The Lindfield Kitchen

24/10/2024

It doesn’t take much to make my day but receiving this really did make my heart swell. For someone to take time out to put pen to paper.. that’s a lovely thing…❤️❤️

21/10/2024

I'm a local chef creating delicious food that's made for sharing; from tempting canapes and beautifully crafted grazing boards, to scrumptious celebration lunches and Mediterranean feasts. I also cater for yoga retreats and location shoots! I use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to craft beautiful recipes that will elevate and make any occasion truly memorable. I still have a couple of slots in the run up for Christmas too! Whatever you're planning, get in touch!
https://lindfieldkitchen.co.uk/
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16/10/2024

Completely delighted to receive this generous endorsement from one of my absolute heroes😊

08/10/2024

I'm a local chef creating delicious food that's made for sharing; from tempting canapes and stunning grazing boards, to scrumptious celebration lunches and Mediterranean feasts. I use locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to craft beautiful recipes that will elevate and make any occasion truly memorable. If you're planning a special event or party, get in touch!
https://lindfieldkitchen.co.uk/

07/10/2024

An 80th birthday lunch for a delightful client and some of her life-long, valued friends.. kicking off with a variety of scrumptious canapes and champagne followed by a feast of poached salmon, 12 hour slow cooked Greek-style lamb, a tangy Coronation chicken (yes, it’s back and better than ever!), a gazpacho salad with garlic sourdough croutons, a giant couscous salad in Cinnamon and honey, a New York Style Potato salad, and a heap of fruity, indulgent desserts! What a lovely way to celebrate!

24/09/2024

The most delicious honey I’ve ever tasted from the hives of a lovely client. It lasted one hour from the moment i opened the lid!

23/09/2024

More gorgeous canapés this weekend:
- Smoked mackerel pate with apple and fennel on crunchy crostinis
- dolcelatte, pear and rocket wrapped in prosciutto
- rare roast beef with remoulade on pumpernickel
- caramelised onion, spinach and Saint d’Augur cheese puff pastry tarts (mini versions of Diana Henry’s recipe)

What would you choose??

11/09/2024

Be still my beating heart! New cookbook alert…!!

09/09/2024

The Lindfield Kitchen is a local, boutique caterer offering bespoke, beautifully made, delicious food for parties, lunches, celebration feasts plus yoga and wellness retreats.
Why not get in touch and let’s chat food!
www.lindfieldkitchen.co.uk

09/09/2024

How cute are these? Tiny crispy duck pancakes, with hoisin, cucumber and spring onion!

03/09/2024

11/9 BENJI IS SAFE AT LAST!! - thanks to Ann, and Sarah who managed to secure him until his owner was able to get there 💚💚💚 - full story to follow

‼️ PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE ‼️

BENJI, a VERY NERVOUS and now SCARED Collie X, slipped his harness whilst walking in Balcombe, near Haywards Heath on 30th August 2024. Sadly he has moved away from the initial area after being pressured, but could still return - SIGHTED HAYWARDS HEATH GOLF CLUB AREA 18.40 FRIDAY 30/8, POSSIBLE SIGHTING SHARPTHORNE Sunday 1/9 ...PLEASE KEEP EYES PEELED ACROSS THE WHOLE AREA ‼️

BENJI should NOT be approached - he is EXTREMELY skittish and highly likely to bolt - but he needs to calm and settle for either his owner to secure him, or to be safely trapped.

If you see him, note the following and call/message us asap:
📆 DATE
⏰ TIME (exact time if possible or AM/PM)
📍 LOCATION (pinpoint on map)
🧭DIRECTION HEADED (nearest landmark)
🐕BEHAVIOUR (walking, running, nervous, calm, sniffing, did they stay in the area? How long?)
📸GET A PHOTO (for ID) if you possibly can
PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WIDELY ACROSS HAYWARDS HEATH / BALCOMBE/ CUCKFIELD/ CRAWLEY/ ARDINGLY/ EAST GRINSTEAD and ALL surrounding areas - IF YOU CAN PRINT AND POP UP A POSTER IN THESE AREAS...PLEASE DO 🙏

