Delicious Welsh Fayre at Powis Castle
Powis Castle's Lady Henrietta's restaurant has long been acknowledged as an example of excellence. In the restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of traditional dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients.
Meanwhile, in the garden, Lady Violet’s coffee shop will offer a lighter menu, allowing those with a sweet tooth the perfect setting to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, in a glorious setting, adjacent to the terrace gardens.
The two young local chefs at Powis, Andrew Turner (22) and Mandy Jones (20) are both passionate about local produce and seasonal fresh produce. They share a passion for cooking tasty Welsh dishes. Together they source the best local ingredients & create exciting dishes for the restaurant and coffee shop.
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Andrew has his own allotment and grows his own produce.
'One of my favourite foods is beetroot – I love the colour and its earthy taste. I like cooking with fresh herbs and I adore fresh rhubarb. We also use many local suppliers who share our passion'.
Mandy Jones’ favourite dish at the moment is the pork loin in a creamy mushroom sauce.
'We get our pork from a local butcher and you can really taste the difference. - venison will also be on the menu this autumn, which is when it’s at its best. Andrew and I work well together creating new menus and sourcing new products - and hopefully people enjoy eating our food'.
Simon Ebrey the Castle’s catering manager enjoys working with both chefs,
'Our new young chefs bring a new energy to the team. We all share an enthusiasm and a passion for food; it’s what the National Trust is all about'.
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