In partnership with England’s leading wine producer, Chapel Down
Meet and eat with some of our favourite British farmers, fishermen and producers at six special suppers across five of our restaurants this summer.
Join us for these six suppers; six opportunities to make that connection between field, farm, ocean and fork: organic Devon beef and lamb, Cornish fish, English wine, Sussex cheese, Hertfordshire beers, and an exclusive evening of non-alcoholic drinks with a very special guest.
The series starts on 10th June and will run every Tuesday for the following five weeks.
We do hope you can join us for at least one. History tells us they are very popular, so don’t delay in booking your seat at the table, as we celebrate and enjoy the best of British food and drink while hearing from the men and women who are the heroes behind it.
| Date | Event | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 June | Hook, line and sinker | Highgate | Info | Tickets | |
| 17 June | To brie or not to brie? | Woburn | Info | Tickets | |
| 24 June | No booze, but still so much to choose | St Albans | Info | Tickets | |
| 1 July | Cheers to English wine! | Hertford | Info | Tickets | |
| 8 July | A pint of the usual or unusual? | Berkhamsted | Info | Tickets | |
| 15 July | Meat the farmer | St Albans | Info | Tickets | |
More Information
- A complimentary glass of Chapel Down Sparkling Rosé will be served from 19.00 followed by a three-course dinner from 19:30 and finished with complimentary Cornish tea or locally roasted coffee.
- Menus have been curated for each event and an adapted vegan menu will be available on request. See below for details of the menus for each evening. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please note that all menus will be available online with allergen info at least two weeks’ prior to the event.
- Dinners will cost £55.00 pp excl. service paid via Stripe. Please click on the TICKETS link to book.
- Dinners will be hosted by Andrei and his special guest/guests.
- All dinners will be held at Lussmanns, please check your venue.
- Email confirmation will follow after your purchase via Stripe. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
- All tickets sold are non-refundable.
Hook, line and sinker – 10 June
Sustainable fish evening in Highgate
Ever met a sardine fisherman? Well, now’s your chance as Tom Pascoe, one of Cornwall’s youngest sardine boat skippers, comes ashore with stories of sustainability success from the sea to join us for a fantastic fish supper. Discover more about Tom and his colleagues from the Cornish Sardines Management Association.
Tickets £55 (incl VAT) per person.
Menu
Starter |
| Cornish sardines on melba toast tomato, courgette, golden raisin, pine nuts, parsley, balsamic & olive oil or Cod cheeks starter Vegan – Chargrilled Courgette |
Main |
Cider-baked Cornish hake braised fennel, samphire, Fowey mussel & lemon butter Or Trout and ratatouille Vegan – Cider braised fennel, leek, fennel, samphire & lemon salad |
Pudding |
| Cornish clotted cream panna cotta vanilla poached raspberries & shortbread Vegan – Pineapple carpaccio |
To brie or not to brie? – 17 June
Artisan Cheese evening in Woburn
French-born Eric Charriaux is a convert to the delights of British cheese and it’s impossible not to share his enthusiasm. So, join Eric, who’s been supplying Lussmanns for more than 10 years and Arthur Alsop, maker of 12 cheeses in East Sussex, for an evening that showcases just a handful of the more than 700 varieties made in the UK – creamy, tangy, soft, hard, cow, goat and sheep.
Tickets £55 (incl VAT) per person.
Menu
Starter |
Twice-baked goat’s cheese souffle Or Endive & blue cheese salad Vegan – Braised celery, walnut, grape & apple salad |
Main |
Stilton-crusted braised ox cheek Or Hake puttanesca, black olives, capers, cherry tomatoes Vegan – Cauliflower steak pickled cauliflower, toasted cumin, pumpkin seeds |
Pudding |
Cheese selection Vegan – Pineapple carpaccio |
No booze, but still so much to choose – 24 June
An evening with janey lee grace in St Albans
Join Janey Lee Grace, host of the Alcohol-Free Life podcast, author, coach and radio presenter as she shares her recipe for sober suppers, all washed down with a selection of some of Britain’s best no-alcohol drinks including Wilfred Spritz and Noughty sparkling wine as we celebrate World Cocktail Day – with a twist. Discover more about Janey here.
