A taste of France
Sat 18 May
7pm
Manor RestaurantWaddesdon will be showcasing some renowned porcelain from Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres in an exhibition we are branding as “Flights of Fancy” at the end of May. To reach into the amazing history of France’s finest porcelain maker, we have curating a classic French fine dining menu, all paired with wines from our fantastic collection.
The dinner will begin at 7pm with Champagne & canapés in the Wine 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 11pm.
Please arrive promptly at the entrance of the Wine Cellars to the right of the Main Door on the North Front for 7pm, a member of staff will meet you there.
Menu
Canapés
Champagne Paul Goerg Blanc de Blancs
Warm asparagus with crispy quails egg & champagne citrus hollandaise sauce
Le Merle Blanc de Chateau Clarke 2021
Confit wild salmon with petit pois a la francaise
Chateau Leoube 2021
Beef fillet with escargot, parmentier potatoes & red wine jus
Chateau Cantemerle 2005
Comte with spiced hazelnut, orange & fig brittle
L’Archiviste Maury 1990
Apricot & pistachio tart with vanilla parfait & burnt honey tuile
Carmes de Rieussec 2018
Coffee with Petit Fours
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
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 Champagne & canapés in the Wine 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 11pm.
Please arrive promptly at the entrance of the Manor on the North Front 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 the Rothschild Wine Dinner 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.