Here we go again
Last Saturday
our local Polo Club
celebrated it's centenary
and we fed 90 this time
same three sided tin shed
only now we wanted it to feel as though
you were in a marquee
by the river and among the gums!
we had planned lovely wicker seating outside
with cream market umbrellas
only to wake up to one of the wettest days
this winter
The teams arrived and after inspecting the entrance to the field
they deemed it advisable to unload the horses
on the road and walk them in
whilst this was going on we were still busy
dressing the shed
the wife of one of the older players
did the paintings hanging on the drop sheets
and donated them to the Polo club
they were absolutely wonderful
and we had all sorts of memorabilia scattered around
of course I forgot to take photos of the nibbles but this was
our entree (first course) alternate serves of
terrine with beetroot jam and rocket or
Bree with red apple slices, caramelized balsamic and
Parmesan crisps
Main course was our pumpkin salad from here
medium roast beef with bordelaise sauce
or roast pork with apple chips cooked in maple syrup
and of course once again I forgot to capture this on film!
so onto dessert of rich chocolate and raspberries
with whipped cream and marscapone
or shortbread hearts filled with marscapone, cream and brandy
and just poached strawberries
whilst we cooked, prepared and served up
the polo teams played a round robin
in the absolutely pouring rain
but our guests seemed to enjoy themselves despite the
weather and were still there after we had packed up
and gone home.
Yesterday was spent washing up and packing away
and that's the finish of our catering until
the ram sale next month
but that's only morning tea and BBQ lunch
just a breeze for us girls!!
goodnight
Wow, that looks amazing and what a great menu. Well done! Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteJulienne, you never cease to amaze me. You make it sound like it was a stroll in the park (or the polo field!) You girls need to come down our way :)
ReplyDeletei am IMPRESSED.
ReplyDeletethis was quite the chic event.
xxx
Hi Julienne!
ReplyDeletewhat a stilish event and the food was amazing..especially the desserts :-)
Wonderful job, bravo!
xxx
Wow... it all looks perfection to me... how wonderful and I am sure that they all enjoyed it! xx
ReplyDeleteWow! What an elegant event! The food looks wonderful!
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