Doing our bit

Now that we have a permanent kitchen that's all our own in a converted barn (yep!) - we've really been making an effort to look at the little things we do every day in our business which have a big impact on the community and environment around us.

It has been so rewarding to get to know a whole lot of new local suppliers. Its impossible to imagine going back to buying from a middle man.

The quality and service provided by these local Irish businesses is just so outstanding that we had to make a little blog post about them. Also, we think it might add an extra dimension of fun and 'feel - good' to your catered event to know that you are supporting so many brilliant Irish producers when you choose Wild Thyme.

Lamb:
All purchased directly from Emma (the farmette!) at Ballyshonog Farm in Co. Wicklow.

Chicken:
Delighted we now have free range 100% Irish chicken delivered to our door whenever we need it. And a chat with the chicken man about his greyhounds!

Beef:
The tenderest, most delicious, 21 day dry aged Wicklow beef from John Synnott in Newtownmountkennedy.

Pork & Hog Roasts:
If you're going to roast a whole pig on a spit it had better be a good one! So it's Ballyshonog free range pork all the way.

Oil:
This is really our favorite discovery in years. Donegal rapeseed oil. Not a drop of olive oil in our kitchen since February and we don't miss it one bit!

Mozzarella:
Ok so it's a close race for first between the rapeseed oil and this Toon's Bridge Irish mozzarella, made in Co. Cork.

Herbs:
We spent two hours touring O Hanlon herbs in Glenealy a few weeks ago - man are they proud of what they're producing down there. And rightly so! Purple basil or pineapple mint anyone?

Cleaning:
We get all our cleaning products from Lilly's Eco Clean - They're effective, non toxic, Irish made cleaning products. Tick all the boxes!


Everything else:
at the risk of boring any readers to tears, honorable mentions for
Kilbeg dairy
Dew fresh farm
Kilcoole free range eggs
Gold river farm
Sweetbank fruit farm
Llewelyn's orchard
McCabe's coffee

Looking forward to the next 15 discoveries!

BBQ Dropoff

As with most of our new ideas this one came about when a client described to us exactly what she had in mind and wondered if we could create something just for her. 

Everything you need for a great summer barbecue - delivered to your door!

We do all the slogging so you have the whole day free to relax, go to the salon, take a bubble bath .... or more likely - scrub the children, wash the floor, brush the cat and pile all the clutter into any available cupboards and drawers! 

Well, however you spend your newly liberated hours, you can look forward to a delicious feast of local, freshly prepared main courses, salads, sides and desserts and all you need to do is light the barbie!


Email ella@wildthyme.ie or call 087 9013505 for more information or to place an order.

Wild Thyme BBQ Dropoff

Main Courses

Tarragon Beef Burgers €4 each

Synnotts Pork and Leek Sausages €5/half dozen

Herb and Sweetcorn Chicken Burgers €4 each

Wicklow Lamb Burgers €4 each

Marinated Vegetable Skewers with Chicken €4 each

Marinated Vegetable Skewers with Lamb €4 each

Chilli and Garlic Prawn Skewers €3 each

Sides

Caramelized Onions €4 per 400ml
Crispy Bacon €4 per 400ml container
Herb Mayonnaise €4 per 400ml
Mint and Cucumber Yogurt €4 per 400ml
Roasted Pepper Salsa €4 per 400ml
Rocket and Horseradish Sauce €4 per 400ml
Focaccia Bread €4 per loaf
Brown Seed Soda Bread €4 per loaf

Salads

Wild Thyme Coleslaw – with celeriac, radish, red cabbage, fennell, and yogurt dressing

Petit Pois, Baby Spinach and Feta Salad, Vinagrette

Watermelon, Feta, Black Olive and Parsley Salad

Roasted Red Pepper and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad

Heritage Tomato Salad with Basil and Tarragon

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Maple Dressing

Potato Salad with Parsley Rocket Vinagrette or

with Spring Onion and Creme Fraiche Dressing

Mint and Coriander Couscous with Pistachios

Pasta Salad with Baby Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pesto and Creme Fraiche

Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh

All salads €1.80 each per person

Desserts

Richest Chocolate Brownie – Plain/With Nuts/With Cherries Served with Pouring Cream - €2.50 each (minimum order of 10)

Meringue – Chocolate & Raspberry/Cherry & Hazelnut/Pear & Ginger - €25 (12 portions)

Luxury Vanilla Cupcakes, Cream Frosting €2.50 each (minimum order of 10)

Banoffi Pie - €20 (12 portions)

Elderflower Jelly with Honey Cream - €21.50 (12 portions)

Fresh Fruit Salad - €2 per person

A hasty Pic of BBQ dropoff for 12

Spring 2012

Just time to post a few pics of what we've been up to lately. 

Dropoff catering for 30 guests

For a lovely little girl's christening in Dublin we brought - red rice and quinoa salad, watermelon and feta salad, wild thyme red cabbage and mint coleslaw, poached salmon with wild garlic sauce, harissa chicken with rocket and pink grapefruit, brown seed soda bread and pear and ginger meringue with chocolate sauce. (We didn't bring that amazing pink and white christening cake there in the background). Plenty for 30 hungry guests and leftovers for lunch tomorrow. 

50th anniversary catering

Back in Wicklow we catered a 50th wedding anniversary lunch for 40 guests- on the menu was - classic beef casserole (in the le crueset), pilaf jasmine rice (behind the le creuset!), poached sides of salmon with wild garlic sauce, roasted butternut squash salad with aubergene sauce, petit pois and baby spinach salad with feta. For dessert we made - chocolate raspberry meringue and chocolate brownies (choc fest!) - no time for dessert pics sadly - blink and you miss them!

Final adjustments before the attack...

Dropoff Catering Menu

We are delighted to announce our new 'Dropoff Catering Menu' for 2012. 


Ideal for Christenings, First Communions and Confirmations - Or just a great excuse to have a party!


2 Main Courses, 3 Salads, Bread and Dessert - for €15 per person.


We will personally deliver all these goodies to your home on the day of your party. We will set up a beautiful buffet using our serving platters and leave you plenty of serving utensils so you are ready to go. 


All the dishes on this menu are designed to be served at room temperature so you are not stressed with reheating or worrying if things get cold or overcooked when there are inevitable delays. All your attention can be fully focused on enjoying your own party!


Email ella@wildthyme.ie or call 087 9013505 for a full menu and to book a date.