# Christmas Eve Party - Finger & Bowl Food by Chef Michael

- **Price:** from £80.00 per guest
- **Minimum spend:** £400.00
- **Duration:** 3 hours
- **Hometainer:** [Chef Michael](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/hometainer/chef-michael-b?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown)
- **Locations:** London, Cotswolds, Essex, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex
- **Categories:** Private Chefs, Corporate
- **Styles:** [Chinese](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/experiences/private-chefs/chinese?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [Christmas Office Parties](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/office-experiences/christmas-office-parties?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [British](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/experiences/private-chefs/british?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown)
- **Occasions:** Christmas Parties, Festive, Housewarming, Party at Home, Party at Office

Celebrate the festive season in style with Chef Michael’s Christmas Eve finger food and bowl menu — a luxurious spread featuring premium ingredients from Kent, Cornwall, and Scotland. Whether at home, in the office, or hosting a gathering with friends, this festive experience is packed with flavour, elegance, and creative flair.

Featuring a mix of hot and cold finger bites and bowl dishes, this menu blends traditional British comfort with contemporary twists. Every bite is crafted with seasonal produce, ensuring your celebration feels indulgent, refined, and deliciously Christmassy.

🧑‍🍳 What to Expect:
6 Finger Food + 6 Bowl Food options, Chef-prepared and served at your location, Optional dessert selection for a complete experience

🎉 Perfect for: Christmas Parties, Office Celebrations, Winter Gatherings, Festive Events, New Year’s Eve

🍢 Finger Food (Hot & Cold):
Lobster & egg rolls with red chilli yuzu dressing
Cauliflower tempura with spiced pear dressing
Slow-cooked pork shoulder with crispy potatoes & tamarind
Mini Korean chicken burgers
Cottage pie tarts with crispy potatoes
Pressed Cornish white chicken, Savoy cabbage, celeriac & truffle oil
Butternut squash soufflé tart with orange chutney & rosemary
Smoked salmon parcel with pink grapefruit chutney
Duck confit rolls with red onion & plum salsa
Dorset crab tart with hollandaise glaze & parsley
Toasted Aberdeen beef tartare with fried quail egg & peppercorn sauce
Parsnip & Brie fondant with cranberry jam & sage crisps
Fondant potato with minute lamb & rosemary glaze
Egg cocotte with chive mousseline & braised leeks
Mushroom tartare with smoked miso mayo on mushroom shortbread
Cod & aged Parmesan croquettes with green mustard mayo
Beetroot & pecorino samosas with herb salsa
Pink sea bream filo tart with Asian pear chutney
Mushroom & chestnut sausage rolls with tomato salsa

🥣 Bowl Food (Hot & Cold):
Roast lamb rump, mixed bean casserole & lemon gremolata (H)
Wild sea bass with shallot, cherry tomato & new potato salad (H)
Venison loin Wellington with celeriac & potato boulanger, cabbage & red wine jus
Turkey & leek pie with cranberry stuffing and creamy mash
Smoked roasted aubergine with olive tapenade & bulgur salad (C)
Roast duck breast & confit leg with rémoulade, carrot purée & cherry jus
Beef fillet with carrot purée, truffle mac & cheese, red wine jus
Seared scallop with pea purée, courgette spaghetti & pancetta dill cream
Sweet potato squash gateau with walnut & mushroom salad, cumin cream
White spider crab risotto with butter spinach & lemon mousseline
Red onion & beetroot tart with chive cream & grilled baby gem
Grilled pork fillet mignon with spiced plum sauce & Asian salad
Braised leek & celeriac tagliatelle with Brie-Parmesan sauce & roasted cherry tomatoes

🍰 Desserts (Optional Add-on):
Gingerbread gateau with pear mousse & caramel sauce
Chocolate fondant with vanilla cream
Black Forest gateau with cherry ice cream
Balsamic meringue with strawberry labneh & pepper shortbread
Choc chip pecan pie
Chocolate roulade with blackberry & cherry compote
Panettone bread & butter pudding with pecan nut ice cream
Roasted pineapple in rum syrup with warm lemon gateau
Tiramisu trio: coffee ladyfingers, chocolate truffle & mascarpone mousse
Warm kumquat gateau with panna cotta & confit kumquats

Bring gourmet festive flair to your party this year with Chef Michael’s unforgettable Christmas Eve menu — a feast that looks as good as it tastes.

## Photos

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## What's included

Food , services tray, bowls for serving , 

## What the host should provide

Table , fridge place ,glass, cutlery 

## Allergens

N/A

## About the hometainer: Chef Michael

_Chef Michael - Michelin-Trained Private Chef for Bespoke Dining_

Rated 5/5 across 6 reviews.

Chef Michael is a classically trained chef with experience in prestigious 2 Michelin-starred restaurants including Le Chabichou and Le Palme d’Or. He specialises in Mediterranean cuisine, Japanese fusion, and expertly caters to a wide range of dietary needs.

Whether you’re after casual comfort food or a full 5-star dining experience, Michael crafts refined, flavour-packed dishes that impress every time. In addition to private chef services, he also offers engaging, hands-on cooking classes for all skill levels.

🍽️ What to Expect:
Bespoke menus tailored to your preferences, Mediterranean and Japanese fusion cuisine, expert handling of dietary requirements, private chef service or cooking classes at home

🎉 Perfect for:
Dinner at Home, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Garden Parties, Date Nights, Hen Do, Stag Do, Off Site, Housewarming, Cultural Events, Team Building, Wellbeing, Valentine’s

🌿 Service Areas:
Essex, Kent, Sussex, London, Berkshire

🔥 Signature Style:
Elegant and globally inspired - fine dining with heart, precision, and flair brought straight to your home

Chef Michael transforms everyday dining into an elevated culinary journey you won’t forget.

Profile: https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/hometainer/chef-michael-b?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown

## Reviews

> Michael and the team did a great job with the food and service. All of guests commented on how great the food was.
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> — Doug, 5/5

> Chef Michael delivered an exceptional sharing platter experience. Every dish was generous, vibrant, and full of flavour. Laurent and his guests were genuinely impressed by the quality and presentation. Effortless service and outstanding food made the evening a complete success.
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> — Laurent, 5/5

> Chef Michael and his wife did an outstanding job in providing the exquisite food for our wedding reception. The menu selection, preparation and presentation were all conducted to perfection. He certainly brought Michelin standards right into our home and our guests really appreciated it. We will certainly recommend Chef Michael's services to others and use his again, as and when the occasion arises.
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> — Frederick, 5/5

> Thank you Antoine@Hometainment for an incredibly professional service you recently provided assigning Chef Michael and Prince who brilliantly executed the English and Italian buffet experience. Chef came fully prepared ensuring everything was on time with enough food and loads leftover. Overall, an amazing evening with good food and company. No doubt I will be back!
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> — Kam, 5/5

> I booked Chef Michael on Saturday night - though Hometainment - for a dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was SUPERB! He arrived on time, was well organised and charming and delivered the most fabulous meal. He also bought his wife Esra to waitress along side him, who was equally charming and did a fantastic job of looking after everyone. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.
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> — Nicho, 5/5

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## How to book

Book or request a quote on the experience page: https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/party-finger-food-and-bowls?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown