Dinner party menu

Welcome to my "Dinner Party Menu " xoxo

Bringing The Messy Cooks 2026 new range of Dinner Party Foods.
Making entertaining fabulous at home.
Offering a sophisticated dining experience that you  simply cook up at  home  or plate up with ease and grace!
Full of flavour profiles and complexity making you the “host with the most !”
All dietry requirements will be taken into account if you have Gluten or Nut free Guests.
Please call me or text me to discuss
Lots of love
Annie
The Messy Cook xoxo

CANAPES

The perfect Nibbles when your guests arrive… easily plated onto your own platters to wander around and offer prior to sitting down and enjoying the next course!

Vodka Infused Salmon Blinis with dill cream cheese & Microherb $85

24 Pieces of mouth watering bites… freshly baked blinis topped with dill & lemon cream cheese, Mr Flaz Vodka Infused Salmon and finished with Micro herb of Sorrel
Available also on Gluten Free crackers or cucumber base 

Devilled Eggs $85 24 half pieces

A classic British Canape with a twist… creamy egg yolk with a hint of chilli & sesame seed sprinkled with Chives
Box of 24

Crostini - boxes of 15 bites with 2 option toppings $60

Coming in boxes of 15 – easy to place on your favourite platter to hand out to your guests.
Choose from the following delcious flavour profiles
OPTION 1
Crisp homemade crostini topped with smooth Gorgonzola cheese ( serve room temp ) , a jammy pan fried Majool date drizzled with “Mild” Calabrian chilli oil.
So divine !!
OPTION 2
Crisp homemade crostini topped with whipped fetta with a hint of lemon, layered with caramelised leek and finished with a honey roasted macademia topping to give texture.

Duck breast pancakes with hoisin sauce cucumber & Spring Onion $85

A crowd pleaser… these beautiful rolls pack tonnes of delicate flavour !
Boxes of 20 easily plated on your platter to servce your guests.

Styled Cheese Board $125 ( return the board within 7 days )

Beautifully styled cheese board with all the trimmings
Comes fully wrapped on collection so its easy to transport.
Please return the wood board within 7 days 

ENTREES'

You cannot host a dinner party without a delicious Entree option.
Easily heated or plated for maximum efficiency so you can mingle with your guests !

Scallops in a shell with Nduja Butter $90 box 8

Each shell holds 3 plump scallops topped with french butter  with  Classic Nduja  a classic Calabrian lightly spiced  soft sausage paste which is the perfect compliment.
Comes box ready for you to place straight  in your oven with full instructions
Ideally served with crusty bread
Come in Boxes of 8 – the shells can be cleaned in your dishwasher for future use

Inidivudal Zucchini & Fetta Tarts Boxes 6 $75.00

On a bed of butter puff pastry, this is a perfect dish for everyone….. lovely with a small green side salad.
Zucchini & Fetta with a hint of basil.

Classic Prawn Cocktail $100 Box 6 includes ceramic dish

On a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce, fresh prawns drizzled with a classic Marie- Rose sauce with a twist of Sriracha sauce ( very mild) topped with coriander & a delicate slice of lemon.
The ceramic dish provided is yours to keep and re-use for many things!

"MEZZE" Share plates $65

2 fabulous flavoursome options!
Everything is ready for you to place on your own platter … full instructions will be provided on collection.
LABNEH WITH CONFIT TOMATOES
A classic Ottelenghi dish full of flavour !
Homemade Labneh ( a Middle Eastern Yoghurt cheese) with my confit tomatoes macerated with oregano & paprika. Sprinkle once plated with Aleppo dry chillies
or
BURNT EGGPLANT WITH FETTA & HARISSA OIL
Another Full flavour Ottelenghi classic!
Roasted eggplant served ( skins off )drizzled with Harissa oil  on a bed whipped fetta sprinkled once on your platter with roasted pine nuts
BOTH DISHES COME WITH 4 PITA BREADS TO BREAK UP AND DIP IN

Cream of Zucchini Soup 1 Litre $50

The most comforting soup made with organic Zucchini chicken stock & cream,
Pefect with some crusty bread 

Sourdough Bread Wheel 36 Pieces $60

Bread is an essential must have at any dinner party and these little crusty chewy  bread rolls will not disappoint !
Perfect simply with some French butter or dipped in olive oil.
A great accompaniment to the scallops in the shells with the melty Nduja butetr !
If you require a pack. of French butter I can provide at additional costs

MAINS

Offering a choice of fish, meat & Vegetarian options… everything. is fresh seasonal and has a French Theme
Easily cooked and full instruction son collect.

