Rose Kentish Kitchen: A Little Name Change

Monday, 18 October 2010

A Little Name Change

The word caterer conjures up to many images of large faceless kitchens, school dinners and corporations which is quite the opposite of what my cooking and this blog is all about. It is about my life long passion for food and sharing that passion with friends and family. My kitchen is definitely at the heart of it.

7 comments:

Unknown18 October 2010 at 17:48
I love this photo Rose. You look beautiful and grumpy all at once.
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Rose Kentish Kitchen18 October 2010 at 19:43
ha! thanks Dara! was trying to find one of me smiling but nevermind...
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Anonymous18 October 2010 at 19:52
Glad you used this one Rosie K. Think your change of name is a good move.
Can we have the recipe for those very tasty little cakes?
xx anthea
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sarah19 October 2010 at 11:22
Rose you do do beautiful grumpy exceptionally well. x x
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Dan19 October 2010 at 22:28
I like the apron - I think we need a close up!
Thanks for the Chicken and Hazelnut recipe - it went down a treat. I don't think you should put it up now though, I want people to think it's mine!
I have to admit though, I cheated - you should try out some of these spice mixes, they're amazing: http://www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk/seasoning_detail.aspx?ID=124&name=Ras-el-Hanout%20Spice%20Blend
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Dan19 October 2010 at 22:30
Oh - and love the magnum of Conti Zecca!

Happy days.
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Rose Kentish Kitchen20 October 2010 at 11:17
Double magnum Dan! Happy indeed! Always good having enough language skills to charm a count into donating large amounts of wine for your birthday meal...

Spice mix looks good (all hail Delia!), will have to get my hands on some.

Will see about my photoshop skills for a close up on the lovely apron! Sure it will feature again soon...
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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.