Our chef partner Roy Shortland who is the other half of our Ultimate Night in has been busy.
You may have followed the 2013 Autumn series of BBC’s Great British Bake-Off and seen local woman Frances Quinn win the final. As a local of course, we’re immensely proud of her achievements. What you won’t know though is that our man Roy Shortland the party chef extraordinaire was her coach for the latter stages of the competition. So lots of burning the candle …… Still, it was well worth it in the end!
All that stardom and yet, he could be cooking for you in your own kitchen if you decide to book the Ultimate Night in with us. We do the cocktails, he does your 3 course meal and you have a great night with the minimum of effort or fuss.

Roy Shortland – top chef for your ultimate night in
Roy Shortland bio : He trained as a chef in London, and he’s been cooking for over 25 years working in high class hotels, restaurants and a Two Michelin star restaurant for several years.
As well as running his own dinner party at home business, he works closely providing consultancy to Mars Foods UK. He is also head tutor at Bridge 67 cookery school and loves mentoring young cooks. Frankly what he doesn’t know about cookery and pastry in particular isn’t worth knowing.
The Cocktail Shaker Boys have combined with Roy to offer you what we believe is quite simply the
Ultimate Night In. With us boys to serve your pre-dinner cocktails, followed by Roy’s fine dining experience and a selection of wines matched to your food selection advised by local wine specialist Duncan Murray, you will have the perfect dining experience. To find out more about our ultimate dinner party at your place click the link here at the
Ultimate Night In including further details about the fees and how it works.
We’re available to run your dinner party with the minimum of hassle or fuss for you in local towns and villages including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Oadby, Kettering, Uppingham and Oakham. Contact us on 01858 898154 for more details.
Originally posted 26th November 2013