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About this Event
Six Course Black Tie Gala Dinner; with Canape Reception at the Waldorf Hilton; including the 17th Disciples Escoffier Inauguration and charity auctionon the 20th of March 2023
at the Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD
with guests of Honour Michel Escoffier (grandson of Auguste)
canape reception, 6 course meal and coffee with visiting Guest chefs
please wear orders, decoration medals and regalia
Nearest station Charing Cross - Underground Temple
Bring guests and a wallet full of money to support the auction for charity
please remember to wear your Disciples Sash, and military decorations
This is an open event to all hospitality societies to support our charities and embrace our industry.
18.45 reception for 19.30 carriages at 23.00
(new Disciples please arrive by 17.30 to be Knighted)
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Drinks Reception with Canapes and Jamón station by cortador de Jamón Jose Sol
followed by
6 course Menu, with matched wines
Menu Teaser
Opening of the Chapter & Induction of Disciples by the President
presentation of new disciples
with guests of Honour Michel Escoffier (grandson of Auguste)
Grace by Colonel Harry Lomas, RLC; MBE; BEM;
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Amuse Bouche
Wild mushroom and truffle cappuccino, foraged herbs
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Starter
Terrine de foie gras, vin jaune, quince, rhubarb, sansho berries, brioche
A tribute to Bernard Loiseau
by Lionel Strub of Clarendon Hotel; and Repertoire Culinaire UK
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Fish
Whisky cured salmon, pink grapefruit, dill yoghurt, fennel pollen
by Luke Rayment-Blakey
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Main
Classic Beef Wellington, truffles potato terrine, carrot textures and pickled heritage beetroot salad, bordelaise sauce
By Mark Fletcher of Churches Mansions Nantwich
The original version of this dish was made in 1889 by chef Charles Elmé Francatelli , It was popularized by the Savoy Hotel by chef Alexis Soyer in the late 19th century. It was served at the Savoy Hotel in London as a hot entree . it was called the pilau de glace, which was a recipe from French chef Auguste Escoffier. It was around this time that the dish took on the name Wellington. named the dish after the country’s first Prime Minister.
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Dessert
Peach melba 2023
1893 by the French chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London, to honour the Australian soprano Nellie Melba. through Escoffiers belief in the evolution of food this dish is served in the style of the Waldorf Hilton tonight.
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Cheese
Cheese carving
By Harvey and Brockless
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Coffee and petit fours
Preferred Room Rates
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Has also been generous in offering a 15% discount on the rack rate for guests attending the event. CLICK ON LINK.. http://eventsathilton.com/show/63caa7057d6f39a591c18615
2 The Mimi Hotel, Soho
The booking process is very smooth:
First, they need to go to our website www.mimishotelsoho.com
Then they need to insert the check -in day, number of nights they need, to insert promo code MIMICORP15 for the 15% discount.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Waldorf Hilton, London, United Kingdom
GBP 20.00 to GBP 130.00