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  • History of Gin | The Engine Yard at Belvoir

    Posted on Wednesday February 26th, 2020

    Celebrate the history of gin with a sharing platter of local charcuterie. Hosted by the founder of Brentingby Gin Distillery, Bruce Midgley…

  • Ashby-de-la-Zouch Food Gusto Festival

    Posted on Wednesday February 5th, 2020

    The Ashby Food Gusto Festival is back for 2020, bringing together local food & drink producers and combining them with high-quality musical performances…

  • FREE Coffee School | Two Chimps | Oakham

    Posted on Tuesday November 5th, 2019

    Always been intrigued about coffee and how it’s grown, harvested and roasted? Get involved in one of our FREE coffee schools to find out more!

  • Welbeck Winter Weekend | Welbeck Estate

    Posted on Monday October 21st, 2019

    The Welbeck Estate will be hosting its annual Winter Weekend from November 22-24, bringing together more than 100 artisan makers and food producers…

  • The Big Bang With Burleighs | Oadby, Leicester

    Posted on Wednesday October 16th, 2019

    Gin and science are set to collide in Leicester! On Saturday, November 30, Burleighs Gin and the University of Leicester are teaming up for an out-of-this-world evening of spaceology, mixology & gin!

    The evening starts with a warming Burleighs gin cocktail and canapés, before moving on to a gin masterclass with Burleighs head distiller, Ed Gibson.

    Next, the science kicks in!

    – Get hands-on and form a comet with dry ice
    – Take a trip across the solar system in the interactive planet dome
    – Go below zero and produce liquid nitrogen ice cream!
    – Enjoy fantastic, informative presentations from the University of Leicester’s Physics and Astronomy Department.

    Location: Stamford Court, 18 Manor Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LH. 18+ only | Limited tickets available

    Ticket price includes:
    Welcome Cocktail & Canapés
    Burleighs Gin Masterclass
    University of Leicester Interactive Experiences
    Hot buffet meal

    Book here.

  • Christmas Cookery Workshop | Stamford

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    Join me at the beautiful Bakehouse Kitchens for an intimate Christmas Cookery Workshop.

    With only a few weeks until Christmas this great fun class for only 6 people will teach you how to create amazing Christmas dishes that will wow your friends and family.

    On this special evening you will learn a variety of different and exciting canapes that will amaze your guests and give you interesting options for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, perfect for parties or the big day!

    Then I will teach you a showstopper of a starter that will be utterly delicious and completely effortless to create on Christmas day.

    Finally we will finish on a dessert that gives you all of the flavours of Christmas without being Christmas pudding! A beautiful and slightly lighter alternative for Christmas Day.

    At the end you will be able to enjoy your Christmas Feast!

    More here.

  • Chateaubriand and Wine | Hart’s Kitchen of Nottingham

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    Join head chef Martin Sludds for a gourmet 3-course menu which includes a succulent Chateaubriand and a bottle of the delicious Chateau Violette Moulis 2014 to share.

    Priced at £150 for two people.

    MENU
    Seasonal starter
    16oz Chateaubriand served with pommes Anna & green beans to share
    Seasonal dessert
    Coffee & petit fours

    The menu has been paired with a delicious bottle of Chateau Violette Moulis 2014. This charming mature claret has been selected to accompany the Chateaubriand as it offers delicious pencil shavings and black fruit character, which goes exceptionally well with the beef.

    Table reservation is for 7.30pm but alternative times are available. This evening must be pre-booked with at least 48 hours notice and secured with payment upon booking. Please advise of any allergens on booking.

    Call 0115 988 1900 now to secure your place and ask about overnight offer in Hart’s Hotel.

    More here.

  • Wine Masterclass – Carmenere | The Olive Branch

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    Wine Masterclass – Carmenere
    Saturday 16 November

    A lunch time tasting of Carménère wines, with local wine expert Johnny Bingham from Jackson Nugent Vintners. Some very rare wines to taste and a roller-coaster of a ride for your palates, hold on!

    With a selection of tapas size dishes created to suit the wines.

    At a glance…
    Start: 12:30am
    Tasting: 6 Carménère wines.
    Eat: Light bites to match

    Price: £55
    Booking Essential: 01780 410 355

    The Wines…
    Cool Coast Sauvignon Gris
    Reserva Carmenere
    Gran Terroir Carmenere
    Quinta Generacion Carmenere/ Cabernet Sauvignon
    Block S38 Cabernet Sauvignon
    Microterroir Carmenere
    Altura Carmenere/ Cabernet Sauvignon

    More here

  • Clos de Trias Wine Evening | The Olive Branch

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    An informal evening of great wines from the Ventoux, presented by an American, raised in Norway making stunning wines in the South of France….

    Aperitif: 7:00pm

    Dinner: 7:30pm

    Menu:
    Risotto à la truffe
    ***
    Boeuf Bourguignon
    ***
    Tarte au Chocolat

    Wines:

    2016 Ventoux Blanc
    2013 Ventoux Blanc
    ***
    2013 Ventoux Rouge
    2007 Ventoux Rouge
    ***
    2012 Ventoux VV
    2010 Ventoux VV
    ***
    2010 Pied Porcher
    2007 Pied Porcher

    Ticket: £70 per person

    Booking Essential: 01780 410 355

    More here.

  • Indian Cookery Workshop | Stamford

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    Join me at the beautiful Bakehouse Kitchens for an intimate Indian Cookery Workshop.

    This great fun class for only 6 people will teach you how to create a delicious Indian Feast that will wow your friends and family.

