T H E G R A N G E F E S T I VA L DININ G 2019
W EL COM E
It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce a new dining partnership at The Grange Festival. We welcome Becka Cooper and her wonderful team, whose exquisite food and impeccable service, already with fans aplenty locally, is sure to delight Grange Festival diners. They will offer a three-course Dinner in the House, and Supper in the Park. It has always been our hope to bring all aspects of eating and drinking at The Grange in-house, and offer locally sourced, locally cooked food in celebration of the extraordinary range of high quality local suppliers, including The Grange Estate. So, to announce in addition the arrival of The Grange, Hampshire PINK and CLASSIC sparkling, as our Festival vin de maison is also a thrill. In addition, our Festival sommelier, Simon Taylor, will offer a full range from his cellar. I hope every epicurean wish is fulfilled, every evaluative nose pleasantly surprised. We are all determined that the totality of your visit to The Grange is transformative.
I am passionate about The Grange, having sung on its stage, catered extensively for The Festival and Estate, and lived locally all my life. With 25 years’ catering experience I have built a reputation for providing delicious, vibrant, generous, seasonal food that champions local ingredients and producers. Cooking for the Festival will combine my two great passions, opera and food. My team offers outstanding service to complement perfectly the romance, elegance and joyous theatricality of an evening at The Grange Festival.
Becka Cooper
Michael Chance
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A DAY AT T H E OPER A
The Park is open two hours before the performance starts and we encourage you to make the most of this and fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of The Grange.
Begin the evening with drinks and canapés at The Portico Bar while enjoying the spectacular lake view. If you have a sweet tooth, The Tea Pavilion and its selection of cakes and ice cream might be your first port of call. Make sure to allow yourself plenty of time before the performance to visit the house for Lady Ashburton’s Shop and the carefully curated Art@TheGrange exhibition.
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The sound of bells beckons you into our award-winning opera house for the start of the performance; take your seat and enjoy the evening’s entertainment.
When you emerge into the glorious goldenhour light for the 100-minute interval, there are several dining options. For Dinner in the House, head into the faded grandeur of the historic mansion and savour each opera’s three-course menu. If you prefer to dine al fresco, choose Supper in the Park to ensure the easiest of evenings, arriving back at your marquee or pavilion to a table laid up with a sumptuous supper. Alternatively, bring your own food and make use of the marquees, pavilions or beautiful lawns.
Once the performance is over, why not continue to enjoy the summer evening in your tent or The Portico Bar? The shop is also open for you to make or collect any purchases. The Park is open until 11:00pm.
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T H E PORT ICO BA R Suspended over the monumental steps The Portico Bar with its beautiful lake views is the perfect place to begin your evening.
PR E - OR DER E D FO OD CANAPÉS •
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Old Winchester shortbread with slow-roast Isle of Wight tomato, pesto and pine nuts Old Winchester shortbread with tapenade and chives Quails eggs wrapped in basil and prosciutto Crispy tortillas with crushed peas, feta and lemon Croustades with hot smoked Itchen trout and baby watercress Filo tartlets with whipped ricotta and herbs
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Plate of smoked Itchen Trout on brown bread
£15.00 plate
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AVA I L A BLE ON T H E DAY SAVOURY SNACKS
Old Winchester cheese straws and shortbread, spiced nuts, mixed olives. DRINKS
Pre-order The Grange, Hampshire PINK or CLASSIC sparkling wine, Bollinger or any of the wine from the list on page 18. Alternatively you can purchase a selection of drinks on the day.
T H E T EA PAV I LION The Tea Pavilion can be found on the Cedar Tree Terrace. Take a seat, relax, and indulge in something delicious. The Tea Pavilion is open every performance day, from two hours before the performance starts until the end of the interval. There is no need to pre-book food or drinks.
DRINKS •
Moonroast Coffee, a selection of teas and soft drinks
SAVOURY •
Old Winchester cheese straws and shortbread, spiced nuts, mixed olives
MIR ANDA’S CAKES •
A range of delicious home-made cakes including a gluten-free option
JUDE’S ICE CREAM •
A selection of Jude’s ice cream
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T H E LONG I N T ERVA L DI N N ER I N T H E HOUSE This year we have three menus to choose from, one for each of our operas. Each menu is only available on its corresponding performance dates. The calendar on page 28Â lays this out for you in full detail. Dance@TheGrange and The John Wilson Orchestra concert will be served by the Belshazzar Menu. All menus are ÂŁ68 for three courses including sourdough crackers, artisan bread and butter, Grange spring water, Moonroast Candover Blend Coffee, fresh mint tea and Summerdown bitter mints.
