Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

12.30pm for 1pm on Saturday 22nd April 2023

Members £162 / Guests £172

Dress: Smart Casual with Chaîne regalia

Full details can be downloaded HERE.

The booking form can be downloaded HERE.

James Greatorex and his team in this well-known fine dining restaurant which has won many awards have certainly put on a great menu for us. Relax in stylish and comfortable surroundings and enjoy James Greatorex exquisite, contemporary cuisine, exceptional service and a warm welcome.

The elegant listed building that houses L’Ortolan has been home to a handful of world class chefs since it evolved from rectory to restaurant some 40 years ago. The rich culinary history is still entwined with the L’Ortolan experience as traditional values and classic flavour combinations mix with contemporary menus and a relaxed, friendly vibe.

Step through the gothic front door and immerse yourself in the warm welcome and luxurious gastronomic indulgence that we hope will leave a long and lasting memory with you for years to come.

MENU

  CANAPÉS

  NV Champagne Gosset Grande Reserve Brut, France

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  APPETISER DU CHEF

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  WYE VALLEY ASPARAGUS
  Sauce Périgeux, Brioche, Chervil

  2017 Bargylus Blanc, Orontes Valley, Syria

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  POACHED CORNISH TURBOT
  Vegetable Nage, Peas, Grelots

  2020 Soave, Foscarino Grande Cuvee, ‘I Palchi’, Inama, Veneto, Italy

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  GUINEA FOWL À LA CORDON BLEU
  Sauce Mornay, Wild Garlic, Pickled Morels

  2020 Givry Premier Cru, Domaine Parize Pere et Fils,
  Clos Les Grandes Vignes, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France

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  CHEFS PRE-DESSERT

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  CITRUS TART 
  Buttermilk, Honey, Bee Pollen

  2009 Château Monteils, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

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  TEA AND COFFEE
  Petit Fours

Accommodation:

If you wish to stay in the Reading area overnight there are many hotels in the centre. Local member hotels in reasonable taxi distance include The Roseate and The French Horn.

Address: L’Ortolan, Church Lane, Shinfield RG2 9BY

Website: https://www.lortolan.com

Tel: 0118 988 8500

Directions:

The restaurant has its own car park at its location in Church Lane, Shinfield RG2 9BY. This is less than 5 miles from Reading and about a mile from Junction 11 of the M4.

Car:

From the South West and West: Take the M4, then exit at Junction 11. It is a mile or so from the junction at Church Lane, Arborfield RG2 9BY

From the Midlands and North: Take the M40, to the A34 travel to the A34 /M4 Junction 13 and then travel east and exit at Junction 11 of the M4 for L’Ortolan. It is a mile or so from the junction at Church Lane, Shinfield RG2 9BY

Train:

There are regular services to Reading from London Paddington, Bristol and Birmingham, as well as other major railway stations across the UK. L’Ortolan is 4.9 miles from Reading Town Centre. There are two taxi ranks at Reading station one on town side, one on the Caversham side either will do and it is c£12 journey each way. Alternatively call 500 cars on 0118 9500 501 to arrange pick up.

Please see www.nationalrail.co.uk for further details.