Jacqueline Hall

Review of Un Chef à la maison

I have a peculiar set of dietary requirements (med...

I have a peculiar set of dietary requirements (medical issues not whimsical affectations) and generally struggle to find things which I can eat at fully-catered organised events.
Yesterday I attended a wedding reception where we were served a 'High Tea' shortly after arrival, followed by a Hog Roast later in the evening. The Bride had, thoughfully, contacted Chef De La Maison and explained that there would be a single guest who would need to have 2 meals consisting of an entirely separate menu from the remainder.
Chef De La Maison (Alison Wood, specifically) rose to the challenge, magnificently. I had my own platter of delightful sandwiches; the fillings were specially tailored for me and, most gloriously, I was able to eat and enjoy my very own plate of cakes and biscuits.
My evening meal included a fillet of steamed salmon (I noticed quite a few of the other guests looking enviously on) and a specially created bowl of coleslaw.
Not only was all the food, itself, delicious (a fact confirmed by my partner who has no such dietary restrictions) but the sheer joy of being able to enjoy a fine meal to the standard of those around me is not something I am often able to experience.
All of the Chef de la Maison Ltd staff were professional, obliging and friendly.
I really cannot recommend them highly enough......especially if you might have a guest in attendance who has special dietary needs.