NEWS : A Christmas Parcel by James McNeish

I have the utmost respect for people who work in hospitality, from the suppliers to the front of house, from the farm to the kitchen. It’s a tough gig at the best of times but right now tough doesn’t come close to describing it. So when a newbie, small business, craft producer, new restaurant or a budding chef asks me to give them a shout out, I’m more than up for doing that.

Enter, Chef James McNeish. James is global private event chef currently based in Edinburgh, formally of Le Gavroche by Michel Roux Jnr. (mention Michel Roux Jnr and I swoon!)

NEWS : ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS GRAZING PARCEL FROM JAMES MCNEITH

His company ‘From my table to yours by James McNeish’ is a product of the world class kitchens he has cooked in. He honed my love for Scottish ingredient lead dishes working for the acclaimed Carina Contini at Cannonball House on the Royal Mile then onto working for the worlds Master Caterer Kofler & Kompanie a Berlin based firm with a sister company In Shanghai.

James, is launching his Christmas Grazing Parcel this week and it’s all about the family. He’s looking to provide you with a stress free Christmas Parcel packed full of yummy food which you collect from Leith, Edinburgh on the 23rd December, ready to be heated/partially cooked/plated for your snacks and nibbles for that Christmas Eve celebration or the Christmas Day pre dinner/lunch munchy nibbles that we all manage to have!

So what’s in the Christmas Grazing Parcel?

Salmon Gravlax or Clove Studded Scottish Borders Ham - 200g
Mulled Wine - 2ltr
Chefs Tomato Chutney - 270g
Chocolate Tart with Poached Pear - 8 Slices
Hand Made Christmas Crackers - 150g
Pork, Apple and Fennel en Croute - 8/80
Homemade lemonade

This gorgeous Christmas Sharing platter will comfortably provide some luxury nibbles for 4 and costs £65. If you’re feeling super indulgent, add on the chocolate selection of handcrafted chocolatier chocolates from the Chocolatia Company in Perth, Box of 12 for £19.00

For more info or to place your order visit www.facebook.com/frommytabletoyoursbyJamesMcNeish