    Dishes will include:
    Authentic chicken tikka masala, naan breads, tarka dahl, mango chutney, raita and pilau rice. All cooked from scratch.
    After the class you will get to enjoy your work and tuck into your delicious Indian feast!

    More here.

  • Winter Cookery Demonstration | The Olive Branch

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    A seasonal Cookery Demonstrations at The Olive Branch – an enlightening and informative 2 hour demonstration followed by a wonderful 3 course lunch.

    The day begins at 10am with coffee, after which Chris demonstrates this specially chosen seasonal menu and then prepares lunch for all guests, which is served with a complimentary glass of wine at 12.30pm.

    Chris provides a continuous stream of time-saving and technical hints and tips on ingredient preparation, cooking and final presentation during the demonstration. Guests leave with a copy of the demonstration menu recipes for the featured dishes.

    Coffee: 10:00am
    Demonstration: 10:30am
    Lunch: 12.30pm

    Menu
    Escabeche of Mackerel, fennel & red onion
    * * *
    Pan fried Wood Pigeon, globe artichoke, wild mushrooms, chestnuts, thyme roast potaotoes
    * * *
    Cinnamon panna cotta, mulled winter fruits

    Ticket: £60 per person

    Booking Essential: 01780 410 355

    More here.

  • Chateaubriand and Wine | Hart’s Kitchen of Nottingham

    Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

    Join head chef Martin Sludds for a gourmet 3-course menu which includes a succulent Chateaubriand and a bottle of the delicious Chateau Violette Moulis 2014 to share.

    Priced at £150 for two people.

    MENU
    Seasonal starter
    16oz Chateaubriand served with pommes Anna & green beans to share
    Seasonal dessert
    Coffee & petit fours

    The menu has been paired with a delicious bottle of Chateau Violette Moulis 2014. This charming mature claret has been selected to accompany the Chateaubriand as it offers delicious pencil shavings and black fruit character, which goes exceptionally well with the beef.

    Table reservation is for 7.30pm but alternative times are available. This evening must be pre-booked with at least 48 hours notice and secured with payment upon booking. Please advise of any allergens on booking.

    Call 0115 988 1900 now to secure your place and ask about overnight offer in Hart’s Hotel.

    More here.

  • Douro Port Dinner | The Olive Branch of Clipsham

    Posted on Thursday September 26th, 2019

    Hosted by Pedro Branco of Quinta do Portal and local wine supplier Charles Hawkins.

    An opportunity to discover how well Port and Port wines match to different foods particularly autumnal dishes, it will be a revelation to all attending! Pedro will be presenting his wines from Quinta do Portal situated in the heart of the Douro. Until 1991 The Branco family were producers of ports only from their small vineyard – Quinta do Muros – selling it to larger producers to blend. In 1991 the family decided to produce wines themselves and purchased Sandeman’s vineyards. Their Estate is now approximately 100 hectares. Pedro was at the heart of this project and he now travels the world presenting their wines and ports and telling the story of the families journey.

    Pedro will guides us through the various wines, explaining the different styles, grape varietes and wine making methods that make each of these wines so different and so special.

    Our Head Chef Luke and his team will prepare and cook all the dishes. Pedro will introduce the wines he has chosen to match the dishes and will be happy to answer questions throughout the evening.

    The evening starts at 7pm with an opportunity to meet our host and mingle with other guests. At 7.30pm we sit down around one large table in the ‘Barn’ for the dinner with wines to accompany each course.

    More here

  • Coffee School | Two Chimps of Oakham

    Posted on Wednesday September 25th, 2019

    Always been intrigued about coffee and how it’s grown, harvested and roasted? Get involved in one of our FREE coffee schools to find out more!

    Taste coffee with us, understand how we roast and learn how to brew coffee in different ways at one of our open nights. Watch a roast in progress and see the coffee beans turn from green to brown. Understand how we control the roast to emphasise different characteristics.

    Find out everything about speciality coffee, how it’s grown, processed and ethically sourced.

    You can see for yourself how we roast our coffee with a live roasting demonstration.

    Lastly, we finish off the evening with a mini brewing session. This is where you will find out about grind sizes, brewing devices and brewing ratios allowing you to consistently make the best coffee at home.

    More here.

  • Chateaubriand and Wine | Hart’s of Nottingham

    Posted on Wednesday September 25th, 2019

    Join head chef Martin Sludds for a gourmet 3-course menu including a succulent 16oz Chateaubriand and a bottle of the delicious Chateau Violette Moulis 2014 to share.

    £150 for two people.

    The menu has been paired with a delicious bottle of Chateau Violette Moulis 2014. This charming mature claret has been selected to accompany the Chateaubriand as it offers delicious pencil shavings and black fruit character, which goes exceptionally well with the beef.

    Table reservation is for 7.30pm but alternative times are available. This evening must be pre-booked with at least 48 hours notice and secured with payment upon booking. Please advise of any allergens on booking.

    Call 0115 988 1900 now to secure your place and ask about Hart’s overnight package.

    More here.

  • Thai Cookery Workshop | Stamford

    Posted on Wednesday September 25th, 2019

    Join me at the beautiful Bakehouse Kitchens for an intimate Thai Cookery Workshop.

    This great fun class for only 6 people will teach you how to create a delicious Thai Feast that will wow your friends and family.

    Dishes will include:
    Thai fish cakes with chilli dipping sauce, green chicken curry, pad thai, coconut sticky rice and mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream!
    After the class you will get to enjoy your work and tuck into your delicious Thai feast!

    More here.