Seafood Festival Sweeps in at The General Tarleton Inn
Thursday, 20th August 2015
SEPTEMBER SEAFOOD FESTIVAL SWEEPS IN AT THE GENERAL TARLETON
18th September to 3rd October
The popular Seafood Festival returns to The General Tarleton in September. A celebration of the sea, the menu is full of gloriously inspirational seafood dishes available every day between Friday 18th September and Saturday 3rd October.
The traditional Little Moneybags, created by Chef Patron John Topham 20 years ago, were just the start. Ever popular, these little gems of pastry filled fish served with a lobster bisque sauce, continue to be a mainstay of the menu all year round, and now John has shared his passion for seafood with his head chef Marc Williams. At this special time of year with the seas’ harvest at its very best, the festival menus combine innovation with tradition. Our nation’s treasure trove of coastal ingredients, such as locally smoked fish to lobsters, langoustines, clams, mussels, scallops, and halibut, seabass and turbot, are used throughout. The festival menu includes favourites such as local boat caught haddock coated in Black Sheep beer batter and real chips, homemade tartare sauce and fresh mushy peas, the classic Moules and Frites, and a new reworking of the famous GT’s Fish Pie, to superbly fresh and creative dishes such as Fillet of Halibut with mussels, clams, samphire and saffron broth.
Says John Topham: ‘The Seafood Festival provides us with an opportunity to get even more creative. Seafood is wonderfully adaptable and works so well with other seasonal ingredients – it’s interesting to build dishes from a foundation of seafood or use these superb seafood ingredients to enhance a dish. There is something for everyone and every pocket, and if you’re a meat eater, you are still welcome. What is a constant is our commitment to seasonality, freshness and individuality – it’s a wonderfully creative time at The GT and one of our favourite times of the year.’
Booking is recommended during The General Tarleton’s Seafood Festival. Please telephone 01423 340 284 or visit http://www.generaltarleton.co.uk/
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Notes to Editors:
The Menu: The Seafood Festival menu starts at £6.95 for starters to £13.95 for a main course. Guests can continue to choose from the Market Menu priced at £14.95 for 2 courses, available every evening and lunch times Monday to Saturday, or choose from a starter at £6.95 and main courses from £12.50.
The General Tarleton Inn is in the village of Ferrensby, close to Knaresborough, just 5 miles from the spa town of Harrogate and 3 miles from the A1. Conveniently located for a loyal local following, guests from further afield can take advantage of a convenient stay on a longer journey. The General Tarleton Inn also looks after visitors wishing to spend some time in the region to enjoy some of Yorkshire’s varied visitor attractions and destinations which are on its doorstep.
The General Tarleton Inn is an original coaching inn named after General Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833), a soldier and politician. While the original building has seen some changes and additions, features from the original inn remain in prominence creating a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. The GT cocktail lounge provides a luxurious seated area with deep sofas and arm chairs for cocktails and pre-dinner drinks, or a chance to unwind with coffee or tea at any time of the day, perfect for day visitors or overnight guest. The restaurant seats 80 guests, including the sunlit space within the sunny atrium. Renowned for its Sunday lunches, The General Tarleton Inn is a favourite destination for the family whether it’s to warm up with their roaring fire after a long walk, or chill out after a summer stroll.
The Rafters provides a private dining space for up to 40 guests. The General Tarleton Inn is a superb location for private parties and perfect for overnight accommodation for wedding guests held either on site or at an alternative destination.
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