Bringing big flavour to small bites! 🤌
Our canapés are perfect for setting the tone at your private dining or bowl food events. Think smoked salmon with whipped ricotta, corn fed chicken spiedini and trapenese pesto, sticky balsamic figs with prosciutto, and more… all the properly epic bites you need to impress your guests 🍣
Want these at your next gathering? Let’s make it happen 🍴
Want these at your next gathering? Let’s make it happen 🍴Check the menu out here: https://thefarmhouseessex.com/canapes-2/
Introducing our Essex Mess! 🍓
Our take on the classic Eton Mess, but with an extra banging twist! This bright, colourful mix of fruits and meringue is the perfect oozy dessert for any occasion 🍇🍰
To our Spanish food lovers! Did you know we offer a Spanish Fiesta private dining experience cooked in your own home by our talented chef, Teejay Asciak? 🇪🇸
Your feast will kick off with authentic Spanish starters, including:
🍅 Pan con Tomate – Toasted sourdough with smashed tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil (v)
🥔 Croquetas de Jamon – Oozy potato croquettes with ham & spicy tomato sauce
🍳 Tortilla de Patatas – Classic Spanish omelette with caramelised onions (v)
🍖 Iberico cured ham with marinated olives & caper berries
🌶️ Pimientos de Padron with Maldon sea salt (v)
🧀 Manchego cheese drizzled with orange blossom honey
🥑 Avocado & heritage tomato salad in a sweet sherry vinaigrette (v)
For the main event:
🥘 Paella Valenciana with smoked chicken thigh, Catala rice, butter beans, & saffron allioli
And to finish on a sweet note:
🍋 Lemon Meringue Pie with blueberry compote
Whether you're craving a taste of Spain or planning a special occasion, we’ve got you covered with this proper Spanish feast! 🍽️
Pizza party perfection🤤 We had an awesome time serving up some of our most epic pizzas at this recent event!
Guests enjoyed a mix of Funghi e Tartufo, Banchetto di Carne, and the classic Margherita — all made with the finest British & Italian ingredients and baked to crispy perfection in our wood-fired oven 🔥
Whether it's a casual gathering or a special celebration, celebrate with Pizzetta Essex proper Neapolitan pizza 🍕
Read more about our sister company Pizzetta Essex here: https://thefarmhouseessex.com/pizza/
Our serviced buffets bring a touch of culinary elegance to every event 🧑🏽🍳
With a tailored selection of 5 to 11 gourmet dishes, freshly prepared on-site by our skilled chefs, and attentive service throughout, we ensure a seamless experience from start to finish 🤌🏼
From beautifully garnished platters to full setup and cleanup, we take care of every detail—so you can focus on enjoying your event!
Private Dining at its' finest 🍴 We recently hosted an intimate evening featuring a stunning Antipasti Board that included:
🌿 Rosemary & garlic focaccia with black olive & sun-blushed tomato tapenade (v)
🍋 Spinach & lemon arancini stuffed with smoked mozzarella (v)
🧀 Buffalo mozzarella bocconcini (v)
🥓 Selection of cured meats with marinated olives, Lombardi chillies & baby pickles
🌶️ Sweet piccolo peppers filled with quattro formaggio (v)
🧀 Pecorino with chilli jam (v)
🍅 Heritage tomato salad (v)
For mains, we served:
🍝 Fennel Sausage Rigatoni with roasted red peppers, cavolo nero & sweet baby plum tomatoes
🥩 Slow-Braised Beef Cheek in primitivo with oozy parmesan polenta & cavolo nero
Indulge in a dining experience like no other, expertly crafted by our talented chefs 🧑🏽🍳
Spring BBQ, ESSEX! Opting for our 5 main | 5 sides, great selection 👍🏼
Private Chef - Back to see some of our awesome regulars! Best of British menu showcasing local Spring Lamb Rump with a cauliflower puree, charred stem broccoli, garlic crisps & mint jelly
Chef @teejayasciak smashing out our Private dining Spanish Fiesta menu 🇪🇸
Cooking up a storm in Rayleigh for a birthday celebration! The ladies went for our Best of British menu with sharer starter, crispy duck breast w/ puy lentils and Sticky toffee for dessert
Private Chef 2023 meets 2024! Get booked in now. New and bespoke menus available. Who fancies a Spanish Fiesta or Italian Feast?
What a year! With closing the restaurant and focusing purely on private catering we weren’t sure what to expect but the level of support we has been overwhelming and fully appreciated. We want to thank both old and new customers, especially those who trusted us with their Christmas Dinner! A massive shout out to team Farmhouse for their hard work & determination! We will continue to build in 2024 with some exciting new projects to come. Big Love Teejay & the Team
Saturday night’s Private Dining in the sticks of Colchester! Huge country manor fit for a banquet. Fantastic crowd! Now taking bookings for 2024
Final call for our amazing fully prepped Christmas Dinner Cook at Home Box. Orders close this Friday 8th December.
Kicking off the festive season with the wonderful @xdebbietowiex @dave_thetiler and guests for an Italian Feast extravaganza