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T H E F IGA RO M EN U Available on June | 6, 8, 14, 19, 23, 30
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Laverstoke buffalo mozzarella marinated in lemon oil, with heritage Isle of Wight tomatoes, balsamic syrup, basil, and pine nuts
Fillet of local beef with crispy prosciutto, red wine sauce, potato dauphinoise and green beans Salad of Itchen trout marinated in lemon and thyme with peas, broad beans and chard, watercress mayonnaise and herb croutons Courgette and ricotta tian with herbed grains and watercress puree
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Billowy pink-swirled meringue with New Forest strawberries, lemon curd cream and the Wessex Wild Plum Company’s bullace gin syrup Salted caramel chocolate pot A selection of local cheeses with biscuits and grapes
Hampshire crab and crayfish cocktail with fennel and watercress Ambrose Charcuterie’s air-dried lonza and coppa with grilled artichoke hearts and romesco sauce
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T H E FA L STA F F M EN U Available on June | 7, 9, 15, 21, 29
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Ambrose Charcuterie’s bresaola with slow-roasted baby Isle of Wight tomatoes, Old Winchester, shaved heritage beetroot, and watercress pesto Itchen smoked trout with watercress horseradish cream, quail eggs, baby leaves and lemon Chargrilled local asparagus with tomato dressing and herbed crème fraîche
Grange Estate venison loin with wild garlic salsa verde, roasted rosemary new potatoes, baby carrots and chargrilled asparagus Caramelised tomato and shallot tarte tatin with crushed peas and wilted watercress Grilled chicken salad with slowroasted tomatoes and sweet potatoes, caramelised onions, spiced chickpeas, lemon, parsley and pomegranate
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Poached gooseberries with elderflower cream and lemon shortbread Rich chocolate truffle cake with raspberries and crème fraîche A selection of local cheeses with biscuits and grapes
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T H E BEL SH A ZZA R* M EN U Available on June | 20, 22, 25,* 26,* 28 July | 4, 5,* 6 * Also applies to Dance@TheGrange and The John Wilson Orchestra performances. STARTER •
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Beau Farm goat’s cheese with shaved baby vegetables and bagna cauda Potted Grange Estate pheasant with caramelised red onion chutney Chilled gazpacho with slow-roasted Isle of Wight tomatoes, basil oil and tapenade bruschetta MAIN •
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Rack of Hampshire lamb, watercress and mint aillade, tomato confit and summer herb mash Salad of hot smoked Itchen trout with Jersey Royals, asparagus, cucumber and dill Aubergine parmigiana with caponata and summer greens
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Summer pudding with crème fraîche
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Rhubarb fool with ginger crunch
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A selection of local cheeses with biscuits and grapes
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PR I VAT E DI N I NG
If you are bringing a large party, why not consider private dining? The Gallery on the first floor of the main house provides an atmospheric and historic setting for dining. Seating up to 24, The Gallery overlooks the Oval Lawn room with its exquisite chandelier. This is our premium dining room for you and your guests to enjoy an exclusive dining experience. Your every need will be looked after by a dedicated team who will serve your delicious three-course dinner prepared by Becka.
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Private Dining is also available in the Map Room, situated on the ground floor at the front of the house and seating up to 30, with views over the Oval Lawn and Lime Avenue. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
To book The Gallery or The Map Room please contact the Dining@TheGrange reservations team on 01962 792208.
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SU PPER I N T H E PA R K Arrive at your tent and find everything you need to begin your afternoon at The Grange. We will provide you with champagne flutes and highball glasses for your pre-performance entertaining. Why not pre-order canapés (page 4) and drinks, which we will deliver upon your arrival? 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 enjoy the second half of the opera we will clear everything away ensuring a blissfully stress-free evening from start to finish.
Supper in the Park is £80 for two people and all orders include china, cutlery, glasses, napkins and flowers – you just need to choose your menu and book a place in a marquee or a private pavilion. Private pavilions have the additional option of waiting staff, which can be provided at an extra cost. Please contact the Dining@TheGrange reservations team on 01962 792208 to discuss your requirements.
