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Food and Dining

Farewell

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Mealtimes are memorable with both formal and informal meals superbly prepared from the finest ingredients and served in an atmospheric setting, whether the formal dining room, the large farmhouse kitchen or under the grape arbour in the walled herb garden. 
 
Both David and Judith are accomplished cooks.   David honed his culinary skills at Raymond Blanc’s Ecole de Cuisine at the renowned Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and Judith is an experienced hostess and self-taught cook.. 
 
Life at The Old Vicarage closely follows the seasons -- in summer fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs from the garden are served under the grape arbour and in winter preserves put by in the larder are served before an open fire.  Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Thanksgiving -- each holiday is celebrated with special feasts and seasonal decorations. 

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Much of our beef, prok and lamb is sourced from local farmers and frequently the sheep graze in our field.

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