Heston's Magic

Dinner at The Fat Duck recently was out of this world magic. It really was incredible, and was by far the best culinary and sensory experience I have ever had! It was unbelievably surprising how Heston uses all five senses to make an extremely memorable evening. 


As they say, a picture tells a thousand words so here is the 14 course tasting menu we dined on (plus gorgeous champagnes, smooth wines and port!):

Amuse Bouche -

Aerated beetroot with horseradish cream 

Nitro Poached Aperitifs -

Vodka and Lime Sour, Gin and Tonic or Campari Soda 

Red Cabbage Gazpacho &

Pommery Grain Mustard Ice Cream 

Jelly of Quail, Crayfish Cream,

Chicken Liver Parfait, Oak Moss & Truffle Toast 

Snail Porridge, 

Iberico Bellota Ham & Shaved Fennel 

Roast Foie Gras,

Rhubarb, Braised Konbu & Crab Biscuit 

Mad Hatter's Tea Party -

Mock Turtle Soup, Pocket Watch & Toast Sandwich

"Sound of the Sea" 

Salmon Poached in a Liquorice Gel,

Asparagus, Vanilla Mayonnaise & Golden Trout Roe 

Anjou Pigeon,

Blood Pudding, Risotto of Spelt & Umbles 

Hot and Iced Tea 

Galette of Rhubarb,

Neroli Scented Yoghurt & Rhubarb Sorbet 

The "BFG" -

Kirsch Ice Cream & the smell of the Black Forest 

The Cheese Board 

Whiskey Wine Gums 

"Like a Kid in a Sweet Shop" 

 Full bellies, big smiles & wonderful memories