“A good meal is never just about the food …..”
It’s the laughter, the company, the little moments that make life delicious.
As we welcome the New Year, we are reminded why we do what we do. Inspired by Francesco Boglione’s words, we believe a good meal is never just about the food. It’s about the atmosphere of the room, the warmth and generosity of the service and the people gathered around the table.
Every detail is thoughtfully considered, yet the experience remains relaxed and unforced. As the year unfolds, we look forward to creating intimate, refined and celebratory moments that feel truly homely – those shared occasions filled with conversation, laughter and the simple joy of making the most of life together.
Those rare occasions when conversation flows, laughter lingers and everyone is truly making the most of life….
We recently hosted our annual university friends’ reunion at Second Helpings and couldn’t have chosen a better place. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. The buffet was absolutely amazing, with a wide variety of delicious dishes to choose from, all beautifully prepared and full of flavour. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we were treated to an incredible cheeseboard, perfectly complemented by fresh fruit and chocolate. It was the ideal setting for catching up, relaxing, and enjoying great food together. A huge thank you to Barbara for making our reunion so special. We will definitely be back again next year… Sophia from Exeter
I ordered a finger buffet lunch from Barbara for a family gathering just before Christmas. It was delivered to the door, beautifully presented on wooden boards and platters. The “upmarket tarts” were upmarket as was everything else, especially the mince pies, apple cake and possets! The mince pies were just incredible; had I known I would have ordered more ……. None of us can stop thinking of those mince pies !! And the other things too …… Jennie from Lingfield
Start the New Year with a meal to remember – intimate, warm and full of joy.
Private Dining needn’t be expensive and here are just some of the advantages …
You pay no VAT or other hidden charges
The venue is yours for the day, no time restraints or other distractions to worry about
You can bring your own wine, very low corkage applies
Calm and relaxing atmosphere with no background noise
Well behaved dogs & children are very welcome
And the food’s pretty good too!!!