"We just want to say a huge Thank You for all your hard work last week at our wedding. We had the best day of our lives and the catering was a huge part of that."
Caroline and Jim's wedding, Great Sir Wilbrahams Barn, Cambridge, Oct 16th 2010
"Just a quick thank you from all of us Bakers for your hard work on Saturday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the hog roast. Once again, thank you very much!"
Georgina's fireworks party in Hornchurch, Nov 6th 2010
"We’d like to say a big ‘Thank you’ for the hog roast you provided last Saturday for our wedding reception. The hog was delicious and many people, including ourselves, have said that the crackling was out of this world!
Matt and Gill's wedding, Ramsden Bellhouse, Sept 18th 2010
Essex Hog Roast Starters
Homemade Soups:
Butternut squash, cumin and orange.
Parsnip with roast red pepper coulis.
Carrot and orange with coriander.
Pea and mint.
Tomato and basil.
Pea and ham.
Spiced lentil - and so on.
Chilled gazpacho (seasonal).
Starters:
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, basil leaves, dressed with extra virgin olive oil.
Red peppers roasted with goat cheese, tomatoes, black olives and basil, served warm or cold.
Classic prawn cocktail with our own Marie-Rose sauce.
Smoked mackerel, beetroot carpaccio and watercress served with sour cream and horseradish.
Smoked mackerel with warm potato salad and a Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
Smoked salmon with rocket leaves, capers, lemon wedges, served with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
Various pates garnished with salad leaves and relish.
Salad of melon, prosciutto, pecorino, basil leaves, drizzled with fruity olive oil.
Salad of watermelon, feta cheese, rocket leaves, nigella seeds.
Salad of pear, Roquefort, walnut, chicory leaves dressed with walnut oil.
Large platters to share at the table, as follows:
Smoked Fish: salmon, trout, mackerel with capers, horseradish and lemon wedges (smoked eel, prawns, cockles etc can be added).
Italian Anti Pasta: prosciutto, olives, buffalo mozzarella, grilled aubergines, courgettes, peppers, sun dried tomatoes, salami finocchiona (with fennel).
Spanish Platter: jamon, manchego, membrillo, olives, chorizo, roast peppers, homemade croquetas de jamon.
All starters served with appropriate rolls or bread, and butter.