Boho Kitchen

Boho Kitchen is the exciting new idea of fellow Southsider Heidi and Sunday's event was hosted by Cookie, on Nithsdale Road

I don’t want to compare it to the obvious – come dine with me – because the quality of food, presentation and company was so far above that.

The concept behind Boho kitchen is simple: 3 non professional cooks take over a restaurant for one night. Each one is responsible for one course. Each course is marked by the diners.

Each of the Boho cooks worked with the professional chefs at Cookie. Buying and cooking only what was available at the markets and then serving it up to approximately thirty five diners. So along with showing off your culinary skills, there is a real opportunity for the cooks to learn tips and tricks from the professional chefs.

First up was Dom, who served up delicious home baked bruschetta topped with fennel, caramelised onion and olive, with slow roast tomatoes.

Pete took on the main course serving twice cooked crispy pork belly, Jerusalem artichoke, celeriac and apple puree, served with glazed carrots and spring broccoli. [for the vegetarians there was sun dried tomato and goats cheese risotto]

Last but certainly not least was Ali’s winning perfect pears poached in saffron syrup with homemade vanilla ice cream.

The whole event was really well thought-out. The course’s were organised, prepped, and served in a relaxed but timely fashion and I have to say all the food was excellent.There was a fantastic atmosphere throughout the night, with lots of clapping and cheering for the brave cooks. It was £17.50 per person, which included three course’s and a couple of Pincer Vodka cocktails. The standard of food was so good that it really was a bargain and a great fun night out.

Well done to the first Boho cooks your bravery is admirable and your cooking skills are enviable.

If anyone reading is interested in taking on the role as a Boho Kitchen cook or would like to go along to the next event, take a look at Boho's facebook page