BY MICHELIN STARRED PHIL THOMPSON
Welcome to At Home Dining Thyme by me, Phil Thompson
THOMPSON St Albans is a chapter in my life I will always be proud to remember, where the team and I achieved and retained 3 rosettes, along with a Michelin guide recommendation. Others of you may know me from Auberge du Lac at Brocket Hall where I held a Michelin star, along with 3 rosettes.
I have cooked for family celebrations, casual lunches, corporate events, date nights, proposals, weddings, including large, off the scale events such as the classic big white wedding, anniversaries, and Christmas parties, so I have so many stories to tell you.
Now I want to cook food that you would only find in a fine dining restaurant, but in the comfort of your own home, so that you have a fun, relaxed experience, enjoying quality time with friends and/or family with no shopping, preparation or peeling!
You may have never had a private chef in your home, so why not give it a try to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, special occasion, or just because you deserve a treat and a slice of luxury?
I can’t wait to bring you all together at the dinner table and leave you with a memory to last forever.
I hope to see you soon,
Warmest regards,
Phil
4 Course Seasonal Menu Sample
£149 per person
Dishes will change to reflect seasonal ingredients
John’s 60th Birthday Celebration
Canapés
Starting with decadence & luxury…
Maitake Mushroom
12yr Balsamic Glaze, Wild Garlic & Puffed Rice
Line Caught Cod
Charred Kohlrabi, Spring Onion, Smoked Roe & Champagne Cream
Lake District Farmers’ Lamb Loin
Confit & Glazed Belly, Courgette, Caramelised Onion, Roast Pepper Purée & Roast Lamb Jus
Cheese Course £10 per person supplement
Barron Bigod, Truffle Honey & Homemade Garibaldi Biscuit
Chocolate Crémeux
Poached Cherries, Cherry Sorbet & Pistachio
Create a fun and interactive evening for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home with Phil Thompson as your personal chef, explaining dishes as they are served. Watch Phil cook, ask questions and build your own knowledge, or just sit back, relax and indulge… 7pm for canapés, sitting down for dinner at 7.30pm.
Menus can be adapted to cater for major dislikes and allergies; please advise at the point of booking. Available Tuesday to Saturday evening and Saturday lunchtime, subject to availability. Excludes the month of December, first 2 weeks in January, and special days.
Minimum of 8 guests or a minimum spend of £1,192 for At Home Dining Thyme.
How it Works
Timings
17:30/18:00: Phil’s arrival time
19:00: Canapés
19:30: Dinner is served
On the Day
- Serving – Phil will bring out and serve the food when it’s ready, a little help with this would be more than welcome
- Clearing Courses / Plates – Phil will do this, again a little help would be appreciated
- Plates – Included, Phil will bring these with him
- Washing up – All taken care of by Phil, please advise on dishwasher instructions
- Waiter – Optional additional member of waiting staff £225
Your Help Please
- Setting The Table – Please have this ready for Phil to serve the dishes
- Cutlery – Can be include for a small hire fee
- Wine Pouring – Please have someone in your party ready to do this for you
- Glass Hire – This is not something we are able to provide, sorry for any inconvenience
Afterwards
- Reviews – Please email to athomediningthyme@gmail.com for our website & social media
- Photographs – Please send to Phil by WhatsApp 07946 381599
- Recommendations – Please tell your friends & family about us, this is a new business so word of mouth really is the best way for us to grow and flourish.
Payment & Allergies
Please advise of any special dietary requirements or allergies at the point of booking, and let Phil know which of your guest(s) this concerns on the evening. We ask for full payment to confirm your reservation, and offer a refund for cancellations, with a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice ahead of the booking date. However, as much notice as possible is appreciated.