One To Share

We like to do things for charity when we can and this Easter we had a huge (and I mean 4.5kg’s worth of ‘huge’) chocolate egg to raffle. The winner was Malika Stubbs ... whose mum says she’ll be taking the egg to preschool to share. Whether Malika agrees with that I’m not sure!

In total the raffle for the egg raised £390 for Macmillan,  so many thanks to everyone for taking part. It's appreciated.

Captain Britannia

The 23rd was St George’s Day and for the sixth year running we had one of our now famous – or should that be infamous? – dinners to mark the occasion. There were 30 guys dressed appropriately, and the staff all looked the part too. I started off in my blazer but somehow ended the evening as Captain Britannia for reasons that aren’t entirely clear ...  The music went on late into the night, with far too many repeats of 'Land of Hope and Glory' and 'Rule Britannia'. Helen, very sensibly, held the fort throughout and ended up driving the last of the late-nighters home at something like 2.30 am.

 

WARNING: WHAT FOLLOWS IS NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART!

 (Don't say I didn't warn you!)

Friday The 13th

No, we're not superstitious!

Friday the 13th May is the date of our next French themed evening - with a menu featuring a really tasty selection of what I'd call country French cuisine. I hope there's something for everyone - we've treats ranging from cauliflower soup with Roquefort cheese to Calvados and apple sorbet; from rabbit stew to sole fillets with a green and red grape sauce ... and lots more besides.

There are full details including a downloadable menu on the web site here.

As always, tables are limited so do book as soon as you can -  01491 628400.

Taken at our last French evening!

That's What I Call A Cake!

For a regular customer's birthday party the other day, we were asked for a profiterole birthday cake with fireworks!  Well, who are we to say no ... 

Second chef Paul created this masterpiece and a good time was had by all - twenty two guests and the birthday boy himself.

Seafood Time Again

(Which reminds me of that old joke, to be told whilst tucking in: I'm on a see-food diet. How does that work then?  See food and eat it.) (Sorry!)

Yes, I'm just back from  a trip over to France with a fresh supply of scallops. I love 'em. Customers love 'em ... which means they'll sell out fairly sharply as I can only bring back so many at a time. So, if you're a fan of seafood, do call in soon.