Providing delicious food in and around the Cotswolds
Are you having a party and need catering in the Cotswolds? Or you are getting married in the Cotswolds and need a wedding caterer near you for your big day? If so, you’ll want to ensure that all of your catering, buffets, wedding catering needs are taken care of – and what better way to do it than with a private chef from the Cotswolds, who can offer fresh and delicious food tailored specifically for your special day! Here at our company we specialise in premium, high quality cuisine that’s prepared with delicacy and finesse; each dish bursting with flavour using only locally-sourced ingredients. Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering or something more opulent; whatever your budget may be – let us help make this memorable event even more amazing by providing delicious dishes crafted just for you.
About
Alex Risdale has over 20 years experience as a chef and caterer. He trained at Ballymaloe in Ireland, worked for some of London’s finest restaurants and caterers before setting up his own catering business. Whether you would like a caterer for a dinner party, wedding, canapé reception, bbq or a delicious drop-off meal to your home we are here to help.
Services
Dinner Parties
We cater for dinner parties in and around the Cotswolds. Whether you require a formal dinner or something more casual please get in touch. We will design a menu to suit your needs, bring everything required for your event, including waiting staff and crockery hire if needed, and leave your kitchen spotless once we have finished.
Weddings
Whether it be a casual buffet or a three course wedding breakfast with canapes please get in touch and let us help organise your special day. We love to cater for smaller weddings and larger occasions in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds.
Canapé Receptions
With many years experience catering for all sorts of exclusive canape receptions Risdale Catering can provide you with delicious bites that will wow your guests. Whether a corporate event, special occasion or Christmas party please get in touch.
Drop-off Meals
We can provide delicious pre-prepared meals to your home or holiday accommodation. Whether a Thai feast, traditional hearty meal or food for the weekend please get in touch.
BBQ's
We can either drop-off a pre-prepared meal with the meats and fish marinated for you to grill and fresh salad ready to serve or provide a chef to cook it all for you.
Buffets
Please get in touch if you would like a hot or cold buffet. Whether a corporate event, special occasion or wake, we can cater for all your needs.
Sample Menus
- Wild mushroom arancini with a smoked tomato salsa
- Spinach, feta and pine nut boraks
- Smoked salmon, beetroot and horseradish blinis
- Seared tuna with nam phrik dip
- Fillet of beef tataki with yuzu dip
- Poppy seed cheese straws
- Cornish crab and avocado croustades
- Chicken liver parfait with sweet red onion on rye
- Mini Yorkshire puddings with rare roasted sirloin and horseradish
- Caramelised pepper and chorizo tartlets
- Beef massaman curry with steamed jasmine rice and crispy shallots
- Bangers and mash with onion gravy
- Mini fish and chips
- Chickpea and butternut curry, basmati rice and poppadum
- Smoked chicken, orange and avocado salad
- Korean fried popcorn chicken with crunchy salad and sweet chilli dressing
- Evesham asparagus risotto
- Treacle cured salmon with pickled cucumber and soda bread
- Seared scallops with celeriac puree and chorizo crumb
- Ham hock and pistachio terrine with remoulade
- Twice baked cheddar souffle with apple and walnut salad
- Evesham asparagus salad with crisp Parma ham, poached egg and herb oil
- Roasted baby beetroots with hazelnuts and Oxford blue cheese
- Beef carpaccio, rocket and shaved parmesan with aged balsamic vinegar
- Grilled courgette and burrata salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and rocket pesto
- Tuna tartare with avocado and a mirin dressing
- Pan fried fillet of seabass with samphire, Jersey Royals and beurre blanc
- Slow braised featherblade of beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes and spring greens
- Canon and slow roasted shoulder of Cotswold lamb with puy lentils, purple sprouting broccoli and salsa verde
- Pork belly with sweet and sour cabbage and Lyonnaise potatoes
- Roasted fillet of beef, fries, bearnaise sauce and rocket salad
- Roasted fillet of hake, caponata, spinach and sauteed potatoes
- Miso glazed aubergine, green beans and couscous with a sesame dressing
- Cornish brill with lemon and parsley butter, broad beans and new potatoes
- Ossobuco Milanese with saffron risotto and gremolata
- Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate truffle torte with Cointreau oranges
- Soft meringue, blackcurrant coulis and marshmallows
- Tarte tatin with clotted cream
- Crème brulee with poached rhubarb and shortbread
- Lemon posset with a pistachio crumb
- Vanilla Cheesecake with summer fruits
- Amalfi lemon tart with mascarpone cream
- Brioche bread and butter pudding with custard
- Selection of British cheeses, quince jelly, celery and crackers
- Smoked salmon, lemon crème fraiche and soda bread
- Roasted sirloin of Cotswold beef, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, braised red cabbage, sprouting broccoli and gravy
- Apple crumble and custard
- Tagine of Cotswold lamb
- Roast chicken with za’atar and sumac
- Butternut and feta filo pie
- Salad of chargrilled courgettes, asparagus and halloumi
- Salad of beans and mangetout with toasted hazelnuts and orange
- Grilled Mediterranean vegetables with feta and a tahini dressing
- Baby leaf salad with pear and fennel
- Heritage tomato salad with kalamanta olives and aged balsamic
- Jeweled summer berry salad with meringue kisses and Chantilly cream
Contact
Providing delicious food in and around the Cotswolds
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