Private birthday dinner for Imogen Parsons last night at Bootleg Banquet

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The irrepressable Miss Imogen Parson

...who joined us last night for her birthday celebration and a menu we worked on together for what felt like months. Let's just say this girl knows what she wants and as one of London's foremost bloggers, has tried probably more undiscovered hotels, drinking holes and eateries than you have had hot breakfasts.

So in keeping with our first true day of Spring sunshine and in the spirit of quirkiness that has become a byword for MissImmy's blog, I went for a table laid like a wildflower meadow and a menu that celebrated all that is Prima Vera.

  

 Yellow Courgette flowers, soon to be stuffed with Peas, mint, Ricotta and (just a dollop of clotted cream), fried and seasoned. So, so good and a real attention grabber.

First course of parsley salad with steamed asparagus, Chorizo and queen scallops.

Main course of Moorish Lamb kebab with chickpeas, roast butternut, beetroot and a dressing of mint, chive, smoked paprika and honey.

Cupcakes, candles and a fantasy garden. Smiles all round (except for one sceptical looking guest to Immy's right...)