For their Chaine swansong they have come up trumps with a sensational five course tasting menu prepared by Executive Head Chef Viv and her brigade. It will be accompanied by a few of Cass’s favourite wines presented to us as a matched wine flight.

Viv came into cooking fairly late in life and is totally self-taught. She has had restaurants in Ealing, Emsworth and France and is still remembered locally for 36 on the Quay in Emsworth – where she was awarded their first Michelin star. While her cooking is solidly based on French classic cuisine, she embraces many modern cooking techniques. Her dishes are produced using the finest local ingredients.

Cassons is featured in Michelin Guide and other UK restaurant guides as well as being rated the ‘top fine dining restaurant’ in Chichester on TripAdvisor. I am very much looking forward to seeing you there and to sharing this slightly sad occasion with you.

Best wishes, John
John Wigg Bailli, Solent Bailliage

MENU
ON ARRIVAL Canapes with Prosecco di Valdobbiadone

STARTER Carrot mosaic, carrot textures Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) 2021 

FISH COURSE Halibut fillet, mussel and tarragon veloute, melted leeks White Rioja El Meson (Spain) 2021 

MAIN COURSE Lamb loin, cauliflower puree and florets, mint oil, lamb jus
Brouilly Chateau des Tours (France 2021)

CHEESE COURSE Parmesan balloons, tomato chutney
Gran Passione Rosso Veneto (Italy) 2020 

DESSERT Apple tart, poached new seasons rhubarb, rhubarb ice cream Chateau Boucasse Vendemiare (France) 2017 

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