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A St. Patrick’s Day Rugby Club Craic

Red Radish are throwing open their Chateauneuf doors for yet another great Supperclub and this time it is to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. You can be guaranteed a warm homely welcome as you enjoy some fantastic Irish food and what promises to be a superb afternoon and evening of first class Rugby. The perfect way to have fun and meet some great people even if you don’t like the rugby!

We will kick off at 1:30 with Scotland v Italy followed by the Welsh taking on the French in an attempt to hopefully win a mighty Grand Slam (after Ireland ended France’s 100% Six Nations record by holding them to a 17-17 draw in Paris) , and then the final match of the day as the Irish take on the English to ensure those from The Emerald Isle end up with the perfect Saint Patrick’s Day.

As well as this great menu we will have a big screen showing all three matches, a roaring log fire, a few surprises and hopefully plenty of Guinness too.

St Patrick's day Party

Prawn Cocktail

Steak and Guinness Pie with Colcannon Potatoes & Peas

Vegetarian Homity Pie

Treacle Tart and Custard

17th March – Flexible sittings – 1pm till late

As usual, it is sure to be a sell-out so please contact us early if you are interested. [email protected] or on +33 (0)6 87 04 03 88

Check out your Location in France

Whether you are production manager coming to the South of France to arrange a film or photography location, a bride and groom  arranging yet another Red Radish wedding, or maybe just visiting one of our famous Supperclubs venues you will be pleased to hear that British Midland International  have opened up a new route down to Nice and are now offering you a chance to make an event out of it by travelling Business Class, but with alll the benefits of an  economy price tag. You can now return for as little as  £159 and enjoy more legroom and a  full Business Class service on their twice daily flights to Nice, including complimentary access to the flagship business class lounge at London’s Heathrow airport.

The Côte d’Azur is the jewel in the France’s crown, perched on the edge of the Mediterranean, it is famously loved for Summer getaways and it’s easy access to gems such as Cannes and Saint Tropez, but with so much to do, why not escape the crowds with a Winter visit and discuss your party or production needs whilst you are here? To think, it could all be yours for a decidedly un-ritzy fare too. Book your seat today (or even better, get your ‘people’ do it for you).

This feature was adapted from an original article on FR2DAY.COM

Film Location Fixing in France

A lovely Thank You card we were delighted to receive after working with the ‘legendary’ director Justin Murphy and the guys from Drum PHD on a film location shoot in the South of France. As well as organising locations, we also fixed various filming permissions and a helicopter with on-board camera to film some great road shots in the Provencal mountains. The entire crew also enjoyed bed, breakfast and great food, in true Red Radish style when they stayed at our villa for a couple of nights during the production.

More Great Radish Feedback

Yet another successful supper club on the French Riviera and all made possible by our wonderful and very loyal bunch of fans friends. We had wondered how we were going to top last September’s amazing beach party in Cannes. But what with our food, the wonderful ambience and super talented Jill Barber we somehow managed to pull off another brilliant party which led to very kind and ‘head-swelling’ comments like ‘What an absolutely glorious night and thanks again to you and your team for an absolutely amazing evening, great fun and delicious food as always!’

Supper Club – 20th January

The menu for the next Red Radish Supper Club, to be held up at Chateauneuf on the 20th January 2012 has been announced, and promises to be a fantastic evening with entertainment by the world-class Canadian songstress Jill Barber.

Places are very limited so if you are interested then you had best get in touch very quickly by calling Lucy on +33 (0)6 87 04 03 88 or emailing her at [email protected]

Amusée Bouche

Pea Volute with Feta, Mint and Chilli, Filo triangle

Starter

Home cured Salmon with dill and horseradish and a Smoked Mackerel Mousseline served on a Melba toast, with a Beetroot salad

Entrée

Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Serano ham and Stilton, served with a Pomme Fondant, Braised Cabbage with Lardons, Parsnip Puree and a Madeira Jus

Pudding

Rich Caramel and Macadamia Cheesecake

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For those lucky enough to have a place at this exclusive event it, there will be a ‘bubbly’ reception at 7:45 with dinner being served at 8:15 sharp. The usual Supper Club Rules apply although there is a suggested MINIMUM DONATION of €30 per person. Envelopes will be provided on the evening and we ask that at the end of the evening you pop your cash into a sealed envelope and jot your name on the front and give it to one of the waitresses please.

On this occasion we will NOT be supplying alcohol/soft drinks (other than water)  so please be sure to bring plenty of whatever you might fancy.

You can find the full address and directions here.

