Chef Gauri
Chef At Home In Birmingham
I've had a lifelong passion for cooking, creating, and all things foodie - leading to decades of self-taught + professionally-guided culinary experience (Michelin restaurant kitchen experience/Leith's School of Food and Wine). Work-life experiences across Europe also significantly influence my cooking.
I consider my menus to be elegant and honest, without theatrics, but respecting the sublime colours, flavours and fragrances of ingredients without over-processing. Seasonality of ingredients is important to me and when I can, try to use the organic produce grown in my own kitchen garden if in adequate abundance for my menus.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
my happy place to share with others
I learned to cook at...
simple but extraordinarily creative kitchens of my Indian heritage; European classical cuisines from living/working in Europe; a Michelin* kitchen
A cooking secret...
Authenticity and respect of ingredients
My menus
Smoked Trout Lemon Caper Creme Fraise Pate, Sourdough Thins
Crisp Courgette Sticks With Smoked Paprika Aioli
Smoked Wild Salmon, Lemon and Dill Gel, Fried Capers, Cremefraise
Avocado and Plum Tomato Salad Plate
Balsamic-braised Belgian Endive with Goat's Cheese and Jambon
Seared Pork Fillet With Mustard Cream Caper Sauce And Grilled Courgette; Pommes Ana
Fried Seabass In Beurre Noisette With Lemon Aioli Or Sauce Vierge; Pommes Dauphinoise
Entrecote Beouf With Green Peppercorn Sauce, Roast Garlic Potato Crush
Pan Fried Cod In Orange Blossom Cream, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Butter Wilted Baby Spinach
Roast Guinea Fowl Cassoulet - Smoky Paprika Garlic Stewed Haricot, Lardons, Smoked Sausage
Salmon En Croute - Handmade All-Butter Pastry, Lemon, Garlic, Spinach, Black Pepper Creme Frais
Popcorn Cremeux MilleFeulle With Raspberry Coulis
Rhubarb Mousse On Chocolate Disc With Pistachio Praline
Flan Caramel With Thyme-Salted Almond Caramel Praline
Chocolate Fondant, Pear Sorbet
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Rose Harissa Lamb Kofte With Minted Yogurt Dip
Utterly Crispy, Slightly Spiced Kale Galettes With Apricot Chutney
Papadum Nibs Stuffed With Tomato, Cauli, Potato w Tamarind/Date Chutney
Tomato Saar Shot (French Pondicherry Style Tomato Coconut Cream Soup)
Green Masala-Roasted Salmon: Pink Against More Verdant Green From Spinach And Coriander Veloute
Royal Style Chicken Makhani - Tandoori Chicken Morsels Enveloped In Tomato, Ginger, Lemon, Cumin, Coriander Butter Cream
Crispy Dosa Cones Stuffed With Masala Potato And Red Chillie Coconut Chutney
King Prawns In Light Saffron and Spice Infused Cream
Various Vegetable Sides: eg, Paneer Coriander Chili Dumplings In Silky Pool Of Spinach, Cashew, Aniseed Veloute; Roast Butternut Squash Dauphinois Style With Fenugreen, Mustard And Coconut Cream
Mughlai Style Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani In Sindhi Style, Fiery With Tart Plum (Alu Bukhara)
Seabass Biryani In the Kerala Style
Hydrabadi Qabooli Split Yellow Peas Biryani (V)
Rooh Afza Phirni Creme Brulee - Fragrant Persian Rice Pudding On Pear Compote Coddled In Guava Rum- Pistachio Lime Praline Crackle
Fragrant Mango And Cardamom Posset - Mint And Lime Gel Drops
Pistachio, Mango, Rose Kulfi Mini Ices
Afters of Persian Halwa, Indian Sweets and Turkish Delights
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Caesar Salad And Crostini Morsels And Basil/Pistachio Pesto
Baby Leaf and Rocket Salad with Burata, Roasted Peaches, Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, And Candied Pecans
Porcini And Truffle, Tarragon Mascarpone Arancini W Rocket Salad
Tomato Basil Mascarpone Pancetta Arancini W Rocket Salad
