Dinner party menu

Christmas Mince Pies with Brandy Butter - boxes 6 $35 boxes 12 $70

Christmas Sweet Mince Pies
My neighbour kindly gave me the recipe for these divine festive pies which her mother acquired from The New York Times publication in 1952!
The filling is absolutely superb and marinated in a very boozy French brandy !.
The pastry cases are made of a delicate buttery  shortcrust that melts in your mouth. very rustic and very satisfying !
In boxes of 6 or 12  gift wrapped with ribbon and a sprif of olive busg – a lovely gift to someone you love ❤️ or devour them yourself !
Limited amount so get your order in quickly – collect upto 23rd December 
Comes with a little tub of whipped  boozy brandy butter !
Enjoy warmed up or cold !
Made of course with love x

A Gift From The Messy Cook xoxo

All orders over $100 from The Christmas Menu will receive a “Thankyou” gift for your support of my little business I started in August 2024.
1 Gift per customer.
All orders from the 1st December upto the 23rd December.
Lots of Love
Annie xoxo

Christmas Gift wrapped Cheese Box $110

Stuck for a present? This cheese box is a lovely gift to give.
Beautifully presented with ribbon & cheese Knives
Every Box is unique and styled beautifully
Made with Love x

Christmas Pavlova In a Box $70

A classic Aussie Dessert !
The easiest and most impressive dessert to serve your guests this Christmas !
The pavlova kit !
Comes with overnight baked pavlova base and two boxes of toppings :
*  chantilly vanilla bean cream
* box of seasonal berries .
So easy to put together ! $70 and tastes absolutely amazing !

Christmas Gluten free chocolate cake adorned with plump Raspberries & Chantilly Cream $85

The Messy Cooks Beautiful Rich chocolate cake ( Gluten Free )
Topped with chantilly cream & rasperries for Christmas Festivities
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!

Christmas Tree Shaped Pavlova $140

Comes in a large Box for transporting … and will be fully adorned with cream  & Fruits! a festive 3 tiered luxurious dessert. Should be consumed the day of collection otherwise I can provide 3 boxes with the cream and fruits separate for you to construct yourself !

Christmas Scone Gift Box $65.00

Comes in our smart black box with ribbon…   8 beautiful classic British scones ( recipe from River Cottage ).
Choice of the Messy Cooks Strawberry & Pimms Jam or Raspberry Jam 
1 pot of French butter & 1 pot of Chantilly cream to dollop on the top!
Best  eaten warmed up 

Christmas Gift Bag $35 - Organic Strawberry & Pimms & Organic Raspberry jam Bag

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The perfect easy gift for anyone….
Comes in The Messy Cooks smart black bag with black ribbon & a sprig of olive branch.
The classic 300ml pots of:
Strawberry & Pimms
Organic Raspberry.
Delish on your morning toast or croissant!

Christmas 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)

Christmas French Pithiviers - $75 choice 2 fillings

Inspired by Michel Roux Jr….. Bake yourself pies that feed 6 people.
Filling choice…
1. 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.
2. 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.

Christmas Salmon Leek Asparagus & Dill quiche $65 with crust $60 crustless

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    $60
With crust  $65

Christmas Present! Learn to bake with The Messy Cook!- a 4 person cookery session $600

A fabulous way to bring people together through food.
This is an interactive cooking class for 2.5 hours.
You will make your own lunch and take home the dessert you will create!
Learn how to use the equipment, understand flavour profiling, pastry and much more!
A great gift – dates are flexibible subject to availability

Christmas 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 

Christmas 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

Christmas 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 

Christmas Organic Cauliflower Cheese 800g tray $35

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 .
$35 made as always with Love ❤️

Christmas Box of 12 Pigs In Blankets $50

It’s generally believed that pigs in blankets were popularised in the 1990s, when Delia Smith included a recipe in her Christmas cookbook. These salty morsels are generally considered a Christmas item, owing to its moreish and indulgent qualities, and are widely accepted as one of the UK’s favourite festive trimmings.

The Messy Cooks box of 12 Pork mini sausages are wrapped in Maple syrup streaky bacon Perfect with your Xmas Roast
$50 box 12

Christmas 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!

Christmas Beef Wellington $150 comes uncooked 750g total weight

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 

Christmas 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 !

Christmas Blinis topped with Vodka Infused smoked Salmon on cream cheese , Lemon , Dill topped with micro herbs Box 24 $85

Pre Dinner very elegant  Nibbles, so fresh and full of flavour !

Totally Addictive

Christmas Turkey sliders on mini brioche buns with French Brie, Cranberry sauce and Bean Sprouts $85 box 15

The perfect Christmas Nibble!

A box of 15 soft mini Brioche buns filled with fabulosity !

Classic Brie, Turkey Cranberry and bean sprouts for crunch!

You can if desired pop them under your grill for a warm delight !