PRIVATE DINING IN DORSET
Your evening. Taken care of.
Enjoy a three-course dinner in your home or holiday property, with personal planning from Rob and a team to cook, serve and clear up.
DINNER PARTIES
Make yourself at home
Since founding Brown Goose Catering in 2016, Rob has catered for dinner parties in private homes and holiday properties across Dorset. From intimate gatherings of six to celebrations of up to 70, each occasion begins with a conversation about your plans.
DINNER PARTY SERVICE
What’s included
(01)
PERSONAL PLANNING
Speak directly with Rob to arrange your meal and discuss your guests’ preferences and dietary requirements.
(02)
COOKING & SERVICE
A chef and waiting staff attend your dinner. We provide tablecloths, appropriate table decorations, crockery and cutlery, with table service throughout the meal.
(03)
CLEARING UP
After your meal, we clean the dining area and kitchen, leaving you free to enjoy the rest of your evening.
THE DINNER PARTY EXPERIENCE
YOUR EVENING. OUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
Seasonal menus, personal planning and service from start to finish. Enjoy a three-course dinner in your home or holiday property, with the details taken care of.
SEASONAL SAMPLE MENU
A menu for your gathering
September–November 2026
Explore our seasonal selection of starters, mains and desserts. Contact Rob to discuss the menu for your gathering.
Locally sourced bread is served with the starters.
- Wild Mushroom TortelliniJerusalem Artichoke Soup (V)
- Goats Cheese MoussePickled Heritage Beetroots, Caramelised Pecans (V)
- Truffled Herb GnocchiWild Mushroom and Kale Fricassee (V)
- Goats Cheese and Slow Roasted Tomato TartletGrape and Balsamic Chutney
- Pea and Halloumi FrittersConfit Vine Tomatoes, Salsa Verde (V)
- Twice Baked Smoked Cheddar SouffléParsley and Lemon, Parmesan Crisp (V)
- Truffled Herb GnocchiSmoked Chicken and Wild Mushroom Fricassee
- Smoked Venison CarpaccioRed Currant Chutney, Tarragon Vinaigrette
- Confit Duck RavioliDuck and Ginger Consomméminimum 4 guests
- Wood Pigeon BreastCeleriac Remoulade, Crispy Leg Pie
- Ham Hock TerrineBlack Pudding Beignet, Piccalilli
- Sauté Chilli PrawnApple Salad, Ginger Dressing
- Seared TunaWarm Salad of Potato and Pickled Fennel, Niçoise Dressing
- Smoked Haddock FritterCurry Spiced Aioli, Apple Chutney
- ScallopsWatercress Purée, Parsnip Crisps£3 supplement
- Pan Fried Mackerel FilletsCaramelised Leek Tart
FAQ
Dinner party questions
Where can you cater?
We cater in private homes and holiday properties across Dorset. Share your location and details of the kitchen when enquiring.
How many guests can you cater for?
Do we need to provide crockery and cutlery?
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Will you clean up afterwards?
How much does it cost?
Let’s plan your dinner party
Tell us your date, location and guest numbers, and Rob will help you explore the options.
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