Chef Claire Dawkins
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One of today’s leading voices in contemporary European cooking, with huge experience
Claire Dawkins is an independent Private Chef and has been in the industry for around twenty years. Her food style leans toward Modern European but she is more than happy to cook any world food any style. It can be a formal dinner with several courses, a taster menu, a relaxed supper or buffet style for a crowd. Taste is at the forefront of everything she creates as is presentation.
Offering a variety of superb services and mouth-watering menus, Claire Dawkins is one of today’s leading voices in the contemporary cooking industry. Years in the business have helped her to develop a unique style of catering to suit all individual clients tastes and needs.
So whether you’re planning a Dinner, Lunch Party, Breakfast, Buffet, Wedding, Birthday Party or simply need a break from the kitchen – Claire Dawkins is the Private Chef you need. For more information, To discuss a menu, date or to get a quote for your event please get in touch.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Professional I love to discuss the menu, shop for the relevant ingredients with freshness and locality at the forefront and then create amazing food
I learned to cook at...
I am self taught apart from cookery school at Simpson’s
A cooking secret...
That would be telling! ........apart from very sharp knives and a tidy work place
My menus
Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Apple, Pineapple or Tomato Juice
Wild Forest - Strawberry, Blueberry, Redcurrant, Raspberry, Blackcurrants, Black Cherry Pink Paradise - Strawberry, Peach, Mango Green Freak - Spinach, Carrot, Orange, Pineapple Yellow Sunrise - Mango, Peach, Pineapple Red Passion - Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple Tropical Mix - Papaya, Pineapple, Mango
Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Honey and Blueberries
Fresh Fruit Platter with Greek Yoghurt
Continental, cheese, meats, smoked salmon, tomato, cucumber, avocado and olives
Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, hash brown, poached, scrambled or fried egg
Omelette selection - cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, mushrooms, herbs, ham or bacon
Kedgeree
Pancakes, blueberry, honey, lemon and sugar, maple syrup, nutella
Smoked Salmon and scrambled eggs
Breakfast enchiladas with rich tomato sauce
Fresh Sardine brushetta
Eggs Benedict, royals or portobello
Smashed Avocado on Toast with bacon and a poached egg
Shakshuka
Any kind of egg on toast
Croissants
Sweet or savoury pastries
Toast, jam, marmalade, honey
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, chai
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Chilled Tomato Consommé with Thyme Ice
Caramelised Red Onion Tart with Parmesan Cream
Carrot Keftades with Pomegranate Skordalia and Carrot Tabbouleh
Avocado Radish, Red Apple, Cucumber, Lettuce, Marie Rose Sauce
Baby Tomato & Basil Pesto Tart with Pecorino
Asparagus with Balsamic Cream and Shaved Parmesan
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Tomato, Balsamic
Melon Caprice with Herbed Vinaigrette
Baked Brie with Figs, Honey, Walnuts and Crusty Bread
Cucumber and Mint Gazpacho with Shaved Cucumber Ice
Chana Chaat, Spice Fried Cumin Biscuits layered with Spiced Bean Salad, Coconut, Mint and Lime Dressing, Mango Marmalade
Cous Cous, Pinenut, Raisin and Spring Onion Stack Topped with Avocado
Ramiro Peppers stuffed with Cous Cous, Spring Onions, Parsley, Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
Mushroom Ravioli with a Wild Mushroom Veloute
Asparagus, Pea and Edamame Bean Risotto
Zucchini Enchiladas with Rich Tomato Sauce
Smokey White Bean and Halloumi Bake
Carrot Tart Tatin with Whipped Feta
Spicy Vegan Laska
Roasted Vegetable Tart with Basil and Balsamic Cream
Indian Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Curry with Rice and Naan Bread
Mushroom and Lentil Bolognaise
Green Thai Curry with Jason Rice
Roasted Halloumi Fajitas
Spanakopita
Mediterranean Vegetable Strudel
Zucchini Koftas in Creamy Coconut and Tomatosauce
Strawberry and Coconut Panna Cotta, Marinated Strawberries, Strawberry Sorbet, Sesame Brittle
Italian Pear and Almond Cake with Almond Cream
Mixed Red Berries with White Chocolate Cream
Banana , Cinamon and Walnut Cake with Banana Ice Cream
Tropical Fruit Salad with A Lime Granita
Tart Tatum with Calvados Cream
Backlavas and Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse with Marinated Strawberries
Eaton Mess
Blueberry Cheesecake
Tart au Citroen with Lemon Ice Cream
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Dark Cocolate Base and Dark Chocolate Shavings
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Bruschetta of fresh Sardines with Roated Red Peppers
Spicy potatoes
Deep Fried Artichoke Hearts with Aioli
Citrus Honey and Rum Glazed Chicken Wings
Empanadillas with Ham and Goats Cheese
Miniature Pork Skewers
Empanadillas with Tuna and Olives
Spiced Lamb Skewers with Lemon
Wild Mushroom and Aioli Toasts
Blue Cheese and Bean Salad
Sautéed Chicken with Crispy Garlic Slices
Sorbet of the Month
Artichoke and Pimento Flat Bread