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T H E CA N D OV ER M EN U • •
Seared local beef fillet with salsa verde Harissa-spiced chicken with slowroast tomatoes and peppers, cannellini beans, olives, parsley and pinenuts Baby gem, peas and edamame beans with feta and lemon
T H E I TC H EN M EN U
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Chargrilled asparagus New potatoes with parsley and chive oil
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Little chocolate truffle cakes with raspberries Local cheeses with biscuits and grapes – Old Winchester, Tunworth, Isle of Wight Blue Coffee and fresh mint tea
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Salmon marinated in thyme and lemon with watercress mayonnaise Roasted vegetable and ricotta filo tart Heritage tomato salad with basil and balsamic
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Chargrilled asparagus
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New potatoes with parsley and chive oil
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Orange, almond and honey cake with pomegranate, strawberries and raspberries Local cheeses with biscuits and grapes – Old Winchester, Tunworth, Isle of Wight Blue Coffee and fresh mint tea
Supper in the Park is £80 for 2 people including china, cutlery, glasses, flowers and napkins. You just need to book your place in a marquee or your private pavilion. Canapés (£15 for 12 items) or a plate of Smoked Itchen Trout on brown bread (£15) can be added to any Supper in the Park order. A full vegetarian menu is available on request, please call Dining@TheGrange on 01962 792208 for details.
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M A RQU EES & PAV I LIONS
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The Grange Pavilion
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Private Pavilion
(up to 16) £100
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Marquee Reserved Seat
£10 per person
Cutlery and crockery can be added to any Pavilion or Marquee booking at a cost of £10 per person. The place setting includes 1 x Wine Glass, 1 x Water Glass, Starter, Main and Dessert Plates, Cutlery for each course and a Linen Napkin. If you prefer to dine al fresco, there is plenty of space on our beautiful lawns for you to bring your own picnics, rugs or tables and chairs. No gazebos or barbecues permitted.
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SIT E M A P
C A R PA R K
BECK A COOPER @THE GR ANGE
T H E AT R E
T H E AT R E T E R R AC E
F E S T I VA L SHOP
TOILETS
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B OX OF F ICE
THE P O RT I C O BA R
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LAKEVIEW T E R R AC E
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W H IT E W I N E
Region
Year
125ml 175ml Bottle
{1} La Combe Saint-Paul, Vermentino, IGP Pays d’Oc
France
2018
£5.50 £7.00 £28.00
South Africa
2018
Well-weighted Mediterranean white: gently stone fruited with accents of pine and herbs.
{2} Cape Atlantic, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape
£29.00
Bright, cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and precise, showing gooseberry fruit and grassiness.
{3} Danebury, Madeleine Angevine
England 2015 £29.00
A delightfuleasy-drinking Hampshire dry still white wine, with a delicious aroma. Orchard fruit flavours hint of elderflower and a refreshing citrus finish.
{4} Corte Mainente, Cengelle, Soave
Italy
2017 £32.00
France
2017 £35.00
France
2017
Australia
2016
Overtly fruity and floral – white peach with jasmine – and medium-bodied. Soave may be out of fashion but this is delicious.
{5} Olivier Fichet, Mâcon-Burgy, Les Trois Terroirs From the northern Mâconnais near Viré, open, generous French Chardonnay, nicely weighted, with hints of grapefruit and almonds.
{6} Cherrier Père et fils, Sancerre
£9.00
£11.50
£42.00
The Loire classic – and as good as ever: ripe lemon and grapefruit on the palate.
{7} Hoddles Creek, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley Restrained and subtle nose but then unfurls flavours of honey and ripe pears. Considerable weight cut by refreshing acidity. Very classy cool-climate new world Chardonnay.
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£45.00
White Wine continued…
Region
Year
125ml
175ml
Bottle
{8} Pichat, Viognier, Côtes de Verenay
France
2017
£52.00
France
2015
£70.00
Superb, lightly oaked northern Rhône Viognier from just outside the Condrieu appellation: creamy apricot and peach with a hint of vanilla and satisfying depth.
{9} Françoise & Denis Clair, St Aubin 1er Cru, Murgers des Dents de Chien
From a vineyard on the rocky slopes above the Montrachets, this is rightly considered one of the top two Premier Crus in St Aubin. Fragrant nose of citrus and toasty oak. Floral with citrus and oatmeal, textured and fat but not lacking freshness.
