Great british Menu – Michael Caines MBE Prepares a 'Prime Time' Menu Exclusive to Gidleigh Park Guests
Everyone has watched a chef on TV create a mouth-watering masterpiece and wished they could try it. Now, Gidleigh Park Devon, is giving guests the opportunity to try first hand, the full Michelin starred menu that Executive Chef, Michael Caines MBE, is to create as he competes in the second series of BBC2's Great British Menu.
The Great British Menu sees 14 of the country's top chefs competing for the chance to create a four-course banquet for the British ambassador to France. In the regional heats, Michael, who will be featuring throughout the second week of May, will be up against another chef from the South West, using the best local ingredients to create a starter, fish course, meat course and dessert that epitomise the best of the region.
Each day one of the two chefs will be judged on their recipe and at the end of each week one of their menus will go through to the national competition phase, vying for a place on the Great British Menu 2007. At the end of a glorious seven-week culinary tour around the country, the nation will vote on the dishes they want to see thrash it out in the final.
Although Michael's menu remains a closely guarded secret in the run up to the airing of the show, with the wonderful range of local suppliers in the South West and his incredible flair in the kitchen, it promises to be a truly original and brilliant creation.
From only £440.00*, guests will be able to enjoy a Great British two night break, including luxury accommodation, breakfast, a gourmet dinner on the first night featuring the four-course Great British Menu as prepared on TV by Michael Caines, and one of Gidleigh Park's Michelin starred tasting menus on the second evening.
For those who live more locally and for only £55 per person, Gidleigh Park will be offering the opportunity to sample Michael's Great British Menu at lunchtimes in the picturesque setting of Gidleigh Park. This special offer will run from Saturday 12th May through to Sunday 1st July.
Since 1994, critically acclaimed two Michelin starred Michael Caines, has been at the helm in the kitchen at Gidleigh Park. By combining his classical French training and using the best, freshest local and seasonal produce, Michael's style is a unique combination of innovative European cuisine, whilst remaining firmly attached to his West Country roots.
Gidleigh Park is a stunning and luxurious Tudor style country house hotel situated on the north bank of the Teign River on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Set in 45 acres of magnificent, secluded gardens and woodland, Gidleigh Park re-opened in December 2006 following an eleven month refurbishment program and now has 24 luxurious bedrooms. The super sized bathrooms in granite and marble feature highly at Gidleigh with exceptional roll top baths, cascading shower heads and the most spectacular views over the Dartmoor countryside.
*Rates per night, per room, based on two people sharing and including VAT. Package available from Saturday 12th May – Sunday 1st July 2007 inclusive.
For more information on Gidleigh Park please visit www.gidleigh.com.
Reservations can be made by calling: +44 (0)1647 432367.
Gidleigh Park Hotel
Chagford
Devon
Q13 8HH
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