The Grange Festival 2023 - Dining Booklet

THE GRANGE FESTIVAL DINING 2023

Welcome TO THE LITTLE KITCHEN COMPANY AT THE GRANGE FESTIVAL

We are delighted to be working with The Grange Festival as their chosen catering partner from this season. We have been closely involved with The Grange for a number of years. We are proud to be looking after all the Festival’s dining guests during this season. Your guests can look forward to sampling great food set in a truly magnificent location – one that perfectly complements the high standard you are accustomed to at The Grange Festival. We create unforgettable experiences through exciting food, high quality drinks and impeccable customer service – so please sit back and relax while enjoying your visit.

Get ready to feast on our signature recipes packed with carefully sourced local ingredients, championing the best produce Hampshire has to offer. Dinner in the House brings you five options across three courses with a fully stocked and carefully curated wine list, designed to complement both the season and the menu. Supper in the Park perfectly showcases an abundance of lovely local produce, beautifully presented – this is fresh food at its very best, perfect for sharing.

The first step to creating your special occasion is carefully to read this booklet and either book online or send us your booking form with your choices. We will work to accommodate your dietary requirements where possible. Please discuss this directly with the dining team.

Please contact us by email or telephone and our team will guide you through and answer any questions. We are here to make sure everything is perfect for you and your guests. Our team is looking forward to welcoming you, and here’s to an amazing Grange Festival.

Cait Salanson Owner of The Little Kitchen Company

A DAY AT the opera

The park opens at 3pm and we encourage you to make the most of this time before the performance to immerse yourself fully in the idyllic atmosphere of The Grange.

To begin your evening, why not enjoy drinks and canapés at The Portico Bar with its stunning lake views. If you have a sweeter tooth, perhaps a visit to The Winchester Hospice Tea Pavilion, with its selection of hot drinks and cake will be your first port of call.

Inside The House, give yourself time to browse The Festival Shop and the carefully curated Art@TheGrange exhibition, before the sound of bells beckons you to take your seat in our award-winning opera house.

During the 100-minute interval you will be able to enjoy your pre-booked dining and drinks. For Dinner in The House, head into the faded grandeur of the historic mansion and savour a three-course menu bursting with the best local, seasonal produce.

If you prefer to dine al fresco, choose Supper in The Park, a sumptuous picnic supper waiting for you in your marquee or pavilion. Alternatively, bring your own picnic and book seating in one of our private pavilions or the two marquees. We can also provide you with cutlery, crockery and glassware.

After the performance, you are welcome to continue enjoying our beautiful surroundings. The Festival Shop will be open for you to make or collect any purchases. The park is open until 11pm.

Dining

THE PORTICO BAR

Suspended over the monumental steps, The Portico Bar’s beautiful lake views make it the perfect place to begin your evening. Soak up the atmosphere whilst sipping on some of our perfectly chilled English sparkling wine – The Grange CLASSIC and The Grange PINK both pair wonderfully with a plate of delicious canapés.

CANAPÉS

£12.50PP FOR 6 ITEMS (MIN ORDER 2 PEOPLE)

• Smoked salmon blini

• Mozzarella, tomato and basil skewer (GF/V)

• Chicken Caesar tart, parmesan crisp

• Baby pepper stuffed with guacamole, crushed tortilla, herb crumb (GF/VG)

• Roasted vegetable tartlet (V)

• Sundried tomato and black olive palmier, vegan basil pesto (VG)

SMOKED SALMON

£12.50PP (MIN ORDER 2 PEOPLE)

• Cold-smoked salmon served with brown bread and fresh lemon.

PRE - ORDER DRINKS

The full wine list is available for pre-order, by the bottle only. A reduced wine list is available on the day and you can purchase by the bottle or the glass alongside a selection of soft drinks and savoury snacks. Where possible we encourage you to pre-order your drinks for both Pre-Performance and Long Interval dining. The full wine list can be found on page 12.

THE WINCHESTER HOSPICE TEA PAVILION

The Tea Pavilion can be found on the Cedar Tree Terrace. It is open two hours before the performance starts and remains open until the end of The Long Interval with no need to pre-book your tea, coffee or cake.

