tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64177783808374206362024-03-08T07:27:07.515-08:00ELEMENTAL EXPERIENCESFine Food From Land & Sea...James Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13207586339305664189noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417778380837420636.post-9993925406399491342011-03-02T04:12:00.002-08:002012-08-01T16:33:27.872-07:00Elemental Experiences...<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Elemental Kitchen - Bespoke Hospitality</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Available throughout Scotland and Abroad</span><br />
A <span style="font-weight: bold;">Personal Chef & Host</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chef only</span> in your own unique setting - exclusively for dinner parties, holidays and special occasions.<br />
Excludes the cost of your chosen ingredients & travel expenses.<br />
During our peak season, bookings for one-off dinner parties are typically taken no more than 14 days in advance<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://elementalfees.blogspot.com/2011/03/bespoke-packages.html">Click here</a></span> or scroll down to Bespoke Packages for full details.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Chef's Table</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - A Bespoke Dining Demonstration </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Available in the East Neuk</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">or by special arrangement</span></div>
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Our Chef & Host will come to your home to create a delicious 3-course lunch for you and your guests (party of up to 8), while you observe, ask questions and perhaps enjoy a bottle of wine!<br />
Afterwards, we'll email you the recipe so that you can recreate the meal yourself!<br />
No need to worry about shopping - we'll bring ingredients to your home.<br />
During our peak season, bookings are taken no more than 14 days in advance<br />
Fee: £POA (based on your specific requirements)<br />
Our quote will excludes cost of your chosen ingredients & travel expenses.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Cooking On Ice</span> -<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Delicious Meals For Your Freezer</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Available in the East Neuk</span><br />
Our personal chef will visit your home, cook up a storm, and fill your freezer with delicious meals.<br />
Meals agreed in advance<br />
During our peak season, bookings are taken no more than 14 days in advance<br />
Fee: £POA<br />
Our quote will exclude cost of your chosen ingredients & travel expenses.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The E-Kitchen</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - Consultation From The Head Chef </span></div>
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James, Head Chef at <a href="http://www.elementalkitchen.co.uk/">The Elemental Kitchen</a> can provide consultation for your unique project. He's previously <span style="font-weight: bold;">created menus, recipes and provided bespoke consultation</span> for both the hospitality industry - <span style="font-weight: bold;">eg cafes, coffee houses, farm shops</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">and visitor centres </span>- and private<span style="font-weight: bold;"> at-home clients. </span><br />
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We can arrange<span style="font-weight: bold;"> in-person or virtual consultations </span>with James - bespoke recipes, menus, techniques and general guidance. Our aim is to welcome and encourage our clients to get in touch, whether you are looking for <span style="font-weight: bold;"> advice, inspiration, a fresh new cafe menu, a frozen food range, or a special recipe or menu for an upcoming dinner party. </span><br />
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In addition to <span style="font-weight: bold;">face-to-face meetings,</span> from own kitchen table, we can respond to unique queries and tastes by providing a personalised guide. James can work with you <span style="font-weight: bold;">via email, phone/skype</span>.<br />
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Fee: £POA, based on your unique requirements<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6417778380837420636.post-39527744404785430742011-03-02T04:12:00.001-08:002011-11-17T15:16:33.184-08:00Bespoke Packages<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Didot,'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Of course, every occasion is different but for your convenience, please see below, two </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Elemental Kitchen bespoke hospitality packages (examples only)</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, based on varying groups and requirements. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your own unique requirements in more detail and to </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">arrange a bespoke quote</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;" >.</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Didot,'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;" ><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We may be able to provide</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> discounts </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">for extended service, local (East Neuk) occasions and very small groups.</span></span></div></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Didot,'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;" ><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">AN ELEMENTAL OCCASION (For 12 guests or fewer)</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Approx £250 per day<br />Approx £200 per day for Chef Only<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Includes the following Chef & Host or Chef Only service, as required:-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Breakfast;</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> continental or full cooked</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Informal lunch;</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> picnic, sandwiches, buffet or cooked one-pot style</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Afternoon Tea;</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> cake can be served with lunch or, for those of you spending the day out, an afternoon tea station can be arranged for self-serve later in the day.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Dinner</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">; canapes, 3 courses, cheese board, tea & coffee</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Grocery shopping</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, as necessary</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our daily rate is inclusive of :-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">typically up to 10 hours service each day, between 7am and 11pm.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">advance preparation; up to 5 hours menu planning, client correspondence, grocery orders etc</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our daily rate also applies to :-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">set up / arrival day (travel, shopping, dinner if required)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">departure day (breakfast if required, kitchen clear down, travel)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our rate excludes:-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">groceries<br />mileage @ 50p per mile<br />other necessary travel expenses - eg ferries/flights/transfers<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Maximum guests:-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">12, inclusive of children</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">An Elemental Occasion - Additions</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Please also let us know if you also wish to add the following;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">simple & nutritious kids tea;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 course formal lunch; (inclusive of dessert or starter)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">additional unspecified hours may be charged at an hourly rate</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Didot,'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Note re Chef Only assignments</span>: We request that clients provide their own front-of-house/kitchen assistant, as necessary.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Didot,'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> In holiday properties, this can usually be arranged with the housekeeping manager.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">AN ELEMENTAL GATHERING (for 13 - 26 guests)</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Approx £250 per day<br />Approx £200 per day for Chef Only<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Includes the following Chef & Host or Chef Only service, as required:-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Breakfast;</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> continental or full cooked</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Packed lunch;</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> sandwiches & snacks for daytrips, ready to take away after breakfast</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Afternoon Tea;</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> a warming cup of tea/coffee and cake can be set up for easy self-serve as guests return from daytrips</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Dinner; </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3 courses, cheese board, tea & coffee</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Grocery shopping</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, as necessary</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our daily rate is inclusive of :-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">typically up to 10 hours service each day, between 7am and 11pm.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">advance preparation; up to 5 hours menu planning, client correspondence, grocery orders etc</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our daily rate also applies to :-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">set-up / arrival day (travel, shopping, dinner if required)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">departure day (breakfast if required, kitchen clear down, travel)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our rate excludes:-</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;" ><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">groceries<br />mileage @ 50p per mile<br />other necessary travel expenses - eg ferries/flights/transfers<br /><br /></span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Maximum guests:-</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">26, inclusive of children</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Where numbers exceed 12, we request that the client arranges additional dining/kitchen staff to help ensure swift & smooth service</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">An Elemental Gathering - Additions</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Please also let us know if you also wish to add the following;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">informal self-serve lunch; buffet/cooked one-pot</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 course formal lunch (inclusive of dessert or starter)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">canapes</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">simple & nutritious kids tea</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">additional unspecified hours may be charged at an hourly rate</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note re Chef Only assignments:</span> We request that clients provide their own front-of-house/kitchen assistant, as necessary. In holiday properties, this can usually be arranged with the housekeeping manager.<br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">FESTIVE FEES</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We typically charge standard festive rates for the following dates & Scottish festive holidays:-</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">CHRISTMAS EVE</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">CHRISTMAS DAY</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">BOXING DAY</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">NEW YEAR’S EVE</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">NEW YEAR’S DAY</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2ND JANUARY</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The Elemental Kitchen – Booking, Payment & Cancellation</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We typically request a deposit of 50% of the total fee to confirm and secure your booking. On receipt of the deposit, we will confirm your requested dates and your booking will be secure. Please don't hesitate to contact us to request a copy of our policy.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Didot,'Times New Roman';"><br /></span></div></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com