Private Chef Dorset | Intimate Dinner Catering

AB Dorset Catering provides exquisite intimate dinner catering services for events of any size, whether large or small. We proudly serve Dorset, Somerset, and Devon with our bespoke menus and impeccable service.

Our carefully crafted bespoke menus are perfect for your intimate dinner party, making them ideal for celebrating a wedding anniversary, birthday party, or holiday home gatherings.

We take care of every detail, supplying everything from pots and pans to cutlery, napkins, and waiting staff. We even handle the washing up, allowing you to sit back and relax with your friends and family. For an elevated experience, consider our private chef hire options.

WHY NOT BEGIN YOUR EVENT WITH A SELECTION OF DELICIOUS CANAPES, PERFECT FOR YOUR BESPOKE MENUS?

Ham Hock & Red Leicester Croquettes

Maple Syrup Sausage Blinis

Lamb Kofta, Tzatziki

Pulled Pork & Apple Fritters

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

Feta & Tapenade

Chicken Liver Parfait On Brioche Toast

Black Pudding Bon Bons

King Prawn & Avocado

Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil

Watermelon, Cured Ham & Goats Curd

Crab, Creme Fraiche & Grain Mustard Tartlets

Pancetta, Parmesan & Oregano Arancini

These canapés are ideal for intimate dinner catering or when considering private chef hire for your special occasions.

STARTERS

choose 2

Chicken Liver Parfait, toasted sourdough, Chutney

Homemade roasted tomato & basil soup, crusty bread (vegan)

Thai fish cake, sweet chilli sauce, rocket, spring onions

Smoked Mackerel Pate, Red Onion Marmalade, granary bread

Home Gin Cured Salmon, Pickled Cucumber, Beetroot Puree

Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Toasted Sourdough

Burrata, Heritage Tomato, Basil Oil (v)

Pan-fried Scallops, cauliflower puree, truffle oil

Sun dried tomato & chilli Arancini, Romesco sauce (v)

Baked field mushrooms, goats cheese, rocket, balsamic

King Prawn cocktail, bread & butter

Roasted beetroot, whipped goats cheese, toasted walnuts (v)

Ham hock & Gruyère croquettes, mustard aioli, watercress

MAIN COURSE

choose 2, plus 1 vegetarian/vegan

Braised Lamb Shank, Red Wine, Mint, Cranberries, creamed mashed potato, greens

Dorset Pork chop, parmentier potatoes, roasted roots, greens, cider sauce, sage

Pan-Fried Free Range Chicken supreme, garlic & herb cream sauce, leeks, roasted baby potatoes

Pan Fried Fillet of Salmon, buttered dill new potatoes, tenderstem, Caper, Lemon & Parsley Butter Sauce

Wild Mushroom, Spinach, & Blue Cheese Wellington, herb roast potatoes, watercress (v)

Roast rack of lamb, colcannon potatoes, butternut puree, greens, red wine sauce

Red Lentil Dahl, basmati rice, poppadum (vegan)

Celeriac, Chestnut Mushroom & Pearl Barley Risotto, Truffle Oil (vegan)

8oz Sirloin Steak, baked chips, grilled tomato & flat mushroom, watercress, Bearnaise sauce

Baked Cod loin, potato & crab veloute, dill, peas

Pan roasted Pork tenderloin, potato fondant, cauliflower puree, cider sauce

Beef Bourguignon, champ mash, roasted carrots, greens

Traditional Roast (Topside Beef, loin of pork or Leg of Lamb) served with all the trimmings

Luxury Fish Pie, potato & parmesan crust, crushed minted peas

Fillet Beef wellington, pomme puree, greens, red wine jus

Pan fried Hake, buttered crushed baby potatoes, roast courgette, Salsa Verde

Pan roasted Duck breast, dauphinoise potatoes, butternut puree, greens, port sauce

DESSERTS

choose 1

Chocolate Brownie, Clotted Cream, Caramel Sauce

Sticky Date Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla ice cream

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Hazelnut Brittle, Pouring Cream

Apple Crumble, Custard

Lemon Posset, berries, shortbread

Smashed Meringue, Lemon Curd, Chantilly Cream

Creme Brulee

Eton mess - chantilly cream, smashed meringue, fresh strawberries

Chocolate mousse, creme chantilly, chocolate shavings

Vanilla bean panna cotta, berry compote

ADD A CHEESE COURSE?

- Selection of cheese, crackers, chutney and fruit

For those looking for bespoke menus tailored to your preferences, our intimate dinner catering service ensures a memorable dining experience. Consider our private chef hire for an exceptional meal, perfect for any occasion.