ROSÉ W I N E
Region
{10} Quatre Tours, Signature Rosé,
France
Coteaux Aix en Provence
Year 2018
125ml 175ml Bottle £6.50
£8.25
£32.00
The classic Provençale blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon: pale salmon pink, poised and smooth, delivering a fresh palate of peach, melon and plum, with satisfying weight and a fine dry finish.
{11} Domaine de la Ribotte, Anais, Bandol Rosé
France 2017/18 £48.00
Wonderful Bandol rosé, based on Mourvèdre: amazing aromas of peach juice and pink grapefruit leap out of the glass; followed by delectable intensity of peach melba and cream.
{0} – Bin Number 19
R ED W I N E
Region
{12} Valle Frio, Pinot Noir, Maule
Chile
2018
France
2016
£30.00
Italy
2016
£35.00
France
2017
£40.00
France
2015
£45.00
Australia
2018
£50.00
France
2014
£62.00
Year
125ml 175ml Bottle £5.50
£7.00
£27.00
Surprisingly concentrated; vibrant red and black fruit, with just a hint of oak.
{13} Château Barréjat, Madiran, Tradition Deeply hued and concentrated blend of local grape Tannat with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, an honest country red from south-west France
{14} Talosa, Chianti Colli Senesi From younger vines in Montepulciano vineyards, 85% Sangiovese with 15% mixed between Merlot and local Canaiolo and Mammolo. Juicy and spicy mouthful of red cherry and blueberry. Bright, fruity finish.
{15} La Chapelle des Bois, Fleurie
£8.00
£11.00
Superb in this hot vintage, with added flesh to the refreshing red fruit: fine Cru Beaujolais
{16} Château Les Combes, Lussac-Saint-Emilion Simply delicious in this great vintage, this unoaked Merlotbased wine always shows pure red fruit – raspberries and cherries – with fine acid. Supple, aromatic and very winning.
{17} Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Gippsland Open, forward Pinot character: juicy, punchy and crunchy raspberry fruit, already enticingly tinged with hints of that appealing savouriness which is so food friendly. Hugely successful and delicious.
{18} Château des Pèlerins, Pomerol 80% Merlot and 10% of each of the Cabernets: to be commended for true Pomerol power without high alcohol. Lots of flavour and properly persistent.
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Red Wines (Continued)
Region
Year
125ml
175ml
Bottle
{19} Boasso, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba
Italy
2012
£72.00
France
2015
£75.00
A delightfully open perfume of raspberries and roses, and a plush, concentrated but svelte palate of strawberries underpinned by crunchy acidity and good tannins.
{20} Jean Guiton, Beaune, 1er Cru, Les Sizies From a rising star of the Côte de Beaune, this offer splendid red fruit concentration, with breadth and a lovely finish.
SW EET W I N E
Region
{21} Promesse de Rabaud-Promis, Sauternes
France
Year 2012
75ml
Half bottle
£6.00 £35.00
The second wine – from the estate’s younger vines – at this 1er Cru Classé property in Sauternes. 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon. Lovely rich palate of pineapple and stone fruit but with excellent freshness.
PORT
Region
{22} Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny
Portugal
Portugal
Year
75ml
Half bottle
Non Vintage
£6.00
£52.00
2014
£4.50
£31.00
Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny is a superb example of the aged tawny style. Mellow and elegant, combining delicate wood notes with rich aromas of mature fruit, it is bottled for immediate drinking.
{23} Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage Vivid ruby coloured rim around a deep purple black centre. On the nose, the first impression is of brambly woodland berries and rich, jammy aromas of blackcurrant, ripe dark berry fruit and leafy scents of mint and wild herbs.
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T H E GR A NGE , H A M PSH I R E Making a good thing, together… The Grange Festival is unique among country operas in having its own vineyard, making rare and delicious sparkling wines. In 2009 the four Baring siblings decided to work together to produce something exceptional from the soft, chalky landscape that had supported the family for 200 years. They wanted something more than a simple agricultural product, something that would stand the test of time – a beautifully crafted, low-volume, English sparkling wine seemed a perfect goal.
Soil samples were taken from plots across the estate and the thirty gently sloping, south-facing acres of Burge’s Field won the day. Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the River Itchen, this south-westerly corner of the Estate has a thin cap of clayey brash above several hundred metres of stark, white, Cretaceous chalk, banded with veins of dark silica flints. Here, in the spring of 2011, the siblings planted a total of fifty-two thousand vines – a balanced mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Ten years after the first inklings of a plan, Burge’s Field is now producing exceptional, crisp wines that perfectly reflect the soil from which they flow. Master of Wine, Nicola Arcedeckne-Butler, judged The Grange, Hampshire PINK sparkling wine “A real triumph.”
