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View allA Radiant Retreat with ILIA
Kalm Kitchen were delighted to cater for ILIA’s recent retreat at Millbridge Court, celebrating the launch of their new Sun Serum Tinted SPF. Over two days, guests enjoyed wellness sessions, creative workshops and relaxed seasonal dining in the beautiful Surrey countryside.
Guests arrived to a relaxed al fresco lunch served in the gardens of Millbridge Court, where vibrant seasonal salads were paired with a live yakitori station. Throughout the afternoon, attendees enjoyed a programme of activities including restorative facials, a cyanotype workshop and a makeup masterclass, each designed to encourage creativity and self-care.
As evening approached, guests gathered for pre-dinner cocktails before sitting down to a bespoke three course meal, carefully crafted by the Kalm Kitchen team using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The evening concluded with Kalm Kitchen’s iconic tiramisu cart, complete with the ILIA logo dusted in cocoa across the top, offering a beautifully branded finale to the dining experience.
Lunch
01 Yakitori Station
Sesame & Ginger Glazed Chicken Skewers | Garlic & Parsley Marinated Button Mushroom Skewers | Teriyaki Beef Bite Skewers
02 To Share
Smoked Chalk Stream Trout Pate, Creme Fraiche, Capers, Sourdough | Grilled Sutton Hoo Chicken, Lemon & Chimichurri Sauce, Rocket, Shaved Parmesan | Roasted Spring Squash, Bulgar Wheat, Tahini | Heritage Tomatoes, Torn Herbs, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pesto Dressing | Rosemary & Sea Salt Fries
03 Gelato Cart
Pistachio, Salted Caramel, Mango Sorbet | Pistachio Crumb, Freeze Dried Raspberry, Chocolate Shavings
Dinner
01 Starter
Salmon Mi Cuit with Chive Emulsion, Cucumber Chutney, Puffed Capers, Egg Yolk | Whole Burrata, Asparagus, Tenderstem Broccoli, Pine Nuts, Basil Oil, Toasted Sourdough
02 Main
Lemon Butter Chicken, Baby Leeks, Salsa Verde | Baby Aubergine, Smoked Aubergine Yoghurt, Chilli Butter, Hazelnut Dukka | Fine French Beans, Fried Garlic, Lemon Olive Oil | Potato Pave, Aioli | 25 Mile Salad
03 Dessert
Tiramisu Trolley
The retreat continued into the following morning with a wellness focused start to the day, including yoga, pilates and breathwork sessions, followed by a nourishing breakfast. It was a pleasure for Kalm Kitchen to support such a beautiful event, combining wellness and hospitality in the stunning surroundings of Millbridge Court.
