The Sitwell Supper Club presents: The Rooks Nest Meat Fest
Event Information
About this event
The Sitwell Supper Club is delighted to announce a feast of delicious, locally-sourced cuts of beef, pork and lamb, cooked in the Traeger Grill and to be enjoyed in the fabulous setting of Rooks Nest Farm.
This four-course menu will see delights such as steak and lamb ribs with a selection of sauces, such as delectably spicy chimichurri, fabulous veg, a classic pudding and cheese.
Your host, as ever, is William Sitwell, one of Britain's foremost food writers. Restaurant critic for The Telegraph he has been a regular judge on the BBC hit show MasterChef for almost 20 years. His supper club in Somerset has quickly become a firm favourite for lovers of great food, great wine and great times!
Commanding the stove for this occasion is Tim Zekki, renowned private chef of West Somerset and the owner of award-winning Duende restaurant in Wiveliscombe.
The dinner will take place in the converted Cow Shed at William's Somerset home, Rooks Nest Farm. As a diner you'll take your seat, marked with place cards for you and your party, on one long table.
Drinks are from 7pm. Speeches and dinner at 7.30pm. The event ends at 10.30pm.
Courtesy Drinks
Fishers Gin and Double Dutch Tonics, sparkling wine
MENU
Starter
Secret Orchard Cider cured chalkstream trout, smoked aioli tartare sauce, home made charcoal bread toast, cultured butter
Main
Traeger-grilled Ribeye steak, pork T bone steak, lamb ribs, crispy smashed new potatoes, Caesar salad, chimichurri and romesco sauces
Pudding
White chocolate panna cotta, rhubarb and elderberry sorbet
Cheese
Aerated Sparkenhoe blue, damson paste, seeded crackers
How can I contact the organiser
Drinks
In addition to welcome drinks, waters are included in the ticket price; refreshing Acqua Panna and sparkling San Pellegrino.
Wines, selected by William Sitwell, and other drinks are extra and can be purchased from the bar
Please dress warm. While there is cover and heaters, the Cow Shed is an exposed building so please be prepared! As they say: 'Ne'er cast a clout till May is out!'
There is car parking on site.
Any queries please email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
FAQs
What time does the event begin? Doors open at 7PM . Please note there is no entry before 7PM. But if you arrive early you are, of course, welcome to walk into the fields for a stroll in the evening air.
What is the dress code? Regular guests dress smart/casual, with warmth at the centre of their style...
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?There is parking at the venue. You are welcome to leave your car overnight and take a taxi home. We recommend Mike Adams taxis: 07527453082
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
I'm a vegetarian, can you cater for me and show me some love? At The Sitwell Supper Club we welcome vegetarians and - especially - vegans with open arms and if you email us with your dietary requirements we will craft a menu for you every bit as delicious as the above. Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
If the event is showing as sold out, is there hope for me and my pals? You can email the host requesting seats in the event of dropouts.
What are the seating arrangements? Seating is on one long communal table, positions allocated by the host and seating will have place cards. If you have friends coming under a separate booking please email the host if you would like to sit with them. Email: sitwellsupperclub@hotmail.com
What's the refund policy? There are NO refunds. Please read FAQs carefully so that you are happy with everything before you book.
Where can I stay? Accommodation may be found at the nearby Notley Arms in Monksilver notleyarmsinn.co.uk or The White Hart in Wiveliscombe whitehartwiveliscombe.co.uk . Supper club guests can also benefit from a 10 % discount if they book into the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. The hotel also offers free transport and special weekend deals for groups of seven or more. Visit yarnmarkethotel.co.uk for more details.
Will I freeze to death? Not if you dress warm, make use of a blanket provided, nestle near our electric heaters and get stuck into our fabulous drinks.