The UK Menu Game (2003)

[Andy Lynes]

Is this one of David Cavaliers menus from one of Charlton House Catering Services outlets (no idea which one)?

[the greek]

Very good Andy.

But no.

DEFINATELY NOT CAVALIER in his ways.

[Lord Michael Lewis]

Sounds a bit pony to be honest. Very antipodean. Are you sure it's British?

[Andy Lynes]

Embassy London, based on the fact that Gary Hollihead was joint head chef with David Cavalier at L'Escargot in the Nineties and therefore if he not cavalier he must be Hollihead.

[the greek]

Well done. Person correct. Venue wrong.

[Andy Lynes]

Inn On The Green

[the greek]

Correct.

Over to you.

[Andy Lynes]

Starter : Pressed skate, potato and leek terrine, with oyster and leek emulsion

Main Course : Roe deer with tea and spices

Dessert : Hot fig tart with a honey spice bread ice cream

[Lord Michael Lewis]

Le Champignon Sauvage, Cheltenham.

[Andy Lynes]

And I thought that was going to be tricky. Yes, you are quite correct. Your turn.

[Lord Michael Lewis]

Curry Scented Mussel Soup.

Saddle of Venison, Port and Brandy Sauce, and Red Cabbage.

Pear Gratin with Nuts & Chocolate.

Sadly, no velouté, but then this is yesteryear.

[jackal10]

Canteen at the Houses of Parliament?

Alternatively a club...

[the greek]

The English Garden.

[Lord Michael Lewis]

No and no.

This menu is ten years old.

[Simon Majumdar]

The French House?

[Lord Michael Lewis]

No.

Another clue, the restaurant is outside London.

[the greek]

Carved Angel. Joyce.

[Lord Michael Lewis]

Carved Angel.  Joyce.

We've already had the Carved Angel.

[mrshugget]

Sharrow Bay.

[Lord Michael Lewis]

No.

[mrshugget]

Gary Rhodes at Castle Hotel in Taunton?

[Lord Michael Lewis]

No.

[clb]

Mijanou

clb

[Lord Michael Lewis]

No.

It's Burton-Race at L'Ortolan in '94.

Next please.

[jackal10]

Braised jelly fish with peanut sauce

Beef tripe with chili and black beans

Almond jelly

London, lunchtime