President William Ruto on Tuesday hosted a State banquet in honour of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
The plated menu had eight-course meals accompanied by a drink of the guests’ choice.
Here one could have juice, champagne, and water among others.
For the starter, the guests were served beetroot and goat cheese Foam with Hazelnut Crumble.
This is a delicate and vibrant start featuring a beetroot Carpaccio paired with creamy goat cheese and crunchy hazelnut.
For soup, the menu had cream of roasted butternut, chestnut and truffle soup.
“A rich and earthy soup, garnished with truffle oil and chive cream,” the menu stated.
Here you are advised to have just a taste as there is more ahead.
Seafood lovers were not left behind, and so were meat lovers.
On the menu, Malindi Lobster and seared seafood Ravioli flavourful bisque were featured.
For meat, beef Wellington was the order of the day, accompanied by chateau potatoes with minted asparagus.
Interestingly, chicken Wellington was only served at the high table.
Pan-seared salmon with champagne beurre blanc was under the fish category.
At the banquet, a visually stunning dessert plate with miniature, Sarova Chocolate cake, early grey tea crumble, and ivory and ebony mousse were options to choose from.
Coffee was also on the menu, not forgetting salad.
For the salad: Watercress and Stilton salad with candied Apples and walnuts were ready to be served.
The dress code of the event was formal blended with national dress.
