Middlethorpe Hall Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

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1 Spring Summer 2013 WHAT S ON AT MIDDLETHORPE Middlethorpe Hall Hotel, Restaurant & Spa Part of the National Trust, all profits donated to the charity

2 In this issue Special Events 3 Thursday 25th April Hat Luncheon 4 Friday 24th May Yorkshire Life Luncheon 4 Wednesday 12th June Cookery Demonstration by head chef Nick Evans 5 Thursday 20th June Royal Horticultural Society Garden Tour and Luncheon From Herbs to Desserts 5 Friday 28th June Can Champagne be bettered? - Nyetimber Dinner 6 Friday 19th July Grande Crûs Champagne and Vintage Wines Dinner Featuring Krug Grande Cuvée, Dom Perignon and Pol Roger Cuvée Winston Churchill 7 Thursday 1st August Yorkshire Day Barbeque at Middlethorpe Hall 7 Sunday 18th August Summer Recital and Afternoon Tea A celebration of Benjamin Britten 8 Thursday 12th September Cookery Demonstration by head chef Nick Evans 9 Thursday 26th September Celebrating British Food At It s Best Special Breaks 10 The Middlethorpe Experience 11 A Bubbly Spa Break Please note that at the time of booking any special dietary requests must be made and payment in full is required. After all the partying of last summer with the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, you may well have expected a rather more sedate 2013 season. This will not be the case, and please read through this latest newsletter, as we have organised another wealth of events, which we believe will appeal to all tastes. Some will focus on the culinary or gardening strengths we are renowned for, and others will coincide with the many Festivals taking place in our historic City of York. Many guests have requested cookery demonstrations and I am delighted that Nick Evans our Head Chef has agreed to run two courses here, and he will also be involved with the York Food and Drink Festival in September. We are giving you additional opportunities to (re)discover his passion and skills during our exclusive Grands Crûs evening and when he will work alongside other renowned Chefs for a very special dinner. Of course do not miss our very popular RHS tours with David Barker our long standing Head Gardener or the special Benjamin Britten recital with Tenor Andrew O Brien and Treble Hugh Reid. The team and I very much look forward to the pleasure of your visit and will work hard to provide a special experience. Lionel A. Chatard Director & General Manager A Summer of Festivals in York and at Middlethorpe Hall. Gift Vouchers available for all events online at or call What s on at Middlethorpe Spring Summer 2013

3 Afternoon Tea at Middlethorpe Hall The credit for the custom of this quintessential British ritual goes to Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, one of HM Queen Victoria s ladiesin-waiting. SPECIAL OFFER Buy One Champagne Afternoon Tea and get another HALF PRICE on presentation of this newsletter. April Thursday 25th April Hat Luncheon In the early 19th Century the well-to-do ate a huge breakfast, little lunch and a very late dinner, leaving the Duchess hungry and with a sinking feeling by late afternoon. One afternoon, she instructed her servants to serve tea, bread and butter and tiny cakes in her boudoir. The experience was so delightful that Anna repeated it every afternoon thereafter. Soon others followed the Duchess lead and in just a few decades the custom of taking tea in the afternoon became well-established. At first the practice was limited to the upper class, but it became so popular that teashops and tearooms began opening for the enjoyment of the general public. Afternoon Tea at Middlethorpe is a long-standing tradition enhanced by a local luxury connection with the old established family tea merchants Taylors of Harrogate. Each afternoon this English tradition takes place in the 18th Century Drawing Room, in front of the fire place or facing the south lawn, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (3:00 pm at weekends). Traditional Afternoon Tea is 18 per person and Champagne Afternoon Tea 27 per person. Its hats on again ladies in preparation for this season s weddings and races. Suzanne Gill, one of the nation s most recent millinery talents will present her stunning creations before a three-course luncheon and wine. Suzanne s portfolios depict timeless elegance and sophistication rarely seen in today s world per person Morning coffee and homemade biscuits will be served at 10:30 am Please call Julia on Menu Watercress and Nettle Soup slow-cooked egg yolk, sourdough croutons Pan-fried Sea Trout Fillet Jersey royals, sea vegetables, red wine sauce Yorkshire Rhubarb Fool almond granola, rhubarb sorbet Spring Summer 2013 What s on at Middlethorpe 3

