A Lake District restaurant is celebrating five years since opening with a special tasting menu.
Henrock, by Simon Rogan, opened in Linthwaite House in 2019 and has since received national acclaim, including recognition in the Michelin Guide.
A week-long celebration will be held from October 16 to October 20 to mark the half-decade milestone.
Executive chef Paul Burgalières and head chef Mark McCabe have crafted a special menu for the occasion.
The menu honours the traditional fifth-anniversary gift of wood, using ingredients sourced from British woodlands, including mushrooms, truffles, nuts, fruits, flowers, woodland herbs, and wild venison.
Sample dishes include Cartmel Valley venison blackened apple tart, begonia, Roasted Hen of the Woods, Bay shrimp, oxalis, Birch sap syrup, cherry blossom poached cherries and cobnut slice.
In addition to the special menu, Linthwaite House and Henrock have collaborated to offer a unique celebration package.
This includes one night’s luxury accommodation, a specially created welcome drink, and a tasting menu at Henrock, with breakfast cooked by the Linthwaite House kitchen team the following morning.
Guests will also receive bespoke gifts from carefully selected, highly respected local producers.
The hotel group, owned by global traveller and entrepreneur Analjit Singh (aka BAS), operates luxury properties in South Africa and Europe.
Each property is focused on distinctive architecture, exemplary design, intuitive service, and outstanding food.
This understanding of exceptional hospitality experiences led to interactions between BAS and internationally renowned chef Simon Rogan in early 2019, resulting in the opening of Henrock.
Analjit Singh, the Leeu Collection’s owner, said: "The teams at Linthwaite House and Henrock by Simon Rogan are thrilled to be able to celebrate their five-year-long partnership and evolution.
"Both are committed to making sure every guest’s experience is personal and memorable.
"The continued success and ever-developing relationship is a testament to this dedication and commitment."
Sam Ward, Umbel Restaurant Group’s managing director, said: "The last five years have flown by, and during that time both Henrock and Linthwaite House have continued to evolve and to grow, becoming firm favourites with hotel guests, local diners as well restaurant and hotel lovers from further afield.
"Our combined teams work so well together, focused entirely on ensuring that every guest is looked after from the moment they set foot in the hotel and restaurant, to the moment they leave.
"It’s so gratifying to see what can be achieved when hospitality teams work together in pursuit of the same objective."
Celebration package prices start from £555, based on two adults sharing in a classic double room on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis.
To make a reservation, visit reservations@linthwaitehouse.com or call the hotel at +44 (0) 15394 88600.
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