THANK YOU for your help and understanding

Lost Dog Recovery UK South

02/09/2024

27/08/2024

One of my favourite things to make (and eat😁) is focaccia! I’ve tried and tested countless recipes and this is without doubt the best Ive found and now I tend to make it for every party I cater… it never fails to please AND there is no kneading.. it takes a bit of time during the day and then an overnight prove…. so you can make it while you’re busy doing other things - just set a timer👉👉👉HERE’S WHAT YOU DO👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
In a large bowl pour:
320ml luke warm water
add in:
400g strong bread flour
3 g yeast
12ml olive oil
7g salt
- Stir together with spatula/ wooden spoon so all dry ingredients are saturated in the liquid and then cover and leave for one hour.
- After one hour, take hold of one side of the dough and pull it to stretch it out and then fold it back across itself and repeat this on all sides of the dough.
- Cover and leave for 30 mins.
- After 30 mins gently lift the dough with oiled hands and fold it/coil it gently around itself so it’s a ball and replace seam-side down cover and leave for 30 mins.
- Repeat this folding process 2 more times, 30 mins apart.
- gently place dough shaping it to fill a lined, oiled tin and cover placing in the fridge over night for a slow prove.
- In morning (or later the next day) take it out of the fridge and bring to room temp, allowing dough to prove again in a warm place. It should puff and bubble up.
- After about an hour and a half (maybe sooner if you’re in warmer climes!!) drizzle over plenty of olive oil and use fingers to dimple the dough. Scatter over whatever flavours you want: chopped garlic, rosemary and salt, caramelised onions and garlic, za’taar and garlic, cherry tomatoes and garlic!!! Whatever you want.
- Bake in a hot oven (220/200c fan) for 20 mins until dark golden and crispy looking.
Drizzle over more olive oil and sea salt if desired…
❤️EAT AND ENJOY!!! And let me know what you think!!
Note: this recipe will serve 6 so double quantities for a bigger one!

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19/08/2024

Doh! I completely forgot to take pictures of the centre piece of a lovely lunch I made this weekend for a birthday lunch: slow cooked Persian style shoulder of lamb, kosheri (cinnamon spiced rice with vermicelli and caramelised onions) and a spicy chilli tomato sauce!!! One of my most favourite things to eat and delicious for any kind of event! BUT I did get a moment to take some snaps of the supporting act: Asian style slaw with prawns in filo, the crunchiest crostinis with pea and whipped feta with broad bean & pancetta and tiny tortilla cups with slow cooked chilli beef & pico gallo. And for those for those not jnto meat a delicious vegetarian alternative: a sweet roasted tomato tart with capers & gruyere in a crisp ricotta and olive oil crust! What would be on your lunch menu?

05/08/2024

Local, boutique caterer with a passion for creating delicious, beautifully prepared food made for sharing. Planning a special celebration, a garden party, family lunch? Whatever the event, get in touch! www.lindfieldkitchen.co.uk
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05/08/2024

When someone takes the time to give you a review I cannot tell you what a boost it gives. I don’t like to ask for reviews as people are so busy but boy does it make the graft worthwhile and restore the soul when this happens. I am eternally grateful.❤️

29/07/2024

A busy weekend creating a feast of grazing boards heaving with the finest charcuterie and cheeses, gourmet sausage rolls and sweet potato chilli bean rolls, a giant homemade focaccia and some Gluten-free spinach pastries (food intolerances are always catered for where possible). All finished off with a mountain of fudgy caramel brownies, mini lemon and lime meringue tarts, mini berry pavlovas and a mahoosive seasonal fruit salad…all perfect for a friends and family lunchtime summer party…

29/07/2024

Anyone looking for a wonderful weekend retreat should check out this stunning, hand built oasis of peace and beauty.

15/07/2024

08/07/2024

Family celebrations are the best! Utterly rubbish weather failed to dampen a joyful champagne infused gathering of 25 nearest and dearest to mark this 21st birthday! Sadly the slow cooked mountain of shawarma pulled lamb didn’t make the pictures but I promise you it was a perfect centrepiece for this lunchtime feast of deliciousness! They devoured the lot!! 😋

17/06/2024

With Summer now in sight (better late than never!🙄) perhaps you're planning a family party, a corporate event or a special celebration? I'm a local caterer using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, beautifully prepared food for any occasion. Why not visit my website to learn more https://lindfieldkitchen.co.uk/ ?
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13/06/2024

I’ve got a lot of cooking to do the next few days and find cooking for myself often gets overlooked.. I need a quick lunch but have little time and want to use up ingredients lurking in the salad drawer to clear space and avoid waste! Amazing what you can do with a few simple ingredients…two gorgeously ripe Emperor vine tomatoes, a head of red chicory and a handful of chopped mint and basil… bit of dry fried halloumi for my protein fix, a sprinkle of thinly sliced red onion, some seeds and a drizzle of fruity extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt flakes and lunch is served. If only I’d made some of focaccia to mop up the juices (remind me to share my favourite recipe!)… fresh, delicious, nutritious and so darn easy!