No prep, no mess, no worries: Lobster delivered straight to your door
A former banker has turned to his true passion, providing freshly cooked lobster for beach parties, wine tastings and private dinners
In time for Christmas
Rather than opening a restaurant in a fixed location, however, Van der Smissen decided to take Lobsterpot on the road, cooking for private functions across Flanders. “I am passionate about lobster and wanted to make it accessible to people who would never cook it themselves,” he says.
Peter’s passion becomes abundantly clear as soon as you enter his kitchen. The homemade stock of vegetables and herbs is cooking on the stove, filling the house with mouth-watering aromas.
“The secret to tasty lobster is to cook it as fresh as possible,” he says. “Otherwise the meat becomes rubbery and dry. By cooking the fresh lobster in bouillon, we ensure it is tasty, tender, and succulent.” He prepares the stock at home and transports it with live lobsters to the destination, where the lobsters are cooked to ensure they arrive on the plate warm and full of flavour.
Peter and his team can cater for up to 80 people and in almost any location. To date, Lobsterpot has served beach parties, wine tastings and private dinners.
Each Lobsterpot event includes a starter of either homemade gravlax salmon or oysters. That’s followed by the lobster, served with tomato, egg and salad and Van der Smissen’s signature mayonnaise or cocktail sauce. And for dessert, the chef has homemade apple tart with ice cream and custard to cleanse the palate. For quests who are allergic to shellfish, there are alternatives available.
Lobsterpot can supply almost everything for the event, including forks, bibs and even wet wipes. “This makes it much easier for the host,” says Van der Smissen. “The only thing we don’t do is the wine. But we can recommend some very fine labels that complement the meal perfectly.”
Over the festive season, Lobsterpot has a special take-away menu. You can order lobster and oysters by the piece, and salmon by the portion. “It’s ideal for a couple who might be at home during Christmas and want something special,” says Van der Smissen.
And if you live in the Antwerp area, Lobsterpot can also arrange for that dinner to be delivered to your door. But hurry, because it’s a limited-time offer.
Photo courtesy Lobsterpot
