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STEPHEN Osbourn, chef at Royal Albion Hotel in Maidstone, has won a Best of British chef competition. The contest was launched


by food supplier Brakes and Kent brewer Shepherd


Neame, whose chefs were asked to submit recipes, costings and photo- graphs of two


innovative dishes using British ingredients supplied by Brakes. Finalists Ellina Smith from


The Wharf, Dartford; Shephen Harmsworth from the Marine Hotel, Tankerton joined Stephen for a final ‘cook off’. Stephen created an


outstanding meal of roast cod rarebit on leek and thyme potato cakes with pea pureé with red amaranth and fish foam, followed by a baked Stilton and Bramley apple cheesecake on a poppy seed


and walnut base with balsamic dressed strawberries, all produced entirely from British ingredients. ‘Best of British 2011’ winner


Stephen Osbourn received a one-to-one tuition course from celebrity chef Richard Philips and a three piece global kitchen knife set as his prize. Head of food marketing


at Brakes, Sally Sturley said: “The calibre of entries in this year’s competition was extremely high - demonstrating strong support amongst British pubs for British products. Kent is especially famous for its orchards and farms which supply fresh fruit and vegetables across the country. “Contestants produced


unique, tasty dishes - showcasing the ‘Best of British’. It was a difficult task for the judges to choose a winner but Stephen made exceptional use of all British ingredients and created a stunning two-course meal, which won him the title.”


Souffle Restaurant


Christmas Party Menu Asparagus Soup


Ballotine of Tiger Prawns and Salmon Wrapped in Smoked Salmon with a Sweet Chilli Sauce


Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait Served with a Grape Chutney


Roast Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage, Nut Brown Butter And Pine Nuts *****


Traditional Roast Turkey With a Chestnut Stuffing


Breast of Barbary Duck with Chinese Five Spice And an Orange Scented Sauce


Supreme of Salmon with a Champagne Sauce


Roast Vegetable Wellington Served with a Basil Butter Sauce *****


Chocolate Marquise With a Vanilla Iced Parfait and Crushed Honeycomb


Raspberry and Vanilla Crème Brulee Served with a Raspberry Sorbet Christmas Plum Pudding with a Brandy Cream Sauce A Selection of British Cheeses *****


Coffee and Mince Pies * A non-refundable deposit of £5 per person is required Christmas Day


After you have opened your presents, relax and enjoy a traditional five course Christmas Luncheon, where the ambience and service makes for that perfect day. There will be two sittings to choose from 12.00pm and 4.00pm. £75 (per person)


Christmas Parties in January


Do you find time just slips away over the Christmas Period? Why not organise your Christmas party in January? For parties of 15, or more Souffle are offering a celebration drink and a three course meal for just £19.95 (per person). Available from the 4th to the 27th January - Tuesday to Friday.


Reservation 01622 737065


www.soufflerestaurant.net The Green, Bearsted, Maidstone


Mid Kent Living 27 *


Christmas Celebrations 2011 Whether you’re dining for leisure or making business a pleasure, Souffle is the perfect festive venue for you and your guests.


Pre Christmas Parties For groups of eight or more from 1st December. Available for lunch and dinner parties, and includes three courses, coffee, mince pies, crackers and novelties. Lunch £22 Dinner £28 (per person)


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