A Countryside Wedding in the Rolling Hills of Oxfordshire
An intimate celebration where African-inspired cuisine met English countryside charm, creating unforgettable moments for 90 guests in one of Oxfordshire's most picturesque settings. From langoustine canapes to our show-stopping avocado dessert, every dish told a story of love, tradition, and culinary artistry.
There's nothing we love more than countryside weddings celebrating love and revelry right in the heart of England's most beautiful landscapes. For 90 guests, we were invited to our clients' family home nestled in the rolling hills of Oxfordshire for the most special day of their lives. This gorgeous rustic chic outdoor wedding reception featured a full seated dinner that perfectly captured the romance of rural England.
With an abundance of cold and hot canapes and a menu bursting with tantalising flavours, all rounded off with our signature avocado dessert, this wedding was an absolute joy to be part of.
Canapes
Hot Canapes
Calabrian Nduja arancini, chorizo crisp and lemon aioli
Tandoori lamb rump, tamarind chutney
Crispy charcoal or beetroot langoustine, aioli
Cold Canapes
Plantain crisp, mango and pineapple tartare with scotch bonnet gel
Portland white crab with a citrus gel, apple brunoised on a croustade
Confit Gressingham duck cone, kimchi and harissa sauce with crispy duck skin
Starters
Bread and butter boards
Crispy duck with watermelon and pomegranate salad, toasted cashews
Whipped vegan ricotta with confit heritage baby carrots, homemade granola, dill oil
Mains
Seared stone bass with wilted spinach, girolles mushroom, Shito and parsnip puree
Butternut squash risotto with basil oil, vegan ricotta
Palate Cleanser
Aperol Spritz sorbet
Desserts
'The Ripe Avocado'
White chocolate and avocado mousse, vanilla, Ghanaian chocolate crumb
Komuntu chocolate, crispy gavotte, streusel, passion fruit and Hwentia
Tea, coffee and petit fours served
Evening Food
Ham and cheese toasties
Cheese and caramelized onion toasties
“It’s always an absolute honour to be a part of such momentous occasions such as weddings, and to do so in the heart of someone's home made this Oxfordshire wedding even more special! Kate and Tom were dream clients, with a clear vision that we were able to execute seamlessly so all they had to worry about was remembering the steps to their first dance and ensuring they spoke to every single guest! We wish them a lifetime of happiness.”
– Lucy Robinson, Head of Events at The Ripe Avocado
“Just to say an enormous thank you for an absolutely amazing day on Saturday. The food was incredible and the service impeccable. We appreciated all the touches big a small from a private plate of canapés, to all the plates being put down simultaneously! Nothing went unnoticed by us. Our guests were astounded by the quality and they are a discerning crowd! Your team were an amazing balance of professional but approachable and fantastically helpful”
– Kate and Tom, Bride and Groom
