1st up – I got to meet a great Private Chef 2nd – shooting some amazing food and fizz! RB More about the great event – https://www.furleighestate.co.uk/event/390/scandinavian+pop-up+dinner+at+the+alembic+canteen%2C+bridport  Join us for a Scandinavian Tasting Menu at the Alembic Canteen in the elegantly refurbished Literary and Scientific Institute Bridport at 51 East Street, DT6 3JX on Thursday 27th September at 7pm. The five-course menu has been designed and will be prepared by Salt Cø Private Chef & Chocolatier. Rebecca will host the reception in the Lower Courtyard of the LSI where the Classic Cuvée 2014 will be served with carefully crafted canapés. The dinner will start with …

Why you should hire a photographer who plays with fire 21/06/2018 By Helen Leave a Comment   They say a picture counts for a thousand words. So, if you’re going to use photos, then best make them good ones. In fact bad photos will really not cut it anymore. Everyone is used to a much more sophisticated level of visuals, so you’ve got to really think about the quality of what you use. If you read my earlier post about why hire a professional writer, then you’ll know thatRichard Budd had already shared some great views on the benefits of working with professionals. I think …

No really – what a day shooting Cocktails with the amazing Lloyd Brown of Dark Bear Bar for those nice people at Bumblees. Thanks to Francine for the amazing products, shot and the HUG! OMG that hug…. 😉 RB

OMG! I do love a trip to Jenkins&Sons to shoot all things #foodie – they have a great team working and an amazing Chef Matt Cook. Thanks to the bar staff for making up some kick-ass cocktails too. Well worth a trip IMHO. Hope you like the shots. More from the guys at www.jenkinssons.com RB

Moules Mariniere   Kadai Wood Fired Mussels on the Beach… Thanks to Fire Bowls – @KadaiFireBowls Knives – @IOShenKnives Crockery – @DenbyPottery Cutlery – @StudioWilliamCutlery Watercress – @thewatercressco Sea Salt – @MaldonSeaSalt Apple Syrup – @LibertyFieldsDorset Model – @DeputyDan23 Music: www.bensound.com Photography – @DorsetFoodandDrinkPhotographer Photo credit @RichardBudd (C) 2018

now where’s that mop….  

Massive thanks to Model Sian. @sianybeexx Not forgetting @clarence_court (eggs) and @Kadaifirebowls (skillet) @RichardBudd (C) 2018

Great working with Lloyd and David on their new cocktails for the Dark Bear Bar. and before you ask – no we didn’t drink any shots during the shoot, just plenty of coffee. RB

Just -2degrees outside and we have the BBQ going…. #hotchocolate anyone? Thanks to Dorset’s Kiwi Butcher – www.DorsetsKiwiButcher.co.uk Photography www.DorsetFoodandDrinkPhotographer.co.uk (C) 2018 Dorset Charcoal – www.DorsetCharcoal.co.uk Thermapen thermometers – www.ThermaPen.co.uk Sheep’s Milk Yogurt – www.WoodlandsDairy.co.uk Cutlery – www.studiowilliam.com — We then setup some printed flyers – A6 size – this is how they came out. ——

I set to work firstly BBQ-ing the Chicken (remember 75 alive! as that great BBQ chef Marcus taught me) so out with the thermopen. Dry herbs, smoked paprika – done. Bowl of Sheep’s Milk Yogurt from our friends at @woodlandsdairy with a touch of cracked black pepper and lime juice / bunch of coriander leafs. Plates from our #propscupboard (ever growing) Cutlery from our friends at @studiowilliamcutlery  #foodphotography by @dorsetfoodanddrinkphotographer.co.uk @RichardBudd (C) 2018