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B OLLI NGER Champagne Bollinger was established in 1829 by Jacques Bollinger and to this day is still family owned. Benefitting from ownership of 164 hectares of vineyards in the finest Premier and Grand Champagne, Bollinger wines are defined as much by the vines the grapes come from, as by the blending process, or the House’s century old barrels in which the wines mature. At Bollinger, the brick walls, exposed wood floors, aged casks and rustic charm convey the beauty and tradition of a
Champagne family who have spent 158 years perfecting their secret of discreet luxury, the key to which lies in the quality and the detail of their wines. Five labyrinthine kilometres of cellars that run under Aÿ, permeated by the scent of fermented fruit, old wood and earth house the treasured Bollinger wines, including a matchless collection of over 700,000 magnums of reserve wines, poised and ready to be blended into the House’s masterstroke of consistency; Bollinger Special Cuvée.
TAY L OR’ S PORT For many, Taylor’s is the archetypal Port house and its wines the quintessential Ports. Established over three centuries ago in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the founding Port houses. Based in Oporto and the Douro Valley, the company is closely involved in all stages of the production of its Ports, from the planting of the vineyard and the cultivation of the grapes to the making, ageing, blending and bottling of the wines. The family’s commitment to the future of Port
is demonstrated in its singleminded dedication to the highest standards in Port production, its continued investment in all aspects of the firm’s operations and its determination to preserve the unique environment of the Douro Valley through the promotion of sustainable and responsible viticulture. Enjoy a glass of Bollinger or a Taylor’s Chip Dry and tonic preperformance or have a glass of port to round off Dinner in the House.
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ENGLISH SPA R K LI NG & CH A M PAGN E {24} The Grange, Hampshire CLASSIC
Region
Year
125ml
175ml
Bottle
England 2015
£9.50 £55.00
England 2015
£9.50 £55.00
France
£12.00 £65.00
France
£14.00 £70.00
A pale, silvery, gold with fine rapid mousse. White and red fruits on the nose with hints of baked apple and brioche. Very clean and refreshing palate with a full generous mouthfeel, lightly toasted with honey, notes of green apple and distant brioche. A long, satisfying finish.
{25} The Grange, Hampshire PINK A pure, gentle, blush with a lovely, fine mousse. Fresh red fruits on the nose, strawberry, currants and even some cassis thanks to the plentiful Meunier in the blend. The red fruits continue on the palate along with an initial creaminess that leads to a refreshingly balanced mid-palate and on into a biscuity, almost savoury character, before the long, fine finish.
{26} Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvee Special Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, part of which have been aged in magnums for 5 to 15 years. The grapes – mostly pinot noir – are from grand cru vineyards, which explains the generous, full-bodied Bollinger style. The style is rich, full-flavoured and distinctive with a lovely creamy texture.
{27} Champagne Bollinger Rosé A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the adjunction of red wine. Bubbles as fine as velvet. Flavours of wild berries.
Corkage £20.00
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A M BRO SE We are a small family butcher and charcuterie business based in Bishopstoke. Our pigs are a combination of pure traditional breeds and first crosses. They range freely on our land in Upham and are left to mature to increase the natural flavour. A few years ago, we participated in workshops arranged by Hampshire Fare, funded by the Princes Trust, to help struggling farmers increase the profit from their livestock, and started making charcuterie.
E VA NS Our charcuterie has won Hampshire Charcuterie Champion at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie competition for three consecutive years. Our Hampshire and Woodland salami have both won two Gold stars in the Great Taste awards and recently our Venison, Cacao and Chilli Salami received Gold at the first British Charcuterie Awards held at Countryfile Live.
Evans the Butchers has been trading in Alresford for over 100 years. Nigel learned the trade from the Evans brothers some 40 years ago and continues to pass on those skills to his staff. The business has expanded to include a fresh fish counter and a delicatessen, as well as producing delicious cakes and pies.
