FOOD STUFF
Love food and drink? Whether you’re creating or consuming, we’re blessed to have well stocked larder of artisan food and drink producers making all sorts of wonderful food stuffs for us. From distillery tours to supper clubs, check out our pick of then best bits taking place in Surrey this February.
SECRETTS MARMALADE COMPETITION 2023 / SECRETTS FARM SHOP, MILFORD
Are you feeling fruity? The time has come for final tastings and quality control: it’s the annual conserve contest, whereby you, the entrant, will compete with like-minded lovers of sweet Seville Orange to be crowned Secrett’s Farm Shop Marmalade Competition 2023 winner. The deadline for ‘the great marmalade drop-off’ at the farm shop is February 10 – so don’t delay and put your Great Granny’s secret family recipe to the test.
For more information, visit secretts.co.uk
THE RUBY SUPPER CLUB VIP / FEBRUARY 4 / HOLMWOOD
Ready for some supper? Back by popular demand, The Ruby Supper Club opens its doors this February, as chef Jo cooks up a sumptuous Ruby Murray that’ll be sure to warm the cockles on these chilly nights. Be joined by a table of other guests while celebrating a shared passion for food and newfound friendship.
For more information, visit therubysupperclub.com
VALENTINE’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA IN THE CRYSTAL GROTTO / FEBRUARY 13 – 14 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
Enjoy a scenic setting in the atmospheric environs of Painshill Park’s Crystal Grotto, as the entrance to this elusive spot is opened once again for doting couples this Valentine’s Day. Indulge in a mixture of finger sandwiches, cakes and homemade scones and a glass of Painshill’s sparkling wine.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
VALENTINES BANQUET FOR TWO / MANDIRA’S KITCHEN, SILENT POOL, ALBURY
Evenings are still dark, and there is nothing more romantic than a cosy night in! What is unromantic is spending all your time in the kitchen, so Mandira’s Kitchen are determined to keep romance alive – and spicy without time out in preparation. Mandira’s Kitchen have put together a romantic Indian meal for two that can be delivered frozen to any UK Mainland address. It can be heated from frozen in just 4 minutes so there is no need to waste ages in the kitchen. Every menu comes with a Bollywood playlist, a Kama Sutra sheet and a movie suggestion.
For more information, visit mandiraskitchen.com
SMOKEHOUSE BARBECUE COURSE / FEBRUARY 25 / WEBER GRILL ACADEMY, ABINGER COOKERY SCHOOL
Barbecue enthusiasts take note: as the season for eating flame-grilled foodstuffs draws ever nearer, why not add some real flavour to your al fresco dining options this summer and sign up for this Smoke House Barbecue course at Abinger Cookery School? Discover a range of smoking techniques for all barbecues and enjoy a unique hands-on experience that’ll leave you feeling like a pro. Great for smoking foods any time of the year, a barbecue is for life, not just for the summer.
For more information, visit weber.com
RIPPING YARNS DISTILLERY TOUR / BY APPOINTMENT / WORMLEY
Hail the Artisans! Surrey is blessed to have a plethora of vineyards, and breweries, not to mention Gin Distilleries. But if the formers’ flavonoids fail to please your palate, and let’s say, Rum is more your thing, then a Distillery Tour of your favoured tipple is now on the agenda. Ripping Yarns Distillery produce premium rums made from scratch right here in the scenic Surrey Hills. Keen to know more? Find some friends (minimum of four people) and spend an hour and a half learning about this delightful drink.
For more information, visit rippingyarnsdistillery.com