south of france), was both exciting and intense. I loved being a part of that machine.
Since then I have worked in many restaurants both front and back of house, from chef to barmaid. Having completed my degree in opera and vocal studies I moved to Florence for a month to continue my singing and stayed two years. Working in local Italian kitchens and bars I immersed myself in the Italian passion for food. Their appetite for fresh, local, seasonal produce and simple, uncomplicated dishes really inspired me and forms a huge part of the way I cook today.

The Catering

It had long been my desire to start catering privately for people in their own homes so two years ago I set up my own catering company.

Based primarily in London and Oxfordshire I provide fine food for canapé & bowl food receptions, large party buffets, gourmet barbecues, weddings, private dinner parties

wine & food tasting events

Each event uses seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients. I work closely with customers when devising menus to make sure I offer a unique and bespoke service, as well as organising all waiting staff and equipment hire.

Working in collaboration with Jack Chaddock, of MARC Fine Wines I am also able to offer a wine matching service.

For more information about the catering including menu options, canape lists, testimonials, and online inquiry forms please visit my website www.rosekentishkitchen.com. Alternatively please email me at rosekentish@gmail.com.