We are delighted to welcome back the team of volunteers from Winchester Hospice to run The Tea Pavilion for the 2023 Festival. Take a seat, relax and indulge in something sweet and delicious.

Winchester Hospice enables patients to be cared for locally, with loved ones close by, allowing families to spend precious time together. They are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to provide care and support for patients and their families.

Everything in The Tea Pavilion is available for a donation of your choice and you are welcome to make payment by cash or card. Treat yourself generously and support this fantastic cause.

THE LONG INTERVAL (100 Minutes)

DINNER IN

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Dinner in The House is £85 for three courses including, bread and butter, Grange spring water, coffee, tea and fresh mint tea.

If you or a member of your party has a particular dietary requirement, allergy, intolerance or access need, please let the dining team know at the point of booking. A full list of allergens for every dish is available on our website www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/ dining-at-the-grange

Please contact the dining reservations team by emailing dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk or calling 01962 885600 with any queries.

PRIVATE DINING

For an extra special evening, book one of our two private dining rooms. The Map Room has view over the Oval Lawn, can seat up to 30 and is fully wheelchair accessible. The Gallery seats up to 22 and is our premium dining area, with a dedicated team to serve you.

The Dining@TheGrange team would be delighted to help create a bespoke package for you and your guests. Email us on dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk or call 01962 885600 to find out more.

STARTERS

Salmon gravlax, caper berries, pickled shallots, pumpernickel, lemon iced tea gel

Rosary goat’s cheese & beetroot mousse, pickled garden vegetables, black truffle dressing (V/GF)

Vegan beetroot mousse, pickled garden vegetables, black truffle dressing (VG)

Heritage Isle of Wight tomatoes, bocconcini, sweet basil gel, black olive soil (V/GF)

Chicken and ham hock terrine, Granny Smith gel, piccalilli, roasted tomato focaccia

MAINS

Roasted fillet of beef, thyme Pommes Anna, truffled cauliflower purée, heritage carrots, port jus (GF) £9.00 supplement

Garden herbs & white mushroom stuffed chicken, broccoli purée, fondant potato, roasted root vegetables, tarragon jus (GF)

Shiitake mushroom & cauliflower pavé, Parisienne courgettes, white wine cream, scorched cherry tomatoes (V/GF)

Peppered mackerel, celeriac and new potato salad, cucumber, horseradish crème (GF)

Spiced lentil & chickpea tian, courgette fritters, curried coconut sauce, coriander oil (VG/GF)

Slow braised lamb shoulder, rich ratatouille, Parmentier potatoes, salsa verde (GF)

DESSERTS

Single estate chocolate & mandarin tart, chocolate paint, maple mascarpone (V)

New Forest strawberry & white chocolate terrine, roasted strawberries, basil gel, meringue (V/GF)

Vegan mango mousse, pineapple & lime compote, fresh raspberries, coconut meringue (VG/GF)

Jude’s Lemon Sorbet and Hampshire berries (GF/VG) Hampshire cheeseboard (Tunworth, Lyburn & IOW Blue), Fudge's biscuits, spiced tomato chutney

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SUPPER IN THE PARK

When you arrive at your tent you will find everything you need to begin your evening at The Grange. While you enjoy the first half of the performance, we will set out your picnic in gorgeous bowls and platters so that everything looks beautiful, ready for the interval. As you return to the theatre for the second half of the performance, we will clear everything away ensuring a blissfully stress-free evening from start to finish. Supper in The Park is priced at £55 per person with a minimum order of two. Please note this price includes your place settings.

For each person you will need to select 1 platter and either dessert or cheese. The salads are the same for every order. If you or a member of your party has a particular dietary requirement, allergy or intolerance, please let the dining team know at the point of booking. A full list of allergens for every dish is available on our website www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/ dining-at-the-grange

Please contact the dining reservations team by emailing dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk or calling 01962 885600 with any queries.

You will need to book somewhere to enjoy your delicious Supper. Choose from seats on a long table in one of the two marquees or a private pavilion. Full details can be found on page 10.

Why not start your evening off by ordering some canapés (page 4) and a bottle of The Grange English sparkling wine (page 12). We will deliver them to your pavilion or marquee once you’ve arrived.

