Eshott Hall
Northumberland’s Eshott Hall Hotel has launched a gourmet break that gives passionate foodies the chance to eat and drink the best of the county’s produce and meet the people behind the region’s finest food. Onsite sampling of the famous Swallow Fish Smoked Kippers and grass fed Ingram Valley lamb, learning more about local liqueurs and artisan cheeses, visiting the local farmers market and creating canapés are on the menu from Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th November.
To add to this non-stop array of tasting, tutorials and temptation, guests will enjoy the ingredients they have sampled during their tours in the delicious dishes created by the highly skilled chefs at Northumberland’s newest and most luxurious boutique hotel.
Since opening last year, this fine Georgian House has quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its food. Under the guidance of Head Chef Chris Wood, the hotel features a constantly changing menu based around seasonal, local produce. The Hotel has its own kitchen garden so many of the herbs and vegetables are only minutes old when they hit the plate. During this two night break, which is priced at £240 per person (based on two people sharing), guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner followed by a chance to relax in their luxury accommodation before getting up to enjoy a full Northumbrian Breakfast the next morning.
Chris Wood is passionate about passing on his knowledge as he explains: “Northumberland’s varied countryside means we enjoy a rich and enviable palate from lamb from the rolling grassy hills of the Cheviots to freshly caught fish and seafood, rare breed pork, free range poultry and wild game. We also have artisan cheeses, breads and pickles, pies and puddings. Guests will see exactly where the ingredients for their meals have been grown, reared and produced before sitting down to enjoy them for dinner.”
The first day of the tour includes:
An introduction to Northumberland’s produce and a canapé demonstration.
A pre-dinner “call my quaff” style Wine and Cheese Tasting from the nearby award-winning Doddington Dairy. The cheese is made using traditional methods with milk from one of Northumberland’s few remaining dairy herds.
Gourmet Dinner including a local cheese board.
The second day incorporates:-
A behind the scenes tour of the renowned Swallow Fish of Seahouses to see the region’s famous kippers.
A visit to the Cheviots to see the place where the famous Ingram Valley Lamb is raised.
Guests will enjoy this local seafood and lamb at dinner.
After dinner tasting of local liqueurs, chocolates and confectionary.
After breakfast on their final day, guest are invited to take a tour to the Farmer’s Market in the historic market town of Alnwick giving them chance to stock up before their return home.
The Eshott Hall Gourmet break is £480.00 (based on 2 sharing) with an option of a 3rd night with dinner for only a further £180.
Booking is subject to availability and early reservations are advised. Please note that your own transport required. To make a reservation please contact: Louise Ball on Tel. 01670 787454, email louise.ball@eshotthall.co.uk or visit www.eshott.com.
