Category Archives: King’s Fine Food Blog

Sky Dive At Headcorn Aerodrome

Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Road, Headcorn, Kent TN27 9HX Sunday 1st September 2019 Take the plunge of a lifetime with our Skydive at Headcorn Aerodrome and raise money for the John King Brain Tumour Foundation. An intoxicating thrill, a free-fall of 10,000ft in a tandem skydive with an expert instructor – what a rush! On Sunday […]

Rice salad with Seasonal Vegetables

Recipe from Chef John Coletta. For 8-10 people: Ingredients 11/4Cups Acquerello Carnaroli rice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt 2 red bell peppers 6 cups fresh fava bean pods, shelled, beans blanched and peeled to make 2 cups fava beans, or 2 cups fresh peeled and steamed refrigerated fava 1 […]

William Curley Mint Truffles

William Curley Mint Truffles Makes 80 Chocolates Recipe: Infused Cream Chocolate Ganache To Decorate: 500g Toscano 65% Dark Chocolate (to temper) Cocoa Powder Equipment: Flat tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Infused Cream 260g Whipping Cream 5gFresh Mint Chocolate Ganache 340g Toscano 70% (finely chopped) 260g Infused Cream 40g Invert sugar 50g Unsalted Butter (at […]

William Curley Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients 150ml Whipping cream 150ml Milk 60g Egg yolks 30g Caster sugar 400ml Whipping cream 320g Dark chocolate Blanco de Criollo Method 1. Place the whipping cream 300g and the milk into a pan and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until the mix […]

Burrata, pea, grapefruit, caviar and leek salad by chef Marcus Wareing

Burrata, pea, grapefruit, caviar and leek salad by chef Marcus Wareing  This light summer salad from Marcus Wareing comes with an indulgent twist. Burrata is an extra creamy cheese similar to mozzarella, often available online or in fine cheese mongers. Use a good-quality, fruity extra virgin olive oil when making this burrata salad recipe for the best results. […]

Fortnum & Mason Hamperlings

Fortnum & Mason presents The Oscietra Caviar Hamperling. This is the perfect gourmet meal to be enjoyed in transit and I spotted this little gem on a recent trip at Heathrow Airport. Each Oscietra Caviar Hamperling includes our connoisseur caviar – Golden Oscietra Caviar complete with miniature blinis, crème fraiche, shredded eggs and a selection […]

Caviar Facts

Caviar Facts  The Caviar Queen herself, Laura King talks about her specialist subject – caviar 1. Did you know the word caviar did not originate from Russia? Russians call it ikrabut caviar itself hails from the Turkish havyar, which comes from khayah, the Persian word for egg 2. The sturgeon fish existed on earth 250 million years back. They […]