Home Entertaining

Entertaining friends and family at home has become a cherished tradition in Irish society. However, hosting can often be a daunting task, especially when it comes to planning, cooking, and ensuring your guests have a seamless experience. That’s where “Just Cooking at Home” steps in to make your evening effortless and unforgettable.

An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Home

Award-winning Chef Mark Doe and his professional team bring fine dining directly to your home. From preparing an exceptional five-star meal in your kitchen to serving it with the expertise of experienced wait staff, we handle every detail—including the cleanup—so you can relax and enjoy the evening. Whether it’s an intimate dinner party or a larger gathering, we create a stress-free and memorable experience for you and your guests.

Tailored Services to Meet Your Needs

We offer a fully customizable service that includes menu planning, equipment hire, venue setup, and more. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a barbecue, or enjoying a casual buffet, our team will work with you to create the perfect event. We even extend our services to holidaymakers in Kerry, offering everything from a sumptuous breakfast to a formal dinner service.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Whether it’s a formal dinner party, a casual gathering, or a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, “Just Cooking at Home” transforms your home into the perfect venue for entertaining. Treat your loved ones to an evening of fine dining and laughter in the comfort of your own space.

Seared local scallops with black pudding

Honey and mustard dressing, smoked bacon and a minted pea puree.
Spiced sweet potato soup

with coconut milk and flaked almonds
Fillet of Kerry Beef

Potato gratin, green beans, celeriac & truffle puree, Jameson & black pepper sauce
Warm chocolate fondant

Mac’s vanilla ice cream and berry compote

Warm tartlet of vine tomatoes

St. Tola goats cheese, basil and rocket
Cream of potato, onion & thyme soup

Crispy smoked bacon and toasted almonds
Pan fried fillet of wild cod

Champ potato, prawns and a herb butter
Glazed lemon tart

Berry compote and Mascarpone cheese

The Just Cooking tasting menu offers your guests a 6-course menu using local ingredients from the county of Kerry.

The tasting menu is only available for the whole group, and dietary requests can be catered to.

Tasting plate of starters

Scallops with peas and cauliflower, slow roast dusk spring roll, goats cheese bon bon with beetroot, locally smoked salmon on a warm potato bilini.
Cream of leek and potato soup with smoked haddock

Toasted hazelnut crème fraiche. Hake with crab and herbs. Creamed leeks and corn
Mac’s mango and passion fruit sorbet
Fillet of Kerry beef

Roast root vegetables, shallots, green beans and potato gratin
Dessert Platter

Bread and butter pudding with Baileys, Mulled wine baked plums, Lemon tart, Vanilla Ice-cream and chocolate and orange mousse

Beef stroganoff with paprika and mushrooms
Grilled breast of chicken in a leek and mushroom cream sauce
Jacket potatoes or rice
Caesar salad with herb croutons
Couscous salad with grilled vegetables, lemon and mint
Baileys and Malteser cheese cake with chocolate sauce

Mini goats cheese, red onion and rocket wraps
Crostini of Brie and cranberry
Mini sausage rolls with sweet chilli
Salmon, ginger pepper jelly and scallion puffs
Parmesan shortbread with crushed chickpeas and Harty’s red pepper jelly

Spare ribs in sticky barbecue sauce
Kerry beef burger with red onion relish and mature cheddar
Pork and sage sausages
Caesar salad
Coleslaw with red onions, lemon and parsley
Salad of penne pasta bound in a tomato and basil olive oil
Jacket potatoes

A selection of Danish pastries and breads
Natural yogurt with a berry compote
A selection of freshly squeezed juices
Fruit salad
Full Irish breakfast
American style pancakes with maple syrup
Brioche French toast
Freshly brewed tea and coffee

Our Christmas time in Killarney was beyond all expectations, we loved all the delicacies you provided. Christmas Eve set the scene and it was crowned by Christmas dinner. Even allowing five women in the kitchen we managed to follow your cooking instructions. We loved it all, I especially enjoyed the ham and the pudding, Noel the turkey and the stuffing balls. Everything was cooked to perfection. We will be spreading the word.

Anne

Customer

Ready to Cook Up Some Fun?

Contact Mark and Bernie for a free, informal consultation to discuss your requirements and craft a personalized menu tailored to your event. With “Just Cooking at Home” hosting has never been easier—or more delicious!