Further to PPS 7 Nov. meeting announcement, Peterborough Photographic Society's 'New Year Dinner' is provisionally arranged for Thursday 15 February 2018 at The Cherry House, 125 Church St., Werrington Village, Peterborough PE4 6QF Tel 01733 571721 ... same venue as last year with an excellent Table d'hote menu.
Commencing PPS meeting Tuesday 14 November there will be a PPS NEW YEAR DINNER BOOKING FORM available for members to sign and indicate numbers of guests ... the more the merrier.
Actual menu will not be available until early February but will be similar to current offerings which include meat, fish and vegetarian dishes as per their website: http://cherryhouserestaurant.co.uk/menu/ ... all under supervision of Chef/Patron Andrew Corrick - former Head Chef at The Park Lane Hotel, Mayfair.
Cost for a 3 course Table d'hote meal is £27.95 per person including coffee; any special dietary / allergy needs e.g. gluten free can be catered for by prior arrangement.
Drinks not included but you're welcome to order your own; last February several members shared a bottle(s) of wine which they paid for separately.
All bookings must be prepaid; I'll start collecting the ££ and issuing receipts in December.
Looking forward to another superlative cullinary event; we'll meet in the bar for pre-meal drinks at 7pm with big eats commencing 7.45pm ish.
Regards
dunk
PS ... You can also book by Emailing me d4dunk@mac.com ... or by adding a reply within this forum thread
Following PPS' meeting Tuesday 14 Novemenber, we have 11 firm reservations so far with promises of additional bookings.
The Cherry House can accommodate a maximum number of 40 for a group booking.
PPS has also invited Deepings Camera Club members so maybe we can look fprward to a 'full house' on February 15th.
Please advise a.s.a.p. if you wish to make reservations for yourself and guests.
Best wishes
dunk
We went to this restaurant last year and it was a great success. The venue is really nice and the food excellent. Everybody I spoke to afterwards rated it! Highly recommended!!
Thanks to Duncan for organising it again.
19 firm reservations to date including 2 Deepings CC and 2 Joint PPS/DCC members. Four past/lapsed PPS members have also booked or are in the process of booking. If you know of any past PPS members or DCC friends who might wish to join us please give them a nudge ... the more the merrier ... partners and friends also welcome. Monies will be collected from Tuesday 5 December onwards but for those of you who prefer to pay after Christmas can also collect in January. All the food is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises ... unlike many other establishments where they reheat chilled dishes
Regards
dunk
Cherry House proprietor Andrew Corrick advised today 23 January that the updated February table d'hote menu will be published on Thursday 1 or Friday 2 February - allowing us almost 2 weeks to make our choices. Menu will include the usual choice of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes; special dietary needs e.g. food allergies and gluten free can be catered for. Further advice will be posted asap.
Regards
dunk
Unfortunately 2 of the original 19 reservations have now cancelled thus total No. of PPS diners as at today = 15 firm plus 4 possibles. No news from Cherry House regarding the revised February Table d'hote menu but will keep you posted as soon as it's available.
Regards
dunk
At last we have the Cherry House Table d'Hote menu for February. Diners should have rec'd copy of same Emailed this evening . Can you please advise your actual choices asap ie at the PPS meeting Tues 6 Feb or Tues 13 Feb ... or Email to me d4dunk@mac.com Please note there are ££supplements for the Nicoise Salad starter, Tournedo Beef main and Cheese & Biscuits dessert .
Menu is also available on the Cherry House website http://cherryhouserestaurant.co.uk/menu/
If any other PPS members or lapsed members or friends or DCC members wish to join us, we are still accepting bookings up until 13 February
VEGETARIAN
ROASTED BABY PEPPERS DRESSED ON A BED OF RED CHARD WITH MOZZARELLA & A PROVENCALE SAUCE
All Main dishes served with selection of steamed fresh vegetables
DESSERTS
• CHOCOLATE GANACHE a rich dark chocolate parfait served with salted caramel ice cream & chocolate sauce
• • MR GIBBONS’ STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING a rich dark syrup sponge with dates, served with a generous helping of hot butterscotch sauce & topped with a scoop of dairy vanilla ice cream
• • SHERRY TRIFLE A traditional English style trifle made with a layer of sponge topped with peaches, raspberries and lightly flavoured with sherry. Finished with custard and a swirl of cream
• • PANNA COTTA a classic Italian set cream dessert flavoured with vanilla seeds & a hint of rum served with fresh strawberries & a strawberry coulis
• • WHITE CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULEE A rich white chocolate custard with a caramelised top and a pocket of raspberries
• • A BRANDY SNAP BASKET filled with fruits & berries dressed on a pool of mango coulis
• A SELECTION OF FINE FRENCH & ENGLISH CHEESES Accompanied by a basket of biscuits (supplement £2.50)
A big 'Thank you' to Duncan for organising this New Year Dinner for the club.
The Cherry House is a super venue and the food was great.
People do not always realise the amount of time and effort that goes into the organising of an evening such as this.
As for the 'after dinner' anecdotes........ Don't worry, Dunc, they are safe with us! Was it Southey woods??? LOL!
Once again, thanks Dunc. Much appreciated!
Geoff