MEAT PLATTER

Hampshire cured meats, Alresford watercress, Lyburn and Isle of Wight

cheeses, chutney, crusty bread

SEAFOOD PLATTER

Hot and cold-smoked salmon, peppered mackerel, lime and garlic prawns, dipping sauces (lemon mayonnaise, marie rose), pickles and relish, crusty breads

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETARIAN PLATTER

Hummus, stuffed vine leaves, falafel, marinated feta, muhammara, mixed olives, Arabic bread

ITALIAN VEGETARIAN PLATTER

Mixed grilled vegetables, crudités, olives, sundried tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, crusty breads

New potato salad, capers, dill

Roasted garden vegetables, pomegranate molasses, coriander seeds, harissa

Butternut squash, puy lentil, roasted red onion salad, fresh herbs

New Forest strawberry & white chocolate terrine, roasted strawberries, basil gel, meringue (V/GF)

Hampshire cheeseboard (Tunworth, Lyburn & IOW Blue), Fudge's biscuits, spiced tomato chutney

MARQUEES & paV ilion S

THE PAVILIONS

• The Grange Pavilion

(seats up to 30) – £250

• Private Pavilion

(seats up to 16) – £165

• Marquee Reserved Seat

£15 per person

CUTLERY, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE

Cutlery, crockery and glassware can be added to any Pavilion or Marquee booking at a cost of £15 per person. A single place setting includes 1 x wine glass, 1 x water glass, starter, main and dessert plates, cutlery for each course and a napkin.

Please note you do not need to order cutlery, crockery and glassware if you have chosen Supper in The Park as this is included in the price.

BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC

If you prefer to bring your own picnic, there is plenty of space on our beautiful lawns. You are welcome to bring your own rugs or tables and chairs, however please note no gazebos, parasols or barbecues are permitted.

THE HOUSE

WINE & ENGLISH SPARKLING

1

The Grange CLASSIC NV

Bright golden straw in colour, from which a fine stream of bubbles is steadily liberated. Perfectly ripe orchard fruit and citrus peel integrate with buttered pastry and springlike florals to create a beautifully deep and generous aroma. Rich and luxurious in the mouth yet poised and supported by a life-affirming saline acidity, derived from its chalky roots.

2 The Grange PINK NV

Soft and restrained in colour with abundant bright summer berries and flowers on the nose that characterise the Pinot fruit grown in Burges Field. Delicately lifted by a soft and pleasing mousse, the palate provides crunchy red apples and redcurrants with a crisp and lengthy finish. A perfect reminder of the long summer of 2018 on which the wine is based.

Where possible, we encourage you to pre-order your drinks for b oth Pre-Performance and Long Interval dining. Wine can be pre-ordered by the bottle only, individual glasses can be purchased on the day from The Portico Bar. 0

England NV £65

England NV £69

Bin Number | Corkage at £30 per bottle | NB wine can only be pre-ordered by the bottle, but glasses are available on the day.

3 La Combe Saint-Paul, Rolle, IGP Pays d’Oc France 2022 £35

Fresh, subtly pine-accented Vermentino.

4 Danebury, Madeleine Angevine England 2022 £35

A delightful easy drinking Hampshire dry still white wine, with a delicious aroma, orchard fruit flavours hint of elderflower and a refreshing citrus finish.

5 Parisio, Gavi Italy 2021/22 £40

Exuberantly flavoured Cortese from this well-known Piedmontese DOC.

6 Koelfontein, Chardonnay, Ceres South Africa 2021 £45

Barrel-fermented Cape Chardonnay with depth of flavour and freshness.

7 Domaine Vendôme, Viognier, Les Puits des Mejeans, France 2021 £47

IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

Northern Rhône Viognier, stone-fruited, textured and lightly creamy.

8 Domaine d'Elise, Petit Chablis France 2020 £50

Unoaked Chardonnay, from a well-sited vineyard above Milly.

9 Pierre Cherrier et fils, Sancerre France 2022 £55

Classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc, refined, with a bright citrus heart.

