Special Events

 

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Down for the Count, Jazz and Soul Band - Mike Smith and his band provide fantastic live music for all occasions.  Details can be seen at www.downforthecount.co.uk

 

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH

SUNDAY 14TH MARCH

Enjoy a special Mother's Day Sunday Lunch with a gift for mothers.  Claydon House is open on Mother's Day between 1pm and 4.30pm.

2-course lunch - £18.50   3-course lunch - £24.50    Restaurant open 12 - 3pm

THE COURTYARD TEA ROOM

THE COURTYARD TEA ROOM IN THE CLAYDON COURTYARD WILL BE OPEN FOR LIGHT LUNCHES AND DELICIOUS AFTERNOON TEAS FROM 11AM - 5.30PM ON MOTHER'S DAY.  BOOKINGS CANNOT BE TAKEN FOR THE TEA ROOM.

 

VICTORIAN DINNER

SATURDAY 20TH MARCH

Claydon House, the private gardens and courtyard businesses open today for 2010.  In celebration we are having a Victorian Dinner in the restaurant from 7pm.

 

VICTORIAN DINNER MENU

Tim Matthews - Head Chef

 

Selection of hors d'oeuvres

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Buckinghamshire Beef Consomme, Diced Vegetables

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Fillet of Sole with a Spinach Mousse, Fish Veloute, Hollandaise Glaze

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Lamb Cutlets Reform, Dauphinoise Potatoes

Selection of Vegetables

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Champagne Fruit Jelly Terrine

 

£34 per person  10% service is added to all bills

 

CHOCOLATE AND WINE TASTING AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

SATURDAY 27TH MARCH

presented by:- 

Rod Newell, Chocolatiere at the Courtyard, Claydon House on 07842 215921

and

Marcia Waters, Master of Wine, local wine merchant at www.mw2wines.com

A fabulous afternoon for chocolate and wine lovers alike.  You will try a range of chocolates while Rod talks you through the different parts of the world they are grown.  He has created a special confection to compliment each of Marcia's wine selection and you will be enthralled by the magical flavours these two tastes experts can reveal for you. 

This is a completely interactive afternoon with plenty of opportunities for questions and of course you will be able to buy the chocolates or the wines you enjoy.

£30 per person

3.30pm - 5.30pm  To book please call the restaurant on 01296 730004.     

 

FANTASTIC FISH

SATURDAY 17TH APRIL

For all those who love fish.  An imaginative 4-course dinner from the seas and rivers in and around the British Isles.

From 7pm   £37.50

 

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

SATURDAY 15TH MAY

'Going   Going   Gone . . . . .

You are cordially invited to the auction of the world famoud Diamonde collection on Saturday 15th May 2010.  This is to be held at the salubrious Carriage House Restaurant, Claydon House, a popular venue well known to high sociely diners.  The auction is due to take place at 7.30pm and bidders are requested to be there on time to view the lots.  Security will be tight as the Hanoverian Necklace, the highlight of the auction, is valued at over four million pounds.  Latecomers will not be admitted for security reasons.'

A delicious 3-course seasonal dinner will be served in the main restaurant after the auction.

£65 per person

 

FATHER'S DAY LUNCH

SUNDAY 20TH JUNE

A relaxing treat for fathers.  Enjoy a hearty Sunday Lunch in the beautiful surroundings of the restaurant.

2-course lunch - £18.50  3-course lunch - £24.50

 

WINE TASTING AND AFTERNOON TEA

SUNDAY 27TH JUNE

Marcia Waters, Master of Wine, will be joining us once again for a sparkling wine tasting in the beautiful private gardens at Claydon.  A delicious afternoon tea will be prepared by Rod Newell and Tim Matthews and served after the wine tasting. 

Bookings Essential   £42

 

ALEXIS SOYER EVENING

SATURDAY 17TH JULY

Enjoy a "Reform Club" dinner and learn about the greatest 19th Century celebrity chef and friend of Florence Nightingale
Informal talk.    3-course dinner - £37.50
 

DINNER IN MEMORY OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST

We will be opening for dinner following a service in All Saint's Church in memory of Florence Nightingale

3-course dinner - £32

 

WINE TASTING, GARDEN TOUR AND EVENING FEAST

Marcia waters, Master of Wine, is holding another wine tasting in the beautiful private gardens at Claydon.  The Head Gardener will begin the evening with a tour of the private gardens and walled Estate Kitchen Garden.  The wine tasting will then take place with Marcia in the gardens followed by dinner in the restaurant.  The menu will include the seasonal fruits and vegetables from the garden in every course.

5.45pm arrive.    6.00pm Tasting.         7.30pm Dinner           £48

 

MUSHROOM FORAY

SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER

Come and enjoy a day at Claydon with John Wright, Mushroom Expert of The River Cottage.  This will be Johns' third foray at Claydon. The day begins with bacon rolls and coffee in the restaurant, a morning foray in the grounds surrounding  Claydon House moving to the nearby woods before lunch.  Weather permitting lunch is cooked and served in the woods by Tim Matthews.  The afternoon foray is followed by tea and discussion in the restaurant with John. Over 50 different specimens were found and identified last year.  This is a fantastic day!

Bookings essential.  Foray, lunch and tea - £95

  

FOR ALL RESERVATIONS AND DETAILS PLEASE CALL 01296 730004

or email us at eat@thecarriagehouserestaurant.co.uk

 

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