Dog's Dinner Breaks
Sadly, we had to stop our Dog’s Dinner Breaks when Covid hit and in the aftermath.
Our Dog’s Dinner Breaks had been running for 13 years now and every year they become more popular, with guests from previous years the first to book. We have now decided to relaunch them — in the first instance with limited availability.
What’s the deal? 2 night’s accommodation in one of our cottages (breaks can be extended-please telephone to book). We provide local ingredients in your fridge to enable you to cook a hearty breakfast (free range eggs, sausages & bacon from free range pigs, fresh baked bread & homemade marmalade – it makes you feel hungry just thinking about it!) at a time that suits you.
Each evening we prepare a 2-course Dinner chosen from the menu (view sample menu) and serve it in your cottage and then afterwards we deal with the washing up. When you arrive, there will be a Welcome Pack containing tea, coffee, cake etc so you won’t have to go shopping during your break or load the car up (unless you have forgotten to bring a couple of bottles of wine with you!) Special diets catered for.
The total cost for the 2 night short break for two people is from £342 (seasonal supplement applies for certain dates) – no wonder they are so popular.
Ideal for birthday, anniversary or just as a special treat – Why not take a break with friends or family and book more than one cottage?
The ‘Dog’s Dinner’ was a wonderful idea. Amazing! Yummy!
– Peter & Lisa, Chelmsford
It was so nice to have dinner delivered, no washing up and the food was great.
– Daisy & Lee
Had a lovely Dog’s Dinner Break. Excellent value for money. Food was marvellous.
– Ken & Bridie
The food was so good – back to dieting.
– Rosemary & Allen, Sittingbourne
The food was absolutely superb, what a treat.
– Gail & Peter, Culverstone
Sample Menu
Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Honey (Min 2)
Or
Baked Salmon with Puy Lentils
Or
3 Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms
All served with Seasonal Vegetables
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Raspberry Bakewell
Or
Brulee Chocolate Pot
For a unique private dining experience
Brought direct to you talk to Elaine Townsend above who can offer the full dining experience with waiting staff or look at Dineindulge, a national company which offers a private chef dining experience with a range of menus to suit all occasions and budgets.
Restaurant quality cuisine at an affordable price so you could treat yourselves whilst you stay at the cottages and enjoy a catered meal in your holiday home.
If you choose Elaine Townsend she will agree a menu with you or for Dine Indulge simply go online to choose your menu, there is so much choice with both and you can work easily to your budget You can use the Dineindulgle website to browse through the menus or make a booking.
We have also arranged a special discount for you with Dine Indulge – quote BROADGATE5 for a 5% discount make sure you click through from this page to ensure you get your discount.
You will find on their website Menus, FAQ’s and details of how it works.
You book direct with Dineindulge and they will take care of all the details for you.
If we hire a private chef, do we all have to select the same dish?
Wherever you see more than one option per course, your guests get a choice from those options. Post booking you’ll be able to invite your guests to give their menu choices through our system and they’ll get to choose which dish they would like from each course.
We have vegan guests & other dietary needs, will this work when booking a chef at home?
We cater for almost all dietary requirements, and we check what dietary requirements your party has prior to your event allowing your personal chef to accommodate everyone. When choosing a menu, start by selecting one that fits your budget and that has courses best suited to most of your group. At this stage you don’t need worry too much about individual dietary requirements. Post booking, the catering team will then contact you about your menu choices and dietary needs and where required adjust the dishes to suit or offer alternative dishes to mix and match your perfect meal.