What's On
For one night only the Chapman Family are hosting the annual Food & Cider Weekend Woodland Supper in the picturesque garden of their home beside Gosford Forest Park, the Old Game Keepers House.
The Chapman Family have recently taken On the Hoof into premises, a beautiful stone barn situated in the countryside between Richhill heading to Hamiltonsbawn, in the County Armagh heartland, but the Woodland Supper event has the exclusivity element of being held at their own home garden at the Old Game Keepers House.
Fiona and the family will greet you on arrival to a drinks reception around the flickering Flames of their outdoor kitchen fire pit. Months in advance preparations for the evening begin with the start of the foraging Season bringing the wild garlic harvest, which is dried to be used later. Preserving through the summer, whatever nature gives into pickles and preserves cordials and chutneys, nothing is wasted. Fiona uses them throughout the menu to give wonderful flavoursome food. The meal itself will be cooked over applewood consisting of four courses and with a nod to all things apple and the best our county has in produce.
Our guests will eat in our amazing stretch tent, filled with candles and garden flowers there is a memorable atmosphere. There is always plenty to eat and good company to be had, with a bit of music thrown in too, we promise to give our guests a night to remember.
SAMPLE MENU. Any special dietary requirements let us know in advance.
STARTERS
Applewood smoked baby back ribs and wings, served with a dandelion honey and lemon drizzle.
Torched hot smoked mackerel fillets served on a bed of fennel radish and apple with gooseberry relish.
Smoked roasted Crannagael heirloom tomatoes served on bruschetta.
Everything served with our homemade Italian breads.
MAIN COURSE
Our famous 14hr Loughgall Grass fed Beef Brisket cooked over applewood and spritzed with organic Armagh cider vinegars ,this makes the meat moist with a rich sweet taste.
Armagh pork loins, marinated for 24hrs and stuffed with locally grown herbs layering in flavours to savour, and served with fried apples and a smoked cream and cider sauce.
The meats are served with Crannagael vegetables from their organic garden, we won’t know until that week what is in season, it is always amazing and surprising.
Fiona’s Hedgerow ketchup and other foraged homemade sauces accompany the meal.
DESSERTS
Individual Elderflower Cheesecakes with our Damson and Elderberry coulis.
Gorse infused Panna Cotta served with a Shah biscuit.
Baby Bramley apple pies and vanilla whipped cream.
TO FINISH
Filter coffee . Herbal teas. Regular Tea.
Please Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB). This event takes place on Friday 6th September 2024 at 7.00pm to 10.30pm at The Old Game Keepers House, Bryandrum Road, off the Tandragee Markethill Road. https://bit.ly/3LsMGko Ticket price: £60.00.
Should you have any dietary or access requirements, please mention during the booking process and these will be accommodated as far as possible.Please email foodandciderweekend@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk for further assistance.
Free shuttle bus transport from Portadown and Armagh available on request.Stops at Richhill, Loughgall and Moy.To book transport please contact; foodandciderweekend@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk T:+44 (0) 3300561023.Transport subject to availability with last date for booking Monday 2nd September.
To view General Information and Cancellation Policy for Food and Cider Weekend 2024 – please click:https://visitarmagh.com/festivals/food-cider/general-information-and-cancellation-policy/