Dinner Party Ideas

Jack in a Box Food provide dinner party catering services for all kinds of occasions, from small intimate dinner parties or directors’ lunches to weddings, charitable balls, corporate events and other formal dinner parties. Jack in a Box takes the hassle out of organising any function by providing delicious distinctive food with a first class service.

We will design the perfect menu for your formal dinner event including friendly and efficient professional staff to make your dinner party or event complete.
Please browse the sample ideas below and get in touch if we can be of further assistance.

Starters

• Scottish Salmon Gravadlax served with Seasonal Salad and a Sweet Gloucestershire Honey Dressing
• Tartar of Monkfish Tails served with Salmon Roe and a Cucumber Salsa
• Home baked Squash Tarte Tatin Served with a dollop of  Greek Yoghurt and Chives
• Carpaccio of Venison (or Beef)  served on a bed of Fresh Rocket with Parmesan Shavings
• Sliced Pink Duck Breast with a Port Wine Reduction
• Triple Seafood Starter – A shot of Brandy Scented Prawn Marie Rose, Smoked Salmon Slices, and a Smoked Haddock Fishcake with fresh Tartare Sauce
• Parfait of Chicken Liver Served with Sauterne Jelly and Toasted Brioche
• Cold Smoked Duck Breast served with a Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
• Oven Baked Smoked and Steamed Salmon Fishcakes served on a bed of Fresh Asparagus served with Homemade Lime Mayonnaise
• Sweet Corn and Chive Fritters served on a bed of lightly cooked Mange tout with a Tomato Gaspachio Dressing.
• Caramelised Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlet with a hint of Chilli

Main

• Honey Roasted Magret de Canard served on a bed of Celeriac and Potato Mash with a Chocolate and Port Wine Reduction with a Kick of Chilli
• Red Snapper Fillet drizzled with a Chilli and Red Pepper Jus served on a Creamy Shellfish Risotto
• Pan Fried Chicken Breast served in a Creamy Wild Mushroom and Brandy Sauce with Steamed Wild Rice and a scattering of Fresh Vegetables
• A Trio of Freshly made Sausages – Venison, Gloucester Old Spot and Apple, and Lamb and Mint Sausage served with Parsnip and Potato Mash served with a rich Caramelised Onion Gravy
• Salmon En Croute served on a bed of fennel infused Rice with a Beautiful Beurre Blanc Sauce
• Butternut Squash Hollow filled with Layered Root Vegetables in a Creamy Béchamel Sauce topped with melted Gruyere
• Beef Wellington Served with Chunky Jenga Chips
• Sweet Potato and Sage Risotto served with Parmesan Crisps
• Roasted Pheasant served on a Rosti Potato Cake with a Classic Red Wine Sauce

Puddings

• Eaton Mess drizzled with raspberry Coulis and a generous dollop of Clotted Cream
• White and Dark Chocolate Tiramisu Served with a Raspberry and Kiwi  Coulis
• Classic Apple Tarte Tatin  Served with  a Mascarpone  Mint Cream
• Sticky Toffee and Date Pudding served with Sticky Toffee Sauce and Cream
• Exotic Fruit Salad in an Elderflower Syrup served with Cream
• Fresh Lemon and Lime Posset served with a Shortbread Biscuit
• Individual raspberry Brulee served with Caramel Truilles

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