A NEW eight-course tasting menu at a Cumbrian fine dining restaurant will showcase quality fresh produce from the restored kitchen garden of a historic stately home.
The three-AA Rosette Pentonbridge Inn at Penton has launched the new menu as part of its ethos of sourcing the best seasonal ingredients for its dishes.
Up to 75 per cent of fruit, herbs and vegetables used by the restaurant are grown in the gardens of its sister business, Netherby Hall, near Longtown and only a short drive away.
The Walled Garden at historic Netherby Hall has been restored to its former glory in recent years including the rebuilding of its Victorian glasshouses, the restoration of its fruit and vegetable plots, and the replanting of its beds to supply flowers to Pentonbridge Inn and the Hall.
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Chris Archer, head chef at Pentonbridge Inn, said: “Having the best quality, seasonal produce is an essential part of what we do at Pentonbridge Inn, and the fruit, herbs and vegetables from the gardens at Netherby Hall are complemented by high welfare, ethically produced meat and fish, which as far as possible, is sourced locally.
“By working with the team at Netherby Hall, we’re able to source quality ingredients at the right time which helps us towards our goal of ensuring our guests have the best possible dining experience at Pentonbridge.”
Chris’s ultimate ambition is to win a Michelin star for the restaurant, which was named Newcomer of the Year in the Good Hotel Guide’s 2019 César Awards and picked up an Editor’s Choice Award for pub-with-rooms in 2022.
Chris describes himself as a traditional chef with a flair for presentation who loves old school techniques but enjoys experimenting with new flavours and techniques.
During his time in Cumbria, Chris has established strong relationships with local suppliers including Bells Fishmongers in Carlisle, Cartmel Valley Game, and Winter Tarn Dairy, based at Morland, near Appleby.
He also sources pork from nearby Askerton Castle and Cumbrian beef and lamb from Steven Airey at Ayside, near Cartmel, in south Cumbria.
He said: “We’re very lucky to have some of the best produce in the UK on our doorstep in Cumbria.
“The new menu allows us to showcase the quality of those ingredients, while also highlighting the strong connection between the gardens at Netherby Hall and Pentonbridge Inn.”
The eight-course tasting menu costs £95.
A five-course set lunch menu is also available.
Click here www.pentonbridgeinn.co.uk for more information.
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