papadeli in the VENUE review

We were so excited to see Tony Benjamin's review of Papadeli's South West France night in this week's Venue.  We had no idea a Venue critic would be at the evening, and it turns out that he has come with his friend not as a critic but as a customer, but had such a lovely time he felt he should write about it!
Alexis John's menu for the evening was truly divine - including "cassoulet as good as it gets, haricot beans bursting with meaty juice of duck haunches, pork sausages and lam shoulder that fell apart at the touch of a fork".
He goes on to describing the cheese course which was "spectacular" and Ossau Iraty cheese "a fine discovery that I'll seek out forever" and then there were "individual tarts tatin, gloriously caramelised and gently sweetened fruit in a soft pastry case".
In all, Tony and his friend had a great time describing it as a "feast of rich flavour from start to finish".
Thank you Tony - we hope you can come again soon!

Celebrate Spring supper club 30th April

Come and join us to celebrate Spring! Friday, April 30th 7.30pm

Enjoy a rhubarb cocktail downstairs in the deli and nibble delectable canapés:
Crispy pancetta, broad beans & mint on crostini
Nettle soup with nutmeg crème fraiche
Cornish crab cake with lemon aioli

And then let the feast begin!
Meat
Spring lamb breast with rosemary, anchovy & garlic
Spatchcock with morels & leeks
Fish
Prawn & wil garlic risotto
Mackerel escabeche
Vegetables
Asparagus with romesco
Salad of spring lettuce, radish & peas
Jersey royals with sorrel
Dessert
Rhubarb & orange fool with rosemary cantucci
Cheese
New season goat’s cheese with honey & crackers

To book phone 0117908 6098 or email info@papadeli.co.uk

Wine tasting this year @ papadeli

Wine Tasting @ Papadeli
The wine tastings with Raj Soni last year were superb. Raj is former chairman of the West of England Wine and Spirits Association and is a font of fascinating knowledge about wine. His style is easy and humorous and suitable for all – from novice to connoisseur. The wine is accompanied by delicious papadeli food and the atmosphere is always jovial.

Here are the dates for this year.
Start time 7.30pm.

21st April Burgundy, including Cotes Challonaise, Maconnais and Beaujolais. £35
18th May Spanish wines. £30
22nd June Loire and Alsace £25
21st September Italy with focus on Tuscany £25
26th October Bordeaux £35
23rd November Champagne, sparkling wine
with delectable festive food


To book, please email info@papadeli.co.uk or ring us on 0117 973 6569.

Something different for Easter

So what's good for Easter this year?  In addition to lovely, beautiful Easter eggs, it's worth remembering little delights such as the Italian Colomba.  Shaped like a dove (Colomba means dove in Italian) this cake is similar in consistency to a panettone - fluffy and light and slow baked, full of vanilla scent - but is different to the panettone in that they add zesty candied orange peel to the mix so that the taste of Spring is so fresh and citrussy you can't help but get excited.
 Apparently it dates back to the sixth century (but then it wasn't quite as delicious and was all heavy and doughy) so we're glad we're eating it now, not then.

Lovely "Russian" Easter eggs are here!

Easter is always a great time at Papadeli - the shop is filled with the most colourful and gorgeous eggs from all over - this year we have Chococo's hand made little stunners with big chocolate buttons stuck all over them and the new dino egg with is covered in chocolate chunky bones.  The fabulously flamboyant Italian eggs are back and bigger than ever. Take a look at these beautiful Russian eggs- painted tin egg shells filled with little choccy eggs. Roll on Easter - or maybe we could taste a few now?

Celebrate Spring with these sparkling muffins

How gorgeous and delicious - sparkling muffins sitting on the counter at papadeli just waiting to be devoured.  And wouldn't these beautiful treats be perfect for any birthday or wedding? Katie, who makes all the cakes, is also and artist, and doesn't that show in her amazing creations. Oh, cupcakes are so yesterday - sparkling muffins are the way forward, don't you think?

Catering catering catering

Yes papadeli sells cheese, yes we sell diving chocolates, and yes we have a cafe and delicious takeaway food counter - BUT did you know we also provide a brilliant CATERING SERVICE.  So far, most of our events have happened thanks to word of mouth as we haven't really advertised the fact that customers can enjoy our lovely food at parties, christenings, weddings, office lunches, launches, picnics - well, any event really, however small or large.
Some examples?
A sit down three course meal for 200 with large shared boards of charcuterie, pickles and breads, followed by big dishes of rich stews to be shared out followed by enormous chocolate mousse cakes and cheesecakes.
A Director's lunch of big ciabatta sandwiches, warm goat's cheese and sweet red onion tartlets, artisan cheese board with chutney and fruit, selection of handmade fabulous cakes washed down with elderflower bubbly.
A 60th birthday party for 100 where the birthday boy chose 10 of his favourite ingredients and we made up a buffet incorporating them (in this instance , he loves all things Moroccan so we made a range of babaganoush aubergine spiced salad, chickpeas with sweet and sour dressing, spicy sausage pastries, cous cous with preserved lemons and dried fruit.
Wedding cakes with a difference - 50 cup cakes or a massive tiramisu? How about a cheese wedding cake?

We also devise bespoke parties at our shop and cafe - birthday girl  had a band downstairs in the beautiful deli whilst guests sipped fizz and nibbled on canapes, then went upstairs to the intimate cafe for a wine tasting, followed by a three course meal.  How gorgeous is that?

So you see, we can do all sorts of events (did I mention the barbecue for 200 with chargrilled spatchcock, whole bream and seafood kebabs?) and every mouthful is as delicious as you would expect from such a great company.

So don't forget to come and see us when you're planning your next party!