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MARKET BISTRO CATERING CO IN KING’S LYNN OFFERS

A BESPOKE SERVICE, WHERE FRESH, SEASONAL FOOD IS CENTRE STAGE, DISCOVERS SARAH HARDY

www.marketbistro.co.uk

ITH LEADING CHEF Richard Golding in charge of the menu, you know you’re in safe hands! Market Bistro Catering Co takes its name from the hugely popular and award-winning King’s Lynn restaurant which operated for 10 years, closing last year.

This has allowed chef patron Richard and his wife, Lucy, to pursue new avenues, including this bespoke catering business where the couple - and their trusted team - can create whatever the heck anyone wants!

General manager Jess Marlow explains the business can cater for anything from outdoor wedding breakfasts to small intimate dinner parties.

‘It is a new adventure for us all and we are enjoying meeting new people and exploring new locations - we are really getting to know Norfolk well,’ says Jess. W

He adds: ‘We can offer whatever people want and they know that Richard can deliver. A real strength is, of course, the local, seasonal produce we use. We take a real pride in this, we have access to first class produce, and we do like to push our local producers and the region’s rich culinary offerings. We love to showcase the best of Norfolk!’

Market Bistro Catering Co takes a very personal, hands on approach, with all prospective clients met face-to-face and menu options discussed. ‘We don’t have set prices or lists that people have to choose from. Rather we design something just for them!’ says Jess. ‘Our website has plenty of suggestions, to give people a flavour of what we do, but, really, there are no limits.

‘Obviously we can and do cater for all dietary requirements - and we have certainly seen a rise in interest in both vegetarian and vegan menus.’

Jess continues: ‘We make everything ourselves, our breads, for example, and we know people appreciate that we look after every part of the menu.’

GOLDINGS The couple also run Goldings, a deli/café which is now situated at the former Market Bistro site on Saturday Market Place, and incorporates Dough Dealers, which has its own woodfired pizza oven. Expect wholesome food, with great salads, home-made cakes, artisan coffees and a good selection of local beers and gins. There’s always a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service.

It opens 8am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday, and 8am to 7pm on Sundays.

RICLUCE This is a fascinating dining experience, something really a little bit special. The evenings, where produce is often foraged locally or dug straight from the garden, are held in various gorgeous locations around the region. Richard prepares an intricate menu, using local, seasonal produce, with accompanying wines, and talks you through all his creations. The next date is February 22 in St Nicholas Chapel in King’s Lynn. An eight-course menu is planned, with drinks paired to five of the courses. Tickets are £75 each.