Valentine’s Day is the single most romantic day of the year. It’s all about you and your significant other. The evening can be very stressful, especially if you have chosen to go out for dinner. Not doubt you will find yourself in a packed restaurant with several other couples having a very similar evening and enjoy the same food.
On the other hand, perhaps you are looking for the most romantic evening, without the stress of other diners and with a fully personalised touch to make it a date to remember. Whether you have been together for a month or for 40 years booking a private dining space for yourself and your loved one. Including a personalised touch from the wines, to the food, flowers and the music – this will very much be your own exclusive evening. The ultimate and unique private dining space Arch 65 was launched by chef Keith Goddard and his team at Keith Goddard Catering just 6 months ago.
The space is one of London’s best-kept secrets having hosted some of fashion great names including the team from McQueen. It’s one of the most unique and exclusive private dinning spaces, incorporating an intimate location, award winning food, wine and personal discreet service. Hidden under the archways in Battersea, Arch 65 is a stones through away from Chelsea and is the ultimate entertaining space for absolute privacy.
What is more romantic than having a Michelin trained chef and five-star staff at your service – ensuring a bespoke evening created and designed just for you. Chef Keith Goddard, began his training in New York at the French Culinary Institute and worked in the restaurant business for over eight years before launching Keith Goddard Catering. As well as managing his own restaurant, Pimlico 101, he has also worked with some of the greats including Tom Aikens.
Working with Keith and his team you will ensure your partner has their favourites on the menu, whether they have a love of traditional flavours or like a spicy twist on things. Keith and his team will produce a delicious menu for you both. Keith’s suggestion for a romantic valentine’s dinner is below. He has used his favourite seasonal ingredients and foods, which are recognised for their romantic or aphrodisiac qualities
Valentines Menu
Pink Champagne served with a Selection of Canapés
Starters
Twelve Bloody Mary Oysters served with Worcestershire sauce, Green Tomato Jelly and Celery Leaves
Main
Chateaubriand Served For Two with Portobello Mushrooms
Dessert
Rose Water Crème Brûlée with Short Bread
Paired Wines
Coffee / Tea and Petite Fours
Once the dinner is planned and ready to go it’s important to focus on the setting. Arch 65 is the perfect venue to ensure the environments is as romantic as possible, for a special night like Valentine’s day. For food lovers, there is a chance to walk the kitchens to see the chefs at work whilst enjoying your champagne or simply sit and enjoy whilst listening to your favourite music. Given that the menu is not the only bespoke part of Arch 65. Keith and his team will work closely with you to ensure that every element of your Valentine’s day private dining experience is everything that you want it to be. You can also incorporate personal touches to the evening, from serving your partner’s favourite red and white wines to ensuring her favourite flowers are there on arrival.
To hire Arch 65 including food, wines, staff and space pricing starts at around £2.5k. Arch 65 will comfortably seat up to 24 people or 50 for a canapé party. For further information and to discuss your bespoke evening, please contact Charlotte Dracup on charlotte@keithgoddardcatering.com or visit keithgoddardcatering.com.
