For wise men and women, in pictures.

The last of our Winter suppers made for a very busy, fun weekend and resulted in another rather full recycling bin! On Friday we welcomed a delightful group of friends and friends of friends with a roaring fire and glass of fizz. At the Table there were delicate white flowers, standing tall complemented by warm, white candlelight and then, a supper. We even had an informative tale and toast to St Andrew.

To welcome Gruyere gougeres.

A taste of grouse with horseradish.

Home grown rosemary.

To start Roasted beef, squash and rocket salad.

To follow Pan-fried scallops, Thai prawn risotto.

To finish Marmalade tart with orange and vanilla ice cream.

Menu for wise men and women.

Despite rota imposed complications coordinating a group mainly made up of medics and their wise friends, supreme organisation has prevailed. We hope there's a star to guide our guests (though our address will be revealed in advance) and we've even cooked up an edible taste of gold, frankincense and myrhh alongside other delights.

To start
Roasted beef, squash and rocket salad.

To follow
Pan -fried scallops, Thai prawn risotto.

To finish
Marmalade tart with orange and vanilla ice cream.

Menu to cook up a storm

It seems insensitive to talk about storms given what Australia is dealing with but what was with the thunder and lightening shenanigans last night? Let's hope Saturday's storm is confined to the kitchen.

To start

Squash, rocket, dolcelatte, pear, rosemary.

To follow

Wellingtons, caramelised red cabbage, British green beans.

To finish

Chocolate 'tart', blood orange mascarpone.

Menu Fifteen

This menu has been devised for a long-standing booking by a group of colleagues. When they take their places at the table they will dine on:

To start

Squash and sage risotto, pine nuts, parmesan crisps.

To follow

Seabass, caper, lemon rosti, creamed spinach and leek.

To finish

Chocolate soup, toasted brioche.

Menu Twelve

To start

{Flash roasted beef}, squash, rocket, pear, rosemary

To follow

Pan fried halibut, madras curry, cucumber salad, sweetcorn fritters

To finish

Kilmorich plum crumble, cinnamon ice cream, brandy snaps.