The Pony and Trap in your kitchen!

How does a 9 course tasting menu from Pony & Trap chefs in the comfort of your own home grab you?

Well on Saturday 6th January that's exactly what was served up for 20 diners in the picturesque village of Ubley. Charged with creating a special menu for a 40th birthday celebration, Josh, Miles and Barney duly cooked up a feast for those in attendance at the Venetian themed Masquerade Dinner.

As part of the service provided by The Pony & Trap's sister company, Food For Thought, our 3 chefs were joined by front of house staff Hollie, Meg and Paul who provided a 5 star waited service to guests in the familiar surroundings of the birthday girl's own home.

The private dining experience is a unique service offered by Food For Thought and those who attend are treated to a dinner that is designed in accordance with the customer's wishes.

The extensive menu that was served on Saturday was particularly mouthwatering and included Venison & Beef Carpaccio, Scallops 3 Ways and Cured Glazed Ox Cheek & Slow Smoked Rib of Beef to name but a few of the dishes (see the full menu below).

To discuss how we could cater for your own private dining experience, give us a call on 01275 332627 and we'll be happy to help!

Venetian Masquerade Dinner Menu

Cocktails - Gin Fizz with Cucumber Lime

Nibbles

Chilli Crisps with Smoked Taramasalata, Pork Scratchings and Buffalo Wings

Standing Canapés

Scallops 3 Ways – Tartar – Truffle - Cerviche -Wrapped in Smoked Bacon, Lardo with Fennel Powder & Orange Rind, Carpaccio of Venison with Cep & Horseradish and Pickled Ewes Curd & Beetroot Salad

Table - Roast Mushroom Jelly with Onion Consommé – Shallot Crisps

Bread - Spelt & Walnut Bread – Anchovy Butter – Smoked Bacon Butter

Starter - Pan Seared Foie Gras with Pomegranate Jelly - Serrano Ham – Sorrel

Fish - Shellfish Jelly with Marinated Langoustine – Clams – Mussels - Pickled Cucumber Sorbet

Main - Cured Glazed Ox Cheek – Slow Smoked Rib of Beef – Broccoli; Puree & Chargrilled – Lettuce – Lea & Perrins Jelly

Sorbet - Lemon & Thyme

Cheese - Vacherin Foam with Hazelnut Biscuits – Quince Paste

Dessert - Lime Leaf Pie – Yuzu Sorbet – Sherbet

Coffee & Petit Fours

Jam Doughnuts, Beetroot Pastilles, Homemade Snicker Bars