News May 2023

Our new Spring Summer 2023 menu is here!

The season we’ve all been waiting for! We are proud to share our newest Spring Summer 2023 menu collection. This exclusive line up of delectable dishes has been meticulously crafted with a focus on innovation and sustainability, offering a delightful gastronomic experience that will leave you, and your guests, wanting more.

At Blue Strawberry, we believe in using only the freshest and finest in-season ingredients to create a menu showcasing nature’s best flavours. Each dish is a work of art, skilfully prepared by our Development Chef Euan Peach, who strives to push the boundaries of culinary excellence. 

In this article, we will dive into the extraordinary array of dishes that await you and your guests this spring-summer season.

Canapés

Begin your culinary journey with our delicious canapés. In his aspiration to support local, Euan created the enoki mushroom tempura canape using British-grown yuzu made by the Wasabi Company. 

“Yuzu is not traditionally grown in the UK, but we were able to find a supplier who could do just that. This is what makes this canape so unique. It’s a testament to the innovation in the food industry here in the UK”.

 

Enoki mushroom tempura, yuzu mayonnaise, wakame & chillie

 

On the savoury canape menu you will also find the salt hake brandade, mint and oregano crackers topped with salted lemon curd; “The Hawaiian” – bellota ham, pickled pineapple, basil, ricotta and candied tomato; Asparagus and potato cannelloni with truffle and pickled lemon; and the smoked mackerel parfait, charcoal cracker, horseradish jelly. 

“The Hawaiian” – bellota ham, pickled pineapple, basil, ricotta and candied tomato

 

For dessert, you will find a strawberries and cream take on the “Ferrero Rocher”, a raspberry and peanut ice cream sandwich and the recreation of a classic, the “Snickers”.

Strawberries and cream ‘Ferrero Rocher

 

“Snickers”

 

These canapés are perfect for a standing reception or presented on beautifully designed food stations. They’re attractive and colourful – guests often can’t get enough of the flavours.

Each canapé is a miniature masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates Blue Strawberry’s commitment to both taste and aesthetics.

Starters

Our starters are a testament to the creativity and expertise of our culinary team. Indulge in the vibrant flavours of our sea trout mi-cuit and tartare, asparagus gazpacho, hazelnut, English wasabi leaf salad. You will also find that the vegan tartar of new season heritage tomatoes, basil sorbet and chips perfectly captures the essence of summer. For those guests who are vegetarian, our asparagus, buttermilk, hazelnuts and lemon dish will transport your taste buds to new heights of delight.

Sea trout mi-cuit and tartare, asparagus gazpacho, hazelnut, English wasabi leaf salad

 

Tartar of new season heritage tomatoes, basil sorbet and chips

 

Asparagus, buttermilk, hazelnuts and lemon

 

As a vegetarian herself, Clementine Lowery, Sales Director at Blue Strawberry, shares “ I encourage all of our chefs to push the boundaries when it comes to our vegetarian and vegan dishes. It’s essential that they are just as beautiful and delicious as our meat and fish meals”.

 

Mains

The main courses in our Spring Summer 2023 menu collection are a harmonious blend of unique and contemporary flavours. Savour the succulence of the best end of lamb, confit garlic, polenta gnocchi, peas, mint and anchovy, or let the delicate flavours of our baked halibut, barbecue leeks, chive and Riesling sauce enchant your palate. If you’re a fan of harissa, you simply cannot pass on the rump of lamb, fine beans and hazelnuts, rose harissa, and blackened halloumi! 

Best end of lamb, confit garlic, parsley gnocchi, peas, mint and anchovy

 

Baked halibut, smoked mussel, barbecue leeks, chive and Riesling sauce

 

Rump of lamb, fine beans and hazelnuts, rose harissa, blackened halloumi

 

Vegan guests won’t want to miss the sunflower seed and pistachio galette, baked tomatoes, roasted squash and courgette, pesto alla trapanese. 

Sunflower seed and pistachio galette, baked tomatoes, roasted squash and courgette, pesto alla trapanese (vg)

 

Each dish is a testament to our dedication to culinary excellence and our commitment to providing a memorable dining experience for guests, no matter the type of event.

 

Desserts

If you’re looking to end your event on a sweet note, our dessert selection will leave you in awe. Indulge in the velvety smoothness of our brown sugar tart, orange blossom ice cream, orange mousse and sherbet. For chocolate enthusiasts, our chocolate delice, white chocolate and hazelnut pastry, salted dulce de leche and aero will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Brown sugar tart, orange blossom ice cream, orange mousse and sherbert

 

Chocolate delice, white chocolate and hazelnut pastry, salted dulce de leche and aero

 

For guests looking to indulge in nostalga with a twist, opt for the vegan raspberry and buckwheat Maxibon, raspberry and tonka bean jam. It’s a take on a childhood classic and rich in colour. There is no better way to end an event!

Raspberry and buckwheat Maxibon, raspberry and tonka bean jam (vg)

 

“Our Spring Summer 2023 menu was a lot of fun to create. I took traditional flavours, mixed them with culinary innovation and came up with dishes that truly reflect the best in what we do as a luxury catering and events company. I hope everyone enjoys what we’ve brought to the table this season”.

 

Are you planning a corporate event, private party, or wedding? Blue Strawberry is the perfect choice to elevate your special occasion. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you to curate a personalised menu that caters to your unique preferences and dietary requirements. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensure your event will be a resounding success.

Experience the epitome of taste, innovation, and sustainability with our Spring Summer 2023 menu collection.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to delight your guests and create lasting memories. Contact us today to discuss your next event!