I am still buzzing from last night's long awaited collaboration with Nimbus Kitchen.

Thank you to Chefs Mark, David and Finn and their incredible front of house team Becca and James for an epic evening. We met, we chatted, we shared boards and plates and really enjoyed hearing about Chef Mark Devonshire's journey.

Mark worked at Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant in Padstow for 17 years before becoming a lecturer at Cornwall College, teaching students how to cook, he worked with Caroline at The Fat Hen - The Wild Cookery School. He travelled to Italy where he purchased a Wood Fired oven and shipped it to Cornwall to start the WoodFired Kitchen and then Dish Cornwall where he still caters for private events and weddings. He then opened Nimbus Kitchen 2 years ago with partner David Vazda. I believe there is a stage two in the making. I wish them all the best success with their ventures.

On Arrival guests were welcomed to a glass of wine/ elderflower fizz and Nettle Tempura - black olive tapenade and Garlic Crouton whipped feta wild canapés.

On the Sharing Boards were

- Goujons of white fish - salsa Verde Mayo

- Chargrilled Courgettes, Artichokes and Aubergines - thyme oil - smoked Cornish Sea Salt.

- Confit Tomatoes - garlic - lemon

- Roasted Pepper Hummus

- Squid Salad - Chilli - Lime - coriander - toasted rice

- Blushed tomato Arancini - house ketchup - parmesan

- Pulled Moroccan Lamb - spices - pomegranate - mint

- Corn bread - sea spaghetti

- Italian Focaccia bread

- Seaweed butter board - pickled garlic flowers

- Onion Marmalade

- White pepper Mayonnaise

& To Finish

- Vegan Italian Almond Orange Cake - yoghurt - syrup - fruit.

What a feast we had.

My personal favourites were the Arancini balls, the Chargrilled veg, the roasted pepper hummus, the Lamb and Squid Salad

Thank you also to the 30 strangers/ foodie friends that ventured out alone, with their better halves or friends to eat, meet and feast last night. Without your continued support I couldn't do what I love the most - bringing people together over good food, seeing new friendships forming, hearing loud chatter and laughter around the tables and supporting local businesses, so thank you all.