Culinary Bites with Sophie

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Love quality chocolate ?
Honestly worth getting your other half to buy you this.
An indulgent luxurious advent calendar.

07/10/2026

Sophie Eats | Paris

La Mère Catherine, Place du Tertre, Montmartre

When in Paris, I’m always on the hunt for proper French bistro cooking. Not fancy for fancy’s sake, just traditional dishes, classic recipes and food that celebrates its roots.

So, on our visit to Montmartre, La Mère Catherine was firmly on the list.

Dating back to 1793, this historic restaurant has been part of Montmartre’s story for centuries, serving up the kind of traditional French cuisine we came here for.

We chose seafood and French classics, starting with stuffed eggs and fresh pink shrimp, followed by beef tartare and blanquette de veau — a beautiful, traditional veal stew. Proper bistro favourites, and exactly the sort of dishes I want to eat when I’m in France.

The food was the reason we came, but the setting was a fabulous bonus. Sitting outside under cover on Place du Tertre, surrounded by cobbled streets, bougie little shops and street artists, with the buzz of Paris all around us? Très bien!

For me, this is what eating in Paris is all about: seeking out the classics, understanding a little of the food culture and enjoying dishes that have stood the test of time.

My verdict?
If you’re heading to Montmartre and love traditional French food, put La Mère Catherine on your list.

I’d happily return. And that’s always the real test, isn’t it?

Sophie Eats — always following the food first.

05/10/2026

Sophie Eats Paris

POV: you come to Paris and go again for the Tarte Tatin of your dreams… THIRD time!

Maison Dupuy, 13 Rue Cadet, Paris

This was our 3rd visit to Maison Dupuy — and that probably tells you everything you need to know!

Tucked away in the brilliant Rue Cadet food neighbourhood in the 9th arrondissement, this little spot has become a bit of a Sophie Eats Paris favourite.

We popped in for breakfast ordering a café au lait and then came the reason we keep coming back…

That Tarte Tatin.

Deeply caramelised, glossy, buttery, sticky, with beautifully soft apples and gorgeous pastry underneath.

Honestly… one of the best Tarte Tatins I’ve eaten anywhere.

And the Quiche Lorraine? Packed full of local ham, rich, savoury and properly French. Absolutely no skimping on the filling!

Maison Dupuy also does high-quality breads, cakes and viennoiseries, so if you’re wandering around the 9th and want somewhere that feels properly Parisian put this one on your list.

Our third visit and still not disappointed.

Must. Must. Visit.

Sophie Eats Paris | eating my way through the city, one very good pastry at a time.

03/10/2026

POV: You’ve just stepped off the Eurostar, you’re a little hungry and you want your first taste of Paris to start immediately…

Look no further than Terminus Nord — literally across the road from Gare du Nord.

A proper Parisian brasserie that’s been part of the Gare du Nord scene for generations, with that classic bustling, old-school French atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve arrived in Paris before you’ve even left the station.

So naturally… we stopped for lunch. 🇫🇷

Nothing too heavy — just a little indulgence to ease ourselves into Paris:

Langoustine ravioli
Prawn cocktail
Oeufs
Chardonnay
And a refreshing b**r, because… well, we were in Paris.

The perfect first stop when you’ve arrived hungry, want a proper Parisian experience and don’t fancy trekking across the city before your first glass of w**e.

Sophie Eats Paris
First stop: Terminus Nord.
Terminus Nord

02/10/2026

I've been busy....

Oh what's that?
When aren't you?!.. 🤣👩🏼‍🍳

BUT this time trialing and putting together November and December pop ups,
In between my private bookings....

Do drop me a message if you would like to book any.
It seems a cliche to say spaces are limited but I'm so grateful to everyone of my customers, because they are
& you keep supporting me.

Big love 👩🏼‍🍳

email - [email protected]
Or DM me

Rugby Distillery
Sage Coffee Shop

01/10/2026

September… you’ve been a bit of a blur.

From beautifully put-together buffets and anniversary dinners, to pop-up restaurants, food demos and a whole lot of cooking in between…

We’ve been here, there and everywhere.

Private dining & anniversary celebrations
Corporate & party buffets
Rugby Distillery pop-up
Pop-up restaurant nights
Food demos at Leamington Food Festival
Blondes n Bourbon out and about
Grazing, canapés & plenty of bespoke menus
And a few events I’m probably still recovering from!

Different venues. Different menus. Different crowds.

But that’s exactly what I love about what I do — no two weeks are ever the same.

So, September, thank you. You’ve been a busy one… and I’m already wondering what October is going to throw at me!

Fancy having Culinary Bites — or Blondes n Bourbon — at your next event?

Drop me a message. Let’s get something booked in.

Blondes ‘n’ Bourbon
Rugby Distillery
Sage Coffee shop
Love Leamington

30/09/2026

Something very special about catering for a 50th wedding anniversary celebration, especially when some of the guests were at the wedding.

Canapés
Roast Beef Rolls and Salads
Sweet Treats

As bespoke Caterers this was a perfect combination for a perfect occasion.

24/09/2026

Protein bowls, but make them anything but boring.

Individual meat & veggie protein bowls, a colourful selection of salads and individual hummus pots — fresh, vibrant and ready to go.

And the best bit? Happy returning customers. That’s the brief nailed.

Planning a corporate lunch, event or private gathering? Get in touch and let’s get your catering booked.