20ate catering

09/02/2023

Our sister company is doing the Sunday lunches in the Quantock Belle dining car on the West Somerset Railway. Please follow our page Sam's Fresh Kitchen and book your tickets at the following link.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/detail/the-quantock-belle-dining-train?fbclid=IwAR3iJ8Ry2geJTCOZzFz2WUUd5OXavVcirEAcQZgI2URT_g1Gw0Chud07PPc

The service operates on the scenic West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead, recreating that wonderful, nostalgic atmosphere of the great days of steam. Our diners enjoy good food and excellent company as the train winds

05/10/2022

Morning all, please like and follow our new page www.facebook.com/samsfreshkitchen and on instagram

We also have a new website

Sam's Fresh Kitchen. South West based caterers working with local and seasonal produce. Private Chef, Event catering, Bespoke menus and full catering from Breakfasts - Dinner. www.samsfresh.co.uk

14/06/2022

We’re also doing this. Click on the link.
Also follow us at the new page.

It’s picnic weather. Go out and enjoy the weather and let us worry about the food. All you need is a blanket. We’ll take care of the rest. Bespoke picnics in a box. Fully recyclable boxes and cutlery. Drinks in cans or glass.

Ants and rain? Methinks the British are very stoic about those.

So take yourselves off to King’s Cliff or the nearest park and enjoy the summer.

48 hours notice required.

27/02/2022

Leftovers from a job makes for a delicious easy light lunch.

Red onion and cheddar quiche.

Available from our shop. Not leftovers I promise.

14/01/2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes really. Making marmalade for this year’s functions. There might even be a few jars for sale.

10/11/2021

We did a post wedding brunch for a lovely bride at Huntsham Court Country House, Devon last Wednesday. What’s day it was. Lovely venue, lovely guests.

All this and a cooked English in top of it.

If you fancy something similar, get in touch.

21/08/2021

When your younger staff are affected by COVID, you have to call on the Golden Girls. There’s nothing quite like experience.

17/06/2021

Sticky Thursday.

Today we’re singlehandedly support the global sugar trade.

Pink elderflower cordial and sticky toffee pudding.

In moderation can’t be bad for you.

09/04/2021

Hint for the day. Make a big batch of crumble topping and keep it in the freezer for when you need a quick dessert. Just add fruit, any fruit will do. Sprinkle with sugar to taste, add a generous layer of crumble and bake at 180° for 30-45 minutes.

Easy to remember recipe for very tasty crumble topping. All quantities by weight, not volume.

1 part oats
2 parts Demerara sugar
3 part butter
4 parts plain flour.

Blitz together the butter and flour until you have a small crumbed mixture.
Stir in the sugar and oats.
That’s it

I usually add some spice to the mixture, depending on what’s underneath. Cinnamon or cloves for apple, orange rind for rhubarb and mixed spice for plums.

The mix won’t clump together in the freezer, it can be easily scooped out. Why not freeze some fruit raw when here is a glut for use in winter.

06/04/2021

Triple chocolate Bundt cake. Dense and moist and chocolaty. Ideal for a rule of six tea party as there will be 2 slices each. There’s more to life than chocolate but not much. Besides, Lent is over.

03/04/2021

The hot cross buns are made for the morning. Slow proving in the fridge to go in the overs first thing for breakfast tomorrow. Can’t wait.

In case you were wondering, the crosses only go on before they go in the oven

03/04/2021

While we still can’t cater, we still have to eat. Pork tenderloin, stuffed and rolled with apple, cranberry and pecan nuts. Looks like a fish somehow. Maybe it’s the Easter vibe. We do this as part of our party and wedding menu as well.

24/03/2021

It’s been a year since our first lockdown delivery. Bangers and mash.

I can’t believe it’s been that long. All of us have struggled in our own little way but we all got through it. Some of us had Covid, some of us lost loved ones and most of us was affected in one way or another.

Well we’ve survived the year. We’re not doing the deliveries any more but will always entertain requests of any nature.

We’re putting the final touches to a package that we can offer delivered al fresco for your 6 guests. A BBQ is definitely in the pipeline along with picnics and brunch platters.

In the meantime look in our shop for cakes and treats. Remember Easter is around the corner.

14/03/2021

Trying out new recipes so that we’re ready when this lockdown is finally lifted.

Rosemary and orange chocolate tart with hazelnut praline.

Very subtle and very delicious.

Served with some whipped cream or creme fraiche.

Delicious.

13/03/2021

Here’s a tip for you. Line your plastic tubs with clingfilm if you want to freeze leftover bolognese or curry. It won’t stain your Tupperware and you can take it out the tub when it’s frozen.

You can thank me later.

09/03/2021

Mushroom soup in the making. Soon we’ll be able to offer our services again once lockdown is finished. Keeping a hand in while we can’t. We’ll be ready when you are.

22/02/2021

We’re listening to the latest announcements about the lockdown easing. Once we have everything in writing we will update you with our plans. Dates for your diary to follow. Kick it all off with a picnic I your garden with another family.

16/02/2021

Yum. Pancakes.

16/02/2021

It’s Mardi Gras/Pancake Day/Fat Tuesday. Here’s a quick recipe:

1 cup flour
1 cup water
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt

Whisk together the flour, water and egg yolk. Let stand for an hour.
Add the baking powder and salt.
Whisk egg white until stiff, fold into the batter. Dilute as you think necessary. It should be reasonably pourable.

Splash some vegetable oil in a pan and wipe it clean with a paper towel. Fry until light golden brown, flip and fry and enjoy. Wipe pan with oily paper towel after each pancake. (The first one is always a mess, eat it in secret).

Topping of choice in this household is cinnamon sugar and lemon juice but knock yourself out with the Nutella.

10/02/2021

More chocolate for Valentine's Day!

Brownies, made with real Belgian chocolate, butter, free range eggs and walnuts. Certainly no cocoa powder. These brownies are dense and rich. Not for the faint hearted.

£15 for 12 squares or £9 for 6 if your a lightweight.

Call now or message now to get your before Sunday. Supplies limited.

10/02/2021

VALENTINE's DAY SPECIAL
Chocolate ganache cake with EXTRA chcoclate.

Brimming with taste and chocolate, this cake is certain to win the heart of any Valentine. Every cake will be unique.

Delivered in Bridgwater and Taunton on Sunday 14 February.

Delivered with a single stem red rose and a card with a message of your choice.

£35 including delivery.

Order now as stocks are limited.

Message or call now.

06/02/2021

Chocolate and more chocolate. Don’t know how I can get any more chocolate onto this cake. Leftover ganache so made some quick cupcakes to use it all up.