Epicurus Catering

17/09/2024

Spaces available this Saturday in The Lakes 👨‍🍳

17/09/2024

Saturdays outing

25/08/2024

Travelled to Leeds yesterday to do a BBQ for 50 guests...

Gourmet Sausage from ‘The Northumberland Family Butcher’
Miso Oyster Mushroom
Halloumi
Chicken Shawarma, Tahini
Squid & Chorizo Kebabs with Padron Peppers
Spiced Monkfish Pieces
Sticky Chilli Pork Belly
Chargrilled Broccoli with Gochujang Sauce, Toasted Sesame Seeds & Tahini Honey, Soy & Ginger Glazed Crispy Tofu

Greek Salad
Asian Inspired Coleslaw
Baked Sweet Potatoes, Elsdon Goats Cheese & Chive Sour Cream

Pear & Almond Tart, Cream
Raspberry & Passion Fruit Meringue Roulade
Chocolate & Raspberry Sponge Roulade, Chocolate Ganache
Pecan Pie, Cream

11/07/2024

Here we go again. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all artists and crews until Sunday…

Ocean Colour Scene and Roachford are currently enjoying slow cooked featherblade of beef with gratin potatoes and roasted root veg. There’s lemon cheesecake and raspberry and white chocolate roulade for afters too!

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14/06/2024

One of the reasons I love my job is that every day is different. I’d go mad if every day was the same old same old. That’s just not challenging enough!

In the 26 years of running Epicurus however, I have found there is no consistency. Some weeks are steady, some weeks it’s quiet and other times it’s totally bonkers and tests every part of me. The last two weeks have been like that…

30th May - Filming with Robson Green for his next series of Weekend Escapes for my Fells Kitchen business.
31st May - Start moving house, breakfast catering and a BBQ in Cullercoats harbour, and a buffet in Whitley Bay.
1st June - Fells’ Kitchen, ‘Goat Gourmet’ expedition in the Cheviots.
2nd June - Prep day at base.
3rd June - Breakfast and lunch catering at Dove Marine, Cullercoats harbour.
4th June - Lunch catering at Dove Marine and central Newcastle.
5th June - Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea catering for 33 guests at Dove Marine, Cullercoats.
6th June - BBQ x 60 in Cullercoats harbour and dinner delivered to a holiday let in Alnmouth for 20.
7th June - 50 packed lunches delivered to Blyth, dinner again in Alnmouth and my mums 80th birthday party catering.
8th June - Lunch in Durham for 120.
9th June - Fells’ Kitchen, Goat Gourmet expedition in the Cheviots.
10th June - Day off, but finish moving house!

Thankfully this week has been much quieter, which is just as well, as next week I’m taking part in the Montane Spine Race, a 160 mile non-stop ultra marathon along the Pennine Way from Hawes in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders.

If you’re bored at work, make a brew and click on the link below from next Monday morning at 8am and start live ‘dot watching’. Beware though, it’s addictive! I’m number 554 and hoping to complete the race in under 70 hours.

https://live.opentracking.co.uk/snc2024/

Normal service will resume on Monday the 24th June. Funnily enough I will not be monitoring emails during my time on the Pennie Way, so consider this my Out of Office!

Chris x

23/05/2024

Funeral today at St. George’s…

I base my funeral tea on an afternoon tea. Dainty ribbon sandwiches, homemade tarts, fresh cheese and fruit scones, profiteroles, Bakewell tart, chocolate ganache and dipped strawberries 🍓

Lots of lovely comments from guests which is great and why I love my job 🙏♥️

21/05/2024

First BBQ of the season yesterday and wasn’t the weather amazing 🤩

This was for a corporate customer near Morpeth and I prepared and served lunch for 30 guests on a charcoal bbq.

Please get in touch if you’d like a similar event for private or corporate hospitality and I’ll send out some menus. 👨‍🍳🔥

04/02/2024

04/02/2024

Spicy Thai vegetables. I made this for lunch just to use up some vegetables, but then it occurred to me that this could be enhanced with either some seared steak or crispy seared tofu for a vegan version for my street food menus which I'm working on at the moment.

01/02/2024

One from last year, but it seems apt as comes to an end. This is an afternoon tea I prepared last year and everything you see is suitable for a vegan diet. My client had ordered afternoon tea for the majority of the guests, and asked if I could create a plant based version too. I love getting a challenge in my job and enjoyed researching and creating this. It was much easier than I thought too. I reckon most people wouldn't have even been able to tell the difference it was so good!

So, if you or someone you know has an event with vegan requirements, please refer them to me and I'll look after them. Please share. Thanks x

01/02/2024

I supplied a new client this week with breakfast items for a morning conference.

They requested, fruit platters, danish, muffins and hot rolls too. For the hot rolls I made bacon, sausage and mozzarella, mushroom & tomato. All of the hot sandwiches were wrapped in foil and then delivered in thermal boxes to keep them warm until required. I supplied the client some baskets to display them in when she was ready to put them out. I also supplied waters, various juices and the necessary plates and napkins too.

If you have a breakfast seminar coming up and need refreshments, please get in touch and I'll be pleased to help. Chris 07976374629

31/01/2024

Last week I catered for a conference three days on the row at Newcastle University for 165 each day.

