60th Birthday Summer Garden Party, Edinburgh
60th Birthday Summer Garden Party, Edinburgh
Numbers - 100
Brief - to provide catering for a 60th Birthday summer garden party for a private client at their home in Edinburgh.
The enquiry came via an auction prize that Appetite donated to the Prince’s Trust’s annual ‘Lunch With An Old Bag’ fundraiser, which raises in excess of £500,000 for the Trust each year.
This was a bespoke event for a very discerning client. The pitch included two themed installations; a seafood stall and a potting shed themed stall, specially designed summer canapés and bowl food for the 100 guests in attendance.
Your team were a pleasure to work with from the first enquiry to Philly’s call after the party. The food was outstanding and so beautifully presented, your waiting team were smart and discreet and we have had so many wonderful comments from our guests, I have no doubt you will be receiving numerous calls requesting your services. I can’t wait for the next one to come around!
The Birthday Girl
Appetite's team completely surpassed all our expectations. From the start they were relaxed yet hugely organised, flexible and open to ideas and kept us right along the way. On the day itself they stayed true to form - nothing was too much trouble and as many of our guests commented, everyone was so lovely. They truly went above and beyond and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Lisa Imlach
Appetite Direct partnered with premium Scottish suppliers to provide props and flower arrangements for the party and the stalls were dressed by the Appetite Event's food styling team. A large seafood installation was centred on the kitchen island; dressed with glass stands, silver platters and tons of ice. The aim was to exceed everyone’s expectations and with our high standards, attention to detail and professional staff on hand, the ultimate party creators did just that.
Guests enjoyed...
A SEAFOOD INSTALLATION WITH
* Salmon Served Three Ways - Gin and Dill Cured, Hot Smoked Salmon, Treacle Cured Sold Smoked Salmon
* Oysters Served with Traditional Accompaniments - Shallot Vinegar, Apple Granita, Lemon, Tabasco Sauce
* Langostine served with - Katy Rodgers Creme Fraiche, Gazpacho, Queenie Scallops with Salsa Verde
* Dressed Crab Pots with Melba Toast
* Whitebait with Marie Rose
* Roll Mop Herring with Pickled Cucumber
* Dressed Razor Clams and Pickled Samphire
* Pickled Mussels and Surf Clams
* Caviar Pots with Blinis and Creme Fraiche
IN THE GREENHOUSE POTTING SHED...
* Mini Edible Gardens with Pea Mousse, Pickled and Cured Summer Vegetables, Olive and Black Sesame Soiland Edible Flowers (v)
* Selection of Appetite Events Scotch and Pickled Eggs - Chick Pea Scotch Egg (v), Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg, Pork and Black Pudding Scotch Egg, Beetroot, Cardamon and Star Anise Pickled Egg (v), Curried Spiced Pickled Egg (v)
* Selection of Salad Pots - Heritage Potato with Crispy Ham Hough, Broad Beans and Chargrilled Green Beans, Shallot and Parsley Dressing
Scottish Smoked Mackerel with Purple Potatoes,
Confit Tomato and Homemade Salad Cream
* Anti Pasti Table
A Selection of Scottish Charcuterie with Pickles, Preserves, Homemade
Pork Scratchings and Bread Basket
Borders Cured Coppa Ham
Venison Salami
Home Cured Duck Ham
Selection of Scottish Cheeses
Stuffed Peppers
Boccaccini in Pesto
Courgette, Tomato and Black Pepper Crowdie Involtinis
Canapés included - Carpaccio of Scottish Beef, Toasted Brioche, Beetroot Compote and Micro Basil; Masala Spiced Popcorn Chicken with Pistachio served in a cone with Coriander & Chilli Yoghurt; Pea, Mint and Feta Arancini with Parmesan Crisp to name just a few.
There were also Pudding Canapés which included - Appetite's Awesome Cake Pops; Salted Caramel Chocolate Pots with Honeycomb
The Bowl Food selection included - Appetite's Chicken Caesar Croquettes; Risotto Bowl - Pea, Risotto with Truffle Dressing
If you're planning a special celebration and would like to relax and enjoy the occasion, get in touch (- add email link) and we can take care of the food and drink, creating a bespoke menu for your event.