18th October - Dinner in Barbados

Eating out...with a difference

We kick start our autumn set of pop up dining experiences at The Dutch Barn @ Owl lodge Lacock with a journey over to the West Indies. This is a  dinner inspired by Chef Peter’s culinary ‘stage’ whilst on the island of Barbados.  It’s a long story as to how he ended up living with the Bajan family, filming with Granada Television, along with the late Lyndsey de Paul! He’ll tell you all how it happened, plus how he entered the annual Crop Over Carnival and was practically the only white person in the entire procession - this is where he was introduced to the national drink of the island ‘Mount Gay Rum Punch’!

Barbados is unique in its cuisine. The Spanish, Portuguese and then the British have all put their stamp on the dishes & this is reflected in the ingredients used. Even though the island Is not much bigger than the Isle of Wight, it produces over 60.000 tons of what is regarded as the finest sugar in the world. It is described as exquisite, with deep flavour & aroma. Unfortunately  this not available in the average supermarket, as it’s bought up by 5 star hotels around the world.  Peter and his team will be giving you a taste of it on the night!

The Caribbeans do love their ‘Scotch Bonnet’ and  Peter found out how hot this is - to his cost! Don’t worry, he’s learnt to serve this feisty chilli on the side of the dishes and you can simply add as much chopped bonnet pepper as you like, or none at all...

And we will have Andrew Hurst bringing the tunes, of course!

Venue: Dutch Barn, Owl Lodge, Forest Lane, Lacock SN15 2PN

Come dressed for AUTUMN in the countryside!

Menu

On arrival

Classic Bajan Rum punch with nutmeg, fresh lime, angostura bitters and nutmeg (non alcoholic version also available)

Served with

Crispy plantain & windward dip

To start

Barbados saltfish cakes & West Indian macaroni bites

Pickled Wiltshire walnut & wild bullace relish

Mains

 Wiltshire pork ‘Oistin’s style’ blackened with Bajan pepper and marjoram seasoning

Bajan slaw, classic Rice & Peas

Vegetarians served as above but with cauliflower steak ‘Oistin’s style.’

To finish

Mount Gay Rum Baba with Lacock Dairy mango sorbet

This event can be made suitable for vegetarians and gluten free. Let us know at the checkout when you book. Please note that we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

If you are purchasing tickets separately but would like to be seated with some friends, please let us know at the checkout when you book.

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