10 Cederberg, V Generations Chenin Blanc

One of the Cape’s top pure Chenins, well-oaked, delivering broad flavours of stone fruit and nuts; with plenty of weight.

South Africa 2021 £65

11 René Lequin-Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Clos Devant France 2020 £95

Opulent and well-textured white Burgundy.

ROSÉ WINE Region Year Bottle

12 Ferry Lacombe, Mystère, IGP Mediterranée

Pale and understated Provence rosé: delicate flavours of berries and stone fruit.

13 Domaine de la Ribotte, Cuvée Anais, Bandol Rosé

The sunny terraces of Bandol deliver a full flavoured and intense rosé from the Mourvèdre grape.

France 2022 £38

France 2021/22 £45

RED WINE Region Year

14 Valle Frio, Pinot Noir, Maule

Fragrant, strawberry-accented Pinot Noir.

15 Domaine de la Bastide, Côtes du Rhône, Cuvée Les Figues

A light and juicily black-fruited Côtes du Rhône based on Syrah.

16 Taliano, Barbera d'Alba, A Bon Rendre

Cherry-accented, silky Barbera from Piedmont.

17 Domaine Lagneau, Régnié, Vieilles Vignes

Old vine Gamay from one of the ten Cru Beaujolais Villages: gorgeous black cherry character.

18 Château Les Combes, Lussac-Saint-Emilion

Classy and forward Merlot-based Bordeaux.

19 Domaine des Dieux, Josephine Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde

Rich and velvety Pinot from the crest of the famed Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Bottle

Chile 2021 £35

France 2021 £38

Italy 2021 £42

France 2020/21 £45

France 2019 £47

South Africa 2020 £55

RED WINE Continued Region Year Bottle

20 I Fabbri, Chianti Classico, Lamole Italy 2019 £60

Pure and lightly savoury organic Sangiovese, from vineyards high in the Chianti hills.

21 Chateau du Glana, Saint-Julien France 2016 £85

From a superb left-bank vintage; svelte claret.

22 Jean Guiton, Savigny 1er Cru, Les Hauts Jarrons France 2017 £100

Charming Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir, red-fruited and elegant.

SWEET WINE Region Year Half

Bottle

23 Lions de Suduiraut, Sauternes France 2016 £40

From a famed Sauternes estate: lightly oaked; tangerines and butterscotch.

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Corkage at £30 per bottle

NB wine can only be pre-ordered by the bottle, but glasses are available on the day.

HOW TO BooK

ONLINE

Once you have booked your tickets for the Festival, our dining website will automatically send you a link to access our booking system. This will go to the email address associated with your tickets. Click the link in the email and it will take you to the dining booking system where you will find all your visits to the 2023 Festival. Find the performance date you wish to dine on and click Book. This will show you all available options for that evening. You will be able to make your booking for food, drinks, marquees, pavilions, plus cutlery, crockery and glassware.

If you wish, your guests will be able to add their menu choices independently. Simply forward the booking email or send them the link to the booking page. If you are splitting the cost of the booking, your guests can also make payments independently using the same link.

When you are booking food, please detail any dietary requirements you or your guests may have.

If you need any help with making your online booking, please contact dining@ thegrangefestival.co.uk or call 01962 885600.

For more detailed instructions on how to book please visit our website: www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/ dining-at-the-grange

BY POST

Included with your dining booklet are two forms: one for booking Dinner in the House and the other for Supper in the Park.

This year these forms have a unique reference number to enable us to more easily connect your dining bookings with your tickets. Please send your forms to:

Dining@TheGrange, The Little Kitchen Company, London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester SO23 7QN

If you have any queries or require additional copies of your dining booking forms, please email dining@ thegrangefestival.co.uk or call 01962 885600. Phone lines are open Monday–Friday 9:30–17:00.

Please ensure you book your catering requirements as soon as possible and no later than 7 days before your visit.

For all enquiries regarding accessibility or to make a drop-off arrangement, please contact the Box Office on info@ thegrangefestival.co.uk or 01962 791020.

DINNER IN THE HOUSE

This form is for booking the three course Dinner in The House, wine and any Pre-Performance food or drinks.

