Vaughan's Kitchen Cookery School
31st Oct - Mexican Night at Owl Lodge
31st Oct - Mexican Night at Owl Lodge
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Eating out...with a difference
Back at Owl Lodge nr Lacock we have chosen to honour tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which is Mexico’s biggest and most famous cultural celebration. Rooted in indigenous beliefs from Aztec, Toltec & Maya traditions, it represents a joyful reunion with ancestors, celebrating life and remembrance. Ever since the opening scene of the James Bond film 'Spectre', which was filmed in Mexico City, the City government has made this parade an annual feature, due to the global interest of Dia de los Muertos festival that the film created. Before it's release, this parade never existed and was simply the idea of the film director Sam Mendes!
For the main course we will bring together two of the most traditional cooking methods in Mexican cuisine: Barbacoa (slow confit style baking) and Asado (literally meaning ‘fire -cooked'). Chef Peter Vaughan will talk through and demonstrate tips on using these two methods.
Seating will be at long communal tables, please indicate if you'd like to be seated as a group when booking & we'll make every effort to accommodate you. Join us round the fire for some great food, stories & special atmosphere.
Venue: Dutch Barn, Owl Lodge, Forest Lane, Lacock SN15 2PN
Come suitably dressed for the last day of OCTOBER in the countryside!
Menu
On arrival
Rosella Paloma with hibiscus & Tequila
(this will be changed to a hot spiced wine punch if the weather turns very chilly)
Non-alcoholic version also served
Vaughan’s ‘half avocado’ Guacamole with Aztec garlic tostados
To start
Croquettas of Manchego & corn served with
Pico de gallo salsa, Ancho crema, split pea & olive oil
Mains
Barbacoa of Wiltshire chuck beef
Asado of Wiltshire bavette with chimichurri
For vegetarians:
Barbacoa of crown prince squash adobe
Asado of locally grown oyster mushrooms
Both served with:
Mexican red rice with gigantes Frijoles
Cucumber salsa with lime & chilli
Dessert
Mayan Chocolate tart with ‘Ten Hides’ spiced rum crema - locally distilled 2 miles down river from Owl Lodge
Hot drinks to finish
This event can be made suitable for vegetarians and gluten free. Let us know at the checkout when you book.
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