Check On Chef

Well chef or no chef food really did have to start so I find myself wearing an apron. Now I like getting in the kitchen but catering cooking is something I soon tire of and on top of that I have a business to grow so being stuck in behind the scenes is not the best use of my time at the moment. Still needs must and I find myself slaving over a hot stove..

On the positive side at least it gives me an opportunity to put together a menu I like and think will attract customers. So many catering businesses it town have very similar menus so I wanted to do something different with an international flavour.

At the moment the menu is small and easily manageable, the idea being that we can serve decent fresh food without having to throw too much stuff away. I have been helped enormously by Graeme, Rachel’s cousin who just happens to be one of Britain’s finest young chefs. Handy indeed.

Graeme has been sending me good recipes for idiots and although there is a gulf in cooking ability comparable to Ronaldinho and a fat Sunday kick about player, under his guidance we have immeasurably improved some of our dishes.

The menu at the moment consists of:

Thai Park Satay

Indonesian Beef Satay

Hummus and Tzatziki served with warm pitta bread and a salad garnish

The Thai Burger – fresh mince mixed with Thai herbs and spices

Chicken Tikka Burger served in pitta bread and mint yogurt

A Green Salad

Peri Peri Chicken

BBQ Chicken

Honey Soy Chicken – all 3 of which are available in quarter, half and whole sizes

And the latest addition Tuskers ribs

I want to add some more including

Crocodile satay - in lime and ginger – yes crocodile which I feel is a very under used meat.

Creamy crab and herb dip

Giant river prawns

There is much else besides but the key is to build slowly so we can maintain the quality.

The new chef starts on Wednesday and I can’t wait as it will free me up to do some much needed marketing. The key to success is going to be getting out there and letting people know what we have to offer. Bums on seats that’s what I need so I’m off to try to put some there so cheerio for now.