A Glorious Lunch at Hambleton Hall

The lunch at Hambleton Hall, a joint event between Anglia and Mercia Bailliages, was a memorable celebration of fine food, elegant hospitality and one of Rutland’s most glorious settings. Bathed in warm sunshine, the gardens and beautifully kept grounds looked magnificent, with sweeping views over Rutland Water providing a splendid backdrop to the occasion. Guests enjoyed the relaxed charm of the grounds with Ayala “Brut Majeur” and chef’s canapés, before moving into a private Dining Room, where the cooking reflected the restaurant’s long-standing reputation for excellence.

The menu was beautifully judged, offering elegant seasonal choices such as charred Cornish red mullet with fennel, avocado and blood orange, or goat’s cheese raviolo with pea and mint velouté.