A Meal at Erlestoke Prison (2018)

Once again we are presenting a

Pop-Up Restaurant at Erlestoke Prison

 (Image from a similar scheme at Brixton, London)

This intriguing event is a unique opportunity to visit Erlestoke Prison
and sample a 3 course meal prepared using ingredients grown at the Prison
 and served by Staff and Offenders who are studying there for NVQ's.

Previous year's guests have been amazed at the culinary expertise of the offenders who prepared and served the meal and they gave them a standing ovation at the end. They were able to talk to them and the prison staff were able to tell them about the training and employment opportunities that would be offered on release from prison, helping to reduce re-offending.

Menu 

Warm Fig, Walnut & blue cheese Tart

Accompanied with dressed seasonal salad

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Crab cakes with Sweet Chilli & ginger dipping sauce

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Oven Roasted Poussin brushed with Lime Marmalade & served with Lime & Crème Fraiche Sauce accompanied with Sage & Onion Stuffing

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Beef Wellington served with a wild mushroom jus lie

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Italian Stuffed Courgettes with Quorn mince, chopped tomatoes, Basil & Topped with capers & cheese

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Seasonal vegetables with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary potatoes 

 

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Medley of Guilty Pleasures

Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle & Victoria Sponge

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Selection of Cheese & Biscuits accompanied with Fruit chutney

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NO alcohol is allowed within the prison, soft drinks will be served
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 Early arrival at 5.30 is required for a 6pm start (finishes by 9pm)
Remember to bring photo ID with you

This is always a popular event so book early to avoid disappointment

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Date:- Tuesday 15th May 2018

Tickets:- £25
are available now by contacting :-

HM Prison Erlestoke,

Erlestoke Manor House,

Erlestoke Village

Erlestoke prison is situated south of Devizes between West Lavington and Westbury 
It is not accessible by public transport.

How to get there by car

Literary Pop-Up Dinner (2018)

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 Devizes Books Presents

A three course dinner themed around 
John Preston's book on the Jeremy Thorpe murder trial
which is to be a BBC TV series

During the evening there will be readings
Copies of the book will be available to buy on the night
more about the book

Menu

Starter
"Something fishy is going on"

Fish pate served on a bed of dressed leaves with toast

Main

 "Saucy Westminster"

Mustard and mushroom braised beef 

 served with crushed new potatoes and seasonal greens

Dessert
"Three well-kept secrets"

A trio of lemon, chocolate and crunch

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The ticket price of £25 

includes a three course meal and a welcome drink. 

Bring your own wine or preferred beverage

 to accompany the meal.

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It's usually one of the first events to sell out so don't delay!
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Date:- Wednesday 16th May, 7pm for 7.30

Tickets:- £25 from Devizes Books
 or the On Line Ticket Shop

 (read about on-line booking costs)

Venue:- Devizes Books, Sidmouth Street, Devizes

See map showing town centre venues

Famous Food and Drink Quiz (2018)

This year our itinerant

 "Famous Food Quiz"

 returns to the cosy surroundings of The Wharf Tea Rooms

for a second year

The competition promises to be fiercer than ever!  

Put your knowledge of food and drink to the ultimate test. 

 Prizes will be awarded to the top teams
with a special bonus prize for the winners -
the right to set the quiz yourselves in 2019!

There will be a bar and snacks available
 to lubricate and sustain your brain cells!
(not included in the ticket price)

starts at 7.30pm 
on Sunday 13th May 2018

Entry Fee:- £12 per team of 4

Numbers are limited to 10 teams at this venue

 so you are advised to buy tickets in advance

You can buy tickets in advance from

Festival ticket outlets 

Book on-line (read about on-line fees etc)
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You may pay on the door if there is space left.

How to get there
The Wharf Tea Rooms, Crouch Lane, Devizes 
(on the first floor of the Kennet and Avon Trust Building)
Tel: 01380 721279

See map showing town centre venues

Come Dine With Us (2018)

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"Come Dine With Us", 

is the Devizes Food Festival's Mystery Dining Experience

Saturday May 5th 2018, Price £20

The exceptional dessert offered by one of our 2017 hosts!

Forget about the television programme. There will be no nosing around the bedrooms and knicker drawers between courses! It's a great night out in a local home, where your host will produce a menu of their own choice for six to ten guests. Expect a welcome cocktail and a splendid three or four course meal served up with conversation and good-humour in a welcoming atmosphere. 

Bring your own bottle of wine or other drink of choice, then relax and enjoy the evening.

Everyone is welcome, young or old, singles, couples and friends

 If you are new to Devizes it's a great way to meet people! 

(and to encourage new friendships, there's a maximum of 2 people per booking,
just to ensure each venue's guest mix is balanced) .

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When you book you must fill in a reservation form with contact details (e-mail if possible)

and any dietary restrictions and hand it in at the Bookshop 

(or complete it on-line if it's an on-line booking). 

You will be notified where you are dining a few days before the event, and we will supply some information about the menu to help you choose your wine to bring. 

For 2018, two venues are 'out of town' so you will need transport or a taxi,
If you cannot travel to a dinner outside Devizes or if you can offer a car share
please indicate this at time of booking.

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You should find this event far more entertaining than a restaurant 
and a wonderful way to start the festival!

*Tickets will be available at the end of March
Priced £20 each from 
from Devizes Books or our On-line Ticket Shop 
 (read about booking on-line)

Photographs from recent events.

If you fancy being a host, details can be found here.

If you buy a  ticket but can't come: - About Returns

Devizes 1940's Dinner at the Bistro (2018)

We're taking you back in time to a night in 1940's War-time Devizes when people were listening to the music of Glenn Miller and the town played an incredibly important role, the site of a German POW camp and the home of the Wiltshire regiment. This is the era when Salisbury plain became a designated troop training area.

image courtesy of Pixabay

It seems a good time to celebrate the sort of food being enjoyed at the time,
 even at the height of rationing, when eating locally and in season was the only option.

Why don't you dress up for the occasion?
Wear your best austerity glad rags
Listen to 1940's Lindyhop music and
Feast like the locals did on :

Homemade bread 

Bacon pudding

Corn beef hash
Steamed sponge pudding
and more...
 

(There will be plenty for vegetarians and gluten-free guests)

click on image to enlarge

 Date:- Thursday 17th May

Price:- £25
Wine not included

Tickets available from the Bistro only.

Book your time and tell them about your dietary requirements. 

Venue:- The Bistro, 7, Little Brittox, Devizes
Tel:- 01380 720043.

Near the Market Place
See map showing town centre venues 

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