Wherever possible we strive to purchase locally, thereby ensuring the traceability of our produce and support for local businesses. Keeping the food miles down and visiting producers, enables us to make sure that our produce really is “free range� and that welfare and quality comes top of the priority list for our suppliers. Top quality produce and customer service are at the heart of our business. 25
MO ON ROAST
The roastery was founded in 2012 in our barn in the Candover Valley. The name came about because founder Francis Bradshaw’s day job meant that to begin with he had to roast coffee at night. The inspiration came from his family’s 100 year association with coffee which began when his great-grandfather Richard Goodwin Bradshaw started working at London tea and coffee brokerage Wilson Smithett in the late 19th century. His father Haydon also worked there before joining Nestle and helping to create the original Gold Blend.
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As speciality coffee has grown in popularity, and since the success of winning several Great Taste Awards, things have gone from strength to strength. Moonroast recently moved to a much bigger roastery, a beautiful converted barn at Chilton Manor Farm where it is now possible to do tours. The move was a very proud moment and a real measure of the company’s achievements and continuing success.
T H E GR A NGE E STAT E
The Grange Estate, which is owned and managed by Lord Ashburton’s branch of the Baring family, comprises over 3,500 acres of gently rolling chalk hills and valleys and includes the park in which the Grange itself sits. Watermeadows and mixed ancient woodlands account for about a third of the total. It is an ecologically valuable environment with its stretches of the Candover Brooks and River Itchen carrying SSSI designations and it hosts populations of the very endangered native crayfish and other typical chalkstream species such as the brook lamprey, southern damselfly and kingfisher.
The estate also supports a healthy population of several hundred wild deer – comprising fallow, roe and muntjac. These are managed by a combination of estate employees and outside stalkers to protect the forestry and provide venison, largely for private consumption. Pheasant and partridge are also sourced from the estate’s shoot. This meat is processed either in the estate larder or by local dealers.
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M EN U CA LEN DA R 2019 JUNE Thurs 6 June, 5:30pm
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO THE FIGARO MENU Fri 7 June, 5:30pm
FALSTAFF THE FALSTAFF MENU Sat 8 June, 5:30pm
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO THE FIGARO MENU Sun 9 June, 5:00pm
FALSTAFF THE FALSTAFF MENU Fri 14 June, 5:30pm
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO THE FIGARO MENU Sat 15 June, 5:30pm
FALSTAFF THE FALSTAFF MENU Weds 19 June, 5:30pm
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO THE FIGARO MENU Thurs 20 June, 5:30pm
BELSHAZZAR THE BELSHAZZAR MENU Fri 21 June, 5:30pm
FALSTAFF THE FALSTAFF MENU
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JULY Thurs 4 July, 5:30pm
BELSHAZZAR THE BELSHAZZAR MENU Fri 5 July, 5:30pm
JOHN WILSON THE BELSHAZZAR MENU Sat 22 June, 5:30pm
Sat 6 July , 5:30pm
BELSHAZZAR THE BELSHAZZAR MENU
BELSHAZZAR THE BELSHAZZAR MENU
Sun 23 June, 5:00pm
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO THE FIGARO MENU Tues 25 June, 5:30pm
DANCE THE BELSHAZZAR MENU Weds 26 June, 5:30pm
DANCE THE BELSHAZZAR MENU Fri 28 June, 5:30pm
BELSHAZZAR THE BELSHAZZAR MENU Sat 29 June, 5:30pm
FALSTAFF THE FALSTAFF MENU Sun 30 June, 5:00pm
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO THE FIGARO MENU
*NB EARLIER SUNDAY START TIME OF 5.00PM
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SITE MAP
T H E AT R E T E R R ACE
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CA R PA R K
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If you have any enquiries or to make your booking via email or telephone please contact the Dining@TheGrange reservations team on 01962 792208 or dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk
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You are also able to book dinner online via our website www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/dining-picnic
Please book everything at your earliest convenience, however it is possible to book online via our website or by emailing picnic@thegrangefestival.co.uk with your marquee, pavilion or cutlery bookings. Cancellation of your reservation must be recieved 14 days before your visit or you will still be charged.
