Living the Rock Star Dream… Today Dan and I went to visit Ridge View Farm Studios in Rusper.

This May we will be catering a Spanish – Themed menu for a wedding at the fantastic Ridge View.  We wanted to check out the venue’s facilities from an
operational (and nosey!) point of view…

The Farm is fantastic.  We were met by the lovely Fenella and her two mad dogs and led into the beautiful kitchen.  Over a cup of tea Fenella gave us a
bit of history about the studios, having worked there for years.  The likes of Oasis and Pearl Jam to name but a few have recorded there. Fenella’s
story about Ozzy Osborne doing handstands in the living room made us laugh…

Once our bride arrived we took the tour and made plans for the big day.  The wedding reception will take place in Ridge’s pool House (the pool is
covered over of course…).  With paella stands and ice cream bars outside, an outdoor fire in the evening and fairy lights and candles all over,
the night will be magical.

Back inside, we had a look round the rest of the house.  The thick rustic walls and topsy-turvy floor will make for an interesting wedding night
should guests have one glass of Sangria too many, but the house is beautiful. The entire building is decorated individually and sympathetically and
there’s even a secret bedroom…

With one last glance and some last minute set-up plan changes we were back on the road.  Now I have a new favourite venue and Dan is thinking of taking
up guitar… I’m thinking Rod Stewart meets Slayer… Red Anywhere for Glastonbury 2011!

A Day in the Life of Red Anywhere… Rokeby Masque Ball 27th February 2010
220 Masked Guests, 4 Bespoke Dishes, 3 Kitchens, a Fantastic Team of Staff and one very long shift!  Last Saturday saw in Red’s first large event of the year… The Bi-Annual Charity Ball held at Rokeby School in Kingston.  This week I thought I would tell you a little bit about what an event day is like for the Red Team!

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New Season – New Produce!
As the wedding season is coming around extremely quickly now, for the chef’s at Red Anywhere, it is also a very good time to keep a look out for new seasons produce.
With so many tastings being booked for the summer brides, it is a good chance for the chefs to order small quantities of produce to have a look at the quality,
and gather some new ideas for new menus.
We at Red Anywhere have come across a new Fruit and Veg supplier called Downland Produce who are located just outside Pulborough, West Sussex.
it is fantastic to find new produce which is locally sourced so close to our kitchens in Littlehampton, so far what we have seen has been very promising,
and I am very much looking forward to working with them and using lots of new seasons produce, especially in Summer season!!

Will O’Hara
Sous Chef
Red Anywhere