We have a long association with Kildare Village, providing hospitality services at their chic VIP Lounge. A?Yesterday we worked there on an event to mark the upcoming Longines Champions Weekend (September 12/13).

Superbly organised by Xena Productions, the event was run in conjunction with Jaguar – the official car partner of the Champions Weekend – and included a fashion show that featured a host of Kildare Village brands and Irish designers such as Louise Kennedy.

Fashion show compered by Anne Marie O'Connor

Fashion show compered by Anne Marie O’Connor

Jaguar brought it’s own stylish model to the show!

 

We served Louis Roederer champagne and refreshing, fizzy seasonal cordials, and Kevin Thornton, from Michelin-starred Thornton’s Restaurant, served delicious canapes including Rod-caught Swordfish, Lamb Belly marinated in Hay, and St. Tola Goat’s Cheese

Selection of canapes from Kevin Thornton

Selection of canapes from Kevin Thornton

Rod-caught Swordfish dipped in sesame, sheep's cheese yoghurt

Rod-caught Swordfish dipped in sesame, sheep’s cheese yoghurt

Lamb Belly marinated in hay, wild rocket & broad bean flower

Lamb Belly marinated in hay, wild rocket & broad bean flower

It was great to watch Kevin Thornton at work, and his attention to detail showed in the stunning canapes that you see above.

Never one to miss a photo-opportunity, one Kevin insisted on getting his picture taken with a famous Kevin (we’ll let you decide which is which…..!):

A quick snap of the two Kevins in the kitchen (nicely photo-bombed by Catherine O'Brien!)

A quick snap of the two Kevins in the kitchen (nicely photo-bombed by Catherine O’Brien!)