Rocket’s Pursuit of Perfection: A Bespoke Culinary Collaboration

At Rocket, we view every event as an opportunity to craft something truly extraordinary. When recently tasked with curating a milestone celebration to be held at London’s iconic One Marylebone, Rocket pulled out all the stops, collaborating with Michelin-starred chefs to deliver a dining experience tailored entirely to the guest of honour’s tastes and personal connections. The result? A seamless blend of fine dining, thoughtful personal details, and impeccable service, designed to create an unforgettable evening for a momentous occasion. 

A Gastronomic Journey Inspired by Cornwall 

The guest of honour, with cherished ties to Cornwall, and a regular at some of the region’s prized restaurants, sought a menu which reflected the rich culinary heritage of the beautiful coastal locale. To bring this vision to life, Rocket invited three renowned chefs and friends of Rocket, each to craft a course that celebrates Cornwall’s finest ingredients, and which perfectly complements the host’s personal wine selection.

The starter, designed by seafood expert and Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw of Outlaw’s New Road, featured grilled monkfish tail with clotted cream and peppercorn sauce, served alongside braised leeks. The monkfish, sourced locally from Flying Fish Seafoods, was selected for its versatility, and forgiving nature when required to be perfectly prepared for almost two hundred guests.

For the main course, Padstow-based Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth of No. 6 in Padstow created a roast Denver of Moorland beef accompanied by vichy-style carrots, truffled pomme anna, and a Likouala pepper bordelaise sauce. The beef, supplied by Philip Warren Butchers in nearby Launceston, was selected for its exceptional quality and sustainability credentials.

A personal favourite of the host, dessert was an elegant custard tart with raspberry sorbet, crafted by Lenny Carr-Roberts of The Fox gastropub in Crawley.

Nathan Outlaw of Outlaw's New Road

Rocket’s commitment went beyond the menu – our senior sous chef Edward Tilzey spent three days in Cornwall meeting with both Nathan Outlaw and Paul Ainsworth, to train under their guidance. Tilzey worked with each chef to master the techniques needed to replicate their dishes with precision, and at scale – ensuring they met Michelin-star standards when recreated for a large-format event. The same dedication was of course extended to the dessert, with Rocket’s pastry development chef Miranda Reci spending a day at The Fox, training with Carr-Roberts’ team to master every element of the dish down to the delicate nutmeg dusting.

Paul Ainsworth of No. 6 in Padstow

Bringing to life such a highly personalised menu brought it’s own unique set of challenges. From ensuring no ingredients were duplicated across courses created by three separately located chefs to balancing seasonality and practicality, each detail required meticulous planning and testing. Rocket conducted multiple tastings, fine-tuning each dish to be expertly balanced and to ensure they paired perfectly with the host’s carefully curated wine selection. 

“It was a completely bespoke menu. The goal wasn’t only to showcase the chefs, but to create dishes that reflected the guest of honour’s personal style and elevated the overall dining experience. It was an honour to deliver something truly special.” 

– Michael Symonds, Founder & Director

An Unforgettable Evening 

The night itself was a resounding success, transforming One Marylebone into a sophisticated celebration of fine food, wine, and friendship. Dim lighting, elegant floral arrangements, and an upbeat soundtrack created a lively yet intimate atmosphere, allowing the host’s friends and family to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

“What a fabulous party! Everything was perfect—the way the venue was prepared, the food, the drinks, the staff, the music. I cannot think of anything we could improve.” –  Host

For Rocket, it was an incredibly rewarding process, and a brilliant opportunity to demonstrate our unwavering dedication to creating truly unforgettable events.

“It was a lot of work and countless people needed to work together seamlessly to pull it off, but it was an honour to go that extra mile for such a special and long-standing client.” – Michael Symonds