The Macallan Whisky Dinner with Ricki Weston
Friday 27th December 6.30pm arrival 7pm dinner
If you’re a fan of malt whisky and enjoy exploring new flavour combinations, join us for a unique and exciting evening.
The Macallan are celebrating 200 years since they were founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid. Known for their rare and luxury single malt whiskies, The Macallan are partnering with Whatley Manor’s Executive Chef, Ricki Weston, to bring you an unforgettable dining experience as part of their 200 year anniversary celebrations.
Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of the carefully crafted malts. Members of our team will be on hand to guide you through the tasting notes of each whisky. You’ll learn about the unique characteristics and flavour notes of each whisky.
For the evening menus, Chef Ricki Weston has thoughtfully crafted each dish to complement the flavour profile of the whiskies you’ll be tasting.
The event will take place in the intimate ambience of The Green Room so places are limited to 16, early booking is recommended. This is a great way to spend an evening between Christmas and New Year.(This could be the perfect present for a Whisky connoisseur.)
Menu for the evening:
Orkney scallop, cucumber, trout roe and pear
Coal cooked Potato, honey glazed smoked eel, consommé, allium
Lobster, spiced blanquette, coconut, citrus and caviar
Hare pithivier, black truffle, pot roast hispi, date puree
Fermented plum, sugar tuille, apple blossom
80% chocolate cigar, smoked chocolate aero, whisky & ginger ice cream
Coffee and petit fours
The event is £225pp
This includes three paired whiskies and two cocktails, 6 course menu and coffee with petit fours.
6.30pm start with an aperitif, with dinner at 7pm.
To book call 01666 834 026 or email events@whatleymanor.com
This event is taking place in association with The Macallan turning 200 years ‘young’
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MATT GILLAN - JUNE 14TH
Starting our guest chef season, the very talented Matt Gillan.
Matt founded Random Precision Restaurants to create dining experiences that are conceived outside of the box, with creativity and ingenuity but delivered precisely and professionally.
Heritage is the culmination of Matt’s many years of hard work and dedication towards perfecting his craft.
Matt has also been a finalist on the Great British Menu, his main course was featured in the banquet in series 10.
TOM SHEPHERD - 26TH JULY
Great British Menu 2023 Tom is the central region finalist and will be cooking his version of Desperate Dan’s cow pie as the banquet main course. Based on The Dandy character, his dish included a braised beef cheek, potato and onion pie, served with roast sirloin, maple-glazed carrots, mushroom ketchup and chive emulsion.
The dish received straight 10s across the board from all judges!
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May 3rd – June 3rd 2023
Join us to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort with a month of very special indulgences. Cocktails, Royal Afternoon Tea, relaxing treatments and jubilant celebrations.
Friday 26th May 2023 –
Under the expert guidance of an Olive Oil Master learn everything you need to know about this wonderful product over a two hour tasting session.
JAZZ SUNDAYS
LIMELIGHT OF BAST, FESTIVE CANDLE MAKING MASTERCLASS - 10TH & 11TH NOVEMBER
FESTIVE FILM AND DINE - DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
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We host regular events as part of our calendar, Sunday lunch with live Jazz, Sunday Cinema screenings and garden tours with our Head Gardener, you will find all the details below.
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