Former Catering Student wows College Diners

Former Catering student Thomas Wilson, who now works at the prestigious Grantley Hall, a luxury hotel in Ripon, wowed diners at a sold-out exclusive dining experience at the College’s Three Peaks Bistro, giving students a catering masterclass and supporting them in preparing the exclusive menu.

Diners were treated to a menu consisting of:

Starters

• Local shoot Pigeon – Jerusalem artichoke puree, sauteed wild mushrooms, Doreen’s black pudding and pigeon jus
• Torched Mackerel – Heritage Isle of Wight tomato and cucumber ceviche, cucumber flower, gremolata, nasturtiums
• Heritage Beetroot – Savoury granola, gorgonzola espuma, popcorn shoots and viola flowers.

Main Courses

• East Coast Cod – Crushed Anya potatoes, marsh samphire, Champagne and chive beurre blanc
• Yorkshire Reared Pork Belly – Hasselback potatoes hone, glazed root vegetables, buttered rainbow chard, puffed pork skin, red wine jus
• Spring Vegetable Risotto – Asparagus, courgette, dill, broad beans, crispy hens’ egg, parmesan

Desserts

• Classic Crème Brûlée – Earl grey infused with lemon amaretti biscuit
• Rhubarb Eton Mess – meringue, poached rhubarb, burnt strawberries, vegan cream, mint,
• Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart – Chantilly cream and Raspberries 

More events like this will be coming soon! Keep checking the website for more details.

If you are interested in studying a Catering and Hospitality course starting this September visit: https://www.craven-college.ac.uk/subjects/catering-hospitality/