FOOD-STUFF
Get out and about this March and sample some treats for your tastebuds. From pancake day to getting away for a woodland feast, find below a six-course meal of mixed food and drink events taking place in Surrey this month.
PANCAKE DAY / MARCH 1 / EVERYWHERE
Did someone say pancake day? This basic food-stuff of substance and sustenance is celebrated ubiquitously as households up and down the country prepare their pancake batters ready for flipping, filling and feeding to one’s face hole (the big one). So whether you’re crazy about crepes or get fuzzy feelings about the fluffy ones, get creative with your flavours and why not try something new this year. Fancy some dark Chocolate, macadamia nuts and creme fraiche? More of a traditional lemon and sugar chooser? Whatever you fill yours with, just enjoy it – scoff and nom your way to pancake heaven.
WOODLAND FEAST OVER FIRE / MARCH 9, 10, 18 + 19 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, REDHILL
After some seasonal hibernation, the wild and wonderful Salt Box team returns with their super-popular Woodland Feasts Over Fire. For an alternative to dining out in the town’s latest eateries, head for the woods of Priory Farm and join wild food specialists The Salt Box for a woodland feast cooked over the fire in the great outdoors. Meet fellow intrepid foodies whilst sampling the very best in local and seasonal produce.
For more information, visit wearethesaltbox.co.uk
ENGLISH WINE & CHEESE TASTING / MARCH 19 / ALBURY VINEYARD, ALBURY
English cheese has been famed around the world for generations, but thanks to independent winery’s such as Albury Organic Vineyard, English wine has now joined cheese as one of our most sought-after products. At this event, you’ll be able to enjoy both together, with a guided tasting of three of the estate’s award-winning sparkling wines, followed by a selection of the finest English cheeses. Admire views from the barn over the vineyard, or venture outside for a walk amongst the vines.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com
WEBER GRILL ACADEMY – BARBECUE CLASSICS / MARCH 26 / ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL, DORKING
Barbecue? But it’s only March! Whatever the weather, it’s never too early to start perfecting your BBQ skills ahead of some summer cooking. Did you know that Abinger Cookery School host the Weber Grill Academy? From learning about smoking your meats to perfecting that elusive pork belly, sign up for this Barbecue Classic course and learn from those in the know.
For more information, visit weber.com
SPARKLING OUTDOOR TRAIN & AFTERNOON TEA HAMPER / MARCH 26 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
What could be better than strolling around the Surrey Hills in springtime accompanied by something sparkling? Head for Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking and hop aboard this outdoor train ride that’ll feature an afternoon tea and a glass of the estate’s award-winning fizz.
For more information, visit denbies.co.uk
BAKE WITH JACK: MEDITERRANEAN BREAD COURSE / MARCH 30 / THE MAYFORD CENTRE, WOKING
Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch baker and dough designer Jack Sturgess’ popular workshops are often a sell-out, but with more dates added to the diary, your chance to learn about bread from one of the best bakers in Surrey just got a bit better. Discover more about Mediterranean Bread and sign up for this workshop in Woking later this month.
For more information, visit bakewithjack.co.uk