13 Feb 2012 No Comments
Friends, Roman’s, country men lend me your ears, dinner is served! Roman themed dinner at the Lodore Falls Hotel.
Proving that our staff like to go that extra mile for our customers, Head Chef Mike Ward at the Lodore Falls Hotel, creatively concocted a Roman inspired menu for a conference who were staying at the hotel last week.
Mike, who gets his inspiration from all over whether it’s a recent trip to New York or the wild mushrooms he’s collected in the local woods, rose to the challenge and even selected an appropriate name for each course.
Deputy Manager, Hans, welcomed the guests in for dinner in true Ancient Roman fashion announcing ”Friends, Roman’s, country men lend me your ears, dinner is served!”. Everyone was in high spirits and thoroughly enjoyed their evening. Scroll down to see the Roman themed menu.
If you’re looking to hold an event with a difference and would like a bespoke menu designed especially, then why not get in touch and see what we can do for you! Call the Lodore Falls on 017687 77285, the Inn on the Lake on 017684 82444, the Borrowdale Hotel on 017687 77224, the George Hotel, Penrith on 017688 62696 or the Skiddaw Hotel on 017687 72071.
Ancient Roman Themed Gala Dinner - Thursday 9th February 2012
Ancient Roman Feast - Luckily it was a lot more dignified than this at the Lodore Fall's Hotel
“Passion I See is Catching”
“I Came, I Saw, I Conquered”
Lodore pheasant, duck and venison terrine, Cumberland sauce
“Janus – God of Beginnings”
trio of chilled melon, Midori liqueur
“It Was Greek to Me”
feta cheese, smoked turkey and olive salad
“Saturn – God of the Harvest”
tasting platter of mini appetisers
“Neptune’s Delight”
assorted fish and prawns in a golden pastry case, saffron, chive and vermouth sauce
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“Potion of Venus”
cream of love apple (tomato) soup, ciabatta croutons
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“This Was the Noblest Romane Them All”
passion fruit sorbet
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“Valuptas” – Goddess of Pleasure
duo of Goosnargh duck, sweet potato mash, broccoli florettes,
orange and redcurrant compôte, Grand Marnier jus
“Lets Carve Him As a Dish Fit For the Gods”
roast fillet of Lakeland beef, horseradish mash, vegetable basket, wild mushroom and truffle jus
“Men Freely Believe That Which They Desire”
trio of Cumbrian lamb, minted mash, stuffed courgettes, rosemary and redcurrant jus
“This is a Tide in the Hearts of Men”
Scottish salmon wrapped in basil and Parma ham, saffron risotto, balsamic roasted vine cherry tomatoes, parmesan tuille, tapenade
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“Jupiter” – King of the Gods
sticky toffee pudding, cream or ice cream
“Bacchus” – God of Wine
poached pear in red wine, champagne sorbet
“Experience is the Teacher of All Things”
lemon tart, raspberry coulis
“Yond Cassius Has a Lean and Hungry Look”
tasting plate of chocolate treats
“Et Tu Brute”
profiteroles with butterscotch sauce and toasted almonds
“I am as Constant as the Northern Star”
Cumbrian cheeses – biscuits, grapes and celery
