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A beautiful Boutique Bed & Breakfast near Cannes

The combination of a beautiful chic typical Provencal villa and our successful catering company based in Cannes (serving not only the UK but the entire South of France and various other far-flung places) has lead to the exciting opening of one of the best value small boutique B & B places on the French Riviera. Everyone knows that the guys at Red Radish are famous for fantastic food and fine hospitality but now you can check yourself in for a few nights luxury at Villa Aurita bed & breakfast. Wonderful relaxation around their very own azur blue swimming pool. Who needs a hotel eh?

In its wonderful location surrounded by picturesque French villages like Grasse, Valbonne, Mougins and St Paul de Vence you are guaranteed to have landed in one of the best kept secrets on the Cote d’Azur. Also just a short drive from the beaches of Cannes, Antibes and Juan les Pins you will be spoilt for choice of things to do on your holiday in the South of France. There is plenty of parking but you do not even really need a car as there are plenty of great options for touring by bus or train.

And you never know, you could get really lucky and you might even be able to wangle yourselves a couple of places at a secret Red Radish Supper club whilst you are in town.

You can find out more by emailing [email protected] or calling +44 (0)7532 427033

Apr 10, 2012
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Spring & Summer Provencal Menu

Do you really want to go on holiday and cook? You have probably spent a fortune renting a beautiful Cote d’Azur villa so why not go the whole hog and hire a chef or cook to cook you dinner or lunch. We can cater for just one special dinner party at home or a special package where we can come and create some great Provencal classics during the course of your vacation. We do everything from setting the table to clearing up and the costs are generally much cheaper than going out to eat and we obviously use the freshest ingredients straight from the market. After all there can’t be much better than going straight from the pool to the dining table.

Our 2012 spring and Provençal menus

Canapés

Salmon cakes with lime mayo

Cucumber cups with crab salad

Basil mussels

White Bait Fritters with tartare sauce

Mini quiche Lorraine

Tomato & Basil bruschetta

Salt cod fritters

Cheese shortbreads with pesto & sun dried tomato

Goat cheese & caramelised onion tartlets

Avocado mousse prawn cocktails

Stuffed mushrooms

Vegetable crudités and dips

Whole roasted Brie with fresh bread

Spinach & feta triangles

Olive & goat cheese tapenade croûtes

Pissaladiere

Hors d’ Oeuvres

Roasted Red pepper and Plum Tomato soup with Fresh Basil

Fish Soup with Aioli Croutons

Gazpacho

Fig and Parma Ham Salad

Pate de Campagne with Toast and Pickles

 

Mains

Chicken Breast Stuffed with creamy pesto sauce and Roasted Baby tomatoes

Beef Daube Provençal

Provençal Aubergine Gratin

Salmon wrapped in Parma Ham

Vegetables

Ratatouille

Green beans in lemon and Cracked Pepper

Courgette and Cherry Tomato Rosemary Skewers

Roasted Herb de Provence Potatoes

Dauphinoise Potatoes

Creamed Potatoes with French Grain Mustard

Puddings

Crème Brulee

Strawberry Tart

Chocolate Mousse

Summer Berry Compote with Mascarpone Cream

A selection of the best French Cheeses

Followed of course by Tea and Coffee

Please note that this is just a small sample of what is available and we can of course cook whatever you fancy eating!

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Mar 24, 2012
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Private Villa Catering & Chef

Over the last ten years Red Radish have met some wonderful people as we have catered and delivered some fantastic food to some beautiful homes on the French Riviera. Quite simply there is not much better than having a great chef cook you up dinner whilst you relax around the pool with friends and family. Your very own bistro at home. It could be catering a simple supper for just six or a large party to celebrate something specially but quite simply if you have gone to all that trouble and expense finding the perfect place then why not look for as many ways possible to enjoy it. Below is a letter we send out to clients which will hopefully give you more of an insight of what is on offer. You can also get some menu ideas here.

“Good Morning,

I hope you do not mind me dropping you a line but at some stage over the last few months you contacted us regards renting our beautiful home in the South of France. It could even be that you have actually booked the villa.

My reason for writing is that my partner Lucy is a chef and as well as running events and parties on the French Riviera we also do quite a lot of private villa catering during the summer. It is nice having dinner round your pool with friends or family and  is usually much less expensive than going out plus you do not have to worry about babysitters, taxis and paying extortionate prices for a bottle of great wine. You can see our catering website at www.red-radish.com and we are happy to do ‘one-off’ suppers or a package during your holiday. We can also arrange delivered meals or provisioning which can be really helpful and especially great for arrival day.

If you have time then you might like to read this reference which is just one of many on our website.

Lastly, please do not hesitate to contact me before or during your trip if you need any help or free advice regards your visit whatsoever. We have lived here for over ten years and as well as organising events, we also work in film and TV location fixing so know pretty much everything and everyone there is to know and would be only to pleased to share our love of this wonderful region with you.

Bon Weekend!

Wayne and Lucy”

Mar 24, 2012
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Great for Staff Energy & Moral

Dear Louise

Thank you so much for providing the Crew/Artist Catering at Greenock Tall Ships Race on behalf of my company Richmond Event Management.

We would like to thank you and your team for all your hard work that you put into delivering the amazing menus each day. The quality of the food and the efficiency of your team helped immensely in keeping up staff energy and moral. Everyone has asked me to pass on their thanks to you.

If you need any references for the future then please pass on my details and would be very happy to speak to them.

I look forward to working with you in the future.

With best wishes,

Adrian Eyles-Jones
Site Manager
Richmond Event Management

Mar 18, 2012
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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

Mar 05, 2012
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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

Feb 25, 2012
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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.

Feb 23, 2012
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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
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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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