One of the most magical times of the year is upon us and we have a feast in store for you. The festival of Midsummer is celebrated throughout northern Europe to mark the longest days of the year, when the daylight stretches long into the evening and the night sky seems to never be fully dark. For this event, our sixth Summer Solstice supper, the menu pays homage to the Swedish, famed for their Midsommar festivities!
It’s said that at Summer Solstice plants take on supernatural healing powers as leaves and greens are at their peak with the long, sunny days. This menu is packed full of fresh greens, early summer fruit and veggies and some gorgeous local produce. Think gravlax and rye bread, pickles and beetroot, Swedish meatballs (there will be a delicious veggie version) and redcurrant jelly, crushed new potatoes, all the herbs, early summer fruit and the most delectable blackcurrant tart!
Summer Solstice Supper Club
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th June 2023
On arrival:
Gooseberry and elderflower gin fizz
Seasonal flatbreads from our wood-fired pizza oven
To start:
Chilled beetroot soup with cucumber, radishes & boiled egg
To continue:
Swedish smorgasbord:
Gravlax, rye bread & pickles
Mini Swedish cheese pies
Carrot & red onion remoulade
Baked new potatoes with sour cream & chives
The main event:
Saucy Swedish meatballs & redcurrant jelly
Crushed new potatoes with peas, broad beans & mint
Griddled mange tout, asparagus and pink pickled onion salad
Green salad with edible flowers and chive flower vinegar dressing
To refresh:
Strawberry and basil sorbet
For pudding:
Tarte au cassis with dill pastry served with elderflower chantilly cream
Round the fire pit:
Lemon balm tea and petit fours
The drinks: This event is BYO. Please bring a bottle (or more) of your favourite tipple. A delicious welcome drink will be provided on arrival and tea will be served at the end of the evening.
The time: 7pm on Thursday 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd or Saturday 24th June. If you are planning on booking a taxi or organising a lift we’d suggest organising that for 11pm.
The place: The Edible Flower, 121 Middle Road, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7LS.
The cost: £78 per person (includes VAT and booking fees), for a six-course menu plus a few extras.
Keeping warm: This event will be held in our new dining space - The Gallery. Please bring an extra layer or two to keep you cosy during the welcome drinks and around the fire pit.
Keeping safe: You may be seated with other guests. If you are not comfortable sitting with other people then please do not book tickets as unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to seat groups separately.
Dietary Requirements: This menu is suitable for vegetarians. We can cater for vegan guests, please do let us know in advance if you are vegan or dairy free. Unfortunately this event is not suitable if you are gluten-free. For all other dietary requirements just let us know when you book and we’ll try our absolute best to accommodate you.
Cancellation Policy: We have recently updated our cancellation policy and we now charge an administrative fee for cancellations up to one week in advance of the event. If you cancel less than one week before the event we cannot offer a refund unless we can resell your tickets. All tickets are transferable if you can find another guest to come in your place. For full details of our cancellation policy please click here.