Tickets £55 (incl VAT) per person.
Menu
Starter |
Marinated leeks with scallop tomato & fine herb sauce vierge Or Woodland-reared Blythburgh ham hock terrine plum chutney, toasted sourdough Vegan – Marinated leeks, tomato & fine herb sauce vierge |
Main |
Confit belly of organic pork with young turnips, bok choy, sage & apple jus Or Chalk stream trout, basil and olive ratatoiulle Vegan – Salt-baked turnips, young turnips, bok choy, sage & pickled apple |
Pudding |
Cherry clafoutis with salted butter crumble & vanilla ice cream Vegan – Pineapple carpaccio |
Cheers to English wine! – 1 July
sparkling wine evening in Hertford
With more than 1,000 vineyards now in England and English wine winning dozens of international awards, we invite you to come and taste a stunning selection of wines. As England’s leading wine producer, Chapel Down’s mission is to change the way the world thinks about English wine. Their talented winemaking team produce award-winning premium sparkling and still wines, grown in the chalky terroir of the North Downs of Kent.
Tickets £55 (incl VAT) per person.
Menu
Starter |
Confit chicken & shiitake mushroom terrine with young leeks & ravigote sauce Or MSC Cornish sardines with caponata aubergine, courgettes, golden raisins Vegan – Charred marinated leeks, Shiitake mushrooms, caper & parsley dressing |
Main |
Roast loin of cod with petit pois a la Francaise and a sparkling wine butter sauce Or Haye Farm organic rump of pork grilled hispi cabbage, apple and sage Vegan -Baked Portobello mushroom, petit pois a la Francaise |
Pudding |
Yoghurt parfait with marinated strawberries & mint Vegan – Pineapple carpaccio |
A pint of the usual or unusual? – 8 July
Craft Beer evening in Berkhamsted
Beer legend and Herts resident Roger Protz teams up with Mad Squirrel founder Greg Blesson to guide you through the flavours and fables of some of their favourite pints alongside a carefully curated complementary menu. Discover more about Roger’s beer credentials and Mad Squirrel here.
Tickets £55 (incl VAT) per person.
Menu
Starter |
Mini flatbread with spiced pulled pork, beer pickled onions & crackling Or MSC North African spiced cod cheeks coriander, harissa, chickpeas Vegan – Mini flatbread, vegan nduja, beer pickled & crispy onions |
Main |
Hop-smoked free-range chicken with Jersey Royals, spring onions & IPA cream Or Fish and chips Vegan – Hop smoked beetroots, Jersey Royals, spring onions & IPA dressing |
Pudding |
Chocolate Stout mousse and chocolate crumb & crème fraiche Vegan – Pineapple carpaccio |
Meat the farmer – 15 July
Organic farming in St Albans
If you’ve enjoyed our Sunday roast, steak, shoulder of lamb, charcuturie or shepherd’s pie, then you’ve been lucky enough to sample lamb, beef and pork from organic Haye Farm in the rolling hills of East Devon. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to connect farm and fork as Harry Boglione joins us. Discover more about Haye Farm here.
Tickets £55 (incl VAT) per person.
Menu
Starter |
Charred ox tongue with sauce gribiche, watercress & pickled shallots or Woodland-reared Blythburgh ham hock terrine plum chutney, toasted sourdough Vegan – Salt-baked celeriac, Sauce Gribiche, watercress & pickled shallots |
Main |
Herb-crusted roast rack of lamb with turnip gratin, broad beans, tomato & rosemary jus Or Haye Farm organic rump of pork grilled hispi cabbage, apple and sage Vegan – Turnip & potato terrine, broad bean, tomato & rosemary dressing |
Pudding |
Peach Melba Vegan – Pineapple carpaccio |