4 May Friday 24th May Yorkshire Life Luncheon We suggest a change of shoes June Wednesday 12th June Cookery Demonstration by head chef Nick Evans Join our head chef in the Barlow room where he will cook a threecourse luncheon before your very eyes, then enjoy the same menu which will be paired with some very special wines. Morning coffee at 10:30 am in the Barlow Room (turn left out of the car park) per person including three-course luncheon and wines Middlethorpe Garden Tour & Luncheon in support of St Leonard s Hospice, York The gardens at Middlethorpe Hall are beautiful all year round and particularly so in May. Join head gardener, David Barker for a tour of the walled garden, rose garden and white garden before a delicious three-course summer luncheon designed by head chef, Nick Evans per person ( 10 of which will go to St Leonard s) Morning coffee and homemade biscuits will be served at 10:30 am Garden tour at 11:00 am Followed by Pimm s cocktails on the terrace and a three-course luncheon with wine Menu Ham-Hock and Confit Potato Terrine pineapple, minted peas Pan-fried Fillet of Salmon anise carrots, bok choi, wild mushrooms Banana Parfait caramelised banana, salted butter caramel sauce, gingerbread Or per person with overnight accommodation and Yorkshire breakfast (based on two people sharing a double/twin room in the Courtyard). 4 What s on at Middlethorpe Spring Summer 2013

5 June Thursday 20th June Royal Horticultural Society Garden Tour and Luncheon From Herbs to Desserts Head gardener David Barker will lead a tour of Middlethorpe s awardwinning gardens paying particular attention to the herb garden. This will be followed with a demonstration with Middlethorpe s pastry chef for the past 28 years, Paul (Harry) Harrison. Harry will demonstrate the use of herbs in ice-cream, biscuits and petit fours and will share some delicious recipes. This will be followed by a threecourse luncheon and wine. 10:30 am 3:00 pm 36 per person 29 for RHS members Morning coffee and homemade biscuits at 10:30 am Diary date The next RHS Garden Tour, A Festival of Fruit, is on Thursday 3rd October. Menu Herb Coated Whitby Sea Trout horseradish, cucumber, radish * Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb, pesto, jumbo couscous, black olives, cherry tomatoes * Chocolate Délice, rosemary ice-cream June Friday 28th June Can Champagne be bettered? - Nyetimber Dinner Since the maiden vintage of 1992, Nyetimber has been consistently winning major international wine competitions, chalking up 65 awards and trophies to date. It was served at the last Royal Wedding, at all State Banquets, at the Queen s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and is the Duchess of Cornwall s favourite tipple. Pre-dinner drinks at 7:00 pm Black tie Three-course dinner and wines 79 per person Or 149 per person with overnight accommodation and Yorkshire breakfast (based on two people sharing a double/twin room in the Courtyard). Menu Summer Vegetable Salad Yorkshire fettle, yoghurt dressing Lemon Sole Whitby Crab, Jersey Royal potatoes, pickled samphire Pimms Spring Summer 2013 What s on at Middlethorpe 5

6 July Friday 19th July Grand Crûs Champagne and Vintage Wines Dinner Party Featuring Krug Grande Cuvée, Dom Perignon and Pol Roger Cuvée Winston Churchill Special guest, Christine Austin, wine writer of the Yorkshire Post and international wine judge will join head chef Nick Evans to present this unique and exclusive evening of wines and fine dining. Pre-dinner drinks will be served in the Walled Garden and the dinner party will take place in the 17th Century Dovecote, where Chef will prepare the meal in front of his guests. Reception drinks at 7:00 pm Pol Roger, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, 1998 Krug, Grande Cuvée, Brut Cuvée Dom Pérignon, Brut, 2003 Menu Pickering Watercress and Garden Nettle Espuma Corn-fed Chicken Ballontine mushrooms, summer truffle Whitby Crab Royale asparagus, Ebene caviar, wild sea vegetables Only 10 places are available for this unique opportunity. Château Hosanna, 2003 Poached Loin of Dales Lamb summer vegetables, mint sauce jelly 195 per person Or 295 per person with overnight accommodation and Yorkshire Breakfast (based on two people sharing a four-poster room or suite). Château Rieussec, 1er Crû, Sauternes, 1996 Dow, 1996 Vanilla Cheesecake garden strawberries, peach, almond granola Waterloo, Beetroot, Corn Salad, crisp walnut bread 6 What s on at Middlethorpe Spring Summer 2013

