Personal Dining Services, Moray

29/03/2023

02/07/2022

Thursday night's Dinner featured Canapés followed by curried Monkfish, Pheasant and then a dessert full of fresh Raspberries and Scotch Whisky!

01/07/2022

Second dinner of the week at for another lovely Whisky Group. Will post photos from yesterday over the weekend.
Canapés and four courses as usual. Some great ingredients to work with at this time of year!!

27/06/2022

Another great evening at
Catered a 4-course Dinner for a lovely group from Nashville, Tennessee.
Beetroot & Hot-smoked Salmon Risotto, Lamb Rump, Cranachan (of sorts!) then a Cheeseboard.

04/06/2022

Monkfish Tails prepared, seasoned and ready to be baked. Wonderfully versatile fish.

03/06/2022

Roasted Monkfish, Parsnip Puree, Baby Beetroot and Salsa Verde followed by Rump of Scotch Lamb, Haggis, roasted Jersey Royals, steamed Char Sum, Honey-glazed Carrots and Lamb Jus

29/05/2022

Some bold, fresh flavours going on last night
This main course featured Honey & Szechuan Pepper glazed Duck Breast, with Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms, Rice Noodles, Raw Carrot, steamed Pak Choi and a Hot & Sour Broth with Chilli, Brown Sugar, Soy, Garlic, Miso, Lemongrass, Ginger and fresh Coriander

16/05/2022

Another dish from the weekend catering stint. This is a lovely grilled Seabass starter, served with braised Fennel, Celeriac and Lemon-Caper Dressing.

15/05/2022

Friday night at and there were some lovely Lamb Cutlets on the menu for this week's Whisky Group. It's been a busy weekend of catering so watch out for more photos!......

04/05/2022

Had the absolute pleasure of dining at the in Fordyce at the weekend. Lovely menu, fresh ingredients, everything homemade, great flavours and super experience in one of the garden cabins. Very friendly and efficient service and a great visit all round. This was my Halibut Main Course. Definitely worth a visit!!
Thanks guys!

03/05/2022

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29/04/2022

Duck, Plum and Orange. Great combination and a real mix of tastes, flavours and textures.

26/04/2022

Providing catering for special occasions is always rewarding and it's great to play a part in a memorable event. It's even more rewarding when reviews like this come through. Thanks Donna, it was an absolute pleasure!

"We had a birthday celebration for my mum and Alistair created an absolutely brilliant evening, from start to finish.
The food was spectacular, the attention to presentation made the dishes visually impressive, the quality of produce is obviously very important to Alistair, and the care taken with flavours made the tastes exquisite.
We all had an amazing time and we can’t thank Alistair enough for everything he did to make it such a special evening"

23/04/2022

Saturday night and a lovely double birthday celebration for 20 guests at
Just three courses this time but some cracking Cod Loin in Serrano Ham, Scotch Beef Fillet with British Asparagus and Roasted Garlic Jus then a tasty Trio of Desserts. Very enjoyable!

22/04/2022

A day for some nice new stuff!! Received two parcels today for One from with my due diligence system and Membership Certificate and another from with some new PDS Chef Jackets, Aprons and a nice soft shell Jacket.
Thanks to both for the great service!

20/04/2022

Second Dinner of the week at
Canapes, Roasted Tomato & Tarragon Soup, Smoked Cod with Pepper Coulis, French Toast, then Cheeseboard.
Very enjoyable evening catering for a lovely group!

19/04/2022

Three of the four courses from tonight's catering for a lovely international group of 10 at
Duck Breast, Sirloin, Pannacotta and a Cheese Board. Canapes were served beforehand too.
Great evening all round.

14/04/2022

A very tasty bowl of food and the Cod was amazing!

14/04/2022

This ought to be good! Some beautiful thick Cod Loin, roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme, Pak Choi (steamed) and a nice mustard sauce. Yes please!

13/04/2022

Just rejoined this excellent organisation! This is the only specialist organisation for independent Caterers in the UK and they provide support, resources, training and assist with legal compliance.

13/04/2022

I love everything about this PDS dish from a couple of years back. Slow cooked and heavily spiced Lamb shoulder which just falls apart, the hit of mustard and Fresh Herbs from the poached Lamb Loin, the rich Dauphinoise, roasted Carrots and a Lamb Jus to bring it all together.
Just a plateful to enjoy.

10/04/2022

A nice plate of food doesn't have to have a huge number of components. Many years ago, I plated a starter with 21 different elements (it was delicious!) but this just has 5. Simplicity is often the key and it's not always easy to achieve!

09/04/2022

Breakfast at . Always a pleasure.

08/04/2022

Second Dinner for the current Whisky Group at and another 4-courses with Canapes.
Some colourful and flavourful food tonight with some Curried Monkfish, action-packed Lamb for main and a Whisky and Fruit Combination for dessert.

07/04/2022

Back in action tonight at , catering for a lovely Whisky Group of 14.
Canapes followed by Duck, then Smoked Cod, then Chocolate Mousse and a Cheeseboard to finish.
The wind and hail outside didn't dampen the spirits!! Great evening all round!!

06/04/2022

One of my absolute favourite cuts of meat - Lamb Rump. Seared in a pan then roasted for 25 mins, rested and sliced. Served this time with Chipotle, Apricot and Coriander Buckwheat, roasted Baby Tomatoes and Corn with Garlic Butter. The flavour and tenderness of the meat is just superb.

05/04/2022

The weather is pretty disappointing for this time of year, but it does lead to thoughts of delicious Main Courses like this recent one for a family celebration near Fochabers. Slow-cooked Steak & Ale Pie, buttery Mash and Steamed Cabbage. Comfort food at its best.

27/03/2022

Just wanted to post a picture of some incredible Red Potatoes, cooking and colouring away in a pan of foaming butter, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. They were about to be accompanied by some vegetable stock and then cooked in the oven until soft, buttery and full of flavour.

26/03/2022

Didn't manage quite so well with the photography but did capture the Canapes and starter from a 4-course celebratory dinner last night for long-standing clients. Great to cater for them again after such a long hiatus!!
Thanks to Cluny Fish for some fantastic Scallops.

20/03/2022

Sunday, Springtime, Sunshine and Scones.......Superb!!