Catering for the 2012 Olympics

With all the buzz and excitement of London and the 2012 Olympics, we at Red Radish are more than a little chuffed to be playing our own part in this global sporting extravaganza. There will be around 14 million meals served at this year’s Games and we will be on the road in the UK organising food and hospitality for crew and entertainers setting up and taking part in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Obviously an event like this will be very high on quality and service which is why we have been chosen as a tried and tested supplier who can definitely deliver exactly what Lord Coe and is team require. Food quantities just for the Olympic village are incredibly high so we can see what an enormous boost this will be for not only Red Radish but also the UK food and hospitality industry.

● 25,000 loaves of bread
● 232 tonnes of potatoes
● More than 82 tonnes of seafood
● 31 tonnes of poultry items
● More than 100 tonnes of meat
● 75,000 litres of milk
● 19 tonnes of eggs
● 21 tonnes of cheese
● More than 330 tonnes of fruit and vegetables

Jan Matthews, head of catering for the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games recently explained to ‘the ‘Caterer and Hotelkeeper’ magazine how there has been a big emphasis on choosing not just huge suppliers but also smaller companies who can be trusted to deliver the same high quality at an affordable price. Red Radish are absolutely delighted to be part of the team and simply can’t wait to get down to the start line!

A Supper Club with Jill Barber

This time of the year things are a little quieter and we are grateful therefore to be able to find the time to do the occasional underground supper club. Obviously our last soiree on the beach in Cannes was such a huge success that we were more than a little worried about how we would be able to top it, but fortunately exciting opportunities at Red Radish do seem to crop up frequently and we are more than excited to have managed to somehow wangle our good friend, Canadian sweetheart and sultry songstress Jill Barber to literally sing for her supper at our next bash.

 

One of Canada’s most beloved performers, Jill sells out venues from coast to coast, whilst winning numerous awards along the way, including two Juno nominations which are Canada’s version of a Grammy). Her fans include Kris Kristofferson, who calls her “a real songwriter, a damn good songwriter” and Josh Ritter, who has toured extensively with Jill. Fellow Countryman Ron Sexsmith, who has written with giants such as Coldplay and Elvis Costello, has become one of her closest collaborators, having co-written two songs on her most recent album, Mischievous Moon.

The date for the supper club and to see Jill perform is the 20th and the venue is somewhere up in the hills behind Cannes. More details  available here.

Backstage Riders explained by The Smoking Gun

A backstage rider is presented to promoters by every worldwide or UK touring act and lists specifications on everything from stage design, lighting and sound systems to an individual artist’s wish list which would generally include everything from travel and billing, right through to dressing room details, accommodations and meals. Many backstage catering companies fear the dreaded rider but at Red Radish we literally love every one!

The rider was apparently made famous by Van Halen’s contractual demand that every brown M&M be removed from the group’s sweetie bowl and it seems the bigger the fame the bigger and often more complex the rider. Think Eminem and you are looking at Chateau Petrus, Jumbo shrimp and 25kg dumb bells, whilst Dollar (2013) and David Van Day will get away with an old hairdryer and a packet of crisps. Many elements of these sometime awkward riders often end up in the Red Radish inbox as their frantic management team wonder who will be able to keep their precocious charges happy and stop them spittimng their dummies out. We might play hard to get initially but secretly  the more obscure the rider the better the challenge. Just don’t tell their production guys we said so!

Read about your fave band’s quirky rider requests here at ‘The Smoking Gun’.

Tour & Festival Crew Catering

Red Radish is not just a catering company. We are a global tour and crew catering company, dedicated to using the best chefs and the freshest, ethically produced ingredients available. We understand the pressures placed on a busy production team or the setting up of a festival and realise the importance of keeping everyone extremely well-fed and watered which is why we have been involved in some great tours and festivals. If you want to keep your artists and crew happy then be sure to get in touch with the most up-and-coming mobile caterers around.

Our mobile kitchens are fully equipped and fitted to offer a true mobile catering service. Personally designed by Louise on an event by event basis and to offer the optimum facilities, our kitchens can provide everything from soup and sandwiches to three hot meals a days for literally hundreds of people. On-board electricity generators, running water and gas supplies allow our chefs to offer wonderful catering solutions in the most remote of locations. Our kitchens offer the flexibility to become part of your touring convoy, moving from location to location with your crew and artists.

We will cater for all your staff from the first stage of setting up until the last day of cleaning away, providing hearty homemade meals throughout the day and night to make sure your crew are happy and content. From great British favourites like a Full English breakfast, Belly of Pork or Fish and Chips, through to Asian, Fusion or French we can cater for just about everyone’s tastes. As avid foodies and lovers of healthy eating we always use the very best ingredients and are as happy cooking macrobiotic, vegan and vegetarian cuisine as we are a good old fashioned roast lunch with all the trimmings.