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Chef | Food Writer | Columnist

Food by Annie des Forges

“An integral part of blending, creating and devising new menus is to understand your client”.

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Stourhead Venison with a Port and Garden Blackberry Reduction on Sweet Potato Chips with Kale & Ceps

Catering & Hospitality Services

  • Canapés & Cocktails

    Get your party off to a fabulous start with Annie's signature canapés, each a mini moment of perfection in your mouth, paired with the perfect cocktail.

  • Wedding Food

    Catering for wedding parties up to 200 guests, we do formal sit down five course feasts, relaxed grazing tables, or whatever you desire. 

  • Alfresco Dining & Embers

    From firepits to giant paella to gourmet BBQs, we love an outdoor feast. Feeding your guests with style, theatre and outrageously delicious food is what we do.

  • Private Chef

    Private dining has never been so chic. Let our team transform your home into a 5-star gastro experience. Or hire us for weekend house parties.

  • Artisan Food & Drink Tours

    Discover the gastronomic delights of Somerset on a roadtrip with Annie. Bespoke safari tours taking in local producers, vineyards and art galleries.

Songs of Praise

Kinds words from lovely clients

We always aim to exceed your expectations.....

With a perfect balance of fantastic service and food, we are truly grateful to Annie and her team for making our evening such a great succes.

Private Client

A splendid meal, without exception, each guest was extremely impressed with the quality of the food, service, presentation and attention to detail. Personally I have no doubt that your catering was by far the best of the 6 reunions we have had so far.

Peter
Brockington Hall, Hereford

As our main caterers during the Shrieval Year you did us proud! The food, presentation, cheerful helpful service and general efficiency cannot be praised too highly.

The Late Lt.Col.Michael Leigh
High Sheriff, Herefordshire

The most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten! (Chia and Goji Pots)

Pearl Lowe

Your food is insane!

Charlotte Bainbridge
London Client

You’ve set the bar so high…

Iain McNeice
Actor

The seafood is delicious.

Marcus Brigstocke
Comedian

Let's talk about your event

Get in Touch

All menus are designed with you, to chat through or book a date, please contact Annie.

Location
Based in Bruton, we serve Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, The Cotswolds, London and Europe.
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