If you have any queries please contact the Dining@TheGrange reservations team on 01962 791020 or email dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk. Please contact Caroline caroline@thegrangefestival.co.uk directly if you have mobility issues and she will be able to assist you with your reservation. Please send this booking form to: Dining@TheGrange, Folly Hill Farm, Itchen Stoke, Hampshire, SO24 9TF
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R E S TAU R A N T
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LAKEVIEW T E R R ACE
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Visit 3
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Visit 5
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Long Interval Sub Total £ Pre-performance Sub Total £ Figaro Menu Order Total £
EXAMPLE
Dietry Requirements
Gluten Free
Marinated Mozarella
Guest 1
Guest 2
Guest 3
Guest 4
Guest 5
Guest 6
Guest 7
Crab & Crayflsh Lonza & Coppa
£
£
£
Supper
£40 /person
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Vegetarian Supper
£40 /person
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Champagne Bin No [ ]
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
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£
£
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Still Water PAYMENT METHOD Water PleaseSparkling tick Orange Juice
Pre-performance Subtotal
£
Cheque
Pavilion & Marquee Subtotal
£
BACS Transfer ref SURNAME, PICNIC
Supper in the Park Subtotal
£
Extras Subtotal
£
Order Total
£
Cost
£2.00
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Sparkling Water
PRIVATE PAVILIONS Date of Visit
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Still Water
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Cost
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Visit 4
£
£
Visit Subtotal
£
Supper Subtotal
£
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Visit 5
Party Size
The Grange Pavilion
£250.00
Private Pavilion
£100.00
Lakeview Marquee
£10 /person
Pav No.
1
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£
1
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1
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MAINS
Guest 8
Cedar Tree Marquee
£10 /person
Visit Subtotal
£
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£
£
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1
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£
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EXTRAS
£
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Cost
£10 /person
£
Festival Express
£15 /person
£
Dog Sitting
£25 /dog
Extras Subtotal
£
DESSERTS
For all enquiries, to request more forms, or to make your booking by phone, please contact the Dining@TheGrange reservations team on 01962 792208 or email dining@thegrangefestival.co.uk
Use this form to book: Supper in the Park (which includes cutlery and crockery); private pavilions; marquee spaces; cutlery and crockery; dog sitting; The Festival Express and porters.
To make your visit even more trouble free why not pre-book a porter? For all marquee and pavilion enquiries please contact picnic@thegrangefestival.co.uk or 01962 792208. For all enquiries about mobility issues or to make a drop-off arrangement please contact caroline@thegrangefestival.co.uk or 01962 792208.
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Meringues
These forms can be used to book your interval Dinner and any pre-performance food and drinks. There is a separate form for each of the three menus.
QTY
Visit Subtotal
Fillet of Beef
DI N N ER I N T H E HOUSE
Visit 1
Date of Visit Item
Cutlery & Crockery
SU PPER I N T H E PA R K
30
QTY
£
Marinated Trout Salad
Chocolate Pot
Visit 5
£
£
£
QTY
STARTERS
Courgette & Ricotta Tian
Visit 4
£
£
£
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MARQUEES
John Smith
Visit 3
Cost
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MENU CHOICES
Guest Name
Visit 2
Item
£
£15.00
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Sparkling Water Corkage (per bottle)
Cheque BACS Transfer ref SURNAME, DINING
Visit 1
Date of Visit
Cost £15.00
Champagne Bin No [ ]
Cost
Port Bin No [ ]
Pre-Performance Sub Total £
PAYMENT METHOD
CH A M PAG N E BA R
Dining@TheGrange Order Total
£15.00
Total £
F E S T I VA L SHOP
Figaro Menu Order Total Falstaff Menu Order Total Belshazzar Menu Order Total
Smoked Trout
Quantity
6
BOOKING SUMMARY
Cost £15.00
5
Item Canapes
Visit 2
Item Canapés Smoked Trout
Address
For full instructions please visit www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/dining-picnic/book
Ticket holder name
PRE PERFORMANCE Visit 1
Date of Visit
Ticket holder name Ticket reference number e.g. 18-GF-19GF
B OX O F F ICE
TEA TENT
These forms can be used to book your interval Dinner and any pre-performance food and drinks. There is a separate form for each opera’s menu.
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Included with this booklet are your booking forms: one for booking Dinner in The House and the other for Supper in the Park bookings, including marquee and pavilion reservations. Please ensure you book your catering requirements as soon as possible after the receipt of your tickets.
AC CE S S I B L E TO I L E T S
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DINNER IN THE HOUSE
S U P P E R I N T H E PA R K This form is for all Supper in the Park reservations as well as marquee and pavilion, Festival Express and Dog Sitting reservations.
£ £
ON LI N E BO OK I NG Visit www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/ dining-picnic to view all the dining options Decide between Dinner in the House (page 6) or Supper in the Park (page 14). If you chose Dinner please select the production you would like to book for then the date of your visit. If you chose Supper you only need to select the date as the same menus apply for all dates. You will only be able to book one date at a time. Fill in your details as prompted (name, email, telephone number, party size and then any booking notes). If you book more than two weeks before the performance date your booking will be automatically accepted.
