An Italian Feast with Frescobaldi
Saturday 1 October
7pm
Wine CellarsEnjoy a magical dinner at Waddesdon with one of Italy’s most celebrated winemakers, Frescobaldi
Join us in the wine cellars at Waddesdon for a glass of Frescobaldi sparkling wine then indulge in a sumptuous five-course dinner in the Manor Restaurant, with carefully selected wines to accompany each course. All hosted by the hugely talented and charismatic Peter Ferguson, global ambassador for Frescobaldi wines.
Dating back 700 years, Marchesi Frescobaldi have always produced wines of the highest quality. Through the centuries, clients have included celebrated Renaissance artists, the Papal Courts and even the court of King Henry VIII. Today, they are one of the most celebrated Italian winemaking dynasties and the family own 11 estates in Italy, distributing their wines to 65 countries across the world.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy this special evening at Waddesdon, filled with fine wine, delicious food and great company.
Menu
Venison Carpaccio, balsamic pickled blackberries, parmesan crisps
Served with Attems Trebes
Mushroom and chive ravioli in mushroom broth with white truffle oil
Served with Attems Cicinis
Roasted cod, braised lentils, wilted chard, pancetta sauce
Served with Lucente
Lamb ‘Porchetta’, rare lamb cutlet with polenta, broad bean and marsala sauce
Served with Luce
Percorino, Italian Blue, Rabiala, mostarda di fruita
Served with Luce Brunello
White chocolate tiramisu with coffee ice cream
Luce Grappa
Important things to know
This event is for ages 18+. We will be operating a Challenge 25 policy on the night.
This is an after-hours event, the gardens and house will be closed. No grounds admission ticket is needed.
Accessibility
The main entry to the wine cellars is down a narrow, steep flight of stairs. If you require step-free access, we will happily arrange this; please include a note in the Dietary Requirements/Access Needs box on the checkout page when booking your tickets.
Parking is accessible and step-free access to the Manor Restaurant is available.
Dietary requirements
We are happy to cater for dietary requirements with advance notice. Please include a note in the Dietary Requirements/ Access Needs box on the checkout page when booking your tickets.
Dress code
The dress code for the evening is lounge suit.
On the day
The evening will begin at 7pm with a wine tasting in the cellars. After, dinner will be served in the Manor Restaurant. After dinner, you’ll have the chance to browse our range of wines, including those tasted, in the Manor Shop. Departure will be 11.30pm.
Please arrive promptly at the entrance to the Wine Cellars for 7pm, a member of staff will meet you there.
Parking information
Parking will be directly in front of the Manor on the North Front, near the cellars and Manor Restaurant. No cars can be left overnight, please arrange your transport accordingly.
For Sat Nav users our postcode is HP18 0JH. The main visitor entrance is via Silk Street.
Once you have turned onto Silk Street, you will pass through a set of gates and see a small hut ahead of you. Ignore Visitor Car Park signs and follow the main road up to the Manor until you reach a set of gates. Press the intercom and wait for a member of our Security team to answer. Please state that you are here for An Italian Feast with Frescobaldi and they will open the gates.
Continue up the road until you reach a fountain. A member of staff will be there to greet you and show you where to park. Parking will be directly in front of the Manor, near the wine cellars and Manor Restaurant.