QUAGLINO S KITCHEN IN ASSOCIATION WITH NSandI AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW 2007

Quaglino’s in St James’s, is pleased to continue its support of The Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘Grow Your Own Veg’ campaign by announcing its presence with a specially designed demonstration theatre at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

‘Quaglino’s Kitchen in association with NS&I’ is a brand new feature at the Show and strengthens its reputation as the place for followers of the ‘grow your own’ trend.

Throughout the week, visitors will be able to attend several cookery demonstrations and talks by Head Chef Craig James and Vernon Mascarenhas of Secretts Farm, showing how to get the most out of home grown produce such as soft fruits, peas and beans, salads and herbs, potatoes and summer vegetables. Visitors will also be able to take away a set of specially produced recipe cards from Quaglino’s.

Craig’s philosophy on food is to use well sourced, local, seasonal and simply prepared ingredients. His menu at Quaglino’s reflects this approach, often showcasing long forgotten varieties of fruit and vegetables; he is also a ‘grow your own veg’ enthusiast.

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE
From Tue 3 July – Sun 8 July, Quaglino’s Kitchen will host five x half hour demonstrations, showcasing two separate cookery sessions on an alternating basis.
11.30am-12pm – session one
12.30pm-1pm – session two
1.30pm-2pm – session one
2.30pm-3pm – session two
4.30pm-5pm – session one

Session one dishes
This session focuses on summer vegetables, herbs and strawberries as key topic points:

Pressing of baby leeks, roast crayfish and lemon verbena oil
Roast Telmara duck breast, baby beetroot tart tatin, glazed carrots
Eton mess

Session two dishes
This session focuses on herbs, salads and soft fruits as key topic points:

Carpaccio of beef, sorrel and Greek cress salad
Grilled sea bass, fennel and beet leaf salad, parsley pesto
Raspberry mille-feuille

HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW MENU AT QUAGLINO’S

The dishes that Craig is demonstrating at the Show will also be available for customers to try at Quaglino’s, for lunch and dinner from 18 June – 31 July 2007, alongside other seasonal choices, in a specially devised menu.

Starters

Pressing of baby leeks, roast crayfish and lemon verbena oil
Carpaccio of beef, sorrel and Greek cress salad
Chilled beetroot soup, chive crème fraiche

Main courses

Roast Telmara duck breast, baby beetroot tart tatin, glazed carrots
Grilled sea bass, fennel and beet leaf salad, parsley pesto
Slow roast tiger tomato and goat’s cheese lasagne

Desserts

Eton mess
Summer pudding, Jersey cream
Raspberry mille-feuille

Prices:
• Two courses for £19.50 including a glass of Champagne Charles Heidsieck
• Three courses for £29.50 including a glass of Champagne Charles Heidsieck and a glass of white or red wine (sommelier’s choice)

Quaglino’s, 16 Bury Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6AJ

www.quaglinos.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7930 6767 for reservations
Opening hours:
Lunch: Mon-Sun 12 noon-3pm
Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5.30pm-12am; Fri-Sat 5.30pm-1am; Sun 5.30pm-11pm