The Opitz Room

The Kitchen Theatre Table

Launched October 2007: The Opitz Room - our new Kitchen Theatre Table.

This sumptuous table, completely exclusive in the county, boasts a superb viewing area of the bustling kitchen whilst enjoying an exclusive menu created by Chef Proprietor Richard Hughes and Head Chef Richard Knights. Our intention is to make the evening truly memorable. The Opitz Room will offer a fixed 9-course tasting menu, with two accompanying wine packages available. One of the wine flights offers a chance to sample the tremendous wine of Austrian winemaker and bon-viveur, Willi Opitz.

Whichever package you choose, we will get your evening off to a fantastic start with a complimentary glass of champagne and a selection of beautiful canapés, whilst we chat about the forthcoming menu. You can, of course, choose from our usual extensive wine list.

The Opitz Room boasts air-conditioning, a bespoke granite table, leather seating and the finest china and glassware. We will provide you with a commemorative menu and you may even have the chance to help in the kitchen! This has to be the ultimate night out for anyone who loves good food!

Here are all the details for the evening, with accompanying menus and wine list. All that you have to do is find that special occasion and book yourself and your guests in for an unforgettable evening, dining in The Opitz Room; The Kitchen Theatre Table at The Lavender House Restaurant.

May Menu
Canapés and a Glass of Pink Champagne
Iced Gazpacho
Spiced Belly of Pork with Ginger & Soy
Potted Cromer Crab, Melba Toasts
Local Asparagus, Orange, Poached Quail's Egg
Tortellini of Goat's Cheese, Walnut Pesto
Fillet of Beef, Smoked Wild Mushrooms, Roasted
Jersey Royals, Béarnaise
Local Cheese
Ice Creams & Sorbets
Strawberry Romanoff, Syllabub, Meringue
Coffee with Chocolates by Julia Hetherton

June Menu
Canapês and a Glass of Pink Champagne
Green Pea Soup, Goats Cheese Ice Cream
Hot Baked Cromer Crab, Gruyère, Spinach
Pressed Ham Hock, Piccalilli
Grilled Fillet of Red Mullet, Sauce Vierge
Mille Feuille of Portwood Farm Asparagus, Lemon
Fillet & Shin of Barnard's Beef, Smoked Potato Purée,
Provençale Vegetable Charlotte, Red Wine
British Cheese
Lavender Lemon Posset, Poached Red Fruits
Baked Alaska
Coffee, Chocolates by Julia Hetherton

The Willi Opitz Wine Flight: A selection of exclusive Willi Opitz wines, by the glass, to accompany your menu.

The Lavender House Package £26.00 pp
Rose - Opalia Syrah Rose (175ml)
White - Viognier Domaine Carnaval (175ml)
Red - Montes Limited Series Pinot Noir (250ml)
Dessert - Willi Opitz Goldackerl (50ml) 
The Willi Opitz Package £44.00 pp
Rose - Pinot Noir Rose (125ml)
White - Welschreisling (125ml)
Red - Zweigelt Reserve (250ml)
Dessert - Pinot Noir (50 ml), Goldackerel (50ml)

The Opitz Room Pricing & Package
Six Guests £385
Eight Guests £480

Prices include the following:

• 9-course tasting menu.
• Champagne Brunet Brut Rose on arrival.
• Signed copy of 'Hughes Cooking' for each couple.
• Commemorative Menu.
• Mineral water.

Prices per person are inclusive of VAT.
The private room will attract a 10% service charge.
On making the reservation we will ask you to confirm the number of guests, and ask you to complete the booking form. We will also ask if you wish to select either of our two wine flights.
The sample menus attached are an indicator of what to expect but do vary from time to time due to market availability.
Feel free to browse our website www.thelavenderhouse.co.uk for more information and photography of The Opitz Room.