Category Archives: News
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US
A year. Who would believe it – not us that is for sure – 365 days have flown by since we first opened the doors of Amelie and Friends. So, we are a whole year older but wiser? Who knows. We have celebrated several weddings even more birthdays and an eclectic mixture of business breakfasts, gossipy coffee and cake sessions, dinners a deux and one boozy new year’s eve party. The kitchen staff have peeled, grated … Continue reading
Food on the Move
We were thrilled this week to be part of a celebration in North Street. Hennings, the independent Sussex wine merchants, opened a branch in Chichester and we welcome another independent business to town. Their launch party was a very jolly affair and we provided some rather delicious cold canapes. As usual we cooked everything right here and even through they are only a couple of doors … Continue reading
HOMEMADE, HANDMADE CAKE IN CHICHESTER
Absolute heaven for the cake lover. We take this seriously and are delighted to offer a new service. A fantastic range of gorgeous, hand-made cakes to add the wow factor to your party: birthday, christening or wedding. Baked fresh everyday by our pastry chef in our on-site kitchen these whole, bespoke cakes are available to pre-order and can be personalised with your chosen message.
The Cast and Crew of Sweeney Todd
Not wishing to invade on a private night but our after show wrap party for the cast and crew of Sweeney Todd was fantastic. The whole place was buzzing and everyone was delighted with our tiny cheery, cherry pies. Thankfully more tasty than the ones they ate on stage every night! Reports are just in that the Chichester Festival production of Sweeney Todd will transfer to the West End’s Adelphi Theatre in March 2012, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton as Sweeney … Continue reading
NEW AMELIE VAN DELIVERING THE GOODS
Alright we know it is not as wonderful as a Citroën H delivery van but we love her just the same. We are now able to spread the word that is Amelie across West Sussex. As we drove to Pulborough for an outside catering job there is a gentle, refridgeration hum to be heard. The bowls of bulgur wheat salad with Harissa, cumin, lime and parsley and Chichester aubergines with tomato, coriander and Greek yogurt arrive … Continue reading
Amelie and Friends takes to the street
Yesterday we left the comfort of the restaurant and took a stall at the Farmers Market on North Street. Early start for Mary and Vicky to set up the stall and Stacey did the midnight shift to get the bread, brioche and other pastries ready. They arrived warm. Delicious. Lovely to see so many customers out and about. The best reaction was for the huge chocolate meringues which drew in the crowds – some wondering if … Continue reading
Vote: Best Sussex Eating Experience
The Sussex Food and Drink Awards have chosen us (amongst one or two others) as nominees for the Best Sussex Eating Experience. The only way we can win this delicious award – and we would love to be voted no.1 in Sussex – is if you vote for us. www.sussexfoodawards.biz
How to glamorise a pig’s cheek.
New recipe at Amelie and Friends There is so much that is wrong about this dish it is probably genius in the making. A posh take on the seventies pub classic gammon and pineapple rings. New on the menu at Amelie’s is pork cheek in a pineapple juice marinade, served with glass noodles and steamed broccoli. Over to head chef Joel for the clever bit – “the 24 hour pineapple juice marinade helps to break … Continue reading
Dettori does it at Goodwood – twice
Two winners in the space of sixty minutes for Franki Dettori at Goodwood today – (Opinion Poll and Meeznah were the horses by the way). Pleased as we are for the Italian rider we would hesitate to invite him down to the restaurant for fear of corrupting him and his strict diet. He has often been quoted as saying “What I would like to eat and what I can eat are two very different things. My … Continue reading
Question: Where to eat, drink and be merry after Glorious Goodwood?
Answer: After Glorious Goodwood head to Amelie and Friends, North Street, Chichester. The summer is whizzing by and the days are getting shorter. Enjoy it while you can. There is no where taking this more seriously than one of the most famous Racetracks in the world, our very own Goodwood. The week from July 26/30 is particularly famed for its sartorial and equine splendour and it is now considered a staple in the social diary of … Continue reading