Valentine’s Day is just around the corner meaning many couples will have already started planning the special day.
For couples who are looking to have an intimate night in, celebrity and Marlow chef Tom Kerridge has put together a cook-at-home Valentine’s meal for two.
If you’re willing to splash the cash and spend £185 you can enjoy a three-course meal with canapes designed by the Michelin-starred chef’s team.
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The ‘With Love’ meal box includes a selection of canapes including Whipped Tunworth Cheese Gougères, Cornish Lobster Tartlette with Rapeseed Mayonnaise and Caper Dressing, and English Mustard & Cider Glazed Pork Belly with Black Pudding and Crackling.
For the three courses, you can enjoy a starter of Sourdough Tortano Loaf and Cultured Jersey Butter, and Treacle Cured Salmon Gravadlax, Celeriac and Apple Remoulade, Avruga Caviar and Sea Salt Cracker.
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The main includes pièce de résistance of Beef Wellington with Caramelised Hispi ‘Caesar’, Celeriac and Truffle Puree with a Hermitage Sauce.
And for dessert is a Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce and Cornish Clotted cream, and a Passionfruit fudge petit four for good measure.
But when Kerridge shared the announcement on his Facebook page, the post seemed to split opinions.
Many praised the "lovely menu" which looked "absolutely gorgeous" whilst others couldn't ignore the price tag.
One said: "Looks gorgeous as does all your food tom but unfortunately again way, way out of my budget.
"That's two weeks full shop to me, so looks like being heart-shaped eggs and chips again for my hubby."
Another added: "I love his food but I’m sorry the price on that is too much.
"I’d be prepared to pay that at a decent restaurant accompanied by wine.
"Oh yes and I wouldn’t need to warm it, plate it up and wash up.
"So no I’ll pass on that thank you."
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One argued: “For everyone who is saying it’s expensive - do you really believe that when you break down ingredients, design, staff wages, preparation, packaging, delivery, a Michelin star Chef’s name to it plus the inflated valentines hype (that happens everywhere!) or is it just a question of affordability?
“There are options out there for every budget and this is an option for those who are happy with the cost. For those that order it, I hope they enjoy.”
A couple who purchased Valentines box last year said they would have ordered again but they were "pretty disappointed that the menu is so similar" and "a bit of imagination could have made it a little different".
Some also raised concerns with the lack of alternative options, including food for vegetarians and coeliacs.
The meal kit is only available for delivery on the UK mainland and for one day only, February 11.
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