Just like we did at Xmas, here is a little inspiration if you like to celebrate your Easter day in style. If like me this year is a low key affair, that is fine too. Enjoy.
EASTER DAY
Arrival & Aperitif (Late Morning)
Music: Spring from The Four Seasons - Antonio Vivaldi
Soft instrumental selections from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (e.g. Waltz of the Flowers)
Flower Duet – Léo Delibes
Apéritifs:
Elderflower & Prosecco Spritz
Mimosa (orange & champagne)
Rhubarb Bellini
Spring Gin Fizz (cucumber & mint)
Elderflower presse & raspberry lemonade (non-alcoholic)
Canapés:
Smoked salmon blinis
Mini prawn cocktail cups
Honey-glazed ham crostini
Lamb & mint bites
Asparagus & goat’s cheese tartlets
Pea & ricotta crostini
Beetroot hummus & avocado crisps (vegan)
STARTERS(12:30–1:30pm)
Spring Pea & Mint Soup with crème fraîche & sourdough
Classic Prawn Cocktail with lemon & dill dressing
Asparagus Tart with goat’s cheese & caramelised onion
Smoked Salmon with capers, pickled cucumber & soda bread
Burrata with heritage tomatoes, basil & balsamic glaze
Beetroot Carpaccio with orange, fennel & toasted pistachios
MAIN COURSE (2:15–3:30pm)
Music: Easter Suite – Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Meats:
Roast Leg of Lamb with rosemary, garlic & minted jus (Easter classic)
Honey-Glazed Ham with mustard & spring herbs
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with redcurrant jus
Roast Chicken with lemon, thyme & garlic butter
Slow-Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding & red wine jus
Duck Breast with orange & honey glaze
Vegetarian / Vegan / Fish:
Spring Vegetable Wellington with asparagus & wild garlic (V)
Vegan Nut & Lentil Roast with apricot glaze (VE)
Herb-Crusted Salmon with hollandaise & lemon (Fish)
Pea, Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni (V)
Accompaniments:
Spring Herb Stuffing
Apricot & Pistachio Stuffing (V)
Vegan Herb Stuffing
Roast Potatoes (goose fat or olive oil) Dauphinoise
Buttered New Potatoes with parsley
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Buttered Asparagus
Tenderstem Broccoli with lemon
Spring Greens with pancetta
Peas with mint
Mint Sauce, Redcurrant Jelly, Apple Sauce , Rich Gravy
INTERMEZZO:
Lemon & Elderflower Granita with fresh mint
DESSERTS (3:45-4:15pm)
Music: Easter Hymn – Pietro Mascagni
Simnel Cake with marzipan & toasted almonds (Easter tradition)
Lemon Tart with raspberries & crème fraîche
Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting
Vanilla Panna Cotta with rhubarb compote
Vegan Coconut & Mango Cheesecake (VE)
Chocolate Easter Nest Cakes with mini eggs
SPRING TREATS & SWEETS (4:15-4:45pm)
Music: Dance of the Reed Flutes – The Nutcracker
Warm Hot Cross Buns with butter & jam
Toasted Marshmallows & light caramelised nuts
Accompanied by:
Spiced Hot Chocolate or Vanilla Chai Latte
Fresh Lemonade & Elderflower Spritz
CHEESE COURSE (4:45-5:15pm)
Music: Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Cheeses:
Brie, Camembert , Aged Cheddar, Comté , Goat’s Cheese, Blue Stilton, Vegan Cashew Cheese
Accompaniments:
Crackers, Chutneys, Fresh figs • Grapes, Honey, Walnuts
Wine:
Sauternes, Sweet Riesling, Light Port
Coffees:
Americano, Espresso, Cappuccino , Flat White
EVENING INDULGENCE & PETIT FOURS (6:00-8:00pm)
Music: Waltz of the Flowers – The Nutcracker
Spring Gin Cocktails (elderflower, cucumber, citrus)
Prosecco & Rosé
Petit Fours:
Chocolate Truffles, Mini Lemon Drizzle Cakes, Macarons, Marzipan Eggs, Candied Citrus Peel
Coffee & Tea Bar:
Espresso, Latte, Flat White, Affogato,Darjeeling, Green Tea, Chamomile, Peppermint
Final Touch:
Fresh berries, Dark chocolate squares, sugared almonds
NIGHTCAP (8:00-10:00pm)
Music: Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy
Drinks:
Chamomile Tea, Hot Chocolate, Honey Liqueur
Treats:
Mini biscuits, Chocolates, Fresh strawberries
EASTER TREATS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Easter Egg Hunt (garden or indoors)
Egg Painting & Decorating Station
Spring Flower Arranging (daffodils, tulips)
Light Garden Games (croquet, boules)
Easter egg treats & chocolate surprises
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