Mechoui for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Mechoui for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The sweet and savoury together profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced medjool dates used that way before.

hospitality rituals including mint tea service are integral to the food experience. I explained the a desert camp dinner context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. Casablanca beer was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.