A Birthday Celebration

Sometimes a theme can take a party to new heights and the inspiration for this one was our client’s. Their grounds complimented the concept perfectly and so the party ideas unfolded. Dine put together a complete package; marquees, theming, entertainment, lighting and catering. Our client had a few improvements and amendments to make and from that point, the party is underway ! The Dine  team has their usual round of meetings to refine and expand the creative aspects of the event, not to mention the operational.

Guests arrived and were (unusually) led through a tunnel, complete with sound and lighting effects. They were then rewarded with stepping-out onto a bridge (built for the event) and a view of a beautiful river, on the other side of which was a pontoon, full of guests enjoying the Champagne and nibbles. The intended theme was re-inforced throughout by sound effects and a long woodland walk, barred by Fine metalwork gates, which hinted at the surprises ahead. As dinner was called and the gates swung open, guests made their way up to the 10’ high doors, which opened to reveal a grand hall, complete with galleries, wooden panelling, a large fireplace and tables adorned with high candleabras and burgundy velvet cloths.

The speeches were complete and the time for partying nigh, when the host swung open the full-height bookcase to reveal a secret passage to the separate dancing tent, indoor fireworks went off and guests made their way to the dance area, custom-built over the river.

Landmark birthdays don’t happen very often, but we think the guests and hosts at this one will remember it forever.

Mini Brioche with Foie Gras
Sauterne Jelly

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Trio of Soups
Roast Sweet Red Pepper & Fennel
White Potato, Truffle & Thyme
Wild Mushroom Consommé with Ravioli

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Partridge Breast
with a Confit of Leg
Timbale of Wild Mushroom & Bitter Chocolate
Ragout of Baby Bok Choi, Haricot Vert
& Mange Tout
Creamed Potatoes

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Grand Marnier Soufflé
Organic Bitter Chocolate Twist
Orange & Cinnamon Gelato

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Filter Coffee & Handmade Truffles

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