Whilst visiting The Slaughters Manor we decided to visit their restaurant, we decided to experience the tasting menu which is simply a must. The menu takes you through a culinary journey with each dish being perfectly paired with a glass of wine. The menu really focuses on fresh produce and flavours. The dining room is beautifully decorated and continues the same high standards set throughout the hotel, it’s light and airy and sets the tone for the evening ahead.
To begin our evening we started with two glasses of Ruinart, Brut Rose, N.V. Champagne. Ruinart always deliver on quality without exception, and this Brut Rose is an elegant and delightful champagne to begin our evening.
Whilst enjoying our champagne, we were served bitesize pea and truffle with coconut and lemongrass flavours. Strong flavours that were perfectly balanced and a splendid start to our evening that had us looking forward to the menu ahead.
Our next dish was Cornish Lobster Salad, with celeriac, celery juice, and chives. The lobster was fresh and very tender, with the celeriac and celery juice completing the dish. This dish was paired with a glass of 2014, Chenin Blanc, Delaire Graff, S.Africa. A light and golden wine with layers of citrus and tropical flavours.
Next, we sampled the Rabbit Loin, the rabbit was very tender and served with elderflower, edamame, and kohlrabi. Another superb dish, we were impressed with the presentation and the flavours were a wonderful marriage. This dish was paired with a glass of St Germain, Prosecco, Soda and a generous amount of ice, a refreshing drink and a lovely accompaniment to the dish.
“A journey of delicious, well-presented, and flavoursome dishes.”
Moving on to the next course, we were served 2 year old Poached Turbot, with girolle, dashi, and coco beans. Another dish demonstrating the thought and skill that goes into each dish at The Slaughters Manor. This dish was paired with a glass of 2015, Gruner Veltliner, Austria. A dry white, with interesting hints of pepper and citrus fruits.
Next we were served Goosnargh Duck, this was served with turnip, gooseberry, and pistachio. The duck was superb, the gooseberry and pistachio gave this dish a unique, and very satisfying flavour. The dish was paired with a glass of 2009, Rioja, Reserva, Spain. A strong Spanish red with a full-bodied flavour and a subtle oak tone.
Our next serving was a Mango and Coconut “Egg”. A delicious dessert in the form of an egg infused with mango and coconut flavours. This was followed by Bilberries, with sheep’s yogurt, lime, and lemon thyme. Lemon and lime is a marriage of flavours I always welcome and this was no exception, this was paired with a glass of Birbet Negro Fortified wine, Italy. A gorgeous Italian red with a full-bodied flavour and delicious aromatic fragrance.
The tasting menu at The Slaughters Manor takes you through a journey of delicious, well-presented, and flavoursome dishes, we cannot fault it.
The Bill: £95 per head
