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Catching the Elevator to New Heights at the Nook on Five.
The Menu and Pairings
Starter Hand dived scallop, tempura oyster, pickled grape, chicken sauce or Celeriac veloute, roasted wild mushrooms, nasturtium
CULVER HILL, WOODCHESTER VALLEY
Main Course Treacle glazed Fillet of beef, black garlic, Baby Carrot, Charred Leek or Pan fried cod, roast cauliflower puree, charred gem, caviare buerre blanc or Pan fried gnocci, butternut squash, cavolo nero, sage butter
Chateau La Tour de By 2014 Medoc
Dessert Dark Chocolate fondant, miso caramel, banana ice cream, peanut brittle
Estate Botrytis Riesling 2017 Eden Valley, Heggies Vineyard
New Venue for Cotswolds November Lunch
The venue for the final lunch in 2023 has changed.
We will now be hosted by Iford Manor on November 21st.
Members will recall a most enjoyable experience earlier in the year. At short notice Iford has responded with a tempting menu and we look forward to a delicious experience, perhaps even with a tea pairing again.
Passion Care and Attention to Detail
A sparkling summer day surrounded by garden rooms bursting with colour and tranquil water features is the perfect setting for food full of personality delivered by Rikki Weston.
Elevations at Whatley
Bailli Delugue Philip Evins took the opportunity to promote Whatley Manor General Manager Susan Williams and Executive Chef Rikki Weston at the summer luncheon hosted by the Cotswolds Baillage,
Late Summer Lunch at Whatley Manor
Join us on August 23 at Whatley Manor near Malmesbury is set in 12 acres of glorious English Country Gardens providing a stunning setting for this late summer event with Michelin Chef Rikki Weston.
Whatley Manor (SN16 0RB) (What3Words:science;marzipan;orders) nearest station is Chippenham and a taxi will take approximately 20 minutes to the hotel.
SUMMER ON A PLATE FROM THE WALLED GARDEN
“It was a perfect and unique venue, wonderful food with interesting textures and flavours, accompanied with excellent wine. Extremely hospitable and efficient team looking after us. Great company, perfect weather, what more can we wish for; such a success, and so enjoyed by everyone.” The comment above from one of our members sums up our joint SW/ Cotswolds Midsummer Lunch with Mark McCabe at The Ethicurean. https://theethicurean.com/
October event moves to a new venue
Our Autumn gathering will now take place in central Cheltenham at the recently opened Nook on Five. The first rooftop restaurant in the town.
A Sense of Place at Iford Manor
Technically the Cotswolds were guilty of crossing the boundary into Wiltshire for the recent spring lunch, but Iford is only 15 minutes form Bath and nestled in a tranquil valley. The award-winning Manor gardens are Grade 1 listed. The garden was laid out on the last hill of the Cotswolds in the Mediterranean style by renowned landscape architect Harold Peto and lovingly restored by the Cartwright-Hignett family over the last 50 years. In 2020 a café and restaurant was sympathetically designed and constructed. This venture is led by Chef Matthew Briddon supplied by the bountiful kitchen garden, estate, and home farm with a local nose to tail approach. It seems appropriate to compose this review on National Tea Day (21 April) as not only is Iford a beautiful garden and venue but also imports and retails a range of teas (ifordmanorteas.co.uk) one of which was paired with what was a favourite course at the luncheon on April 18.
A Sense of Place at Iford Manor
Technically the Cotswolds were guilty of crossing the boundary into Wiltshire for the recent spring lunch, but Iford is only 15 minutes form Bath and nestled in a tranquil valley. The award-winning Manor gardens are Grade 1 listed. The garden was laid out on the last hill of the Cotswolds in the Mediterranean style by renowned landscape architect Harold Peto and lovingly restored by the Cartwright-Hignett family over the last 50 years. In 2020 a café and restaurant was sympathetically designed and constructed. This venture is led by Chef Matthew Briddon supplied by the bountiful kitchen garden, estate, and home farm with a local nose to tail approach. It seems appropriate to compose this review on National Tea Day (21 April) as not only is Iford a beautiful garden and venue but also imports and retails a range of teas (ifordmanorteas.co.uk) one of which was paired with what was a favourite course at the luncheon on April 18.
Lumiere Shines Bright with Michelin Star Award
The last Cotswolds event in 2022 took place at Green Star Lumiere in Cheltenham. We enjoyed stellar food wine and service and as a token of our appreciation presented Chef Jon with a Chaine plate.
Michelin has now awarded Lumiere its first star and we celebrate their accolade.