If you book within two weeks of the performance date, we will confirm your booking once we’ve checked availability. Once your booking has been confirmed by our dining team, you will need to click the link in the confirmation email to access the booking. After your booking has been accepted, you will be able to pay online using a credit or debit card to secure your table. Either invite your guests by email to infill their menu choices online or click ‘PreOrder for Guest’ to fill in their choices yourself.
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GET T I NG H ER E T H E F E ST I VA L EX PR E S S The Festival Express is our dedicated shuttle 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 ends from the Oval Lawn outside the house and will take you back to Basingstoke Station. ÂŁ15 per person for a return ticket and you can book this service up to 48 hours before your visit. Please ensure you book well ahead of time as space is limited.
TA X IS There are several local taxi firms. Taxis from Basingstoke station take 30 minutes and from Winchester station take 20 minutes. Please arrange your return journey with your taxi driver upon arrival at The Grange.
BY T R A I N Regular train services run from London Waterloo to Basingstoke (6 an hour, from 45 minutes) and The Grange is also served by Winchester Station (4 an hour, from 57 minutes).
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BY CA R 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 will be emailed the day before your visit.
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FAQ s Do you offer a dog-sitting service? We offer a limited dog-sitting service, which must be pre-booked (£25 per dog). If you are unable to make other arrangements for your four-legged friend, one of our team will look after them at the Meet & Greet tent in the car park for the duration, providing shade, water and a walk. If you would like your dog to be fed, please bring food, otherwise all you need to provide is a good lead.
Can we look around the house if we are not dining in the restaurant?
What should I wear? To add to the atmosphere of a visit to The Grange, black tie is preferred, but suitably elegant alternatives are acceptable and creative individuality is encouraged. On cooler days a warm layer is recommended. When considering footwear please be aware our grounds can be damp or uneven. On very hot days gentlemen are welcome to remove their jackets.
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Yes. Visit the house for our Art@TheGrange exhibition and Lady Ashburton’s shop. The house and grounds are open two hours before the performance starts, during the interval and after the performance.
A member of my party has mobility issues. Will this be a problem?
Can I book a porter? Porters are available to pre-book at a cost of £20 per evening. All porter bookings must be received a week before your visit. Alternatively, we have a buggy service which is available on the day to help you and your guests to your destination.
Our site has moderately challenging terrain, but we will always do our best to help those with restricted mobility. Please contact Caroline in the Box Office to advise her of your needs so arrangements can be made on 01962 791020. We offer a reserved car park with a dedicated buggy service to transport you to your destination and back, and if you have severely restricted mobility we can arrange the use of our drop-off zone. The Portico Bar, Theatre, and House have wheelchair ramps and all toilets are fully accessible.
What will I be able to purchase on the day? You will be able to buy drinks and snacks at The Portico Bar as well as tea, coffee, soft drinks, and homemade cakes in The Tea Pavilion. The Portico Bar will be open postperformance for any final drinks or a cup of tea or coffee to help the drive home. All Dinner in the House and Supper in the Park bookings must be pre-ordered. We also have Lady Ashburton’s shop where you can purchase The Grange Festival mug and programme, along with a tempting selection of books from P & G Wells and Eland, Spanish Fans, Peruvian shawls and Kitty Arden’s stunning silk Shirts. We also welcome back the beautiful Ottoman silk collection and pieces from Art@TheGrange. Payment can be made by card, cash or cheque.
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What happens if it rains? Although we do everything in our power to provide beautiful sunshine, standing under the Grecian portico on a rainy day while enjoying a glass of champagne can be just as magical as the brightest of summer days on the Estate. Our Festival will not be dampened by the weather. The theatre is entirely enclosed, and our restaurant is located within the magical interior of the house. If you choose to dine on the lawns, we recommend checking the weather report a couple of days prior to your visit.
Do I have to pre-book a table in the Marquee? It is advisable to pre-book your table as we may not be able to offer spaces onthe-day of busy performances. If you wish take a chance, available spaces will be charged at ÂŁ10 per person. Cutlery and crockery must be pre-booked.
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Where can I stay? If you would like to explore Hampshire’s New Forest, then try Lime Wood for a special experience. Please visit our website for full details of where to stay: www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/where-to-stay
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