Salmon Encroute - 3 sizes available

Classic French Salmon En Croute – skinless salmon topped with bechamel dill and spinach with a touch of lemon encased in butter puff pastry.  

Boxed on collection and ready for you to cook yourself at 200 c  for 35-40 until golden brown. 

Full instructions will be provided so dont worry ! This will be a perfect dinner party favourite and a memory for your guests!

 

Small – $35 (one serve)

Large – $70 (2-3  serves)

X Large -$100 ( serves 5-6)

French Pithiviers - $80 choice 2 fillings

Inspired by Michel Roux Jr….. Bake yourself pies that feed 6 people.
Filling choices…..
 BEEF BURGUNDY
A rich redwine grass fed beef withthe holy trinity of veg being carrots celery and onion slow cooked for 5 hours, cooled to fill this wonderful and impressive pie.
CHICKEN LEEK & TARRGON
 Poached chicken with flamed brandy leeks & fresh garden tarragon  in a creamy bechamel & french mustard sauce .
Encased if a beautiful puff pastry with egg yolk wash and pastry decoration.
An impressive dinner party offering this Christmas.
Slide the pie on the paper provided in the box onto a baking tray, and pop in a pre heated oven 200c for 40 minutes.

Salmon Leek Asparagus & Dill quiche $70

Luxuriously fabulous Salmon Leek & Asparagus Quiche with a hint of dill.
Now available in crustless for Gluten free enjoyment
A classic creamy egg filling with all the luxury trimmings.
Serve warm or cold with a crisp salad.
Comes in returnable oven to table ceramic dish.
If you would like the additional smoked salmon on the top please let me know – there will be an additional charge x 
Crustless    $65
With crust  $70

Organic Spatchcocked Chicken with Tarragon & white wine sauce $100.00

This is an epic roast chicken… Feeds 4

On collect in the box will consist of ……

1 Organic chicken  spatchcocked and pre seasoned with Fresh Tarragon leaves Maldon sea salt, olive oil and garlic

1 Tub  of  fresh Tarragon  with cream , French mustard and white wine sauce .

Full instructions for cooking ( and its so easy ) on collect.

I recommend to accompany this dish you order a tray of my roast potatoes or my roast fennel and potatoe warm salad kit x

 

Approx weight 2.2-2.5 Kilos 

Beef Wellington $150

Beef Wellington will always blow your dinner guests away!

The Wellington is a timeless British culinary masterpiece that features succulent beef tenderloin enveloped in a luscious coating mustard and mushroom duxelles — crafted from finely chopped mushrooms, shallots, and herbs. It is then encased in pancetta and encased in 2 layers of golden-brown puff pastry, resulting in a dish that marries luxury with robust flavours.
All first orders will receive a complimentary food thermometer to ensure you cook your Beef Wellington at home to perfection – the centre should be at 52- 55deg C before removing from your oven and 10 mins resting time before devouring !
Feeds 3 people or 2 greedy people!
Full instructions will be given on collection
Reccomendation: buy the Parish mash to go with this divine dish! which comes in 1 kilo of half kilo sachets $50 or $25

Roast Pumpkin fetta & Sage Quiche $60

The Perfect Vegetarian dish, roasted butter nut pumkin with sage, fetta and finished with a classic creamy egg filling on a light crisp puff pastry.
Comes in a returnable ceramic dish 
easy reheat 

SIDE DISHES - VEGETABLES & SALADS

A choice of Vegetables and salads prepared on the day of collect to ensure absolute freshness.

PARIS MASH $25 500g or $50 1 kilo

Smooth & Creamy Paris Mash- rich with butter & cream seasoned with Maldon sea salt.

