Neil Hitchen our Executive Chef’s philosophy in cooking
is relatively simple, buy the freshest seasonal products
and produce harmonized dishes.
Neil
brings with him to Cobblers a touch, which he has, developed
working in other luxury Relais and Chateaux properties around
the world. He describes his culinary style as a blend of
Classical French, British and American Influences. Before
arriving at Cobblers Cove, Neil spent two years as Executive
Chef at a property in the British Virgin Islands incorporating
Caribbean ingredients and resources into his menus.
Here in Barbados Neil has a wealth of quality local ingredients
to take advantage of. We are lucky to have our own fisherman
"Barker" and his "catch" is then delivered
to Cobblers Cove and served that very same day.
Friday evenings are a fish lover’s fantasy with a
selection of locally caught fish together with caviars from
America, Japan and Europe.
To give you a flavour of Neil’s
menus:
Dinner Menu
Cobblers Mixed Salad
Mixed Leaves, Shaved Parmesan, Confit Plum Tomatoes,
Fried Vegetables with a Truffle Vinaigrette
Tuna Carpaccio
Bean Sprout and Seaweed Salad,
Soy, Green Onion and Pickled Ginger Vinaigrette
Smoked Haddock and Leek Risotto
Warm Poached Egg and Asparagus Veloute
Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait
Plum Tomato Jam and warm Vanilla Brioche
Pan Seared Scallops
Celeriac Puree, Celeriac Chips and a Green Pea and Truffle
Sauce
Warm Goats Cheese with a Black Eye Pea
and Apple Salad
Crispy Leeks and Mango Vinaigrette
Poached Tomato with a Crab, Avocado and
Ginger Salad
Tomato and Basil Coulis
Fricassee
of Caribbean Fish
Fennel and Orange Puree, Vanilla Sauce
Braised
Lamb Shank
Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Vegetables,
Lamb and Parsley Jus
"Barkers
Catch of the Day"
Grilled or Pan Seared
Ratatouille of Vegetables, Confit Cherry Tomatoes,
Saffron Vinaigrette
Fillet
of Beef with a Horseradish Crust
Sweet Potato Puree, Roasted Shallots, Baby Carrots,
Red Wine Tarragon Sauce
Shrimp
and Scallops
Served over Linguini with a Lemongrass and Chive Sauce
Simply
Roasted Local Chicken Breast
Wild Mushroom Risotto, Champagne and Tarragon Sauce
Sesame
Seed Crusted Tuna
Parsley Mashed Potatoes, Papaya, Red Onion and Coriander Salsa
Warm
Apple Tart
Cinnamon Ice Cream and a Caramel and Rum Sauce
Orange
and Grapefruit Terrine
Passion Fruit Jelly
Chocolate
and Mango Brownie
Mango Sorbet and Mango, Yoghurt and Basil Compote
Freshly
Sliced Fruit Plate
Kiwi Sorbet