News & Events

There are reactions to situations that are deemed unwise at the time, only to be justified in the end.  Trade legend has it that during the depths of the recession in '92, Kit Chapman from The Castle at Taunton called his staff to a meeting to discuss the fortunes of his business, the trade and how he could combat the predicted downturn.  After listening to various team members debate how they could cut costs, make savings and remain profitable, he decided what was to be done.  The big decision was to double the money spent on fresh flowers, as well as upgrading all the back of house areas and invest more heavily in staff training!!  In other words, show their customers that life carries on onwards and upwards, quality is the byword, and offer a belief that the cream will always rise to the top!  We are doing much the same here!  A redecoration of the dining room, new linen, new crockery, even putting Molton Brown in the loos!  Come hell or high water, our aim is to remain "that special place" on the Norwich dining scene.  Our competitors are falling at a rapid rate.  Is that good for business, or do they know something we don't? 

That's not to say we operate with our heads in the sand.  After many many requests, we are now open for Sunday lunch (as from June 15th), we have extended the number of cookery courses on offer (there seems to be no end to the demand), and we have a new flexible menu format at Anna Sewell House.  The Pigs at Edgefield continues to boom, with loads of you discovering "real British pub food" at its very best.  Add to the mix the incredible reaction to the area's first Kitchen Theatre Table "The Willi Opitz Room", The Pigs Book of Proper Pub Food out in June, and another super new book, Step by Step with Richard Hughes, which will feature over 100 recipes in easy stages ... and you can see why we are so bullish!

*Diary Dates*

Ladies in Lavender Luncheon Club.  The first Friday of the month, 12.30 pm.  Three courses, a glass of wine and a guest speaker.  £20.00 pp.

June 6th: Stephen Bumphrey from BBC Radio Norfolk
July 4th: Linda Matthews, Artist: Watercolour Demonstration

Sunday Evening Food & Wine Club.  The first Sunday of each month, 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm.  Carriages 10.00 pm.  Sumptuous dinner with accompanying wines and foody chat.  All food and wine
£50.00 pp.

September 7th: South Africa
October 5th: A Celebration of British Beef with Big Reds to Match!
November 2nd: A Taste of Italy

Cookery School dates available - see "Cookery School" page

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Cookery School 2009 dates out in September 2008.

From June 15th Open for Sunday Lunch