The 5th Element Chef
Roasted tomatoes with pesto and balsamic reduction

Inspiration

Sample Menus

Browse a few examples to see what's possible — then let us build something completely bespoke for your event.

These menus are here to inspire you, not limit you. We build every event around your tastes, your guests and the feeling you want to create.

Use these examples to get a sense of style, then let us shape something completely bespoke for your occasion.

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Fire & Flame

A bold, expressive menu built around char, smoke and depth of flavour.

Beef tartare on crisp potato with smoked egg yolk

Coal-roasted scallop with cucumber, dill oil and fermented apple

Ember-roasted halibut with samphire and mussel velouté

Wood-fired beef fillet with smoked bone marrow jus

Burnt honey parfait with citrus gel and rye crumble

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Preserved & Fermented

Bright, contemporary and elegantly layered.

Whipped goat’s curd with pickled grape

Cured trout with fermented radish and herb oil

Miso-glazed cod with white asparagus and spring greens

Champagne-poached pear with yoghurt mousse

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Seasonal Ingredient-First

Clean, refined and timeless — produce at its very best.

Heritage tomato tartare with basil oil

Asparagus with confit egg yolk and tarragon hollandaise

Roast chicken ballotine with baby carrots and morels

Seasonal berry tart with elderflower sorbet

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Tableside Experience

Dining with a sense of theatre and memorable moments.

Mini steak sandwich with truffle mayonnaise

Hand-chopped beef tartare finished tableside

Whole roasted ribeye carved at the table

Crêpes Suzette finished in front of your guests

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Global Comfort, Elevated

Familiar flavours, beautifully refined.

Tempura prawn with citrus mayo

Carrot and ginger velouté with sesame crisp

Confit lamb shoulder with spiced carrot purée

Sticky toffee pudding soufflé with salted caramel

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Modern Plant-Forward

Sophisticated vegetarian dining with real depth and texture.

Mushroom croquette with tarragon mayo

Smoked beetroot with whipped labneh and hazelnut

Mushroom and barley risotto with crispy kale

Dark chocolate mousse with olive oil and poached plum

Occasion

Luxury Tasting Menu

A refined six-course experience designed to showcase seasonality, precision and balance

Canapés

Beef tartare on crisp potato with smoked egg yolk • Whipped goat’s curd with pickled grape

Starter

Coal-roasted scallop with cucumber, dill oil and fermented apple

Fish

Miso-glazed cod with white asparagus, spring greens and brown butter emulsion

Main

Wood-fired beef fillet with smoked bone marrow jus, confit shallot and potato terrine

Pre-dessert

House-made sorbet with preserved seasonal fruit

Dessert

Burnt honey parfait with citrus gel and rye crumble

Occasion

Celebration Dinner Menu

Elegant dining for birthdays, anniversaries and family occasions

Starter

Heritage tomato tartare with basil oil and aged balsamic

Middle

Handmade ricotta tortellini with wild mushroom cream and parmesan

Main

Roast chicken ballotine with dauphinoise potatoes, seasonal greens and pan jus

Optional Extra

British cheese board with crackers, chutney and grapes

Dessert

Vanilla cheesecake with berry compote and shortbread crumb

Chocolate dessert with berries and nut tuile
Pan-seared duck breast with orange and watercress
Roasted tomatoes with pesto and balsamic reduction

Occasion

Luxury BBQ Menu

Sharing style dining with premium grill dishes and refined summer sides

From the Grill

  • Dry-aged ribeye steaks
  • Herb-marinated lamb cutlets
  • Whole grilled lobster, garlic butter
  • Smoked chicken thighs, harissa glaze

Artisan Sides

  • Heritage tomato & burrata salad
  • Charred corn, chipotle butter
  • Truffle mac & cheese
  • Sourdough flatbreads, whipped feta

Occasion

Canapé & Reception Menu

Perfect for drinks receptions, launches and elegant welcome events

Smoked duck, plum sauce, sesame tuile

Crab & avocado tartlet, lime crème fraîche

Beef carpaccio, truffle mayo, parmesan crisp

Wild mushroom arancini, aioli

Prawn tempura, sweet chilli, micro coriander

Goat's cheese mousse, beetroot, walnut

Occasion

Wedding Feast Menu

Designed for relaxed, elegant wedding dining with a celebratory finish

Starter

Smoked salmon, dill crème fraîche, pickled cucumber, fennel salad

Main

Rosemary roast beef, gratin potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus

Vegetarian Main

Celeriac fondant, wild mushroom ragout, truffle velouté

Dessert

Vanilla panna cotta, summer berries, almond tuile

Occasion

Holiday Let Brunch Menu

Ideal for luxury stays, hen weekends and slow mornings with guests

Fresh Start

Seasonal fruit platter, Greek yoghurt, honey, granola

Hot Dish

Smoked salmon royale, soft scramble, toasted brioche

Hearty Option

Sourdough eggs Benedict with hollandaise and crispy ham

Sweet Finish

Belgian waffles, berries, mascarpone, maple syrup

These are sample menus for inspiration. Every menu is fully bespoke — designed around your preferences, dietary requirements, seasonal availability and the occasion.

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