Pork Tenderloin Caremelised Apples, Sage Onion and Chilli Stuffing, Spinach, Spiced Roast Potatoes
Grilled Octopus with Warm Potatoes and a Chive Caper and Vinegarette Dressing
Chicken Salad with Raisins and Pine Kernels
Roast Pork Spare Ribs with Paprika
Spring Onion and Mixed Pepper Tortilla
Sizzling Chilli Prawns
Calamari with Prawns and Broad Beans
Chicken Roasted with Orange and Red Onions
Sundried Tomato and Feta Cheese Tart
Fresh Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce
Potato Wedges with Shallots and Rosemary
Orange and Fennel Salad
Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Broad Bean and Ham Salad
Courgette Salad with Coriander Dressing
Simmered Summer Vegetables
Chefs Salad
Chocolate Pot with Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Coulis and Chocolate Brownie
Backlavas and Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream
Tropical Fruit Salad with A Lime Granita
Greek Coffee Panna Cotta, Coffee Ice Cream, Chocolate Soil and Candied Walnuts
Lemon Posset with Strawberry Coulis
Caramelised Apple Tart and Vanilla Ice Cream
Greek Yoghurt Marinated Strawberries and Chocolate Sorbet
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Dip Selection with Crudités and Toasted Pitta
Courgette Keftades with puckled cucumber, mint yoghurt dip and diced feta
Cucumber and Mint Gazpacho with Shaved Cucumber Ice
Caesar Salad
Asparagus with Balsamic Cream and Shaved Parmesan
New potato salad
Red Salad, radish, apple, red cabbage, red onion and pomegranate
Cous Cous, chickpeas, spring onions, sun dried tomatoes, lemon and honey dressing
White cabbage, raisin and carrot cabbage with vinegar or lemon
Watermelon and feta salad with a Basil vinaigrette
Grilled Peach Panzanella
Mexican quinoa salad
Crash hot potatoes with fennel seeds and thyme
Greek salad
Orange salad with mixed leaves, figs, seeds and citrus dressing
Rocket, pear, pine nut and Parmesan salad
Crispy bbq smashed potatoes
Tomato, mozzarella, basil and balsamic cream
Honey Crisp Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and spiced cider vinaigrette
Nicoise salad
Simple Green salad
Grilled Octopus with lemon one olive oil
Squid with a garlic, lemon and parsley stuffing and lemon vinaigrette
Grilled fish if the day
Piri piri garlic prawns
Sardines
Orange honey and metacarpal glazed chicken wings
Beef fillet with butter garlic and herb dipping sauce
Chicken or pork souvlaki
Leg of lamb butterflied with rosemary and garlic
Sticky bbq pork ribs
Lamb chops with lemon
Chicken yakitori skewers
Grilled vegetable kebabs
Spatchcocked chicken with lemon and herbs
Onion Bharji burger with mango chutney and cucumber raita
Roast halloumi and mixed pepper frajitas
Sweet potato and cheese burgers with avocado and chilli jam
Balsamic mushroom skewers
Backlavas and Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse with Marinated Strawberries
Grilled fruit kebabs
Mixed fruit salad with lime granita
Mini ice cream collection
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Shrimp Saganaki
Selection of Greek dips with crudités and grilled pitta
Kolokythaki Keftades - Courgette Keftades with Minted Yoghurt Dip - v
Gigantes, giant beans in tomato sauce
Keftedakia, spicy fried meatballs
Island mussels with garlic, wine and herbs
Salata Chtapodion - Octopus Salad with Garlic Parsley and Lemon
Kalamarakia sto Tigani - Deep fried Calamari with Lemon Mayonnaise
Feta me Meli kai Dentrolivano - Fried Honeyed Feta with Rosemary
Garides Vrastes - Fresh Shrimps with Dill Mayonnaise
Domates kai Piperies Yemistes - Tomatoes & Peppers with Rice and Herbs - v
Gemisto Kalamari - Stuffed Squid Braised in a rich Tomato Sauce
Spanakotyropitakia - Spinach and Cheese Pie - v
Stifado - Braised Beef and Onions
Bianco - Fish in White Sauce
Pasticcio - Baked Macaroni with Beef and Cheese
Kouneli me Stafides - Rabbit Stew with Raisins
Kotopoulo me Patatas kai Horta - Spatchcock Chicken with Potatoes and Wild Greens
Kolokythaki me Ntomates - Zucchini Enchiladas
Bourdeto Kerkyras - Corfiot Fish in Tomato Sauce
Arno frikase, lamb with greens and avgolemono sauce
Makaronia me Garides - Shrimps with Spaghetti
Kotoloulo Pastitsatha - Country Chicken and Tomato Stew with Orzo and Pecorino Cheese
Moussakas me Melitzanes - Traditional Moussaka
Backlavas and Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream
Portokalopita, orange syrup cake and ice cream
Syka me Meli - Honey Roasted Figs and Ice Cream
Froutosalata - Dressed Mixed Fruit Salad with Yoghurt
Loukoumades - Greek Honey Doughnuts
Hellenic mess, meringue, fruits, yoghurt, honey, toasted nuts
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Caramelised Red Onion Tart with a Pecorino Cream
Smoked Salmon and Prawns with Cream Cheese, Pomegranate, Walnuts and Baby Leaves
Baked Feta with Sesame, Beetroot and Greek Basil
Smoked Salmon Pate with Pickled Cucumber Sweetcorn and Chilli Sorbet
Navarin of Lamb with Baby Vegetables and Baby Herbs
Sea Bass with Fennel, Peas, Mint, Pea Shoots and Sweet Orange
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan
Chocolate Pot with Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Coulis and Chocolate Brownie
Tropical Fruit Salad with A Lime Granita
Kumquat and Coconut Cream Tart
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