King Prawns Linguine Small Plate, Charred Red Pepper Slivers, Silky Garlic Parsley Lemon Butter Sauce
Individual Aubergine And Courgette Roulade Parmigiana
Brown Butter Pan Seared Sea Bass With Preserved Lemon, Cucumber And Fresh Oregano Salsa, Caramelised Baby Plum Tomatoes; Potato Pave
Seared Pork Fillet, Mustard Cream Caper Sauce And Grilled Courgette; Potato Pave
Lamb With Salsa Verde And Ratatouille; Potato Puree
Beef Fillet Steaks Seared In Beurre Noisette, Thyme With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes; Port Jus or Peppercorn Sauce; Potato Pave
Belgian Chocolate Torta Caprese With Pear Sorbet
Zabaglione with Fresh Berries and Amaretti Biscuits
Tiramisu with Raspberry Sorbet
Bay Infused Panna Cotta with Pistachio Praline
Pannetone Perdu with Vanilla Crema and Strawberries
Lemon Ricotta Cake with Blueberry Sorbet
Peach and White Wine Granita, Vanilla Cream Slice, Amaretti Biscuits
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Crispy Kale Turmeric Galettes And Apricot Chutney
Poached Chicken And Handmade Garlic Herb Butter/Watercress/Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Prawn, Cress And Aioli Finger Sandwiches
Bread Bonda - White Lentil Battered and Fried Square Bread Morsels Filled With Red and Green Chutneys
Cheddar Paprika Scones With Chive Creme Frais And Diced Cherry Tomatoes
Gruyere Cheese Puffs With Herb Mascarpone And Pistachio Crumb
Crisp Mini Puris Stuffed With Crushed Potato/Cauli Blend, Sev And Tamarind Chutney
Mini Rasmalai Cakes
Carrot, Pistachio And Cardamom Petit Fours
Roast Rhubarb With Vanilla Creme And Pistachio Millefeuille
Raspberry Coconut Malai Bars
Mango Mousse And Pistachio Entremet Cake
Selection of teas, coffees, macha latte, hot chocolate, Kir Royale, peach iced tea
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Malai Tikka With Green Chutney And Onion Salad
Masala Cauliflower Stuffed Mini-Puris With Tomato-Onion Salsa And Sev
Vegetable Biryani
Rose Harissa Lamb Kofte And Vegetable Skewers With Minted Yogurt Dip
Tandoori Chicken Skewers With Mint And Cucumber Raita
Grilled Masala Whole Baby Aubergines
Sweet Cream And Rose Kulfi With Jelebi "Caviar"
Pistachio, Mango, Cardamom Kulfi Ices
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Spanish Tortilla Disks
Jamon And Mortadella Cheese Shavings
Crisp Courgette Sticks With Smoked Paprika Aioli
Crisp Polenta With Roast Cherry Tomato And Fresh Thyme Confit
Saffron Paella - King Prawn, Chicken, Chorizo
Saffron Paella - Chickpeas and Artichoke Hearts
Fried Seabass In Brown Butter With Lemon Sauce and Chorizo Crumb
Roast Guinea Fowl On Pool Of Smoked Red Pepper Sauce
Seared Scallops On Pool Of Garlic Parsley Lemon Sauce
Baccalao (Salt Cod) Baked with Layers With With Roasted Red Peppers And Tomato And Potato Disks
Fragrant Persian Rice Pudding On Pear Compote Coddled In Guava Rum- Pistachio Lime Praline
Flan Caramel With Thyme-Salted Almond Caramel Praline
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Smoked Trout Lemon Caper Creme Fraise Pate, Sourdough Thins
Crisp Courgette Sticks With Smoked Paprika Aioli
Smoked Wild Salmon, Lemon and Dill Gel, Fried Capers, Cremefraise
Avocado and Plum Tomato Salad Plate
Balsamic-braised Belgian Endive with Goat's Cheese and Jambon
Seared Pork Fillet With Mustard Cream Caper Sauce And Grilled Courgette; Pommes Ana
Fried Seabass In Beurre Noisette With Lemon Aioli Or Sauce Vierge; Pommes Dauphinoise
Entrecote Beouf With Green Peppercorn Sauce, Roast Garlic Potato Crush
Pan Fried Cod In Orange Blossom Cream, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Butter Wilted Baby Spinach
Roast Guinea Fowl Cassoulet - Smoky Paprika Garlic Stewed Haricot, Lardons, Smoked Sausage