 

Totally decadent .

 

Comes in frozen pouches 2 sizes.

 

Easy reheat once defrosted on your cootop in a pan!

Roast Potatoes - 2 kilos $50.00

Par Boiled then roasted with fresh garden rosemary & Thyme and drizzled with olive oil, butter & of course Maldon sea salt.

 

Easy reheat and a perfect accompaniment to The Messy Cooks Tarragon Roast Chicken

Organic Roast Carrots with Honey & Balsamic glaze 2 kilos $50

The most beautfiul sweet carrots you have ever tasted!

 

Roasted with honey, garlic and balsamic glaze seasoned with Maldon sea salt, fennel seeds & garden Thyme 

Organic Cauliflower Cheese 800g tray $50

Classic Organic Cauliflower cheese in a creamy bechamel sauce topped with Grana Pandana garnished with fresh garden herbs . Reheat in your oven 190c for 20 mins until golden brown and bubbling. Comes in oven to table foil and portable box .
made as always with Love ❤️

Salads... choice of... the perfect compliment to any of the Messy Cooks mains

Choice of beautiful fresh and seasonal salads- comes in our smart black signature boxes which easily slides onto your own platter for presentation! All are perfect accompaniments to the mains on the menu !
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The Classic Waldorf  $60 with Organic Little Gem lettuce, sweet grapes toasted walnuts with a mayo mustard yoghurt apple cider & lemon juice dressing
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Classic Caprese Salad $60
Layers of organic tomatoes , mozzarella cheese seasoned with Maldon sea salt and drizzled with Balsamic Glaze and garden basil
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Roasted potato Fennel & carrots with whipped fetta, herb gremolata  $75…..
Reheat the veg in the provided tray and smear the fetta on your platter, add the veg and sprinkle the gremolata on the top ! divine!

Dauphinois Potato tray Large $60

A classic French dish Delicately double cooked in cream, milk, nutmeg & sprinkled with Gruyere cheese on the top !

 Full cooking instructions wil lbe provided on collect.

Bake in your own oven to finish off !

KIDS MENU

Choice of Kids favourties full of flavour & freshly prepared.

LASAGNES IN RETURNABLE OVEN TO TABLE DISH $90

Choice of Classic Organic Bolognese or Zucchini & Fetta

 

This is a large dish and would serve 8

 

Please return the dish within 7 days  xoxo

Chicken Schnitzels box 8 $80

 

Succulent chicken breast covered in the Messy Cooks own Breadcrumb recipe.

Ready cooked for easy reheat in your oven

 

Perfect with The Messy Cooks Paris Mash 

Pea Mash or Paris Mash - $50 1 kilo perfect with the chicken Schnitzels!

 

Pea Mash is divine! with mint cream cheese and seasoning retaining some pea texture! 

Paris Mash is creamy and smooth 

When you order these let me know how many people to feed to establish quantity – I recommend 1000 g for 6-8 children 

Mini Cup cake boxes 16 $75 chocolate or vanilla

 

The kids will love these little cakes ! ( & they keep the sugar levels at bay )

 

Available in vanilla or chocolate with butter cream

DESSERT

Classic desserts to impress your guests!

Easily unboxed and served offering a luxury finish to your evening !

Luxurious Gluten Free Chocolate cake with Raspberries & Chantilly Cream $85

The Messy Cooks Beautiful Rich chocolate cake ( Gluten Free )
Topped with chantilly cream & rasperries
Note the fruit and Chantilly cream will be boxed separately for you to construct at home on your own plate – full instructions will be given ! Its so easy!

Sticky Date Puddings with salted caramel sauce $65

Box of 8 fabulous sponges with salted caramel.
Easy reheat and serve
Perfect with cream !

Pavlova with cream and Strawberries $75

Beautifully made and overnight baked pavlova
Comes boxed ready for you to top it with the provided cream and hulled fresh strawberries 

French Lemon Tarte $75

Delicate & Zesty fresh French Lemon Tarte
With its beautiful homemade short crust pastry and zingy citrus interior topped with plump raspberries