Bringing Cuba to London

Creating the menu for this Cuban themed wedding celebration was seriously fun. We focused on punchy flavours, colourful dressings or marinades and the very best quality raw ingredients. Combined with the mind blowing transformation of the venue, the guests were fully transported to Cuba for the night.

Guests were served canapes on arrival, with smoked pineapple daiquiris by the Drinks Fusion team, lining the bar tops. As the club came to life music filled the space along with the 250 guests, the six food stations positioned in the alcoves filled with small bowls and plates and our chefs busily plated up and served to order as the party continued.

Desserts were circulated with a paired cocktail and grilled toasted sandwiches were offered as drunken comforts towards the end of the night.

Menu highlights FOOD STATIONS

• Ceviche

  Bluefin tuna ceviche, lime, red chilli & toasted sesame

  Sweet potato ceviche, crispy corn & lime (vegan)

• Parilla – The Grill 

  Lomo De Res – grilled dry aged beef fillet

  Chuleta de Cordero – grilled olive marinated lamb cutlets 

  Langostinos – grilled mojo prawns, chilli salsa & limeDressings

  Chimichurri & Salsa Mojo

• Frita – Cuban Sliders
  Aged beef slider, shoestring fries, smoky mayo & pickled red onions

• Corn Tacos
  Lechon - slow cooked chipotle pork & pickled red onion, pico de gallo
  Vegan taco – crispy aubergine, avocado & smoky dressing, pico de gallo (vegan)

• Mariscos – Seafood Stall
  Oysters
  Gillardeau rock oyster with shallots & chardonnay vinegar
  Half will be dressed with shallots & chardonnay vinegar & half undressed
  Steamed king crab, yuzu mayo & cucumber
  Lobster salad, wasabi tobiko & shellfish vinaigrette  (more of a kick to the dressing & less creamy)
  Peeled crevettes, lime & mango salsa
  Shave fennel salad, pickled peppers & jalapeno dressing (vegan)

• Verduras – Vegetable Garden

  Ensalada de zanahoria - slow roast carrots, jalapeno vinaigrette & toasted spices (vegan)

  Ensalada de escarole - endive, baby gem, radish & citrus, lime chilli vinaigrette (vegan)

  Ensalada de repollo - char grilled cabbage, chilli salsa, spring onion & coriander (vegan)

  Ensalada de maiz - corn salad, red chilli, lime, mint & pickled red peppers (vegan) (more lime to give more acidity)

  Ensalada de raíz de remolacha - marinated beetroot, horseradish (vegetarian)

Location: battersea arts centre

Guests: 250

Event type: wedding celebration canapes & food stations

• Organiser: Philip Pleydell Pearce

• Catering: The Food Initiative

• Front of house staffing: SPLENDID & klay

• COCKTAILS: DRINKS FUSION

• Photography:

• PRODUCTION: INGENIUS

• FLORISTRY: WOOD BROWN

• After Dinner Desserts

Mini Desserts Creme brulée Rice & mango (vegan)Passion fruit & raspberry

Eton mess Pineapple & passion fruit (vegan)

Chocolate, raspberry, lime & blueberry choux

Mini Sorbet Cones Coconut Blueberry (vegan)Strawberry (vegan)

• Late Night Grilled Cuban Sandwiches

Cubano – toasted Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, mustard, dill pickles & melted cheese Vegeteriana – Toasted gluten free bread, mustard, dill pickles & melted vegan cheese (vegan & gluten free)

• COCKTAILS

  Watermelon & Cucumber Mojito

  Smoked Pineapple Daiquiri

  Champagne Piña colada

  Havana Old-Fashioned

  Café Cubano Cocktail