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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!’

Feb 20, 2012
| in What our clients said

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.

Jan 16, 2012
| in Latest News, Supper Clubs

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!

Jan 16, 2012
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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.

Jan 11, 2012
| in Latest News, Supper Clubs

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’.

Jan 10, 2012
| in Festivals, Latest News

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.

Nov 01, 2011
| in Popular Posts

Festival, Crew, Film & Tour Catering

Now that sadly the summer season is coming to a close, Red Radish will soon be packing up their catering equipment and going ‘all mobile’ as we help feed the film, festival and production crews with our location-based mobile catering set-up. We are back to the the UK next week and have a couple of large crews to keep well-fed as they busily set-up at some very exciting locations including one in a secret part of Europe. Now the five kids are older and busy all over the place it means we can be pretty ready to travel to any far-flung destination almost at the drop of a hat and relsih the challenge that the next six months promise to bring.

Oct 05, 2011
| in Latest News

Champagne and Saint Tropez

If you have been in any supermarket down in St Tropez over the course of the last few days you will notice that the shelves of champagne are completely empty. Not just the cheap stuff but also every drop of Crystal and Dom Pérignon as well! They certainly know how to live the high-life down at les voiles des Saint-Tropez and as food and drink suppliers we are certainly busy with daily deliveries and provisioning to a good few of these beautiful sailing boats and yachts. We also have plenty of great price champagne tucked away as well so hopefully will be able to keep up with the demand!

Sep 28, 2011
| in Latest News, Yachts
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