Christmas Dining in the Derbyshire Countryside with Fischer's at Baslow Hall
Published On Tuesday 17 Oct 2017 by Sticky Beak
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From Monday 4th – Saturday 23rd December (& 28th – 30th December), Michelin starred Fischer’s at Baslow Hall will be serving an elegant Festive Lunch and Dinner Menu, alongside a gourmet Christmas Tasting Menu.
Not a fan of conventional Christmas turkey and stuffing, Head Chef Rupert Rowley had devised menus that feature unexpected and modern twists on classics. The dishes utilise the freshest festive ingredients, many of which are from Fischer’s very own Kitchen Garden.
Christmas Tasting Menu
Lunch (7-course) menu is priced at £65 or £105 with wine pairings. Dinner (9-course) menu is priced at £85 or £135 with wine pairings.The Christmas Tasting Menu will change daily according to availability of fresh produce, featuring game dishes such as venison and partridge, Christmas Pudding Soufflé with Benriach whisky, and Eggnog magnum.
For ultimate gastronomic festive experience, guests can book in at Fischer’s Kitchen Tasting Bench. The four-seater bench looks directly onto the kitchen, making it a seriously up-close-and-personal experience with a first-class kitchen team in action, as they create their award-winning dishes right before your eyes.
The Festive Menu
Lunch is priced at £ 36 for 2 courses or £45 for 3 courses. Available 12.00 – 1.30 pm. Dinner is priced at £62.50 for 2 courses or £78 for 3 courses. Available 7.00 – 8.30pm
Examples from The Festive Lunch & Dinner Menu include:
- Goose Spring Roll
- Crispy kale, tamarind and cashew nut
- Risotto of White Onion
- Pickled raisins, grated truffle
- Honey Roast Pheasant
- Game pie, Madeira sauce
- Parsnip & Cumin Tarte
- Chestnut & apple
- Christmas Pudding Parfait
- Spiced orange & honey sauce
- Roasted PineappleCoconut panna cotta, mint ice cream
Festive Midweek Break
Available Sunday – Thursday from 1st until 23rd December. Prices from £360 per room, per night.
Guests booking a midweek break throughout December will receive a complimentary upgrade to the Christmas Tasting Menu, half a bottle of Forget Brimont Champagne and a box of handmade chocolates in their room on arrival. Available Sunday – Thursday, 1st - 23rd December 2017. Prices from £360 per couple, per night.
About Fischer’s at Baslow Hall
Situated within a beautiful, 100 year old Grade II listed manor house in the heart of the Peak District, Michelin starred Fischer’s at Baslow Hall offers an unforgettable culinary experience. Placing British ingredients and modern techniques at the core of its cuisine, Fischer’s is home to a state-of-the-art kitchen complete with a Kitchen Tasting Bench at its centre.
At the helm of award-winning Fischer’s kitchen is Head Chef Rupert Rowley. A native Yorkshire-man, Rowley spent a number of years developing his craft in the kitchens of Raymond Blanc’s Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Oxford, John Burton Race at 2 Michelin starred L’Ortolan restaurant in Reading and prior to joining Max Fischer at Baslow Hall in 2002, braving the kitchens of Gordon Ramsay at his flagship eponymous 3 Michelin starred Chelsea restaurant.
Plating up seasonal dishes from locally sourced ingredients, Rupert is passionate about Derbyshire and Yorkshire produce. 90% of all the ingredients used in the Fischer’s kitchen are British and many are grown in Baslow Hall’s very own kitchen garden.
Pre or post-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the adjacent lounge, with a roaring log fire for wintry days. From weekend breaks in the country, to languid Sunday lunches, special occasion dinners, spontaneous lunches and private events, guests can rest assured that everything at Fischer’s is cooked to perfection with passion, pride and precision.
Offering much more than your traditional Peak District getaway, seasonal tasting menus, bespoke dining experiences and one-off foraging and cookery classes ensure there is a reason to visit Fischer’s year-round.
www.fischers-baslowhall.co.uk/menu-listing/christmas-at-baslow-hall-2017
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