I first met Eileen from Moreish Good Food here at the farm when she attended a Twilight Gardening evening many years ago and was immediately struck by unbelievable enthusiasm for life and food! So, I was beyond delighted when she agreed to a collaboration here at Laurelbank Farm. Her food is colourful and flavourful and often inspired by her upbringing in Mexico. I am so looking forward to this feast!
In Eileen’s own words, “I have always had a love affair with food; it takes me to different places, makes me feel loved, welcomed and happy. Passing those feelings on with my cooking is what I’m here to do and it is my favourite form of expression, so expect colours, textures and lots of flavour from my food!”
Together with Claire, our seasoned resident chef, we’ve put together a menu that is truly a celebration of the best of Irish and Mexican cuisine, bursting with flavour, warmth and passion. “It is my hope that my food will make you feel nourished and spoilt, knowing that it has been thoughtfully planned and cooked just for you.”
As always we will be using the best local seasonal produce, and of course our very own organic vegetables grown here on the farm. I’ve even brewed a tasty wheat beer for this very special occasion. I can’t wait for you all to experience what is sure to be a very magical (and tasty!) night indeed!
An Irish Mexican Celebration Feast!
On Arrival:
Spicy margarita cocktails
Wild garlic flatbreads from our wood-fired pizza oven
Potato, feta and confit garlic gorditas
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To Start:
Hibiscus pibil sopes with beans, pink onions & radish
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To Continue:
Sopa de ajo - garlic soup with Hegarty’s cheddar & Assemble Bakery croutons
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The Main Event:
Confit Milly’s Farm turkey & mushroom “steaks” with mole verde
Saucy beans
Garlic potatoes
Spicy garden slaw
Jalapeno carrot pickles
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To refresh:
Hisbicus raspados (shaved ice)
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To finish:
Chocolate mousse with ancho chilli & almond fingers
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Round the fire pit:
Orange mint tea
Treacle soda bites with cinnamon brown sugar
Friday 15th March or Saturday 16th March
7pm - 11pm
£75 pp. BYOB (no corkage)
All the details… All the questions…
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We always cater for meat-eaters and vegetarians. For any other dietary requirements and allergies, please get in touch before booking, or let us know when you book and we will do our best to accomodate you.
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Our address is 121 Middle Road, BT24 7LS. We are on the corner of Middle Road and Laurelbank Road about 2 miles outside of Saintfield. If you’re on Middle Road, you have to turn onto Laurelbank Road to get around the back of the farm house to our carpark.
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Yes. If you have a group of 6 people or more, please either book your tickets as usual, or get in touch (jo@laurelbankfarm.org) and we can book you in before tickets go on sale. Our maximum capacity is around 30 people and normally sit people on two tables of 14-16 people.
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No. Sadly not. But if you are planning on travelling by taxi, we would suggest booking one in advance to collect you at 11pm.
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No! We have a set menu that everyone eats together on big long tables. It’s part of the fun! And don’t worry - there is always plenty of food, so whatever your preferences, you won’t go hungry.
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No. We are not licenced to sell alcohol. But you are very welcome to bring a bottle of your favourite tipple.
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Of course! But unless you book all the tickets, you will be on a long table with lots of other people - it’s definitely part of the fun!
If you and your friends book seperately, but want to sit next to each other, just write us a note when you book (in the dietary requirements section) and we’ll make sure you’re all sat together.
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No. There is no dress code, but layers are good! We will start the evening in our (unheated) Cow Byre for wood-fired flatbreads, and end the evening outside around our fire-pit, so extra layers are recommended.
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If you need to cancel your booking, for whatever reason, please inform us know as soon as possible.
If we manage to resell your tickets, we will always give you a refund (less an admin fee).
All tickets are transferable if you can find a friends to come in your place (remember to update us about any dietary requirements).
For full details of our cancellation policy please click here.
(Any questions we’ve forgotten? Send me an email!)
