New Head Chef with flair and passion at the Borrowdale Hotel …

21 Apr 2011 No Comments

New Head Chef with flair and passion at the Borrowdale Hotel …

We are pleased to introduce Nigel Harper our new Head Chef – he has set his sights on a rosette for the Borrowdale Hotel restaurant. Nigel has spent many years developing his skills just down the road at the Lodore Falls Hotel under the tutelage of Head Chef Mike Ward. It is very rewarding to see someone progress so well.

Nigel has developed a real passion for traditional English dishes with a creative twist, and the restaurant’s famous carving trolley, local cheeseboard and unique silver service are still key favorites. Hosting the prestigious Cumbria Life Dining Club last month Nigel excelled and local celebrity chef John Crouch concluded “The dishes were very flavorsome because Nigel’s menu let those flavours shine – everyone really enjoyed it. He is a skilled young chef with a great potential.”

by Dani in Borrowdale Hotel News, Lake District Hotels News, Local Events Tags: borrowdale, Borrowdale Hotel, chef, Cumbria, derwentwater, events, Food and Drink, keswick, Lake District, Lake District Hotels, Lodore Falls Hotel, wine

20 Apr 2011 No Comments

Head Chef is a radio superstar

Head Chef Mike Ward first appeared on BBC Radio Cumbria to talk about the monthly Pudding Evenings held at the Lodore Falls Hotel. If you are a pudding lover, the second Thursday every month is just the night to have dinner in the restaurant – there are seven delicious puddings to choose from!

Following his first appearance Mike built up quite a listener fan base and has a monthly pudding slot on the morning show. His choice of pudding is interesting and he always picks one that his audience will be able to make at home.

by Dani in Lake District Hotels News, Lodore Falls Hotel News Tags: chef, Cumbria, derwentwater, Displays, events, Food and Drink, keswick, Lake District, Lake District Hotels, Lodore Falls Hotel, radio, show

20 Apr 2011 No Comments

Lakeside lunch with Cumbria Life

The Inn on the Lake at Glenridding hosted a Lakeside Luncheon for Cumbria Life earlier this month. The weather was glorious and the cherry trees were in full bloom, welcoming guests as they arrive.

It was a fantastic opportunity for Head Chef Frazer Souter to produce a wonderful Lakeland lunch for these discerning diners. It was great to see people come to the lunch from far and wide – a couple travelled from north of Stirling to stay in the Lakes and attend the luncheon – they loved it and plan to return again to stay at the Inn on the Lake.

Richard Eccles – Editor of Cumbria Life concluded “I can’t think of a better dining room view.”

The menu was accompanied by a different wine with each course, carefully selected by Stephen Wilcock, Master Sommelier for the Lake District Hotel Group and himself, General Manager of the Borrowdale Hotel.

Head Chef Frazer began by saying “We are fortunate to live in the breadbasket of England with so many free range meats and locally grown produce. We are now also landing seafood locally – catching it before it goes abroad.”

Duck egg with Grilled asparagus – eggs from Carlisle and the freshest new season asparagus – two weeks early this year. The other starter was Crab croquettes – locally caught and beautifully presented.

Main course of spring lamb was accompanied by the most delicious aubergine, tomato and goats cheese tian – I have never before had goats cheese with lamb – but it woks very well.

Frazer told us that there are over 15 different breeds of lamb farmed in the Lake District – this was certainly a very tasty one.

Fish lovers enjoyed the Sea Bream – caught from the Irish seas and landed at Millom.

Dessert was also delightful – a warm rhubarb and ginger crumble melted in the mouth and was followed by home made chocolates and coffee.

On September 14^th, the Inn on the Lake will be playing host to a luncheon and fashion show from Maureen Cookson at Whalley. Last year tickets for this event sold very quickly – especially with an offer of a free place when you book a table of ten! For more details contact Lorraine on 017684 82444

by Dani in Inn on the Lake News, Lake District Hotels News, Local Events Tags: Borrowdale Hotel, chef, Cumbria, events, fashion, Food and Drink, Inn on the Lake, Lake District, Lake District Hotels, Photographs, the lakes, Ullswater, wine

19 Apr 2011 No Comments

Friday night is wine tasting night at the Borrowdale Hotel …

If you are staying a few days, be sure to include a Friday night – that way you will be treated to a complementary wine tasting before dinner. Stephen Wilcock, the General Manager, is one of only 25 Master Sommeliers in Europe – he delights in helping diners choose the wine best suited to their palette and the dishes selected. With over 200 wines and champagnes in the superb new wine cellar, there’s plenty to choose from.

Great food and wine experiences The exciting partnership of a Head Chef with great flair and a Master Sommelier, allows the hotel to create new wine and dine experiences:

Forthcoming Wine and Dine Events:
21st June – ‘Bring Your Own Wine’ Dinner – Bring one of your favourite wines to dinner. Our Master Sommelier will choose the most interesting wine of the night and present the winner with a magnum of champagne – a fun evening for wine lovers.

June – Gosset Champagne and Cognac Frapin Dinner – A fantastic French evening with presentations from the wine growers.

4th July – Independence Day American Barbeque – Celebrate this special day with sizzling steaks and Californian wine.

by Dani in Borrowdale Hotel News, Local Events, Wine Tasting Tags: borrowdale, Borrowdale Hotel, Cumbria, derwentwater, events, keswick, Lake District, Lake District Hotels, wine

18 Apr 2011 No Comments

500,000 pizza’s later….

For more than 25 years the Loose Box Pizzeria in the Kings Arms Courtyard in Keswick has been the place for homemade pizza and pasta. Head Chef Alan Stevenson, (who has been there from day one) reckons he has cooked over ½ million pizzas for locals and tourists.

The restaurant has recently opened after a total refurbishment at a cost of more than £200,000 and newly named LB’s Pizza House has now opened – with a totally new style. The open plan kitchen has been extended and a new traditional pizza oven installed. The menu appeals to pizza and pasta lovers, but now also features nibbles, sharing dishes and exciting starters as well as main courses like the famous Veal Milanese and desserts like ‘Banana Mess’ (which must be tried to be believed). The new décor makes the restaurant light and airy with red leather sofa seating, light oak tables and chairs and fabulous iconic Italian pictures on the walls.

LB’s Pizza House is open daily from 12 – 2.30 pm for lunch and 6 – 10.00 pm (Fri & Sat until 10.30) for dinner. During Summer it is open all day and also serves al fresco in the courtyard.

To view more pictures of the LB’s CLICK HERE

by Dani in Kings Arms Hotel News, Lake District Hotels News Tags: chef, Cumbria, derwentwater, Family, Food and Drink, keswick, Kings Arms Hotel, Lake District, Lake District Hotels, LB's, pasta, Photographs, Pizza, wine

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