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Event
Information
In December 2003 Gastronomy Ltd was again chosen by the Royal Navy to provide the catering for the Re-dedication of an aircraft carrier. On 12th December 2003 we catered for 2000 VIPs & guests on HMS Invincible in the presence of HRH the Duke of York. Previously we were selected to provide the catering for the Re-dedication of HMS Ark Royal in 2001. This prestigious event took place in the presence of the late HRH The Queen Mother.
Because of the nature of the venue and the security involved with this event, there were a number of logistical problems that needed to be overcome.
The portable kitchens needed to be sited off the ship on the quayside and there was a very short time window in which to get the food from the kitchens and onto the ship.
This was due to the security surrounding the royal
visitors.
Over 2000 bottles of champagne needed to be chilled. Over 5000 pieces
of equipment craned onto the ship and 12000 items of food prepared
on the quayside and taken onto the ship in a 30 minute window.
Added to this the need to have over 120 staff pass through security,
careful planning was, as always, crucial to the success of this event.
The Menu
Thai Fish Cakes (H)
With a sweet chilli dip
Chicken Satay (H)
With a peanut sauce
Selection of Crolines (H) (V)
Pastry parcels with savory meat & vegetarian fillings
Cocktail Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Canapés
Pigs in Blankets served with Redcurrant Dip
Mini pork sausages wrapped in bacon
Deep Fried King Prawn Tails in Filo Pastry (H)
Served with honey & chili dip
Malaysian Style Crispy Vegetable Parcels (H)
Served with a garlic dip
(H) Indicates item
served hot
(V) Indicates item is suitable for vegetarians
The menu was designed to be global representing the service of HMS Ark Royal around the world
The Logistics
Portable Kitchen
Length 8.20 metres Width 3.00 metres Height 2.84
metres
Electricity Either mains or generator
Water Mains water and drainage hook up
Cold Room
Length 3.80 metres Width 2.60 metres Height 2.84
metres
Electricity Either mains or generator
Service Points
Food Service
2 service points each with:
Hot storage cupboards
Tables for production staff to arrange & garnish trays of food
Hand wash points
Drinks Service
6 service points each serving:
Champagne
Mineral water
Fresh orange juice
Selection of carbonated drinks
Staff
3 x Event Managers
Food Production
Head Chef
2 x Sous Chef
12 x Chefs de Partie
8 x Commis Chef
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