Totally unrelated, but you made me question if the phrase is supposed to be "en pointe" like ballet or "on point." after a little research, I'm guessing it's "on point" but it seems like the etymology could be from ballet potentially, but it sounds like it isn't likely. At the end of the day, it means exactly the same thing so it doesn't really matter. I do find it funny you used "en point" instead of "en pointe" though. Halfway between the two I guess. Lol.

One thing I’ve always wanted to try is a well made beef Wellington, looks tasty

See, gravy is so easy - meat juice, stock, bit of balsamic - I think how can you fuck this up? Then you get gravy litteraly in any commercial setting, and... urgh...