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
Wednesday 11th October
Join Jack and Charlie to celebrate great dishes and perfectly matched wines. During the wine dinner the sibling duo share their enthusiasm, knowledge and anecdotes galore with you, their guests for these special wine dinners.
The 5-course menu has been created by Jack and Charlie with each dish being paired with a carefully chosen wine that brings the plate alive.
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.
Our supper clubs welcome 14 guests for a focus on good food and great conversation – seated in a communal style. £55pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
LIGHTLY CURRIED CRAB MAYONNAISE
BRANDADE DE MORUE WITH ANCHOVY TOAST
MARMANDE TOMATO TART
MAIN
SQUID AND POTATO STEW with rouille
DESSERT
CHERRY PITHIVIERS
Time: 7pm
Price: £55pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
CRISP PORK SPRING ROLLS
PRAWNS with crispy garlic and chilli
SPICY PEA AND POTATO SAMOSAS
MAIN
MALAYSIAN FISH CURRY with fragrant Jasmine rice
DESSERT
GLUTINOUS BLACK RICE PUDDING with mango sorbet
Time: 7pm
Price: £55pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
TRADITIONAL ANDALUCIAN GAZPACHO
CRISP FRIED FISH Malaga style
SERRANO HAM, LEMON AND GREEN OLIVE MEATBALLS
with a tomato and sherry sauce
MAIN
RICE WITH MONKFISH, SAFFRON AND RED PEPPERS
DESSERT
CINNAMON, ORANGE AND LEMON CUSTARD with a burnt sugar crust
Time: 7pm
Price: £55pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
BEETROOT CURED SALMON
PRAWN FRIED DUMPLINGS
ARANCINI SALSICCA
MAIN
FLAMENCO EGGS with tomato and Serrano ham
DESSERT
APPLE STRUDEL
Time: 7pm
Price: £55pp
Join Hendrik and Chris for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.
APPETISERS
GRILLED SARDINES with tomato and garlic
LEEK TART from Picardy
GRILLED MUSSELS with snail butter
MAIN
DUCK COTTAGE PIE
DESSERT
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Time: 7pm
Price: £55pp
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. £15 – £25pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master some classic summer cocktails. Enjoy tasters while our mixologist shares hints and tips of how to recreate each cocktail at home.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £15pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master Rick’s shellfish Ragout. Enjoy a glass of wine while our chefs share hints and tips of how to recreate the dish before tasting it for yourself.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £15pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master classic lobster thermidor. Enjoy a glass of wine while our chefs share hints and tips of how to recreate the dish before tasting it for yourself.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £15pp
Join our Assistant Manager Ellie for a masterclass on some of her favourite wines. Enjoy tasters and nibbles while Ellie shares hints, tips and history of wine tasting.
The name Sauvignon Blanc comes from the French words Sauvage meaning “wild,” and blanc meaning “white.
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wines available. Loved by everyone from first-time wine drinkers to seasoned sommeliers, this easy-to-drink wine is famous for combining light and airy tasting notes of pear, grapefruit, lime, white peach with herbal qualities of cut grass, lemongrass, and bell pepper.
- SAUVIGNON BLANC, SALT RIVER, SAVAGE, STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA
- SAUVIGNON BLANC, CLOUDY BAY, MARLBOROUGH
- SANCERRE LA MERCY-DIEU, DOMAINE BAILLY-REVERDY, LOIRE, FRANCE
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £20pp
Join us for a special evening masterclass with Mermaid Gin from the Isle of Wight Distillery. Sample distillery’s finest gins and master cocktails to recreate at home.
“Let the captivating aroma and invigorating taste of the Mermaid transport you to the shore. Dive into the full collection with a talk and a tasting as we walk through our wild-foraged botanicals and refreshing perfect serves. You’ll learn the story behind each expression and the history of how Mermaid first washed ashore. Discover your favourite and learn more about our award-winning spirits.”
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £20pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master Rick’s fish and shellfish soup. Enjoy a glass of wine while our chefs share hints and tips of how to recreate the dish before tasting it for yourself.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £15pp
Join us for a masterclass on how to master some festive cocktails. Enjoy tasters while our mixologist shares hints and tips of how to recreate each cocktail at home.
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Price: £15pp
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
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.
Winchester Mediation Service: Thursday 30th March
British Liver Trust: Thursday 6th April
Winchester Youth Counselling: Friday 14th April
Parkinson UK, Winchester: Wednesday 3rd May
Soroptimists: Tuesday 16th May
Read Easy Winchester: Thursday 8th June
Murray Parish Trust: Wednesday 5th July
Homestart Winchester: Friday 14th July
Winchester Muscular Dystrophy Group: Friday 15th September
Winchester Radio: Thursday 12th October