7 August Thursday 1st August Yorkshire Day Barbeque at Middlethorpe Hall Gift Vouchers available for all events online at or call August Sunday 18th August Summer Recital and Afternoon Tea A celebration of Benjamin Britten Join our Chefs in the gardens of Middlethorpe Hall where they will barbeque some of Yorkshire s finest produce for you to enjoy al fresco, whilst listening to live jazz. Should the weather be inclement this luncheon will be cooked in the kitchen and served in the Grill Room per person includes barbeque buffet luncheon with wine or beer. Yorkshire sparkling wine at 12 noon Don t forget to wear your white rose. Andrew O Brien Hugh Reid Benjamin Britten is regarded as the greatest setter of English words since Purcell. In the 100th anniversary of his birth, we are delighted to welcome back Andrew O Brien (tenor) and Hugh Reid (treble) for our traditional afternoon tea recital which will include Canticle II Abraham & Isaac together with some of his arrangements of popular folksongs. 29 per person Or 104 per person with overnight accommodation (Sunday) and Yorkshire Breakfast (based on two people sharing a double/twin room in the courtyard). Pimm s cocktail reception at 3:00 pm Recital from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm followed by afternoon tea buffet served in the Drawing Room. Spring Summer 2013 What s on at Middlethorpe 7

8 September Thursday 12th September Cookery Demonstration by head chef Nick Evans with Richard Fowler of Burnholme Fisheries Gift Vouchers available for all events online at or call Join our head chef in the Barlow room for the second demonstration of the year when he will demonstrate how to prepare a three-course fish luncheon, then enjoy the same menu which will be paired with some very special wines. Morning coffee at 10:30 am in the Barlow Room (turn left out of the car park) per person including three-course luncheon and wines Or per person with overnight accommodation and Yorkshire breakfast (based on two people sharing a double/ twin room in the Courtyard). Please call Julia on Richard Fowler 8 What s on at Middlethorpe Spring Summer 2013

9 September Thursday 26th September Celebrating British Food At It s Best As part of the York Food Festival, head chef Nick Evans has invited three top chefs to work alongside him to produce this unique gastronomic experience! Ian Matfin, head chef at Church Green, Cheshire, Simon Crannage, executive chef at Swinton Park, Yorkshire and Charlie Lakin, head chef at the Marquis of Alkham, Kent will each create a course of this exclusive dinner. Reception drinks at 7:00 pm Four-course dinner and wines 89 per person Or 164 per person with overnight accommodation and Yorkshire breakfast (based on two people sharing a double/twin room in the Courtyard). Nick Evans Ian Matfin Charlie Lakin Simon Crannage Spring Summer 2013 What s on at Middlethorpe 9

10 Make your visit The Middlethorpe Experience Exceptional hospitality, comfort and cuisine plus the luxury of the boutique Spa together make The Middlethorpe Experience. Special offer 278 per person This very special two-night break is available Sunday to Friday based on two people sharing a courtyard twin or double room ( 298 for a single room) Two nights accommodation in a twin or double room Three-course candlelit dinner on both nights ( 43 allowance per person towards dinner food) Early morning tea served in your room Full Yorkshire Breakfast served in the dining room Champagne Afternoon Tea on one afternoon Full use of Middlethorpe s Spa facilities A 25-minute taster treatment per guest 10% further discount at York Designer Outlet Complimentary Parking Service and VAT To book this exclusive break call or info@middlethorpe.com Middlethorpe Hall Hotel & Restaurant Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 2GB Tel: info@middlethorpe.com 10 What s on at Middlethorpe Spring Summer 2013