SOPHIE THE PRIVATE CHEF
Vibrant, plentiful and bold dishes that are exciting and delicious. My food often has a strong Mediterranean feel with lots of charm and creativity. I keep my menus simple and seasonal but big on flavour and design.
Private Dining | Retreats | Launch Parties | Intimate Weddings | Corporate Events | Holiday Let Meals | Canapés | Dinner Parties | Yacht Lunches | Shoots | Retreats |
Email me to discuss your requirements. sophievbence@gmail.com | 07931 578696
DINE @ HOME
Delivery of a Three Course Dinner to your home (for 6 + people) with simple instructions to re-heat/cook, easy to assemble...just an oven & wine in hand is required! Please enquire about pricing & availability by email.
- STARTERS (all served with fresh sourdough & homemade butter)
- Stuffed Roast Figs with Crispy Parma Ham, Micro Herb Salad & Balsamic Glaze
- Roast Pumpkin, Herby Buffalo Mozzarella, Prosciutto
- Salmon & Prawn Terrine wrapped in Smoked Salmon, Micro Herb Salad, Cucumber & Radish Relish, Lemon Dressing
- Honeyed Goats Cheese, Puff, Fig & Thyme
- Sharing platter: Baked Feta with Honey & Sumac, Grilled Padron Peppers, Salsa Verde & Olives
- Smoked Chicken, Apple, Maple Pecans & Bacon Salad
- MAINS
- Herbed Organic Rack of Lamb, Potato Dauphinoise, Seasonal Vegetables, Lamb Jus & Redcurrant Jelly
- Sautéed Free Range Chicken breast , Creamy Tarragon Sauce with Crispy Pancetta, Black Bomber Pave Potato, Zucchini, French Bean & Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Dill Dressing
- Beef Wellington, Potato Dauphinoise, Braised Red Cabbage, Seasonal Vegetables & Beef Jus
- DESSERTS
- Lemon & Passionfruit Posset, Raspberries & Flowers
- Chocolate Brandy Roulade
- Dark Chocolate Mousse, Vanilla Mascarpone, Raspberries
- Apple & Blackberry Crumble, Star Anise Custard
- Crème Brûlée , Raspberries, White Chocolate Shortbread
- Black Treacle Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Pouring Cream
CANAPES
Minimum order for 10 people. Price on request.
- Thai Prawn Filo Cups, Sesame
- Mini Dill Scones, Smoked Salmon, Lemon Creme Fraiche & Caviar
- Chicken Liver & Brandy Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade, cracker
- Blue Cheese, Pear Butter & Walnut Blinis
- Hot Smoked Salmon Yorkshires, Wasabi Mayo
- Fillet of Beef Mini Yorkshires, Horseradish Cream
- Quail Egg, Mustard Mayo & Crispy Bacon Croustades
- Cocktail Sausages, Soy, Honey & Sesame and Pomegranate Seeds
- Mushroom Arancini, Tarragon Mayo, Pea Shoots
- Quail Egg, Harissa Mayo & Dukkah Croustade
- Sundried Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Puffs
- Spicy Avocado Salsa Baskets, Sesame & Nigella
- Bang Bang Chicken Baskets, Sesame
- Fig, Dolce Latte & Serrano Ham Blini with Fig Relish
- Soy, Garlic & Chilli Fillet of Beef, Crispy Onion
- Persian Sausage Rolls
- Smoked Mackerel, Apple & Fennel
- Baba Ghanoush, Feta & Pomegranate Croustade
- Creamed Leeks in Filo Baskets, Crispy Pancetta
- Sun Dried Tomato & Parmesan Arancini, Harissa Mayo
- Pea, Ricotta, Mint Bruschetta
- Chilli Crab and Mango Popadom
- Asparagus Cigars
BUFFETS & LARGE GATHERINGS
Meats & Salads - price on request. Minimum order for 8 people.
- Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Salmon Side, Labneh, Herbs & Spices
- Coronation Chicken, Peaches, Mango Chutney
- Saffron & Orange Pulled Chicken, Yoghurt & Dukkah
- Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb, Pistachio & Pomegranate
- Sliced Medium Rare Fillet of Beef served on Salsa Verde and Garlic Mushrooms
- Side of Salmon, Salsa Verde
- Orzo & Roasted Vegetables, Dill Dressing
- Jewelled Rice Salad
- Miso Roasted Butternut Squash & New Potato, Crispy Kale & Roasted Almonds
- French Beans, Mangetout, Orange and Hazelnut Salad
- Wild Purple Rice Salad with Grapefruit & Pomegranate
- Raw Kale and Brussels with Maple Tahini Dressing Salad
- Quinoa, Bulgur and Chickpea with Halloumi , Squash and Rocket, Lemon and Herb Dressing
- New Potato, Spring Onion, Pancetta & Crispy Onion Salad
- Puy Lentil Salad with Feta, Mint & Tomato
- Roasted Cauliflower & Couscous Salad with Zhoug & Crispy Shallots
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Feta, Lentils, Kale & Tahini Yoghurt Dressing
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Puy Lentils, Chickpeas & Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Roasted Sumac Cauliflower, Feta Yoghurt, Fried Pita & Pomegranate
- Green Bean Greek Salad with Cranberries & Eschalot Dressing
- Roasted Pomegranate Molasses Carrots, Aubergine Labneh, Freekeh, Pistachios & Herbs
- Charred Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Tahini & Honey Dressing, Sesame & Nigella Seeds
- Winter Leaf Caesar Salad, Parmesan, Pancetta
- Roasted Maple Pears, Stilton, Walnuts & Leaves
- Roasted Pumpkin, Marinated Mozzarella, Crispy Sage
About me
Having trained at The Bath School of Cookery and with over ten years event management under my belt, I set up 'Sophie The Private Chef' 10 years ago when we moved to the New Forest.
I know how important it is to create wonderful, eye catching dinner party feasts for my clients, vibrant and colourful buffets, private yacht brunches & lunches, fridge fills for holiday makers coming to visit the New Forest, or simply to help larger families in busier times.
Using fresh, seasonal produce, organic & free-range ingredients, sourced from local suppliers, I ensure that my Clients' needs are met, whether it be a canapé party for 80 people or a dinner for 12.
Health & Safety
Once the food has been delivered, responsibility for keeping the food in a refridgerated state falls to the client. Please ask for advice if you require further information regarding the storage, consumption or reheating of all food.
We reserve the right to remove any uneaten food at the end of your event in order to prevent cases of food poisoning caused by the inappropriate storage of food.
To prevent spread of infection we request that our clients ask guests who have recently suffered from sickness NOT to attend their event. Norovirus and other infections are easily spread through touching food and where lots of people gather in close environment.
I have Level 2 Food Safety in Catering and full public liability insurance.
Contact details
- 07931 578 696
- sophievbence@gmail.com
- Milford on Sea
Lymington, Hampshire
Hours
Please try to email me or leave a voicemail for all enquiries, I will come back to you as soon as I can.
- Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Testimonials
...Sophie's food is packed full of flavour - every single dish looked and tasted amazing - a real talking point of the party. Sophie is full of imaginative ideas when it comes to menu creation and the food is delivered to your door impeccably presented. No hesitation in recommending Sophie - your event is in very capable hands. Milford on Sea - R Lewis
...The food both looked and tasted wonderful and I would wholeheartedly recommend you to friends. The feedback from my friends has been how great the Canapés were. I also thought that you were very professional, and a very clean & tidy worker. I cannot thank you enough for helping make my significant Birthday Party so great. Denise Moore
..thank you for providing all the food for our ruby wedding anniversary - the food was exciting and delicious - it certainly had a wow factor about it! We will be using you again! Thank you Sophie.
..Sophie - Amazing! Thank you for everything you did for us to create such a wonderful lunch today - the buffet & puddings were out of this world..
....This is just a very quick one from me to say THANK YOU SO MUCH from all of us. Your meal was a highlight of our stay; everyone said so. Your food is delicious, with generous portions and a very special touch of lavish and class. Thank you so so much; you made a Special Occasion feel even more special. I hope we can order with you again and soon. You’re awesome and thanks again!! - Client, Durns - 2023