The Feast

The FEAST

From the kitchen of Mrs Catherine Dickens: celebrated hostess, mistress of the Dickens household, and author of ‘What Shall We Have for Dinner?’, published under the pen name Lady Maria Clutterbuck…

– To Start –

Inspired by the great markets of Victorian London, 1843

– Canapé –

Leadenhall Market, 1843
A “slight repast”*. An authentic Victorian peppery pie to whet your appetite. Beef or potato (vegan) available.

– Then choose between –

Billingsgate Quayside: Salmon Pikelet
Warm pikelet with smoked salmon, rich salmon rillette, dill-pickled cucumber, egg cress, toasted pumpkin seeds

– or –

Covent Garden Piazza: Beets & Curds
Dressed heirloom beets, whipped cheese, crisp sippets, toasted pumpkin seeds, winter leaves (vegan version available).

– To Feast –

Roast Duck (With All The Trimmings)
Confit Gressingham duck leg, spiced red cabbage, roasted winter vegetables, duck-fat roast potatoes, chestnut stuffing, bread sauce and rich duck jus

– or –

Clutterbuck’s Christmas Savoury
A rich ragout of chestnut mushrooms, crowned with golden pomme duchesse. Served with spiced, braised cabbage, roasted sprouts and gravy. Finished with shaved Belper Knolle (vegan version available).

– To Finish –

“And so, as Tiny Tim observed…”

Twice-Pudded Christmas Pudding
Rich bread & butter pudding with Christmas pudding fruits and spices, served with warm brandy sauce (vegan alternative available).

“…God bless us, Every One!”

Drinks

An extensive selection of Victorian cocktails, wines, champagnes and spirits are available to purchase during the experience.

For group drinks packages please contact our box office on 0207 129 7365 or email [email protected].

 – Cocktail Highlights –

Smoking Bishop

Pinot Noir – Port Blend – Cherry Liqueur – Curaçao – Spice Tinctures, Woodsmoke (Served Hot)

Pear Tree Cup

Gin – Pear Liqueur – Pear Eau-de-Vie – Dry Vermouth – Baking Spices – Ginger Ale

Devonshire Punch

Barrel Aged Rum – Seven Tails Brandy – Peach Liqueur – Lime Sherbet – Fine Tea Blend – Allspice

Jenever Sling

Jenever – Cherry Heering – Bénédictine – Kirsch – Lemon – Rhubarb Soda – Bitters

Wassail (Alcohol-Free)

Cyder (non-alcoholic) – Chestnut Cordial – Ginger & Honey Shrub – Spice Tinctures (Served Hot)

And many, many more…