My Easter Food Feasting Table

I'm an eldest daughter (and granddaughter) – that should tell you nearly everything you need to know about me. It should also mean you won't be surprised that I offered to single-handedly* cater an Easter party for 16 guests.

Insert Ross Geller clutching a margarita here...

The Easter Menu

Here's everything I made for a giant feasting table for 17 people:

Main Dishes:

• Slow Roasted Lamb Kleftiko with Potatoes and Onions

• Slow Roasted Cuban Mojo Pork Shoulder

• Chargrilled Old Bay Spatchcock Chicken

• Chargrilled Halloumi & Vegetable Skewers

Side Dishes:

• Leek & Gruyere Tart with Homemade Shortcrust Pastry

• Herby Buttery New Potatoes

• Harissa Roasted Carrots & Crunchy Chickpeas with Whipped Feta

• Fresh & Crunchy Shirazi Salad

• Roasted Shallot & Chicory Salad with Rocket, Herbs, Parmesan & Pumpkin Seeds

• Charred Hispi Cabbage with Chilli Oil & Parmesan

• Basil & Olive Oil Dressed Tomatoes

• Chimichurri & Pesto

Desserts:

• Homemade Pavlova with Lemon Whipped Cream, Red Berries & Edible Flowers

• Salted Dark Chocolate Torte with Homemade Shortcrust Pastry

• Thyme & Honey Roasted Peaches with Mascarpone

Slow Roasted Lamb Kleftiko

Harissa Roasted Carrots & Chickpeas with Whipped Feta

Charred HIspi Cabbage with Chilli & Parmesan

Old Bay Spatchcock BBQ Chicken

Herby Buttery Potatoes

Shirazi Salad

Halloumi & Vegetable BBQ Skewers

Slow Roasted Lamb Kleftiko

Roast Shallot & Chicory Rocket Salad

Honey & Thyme Roasted Peaches with Mascarpone

Homemade Pavlova with Lemon Whipped Cream

Homemade Salted Dark Chocolate Torte

It was a great success, if I do say so myself! You can head over to my Instagram or TikTok to see the results for yourself.

Since starting an online cooking course with Leiths, my skills and confidence have grown massively. I surprised even myself with how organised, calm and prepared I was for pulling this Easter feasting table off!

How Do You Prepare A Large Family Dinner?

Prep, plan and more prep!

I organised and prepared food over the two days leading up to Easter Sunday and finished the cook on the Sunday morning. My Good Friday was spent making pastry, my Saturday consisted of marinating lots of meat, blanching vegetables and making various side dishes.

Got Questions? Ask Away!

If you want tips, tricks or advice in planning your own feasting table - don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm always happy to help.

*When I say single-handedly, I mean the Easter Food was my responsibility, Mr E did all the washing up - God bless that man!