Please note it is only possible to pre-order wine by the bottle. Where possible we encourage you to pre-order your drinks for both Pre-Performance and Long Interval dining. This will be waiting for you on your table in the restaurant. The full wine list can be found on page 12.

SUPPER IN THE PARK

Use this form to book Supper in the Park, wine and any pre-performance food or drinks. You can also book private pavilions or seats in a marquee, and cutlery, crockery and glassware.

If you are ordering Supper in the Park you do not need to order any cutlery, crockery and glassware as this is included in the price. You will need to book either a private pavilion or seats in one of the two marquees.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QU e S tion S

What should I wear?

We encourage guests to dress up for the occasion, but formal black tie is not required. The site is quite open and there is little shade, so please bring an extra layer on colder days and on hot days gentlemen are welcome to remove jackets.

What happens if it rains?

Please check the weather ahead of your visit as there is not much natural shelter on site. If it is due to rain, we suggest contacting the dining team ahead of your visit to book a place under cover as we cannot guarantee space will be available on the day.

What support is there for guests with restricted mobility?

ON SITE

We have a dedicated car park with a buggy service to transport you to your destination and back. If you have severely restricted mobility we can arrange for a drop-off at the Theatre which is accessible via a wheelchair ramp. To arrange access to the dedicated car park or a drop-off, please contact the Box Office (info@thegrangefestival.co.uk 01962 791 020).

FOR DINING@THEGRANGE

The Portico Bar and The House have wheelchair ramps and are fully accessible. When booking Dinner in The House please inform us if any of your party has access needs so we can ensure these are considered when assigning a table. If you wish to dine in The Park, John’s Terrace has step-free access from the Theatre. You are able to book a whole pavilion for £165, or if you are a smaller party we offer seats in a split pavilion (sharing with 1 other party) at £15pp.

To book John’s Terrace or for other dining related access requirements, please contact us: dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk or 01962 885600

What will I be able to purchase on the day?

Tea, coffee and cake are available from The Tea Pavilion.

The Grange Hampshire sparkling wine, a reduced wine list, soft drinks and savoury snacks are available from The Portico Bar. In The Festival Shop you will be able to find a range of books, clothes and gifts as well as the Festival mug and cases of The Grange English Sparkling wine to take home.

Do I have to pre-book a table in the Marquees?

We recommend that you pre-book all your seating in the Marquee as we cannot guarantee that there will be space available on the night.

If you do wish to book on the night, please enquire with the staff at the Box Office where they will be able to sell you available seats at £15pp.

What happens if I forget cutlery and crockery?

If you forget your cutlery and crockery on the day, please visit the on-site Box Office. The team will be able to organise place settings for a cost of £15pp.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to the Festival.

If you would like to drink your own alcohol in the House there is a corkage charge of £30 per bottle, there is no corkage charge in the Park.

Please note, only drinks purchased at The Portico bar may be consumed in the Bar area.

GETTING h ere THE FESTIVAL EXPRESS

The Festival Express is our dedicated service from Basingstoke Station to The Grange. Our driver will meet the selected train and transport you to the venue with enough time to drink in the wonderfully relaxed atmosphere at The Grange. This service departs 15 minutes after the performance from the Oval Lawn outside the house and will take you back to Basingstoke Station. £25 per person for a return ticket and you can book this service anytime up to 48 hours before your visit. We suggest that you book well ahead of time as space is limited.

BY CAR

There are two entrances to the park. The west entrance (SO24 9TZ) serves the M3, A34 and A303. The east entrance (SO24 9TG) serves the A3 and A31. More detailed instructions can be found on our website: thegrangefestival. co.uk/how-to-find-us/

There is complimentary parking on site. Please note that we currently do not have any electric car charging points.

BY TRAIN

Regular train services run from London Waterloo to Basingstoke (six an hour, from 45 minutes) or Winchester (four an hour, from 57 minutes).

Please ensure you check train times before travelling.

BY TAXI

Taxis from Basingstoke Station take 30 minutes and from Winchester Station take 20 minutes. Please book your return journey with your driver upon arrival at The Grange. We recommend they arrive 10 minutes prior to the end of the performance to avoid any congestion as other guests leave.

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