Salmon En Croute - Handmade All-Butter Pastry, Lemon, Garlic, Spinach, Black Pepper Creme Frais
Popcorn Cremeux MilleFeulle With Raspberry Coulis
Rhubarb Mousse On Chocolate Disc With Pistachio Praline
Flan Caramel With Thyme-Salted Almond Caramel Praline
Chocolate Fondant, Pear Sorbet
View full menu
Rose Harissa Lamb Kofte With Minted Yogurt Dip
Utterly Crispy, Slightly Spiced Kale Galettes With Apricot Chutney
Papadum Nibs Stuffed With Tomato, Cauli, Potato w Tamarind/Date Chutney
Tomato Saar Shot (French Pondicherry Style Tomato Coconut Cream Soup)
Green Masala-Roasted Salmon: Pink Against More Verdant Green From Spinach And Coriander Veloute
Royal Style Chicken Makhani - Tandoori Chicken Morsels Enveloped In Tomato, Ginger, Lemon, Cumin, Coriander Butter Cream
Crispy Dosa Cones Stuffed With Masala Potato And Red Chillie Coconut Chutney
King Prawns In Light Saffron and Spice Infused Cream
Various Vegetable Sides: eg, Paneer Coriander Chili Dumplings In Silky Pool Of Spinach, Cashew, Aniseed Veloute; Roast Butternut Squash Dauphinois Style With Fenugreen, Mustard And Coconut Cream
Mughlai Style Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani In Sindhi Style, Fiery With Tart Plum (Alu Bukhara)
Seabass Biryani In the Kerala Style
Hydrabadi Qabooli Split Yellow Peas Biryani (V)
Rooh Afza Phirni Creme Brulee - Fragrant Persian Rice Pudding On Pear Compote Coddled In Guava Rum- Pistachio Lime Praline Crackle
Fragrant Mango And Cardamom Posset - Mint And Lime Gel Drops
Pistachio, Mango, Rose Kulfi Mini Ices
Afters of Persian Halwa, Indian Sweets and Turkish Delights
View full menu
Caesar Salad And Crostini Morsels And Basil/Pistachio Pesto
Baby Leaf and Rocket Salad with Burata, Roasted Peaches, Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, And Candied Pecans
Porcini And Truffle, Tarragon Mascarpone Arancini W Rocket Salad
Tomato Basil Mascarpone Pancetta Arancini W Rocket Salad
King Prawns Linguine Small Plate, Charred Red Pepper Slivers, Silky Garlic Parsley Lemon Butter Sauce
Individual Aubergine And Courgette Roulade Parmigiana
Brown Butter Pan Seared Sea Bass With Preserved Lemon, Cucumber And Fresh Oregano Salsa, Caramelised Baby Plum Tomatoes; Potato Pave
Seared Pork Fillet, Mustard Cream Caper Sauce And Grilled Courgette; Potato Pave
Lamb With Salsa Verde And Ratatouille; Potato Puree
Beef Fillet Steaks Seared In Beurre Noisette, Thyme With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes; Port Jus or Peppercorn Sauce; Potato Pave
Belgian Chocolate Torta Caprese With Pear Sorbet
Zabaglione with Fresh Berries and Amaretti Biscuits
Tiramisu with Raspberry Sorbet
Bay Infused Panna Cotta with Pistachio Praline
Pannetone Perdu with Vanilla Crema and Strawberries
Lemon Ricotta Cake with Blueberry Sorbet
Peach and White Wine Granita, Vanilla Cream Slice, Amaretti Biscuits
View full menu
Crispy Kale Turmeric Galettes And Apricot Chutney
Poached Chicken And Handmade Garlic Herb Butter/Watercress/Cucumber Finger Sandwiches
Prawn, Cress And Aioli Finger Sandwiches
Bread Bonda - White Lentil Battered and Fried Square Bread Morsels Filled With Red and Green Chutneys
Cheddar Paprika Scones With Chive Creme Frais And Diced Cherry Tomatoes
Gruyere Cheese Puffs With Herb Mascarpone And Pistachio Crumb
Crisp Mini Puris Stuffed With Crushed Potato/Cauli Blend, Sev And Tamarind Chutney
Mini Rasmalai Cakes
Carrot, Pistachio And Cardamom Petit Fours
Roast Rhubarb With Vanilla Creme And Pistachio Millefeuille
Raspberry Coconut Malai Bars
Mango Mousse And Pistachio Entremet Cake
Selection of teas, coffees, macha latte, hot chocolate, Kir Royale, peach iced tea
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