I produced three buffets, one regular (110 each day) one gluten free (15 each day) and one vegan (40 each day).

I’m quite used to catering for all types of diets these days. Just ask me!

Here’s a few pics of the vegan selection. I left out a menu too to help folks with choices.

29/01/2024

I invited my little sis round for scran tonight to sample some of the veggie/vegan dishes soon to be appearing on my small plates/tapas menus She left suitably impressed and full!

Maple roasted glazed heritage carrots, hummus, chipotle salsa
Roasted gochujang cauliflower, lime mayo, cashews
Roasted balsamic beetroot, feta, orange & dill yoghurt
Honey, soy and ginger tofu
Sweet potato, goats cheese, figs and pomegranate

Plenty of meat dishes available too. Please get in touch if you fancy these sort of dishes at a party this year. Great for house and garden parties. I just need a room (like the garage) to use as a kitchen. Chris x

25/01/2024

Epicurus Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
(the vegan edition!) 🥥🍓

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24/01/2024

Vegan Chocolate Ganache

Made with pecan nut and date base rather than sponge and 🥥 cream rather than 🐄 cream 👨‍🍳

I reckon it’s better 👌

23/01/2024

A few from the weekend for a special birthday celebration. My client requested the following.,,

Scallops, Pea Puree, Chorizo
Fillet of Beef, Parmentier Potatoes, Pepper Sauce
A Selection of Mini Puds, Cheese

I supplied all crockery, cutlery, glasses, tables and cloths and a waitress to serve. I cooked in the clients kitchen. I did not bring the dogs, Walter and Doug, who were very keen to help me!

Please get in touch if you’d like info on my private fine dining experience.

07/12/2023

Last Friday we supplied supper for 140 guests for the 40th Anniversary of The Sunderland Strollers Running Club at 1719, Holy Trinity Church in Sunderland. There are no cooking facilities on site and as it's a listed building, we can't build a kitchen there either. To get around this issue, I sent over an advanced team to set up a buffet table with a plates, cutlery and a hot counter. I then headed over for 20.30 with all of the food in insulated boxes and we then set it out, served everyone at 20.45, then cleared it all away afterwards

We provided for 140 guests...

Chicken Jalfrezi, Tomato & Onion Curry with Coconut, White Rice, Naan Breads, Samosas, Onion Bhajis, Yoghurt & Mint, Mango Chutney

We also hired them over 400 glasses for the event, which we are still washing now!

With Epicurus, anything is possible. We are experts in providing catering where there are limited or no facilities. Please get in touch for info.

07/12/2023

It's that time of year again. You've got a house full of people arriving soon and not enough crockery, cutlery & glasses to go round.

Fear not, I have loads available for hire and it doesn't cost very much at all - around £3 p/p for a three course setting with a couple of glasses.

Full list available on the link below...

https://linktr.ee/epicuruscatering

06/12/2023

Fancy something sweet anyone? Four of the dishes on my current finger buffet menus:

Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Soil, Raspberries & White Chocolate Shots
Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache
Epicurus Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Chocolate & Griottione Gooey Brownie

Yes, I know the shot glasses are not technically finger foods, which is why I supply little spoons too! As I said before, I don't do boring buffets! Enjoy!

Full menus are available via the link to the landing page below. I still have a little availability left on the run up to the big day.

https://linktr.ee/epicuruscatering

01/12/2023

I don't do boring buffets! Take a look at the full list via the link below...

https://linktr.ee/epicuruscatering

30/11/2023

Some of the various dishes from my Christmas Menus. I've got menus prepared for finger buffets, canapés and bowl food, complete with staffing for office or house parties leading up to the big ho! ho!

https://linktr.ee/epicuruscatering

29/11/2023

Last week I was asked to prepare a three course dinner party for clients to take away for the weekend and then finish off themselves on the Saturday night. I have menus called FIY (finish it yourself) just for this. I did a lot of the prep in advance, packaged it all up for collection and emailed cooking instructions complete with photos ready for the clients to follow on the Saturday. Please get in touch for further info on this service.

24/11/2023

I was asked to prepare some posh packed lunches this week for clients at Newcastle University

I came up with the following;

Sandwiches - Beef & Horseradish, Smoked Salmon, Chicken & Bearnaise, Ham & Grain Mustard, Egg and Sun Blushed Tomatoes

Roasted Red Pepper & Elsdon Goats Cheese Tarts
Pork & Apple Scotch Eggs
Sweet Potato Scotch Eggs (veggie)
Sea Salt Crisps
Gooey Brownie with Griottine Cherries
Waters & Orange Juice

Hopefully they liked them!

Whatever your brief, I can probably manage it. Just let me know.

23/11/2023

Various dishes from my canapé and bowl food menus;
Panacotta Shots with Raspberries
24 Hour Pork, Asian Slaw
Beef Bourguignon, Horseradish Mash
Pan Fried Scallops, Cauliflower Puree
Chocolate Mousse Shots/Cups
Pork & Chorizo Meatballs, Bravas Sauce
Creme Brûlée Cups

All menus available via this link...

https://linktr.ee/epicuruscatering