A funky little salad for starters - topped with heavenly grana padano cheese and caper berries.

Decadent starter of yummy bits in crispy bacon and a crouton skewered on a rosemary twig.

Freshly baked white & brown bread buns.

A pretty salad tower with layers of cucumber ribbons, prosciutto, and various leaves, served on a beetroot puree with balsamic "caviar" on the side.

"Rhapsody in Blue" salad - with fresh blueberries and creamy gorgonzola.

Platters with snacks for the guests on arrival.

Beautiful in its simplicity: spice crusted fillet with cognac mustard sauce, creamed potatoes, baby butternut and patty pans.

Extra special burgers for the Super Rugby semi-finals - umami style:  thick, juicy, home-made patties, fresh buns, gherkins, rocket, tomato, crispy streaky bacon, sliced brie, and onions caramalised with balsamic & brandy.  And of course a few chunky potato wedges on the side.

 

A creamy wild mushroom risotto with prawns sauteed in garlic & lemon butter

A colourful cheese platter with camembert, gorgonzola, Danish feta, and mature Gouda, served with fresh fruit and fruit preserves.

A trio of desserts: a mini pavlova with whipped cream, marachino cherries & strawberry syrup; a white chocolate creme brulee; and fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate.

Pretty little glasses with fruit mousse topped with edible flowers.

The feast laid out on the table, and the guests eager to dig in.

For the main course:  

Supreme di Pollo al Limone  – Italian dish of saucy chicken breasts gently sautéed with butter, fresh lemon juice & zest, and topped capers.

Boeuf à la Bourguignon  – French dish of beef slowly braised until beautifully tender, with red wine, portabellini mushrooms, baby onions and herbs.    

White rice flavoured with bay leaves, fresh chopped parsley and a bit of butter.

Freshly baked bread – one with kalamata olives & fresh rosemary, and another with caramelised onions & crumbled gorgonzola.  Served with butter.

Delectable creamed spinach with béchamel sauce & Danish feta.

Young carrots caramelised with butter, muscovado sugar & a hint of fresh ginger.

Beautiful green salad – cos lettuce, rocket, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, celery, apples, and fresh fennel, topped with parmesan shavings & toasted almonds.  Served with a creamy honey & mustard dressing, and a balsamic & blackberry vinaigrette.