Events in Winchester
Our events are always about coming together over great food and drink, trying new dishes that aren’t always on the menu and discovering hints and tips from our experts chefs.
Jack and Charlie’s Wine Dinner
Jack and Charlie, know a thing or two about memorable dining experiences.
This autumn, the sibling duo invite you to join them for a wine dinner, where they’ll showcase their insider knowledge with a five course menu of classic dishes from Jack and carefully curated wine pairings from Charlie.
Look forward to an evening of great food, wine and conversation, hosted by Jack and Charlie here in Winchester.
Wednesday 2nd October | £115
ChalkStream Trout Tasting Menu with Hattingley Valley
Celebrate the flavours of local produce as our Head Chef, Chris, crafts a special tasting menu featuring four courses using Chalk Stream Trout, alongside a glass of Hattingley Valley Wines, Classic Reserve NV.
ChalkStream trout has a delicate, clean, and mildly sweet flavour. The taste is subtle and refined, less “fishy” than many other types of trout and fish. This can be attributed to the clear, mineral-rich waters of the chalk streams, which provide the perfect environment for the trout.
Arthur from ChalkStream Trout will be joining us where he gets to share stories and insights into their brand and wonderful product. Oliver from Hattingley Valley, a local vineyard, will also be attending to talk about their sparkling wine, which we think is the perfect pairing.
Sat on a communal style table, look forward to an evening of fab food for £55.
Wednesday 14th August | £55
Supper Clubs
Hosted by our Manager Hendrik and Head Chef Chris, each supper focuses on good food and fab conversation.
Masterclasses
Discover hints and tips to make your life easier in the kitchen and enjoy plenty of tasters along the way.
Mini Steins
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea.
Coffee Mornings
Join us for a great cup of coffee and a sweet treat to help raise money for wonderful charities.
Supper Clubs
Get to know our Head Chef, Chris Baker, and Restaurant Manger, Hendrik Engelbrecht, while you dine on your favourite of Rick’s recipes with a glass of wine on arrival and a refill with your main.
Our supper clubs welcome 14 guests for a focus on good food and great conversation – seated in a communal style. £65pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
ANDALUCIAN SHRIMP FRITTERS
CRAB TARTS with garlic, tomato and tarragon
MUSSELS in tomato vinaigrette
MAIN
SLOW ROASTED LEG OF LAMB with fennel seeds, pimentón
DESSERT
ORANGE CARAMEL CREAM
Time: 7pm
Price: £65pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
PRAWN MOILEE
BARRY HUMPHRIES’S SALMON with caper and pink peppercorn fish
TARTE FLAMBEE
MAIN
BARBECUED WHOLE SEABASS with fennel mayonnaise
DESSERT
TIRAMISU
Time: 7pm
Price: £65pp
Celebrate the flavours of local produce as our Head Chef, Chris, crafts a special tasting menu featuring four courses using Chalk Stream Trout, alongside a glass of Hattingley Valley Wines, Classic Reserve NV.
Arthur from ChalkStream® Trout will be joining us where he gets to share stories and insights into their brand and wonderful product. Oliver from Hattingley Valley, a local vineyard, will also be attending to talk about their sparkling wine which we think is the perfect pairing.
SMOKED TROUT WITH SOURDOUGH
Hand filleted, pin boned and trimmed, before being dry cured in salt and demerara sugar and traditionally kiln smoked for 8-10 hours over sustainably sourced oak chippings. The smoked fillets are matured for several days in a Himalayan salt chamber to produce an exceptional texture and depth of flavour.
HOT SMOKED TROUT PÂTÉ
Hot smoked trout hand filleted before being dry cured in salt and demerara sugar. The fillets are then traditionally hot kiln smoked over sustainably sourced oak chippings to produce a deliciously flavoured cooked smoked trout , which we then turn into a pate.
PONZU OF TROUT WITH MOOLI
Trout Ponzu with pink grapefruit, mooli and chervil, a Japanese style dressing, made with mirin, rice wine vinegar and soy
PAN-FRIED TROUT WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHUTNEY
Fillets from a fresh locally farmed trout, pan fried with a tomato chutney.
Sat on a communal style table, look forward to an evening of fab food for £55.
Time: 6pm
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
PRAWN FRITTERS with chutney
PAU BHAJI
LAMB KOFTAS IN YOGHURT with cinnamon and chilli
MAIN
BOMBAY SALMON MASALA CURRY
DESSERT
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING (Indian-style)
Time: 7pm
Price: £65pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
PRAWN CROQUETAS
GRILLED SARDINES with tomato, garlic and thyme
ONION TART FROM ALSACE
MAIN
CHICKEN FRICASSEE with morels
DESSERT
APRICOT TART
Time: 7pm
Price: £65pp
Masterclasses
Join us for a series of themed, hour long masterclasses with our chefs. At each masterclass you’ll discover hints and tips to make your life easier in the kitchen and enjoy plenty of taster along the way. £20 – £30pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master Hake Alla Carlina. Learn how to prepare fish and cook one of Rick’s classic dishes. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst our expert chefs share tips of how to recreate this dish at home.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £20pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to perfect the English martini and Cucu-Banks. Gather your friends together and enjoy learning how to recreate cocktails at home. It’s the perfect activity to enjoy with a glass of wine or two.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £25pp
This spring we’re celebrating Campari across our restaurants, and on Wednesday 22nd May, we’re hosting a masterclass here in Winchester for you to revel in.
With engaging demonstrations from our experts that shine a light on the unmistakeably red classic – look forward to discovering Campari based drinks whilst enjoying a few nibbles.
Time: 6m – 7pm
Price: £25pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master prepping and cooking a lobster. We will create Goan Lobster, a recipe from Rick’s Seafood Odyssey cookery books. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst our expert chefs share tips of how to recreate this dish at home.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £30pp
Join our Sommelier for a masterclass on some of their favourite wines. Enjoy tasters and nibbles while our expert shares hints, tips and history of wine tasting.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £25pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master moules poulette, a recipe from Rick’s Secret France cookery book. Enjoy a glass of wine whilst our expert chefs share tips of how to recreate this dish at home.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £20pp
Fishy Fun – Kids Masterclass
A fun and interactive session for kids aged 5 -14.
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea. £5 per child, only 10 spaces per class.
A fun and interactive session for kids aged 5 -14.
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea. £5 per child, only 10 spaces per class.
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Price: £5
A fun and interactive session for kids aged 5 -14.
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea. £5 per child, only 10 spaces per class.
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Price: £5
A fun and interactive session for kids aged 5 -14.
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea. £5 per child, only 10 spaces per class.
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Price: £5
Coffee Mornings
We’d love you to come along to join us for a cup great coffee and a sweet treat to help raise money for the important work that our charities do. Gather up your tea-loving friends and stop by to give your support too. We hope to see you there.
Thursday 25th April – Parkinson UK
Friday 10th May – Winchester Muscular Dystrophy Group
Tuesday 21st May – Soroptimist International
Tuesday 4th June – Read Easy Winchester
Thursday 20th June – British Liver Trust
Friday 12th July – Home-Start Winchester
Thursday 19th September – The Children’s Society
Friday 4th October – Winchester and District Young Carers
Thursday 17th October – Southampton and Winchester Visitors Group
