Rushden Photo Gallery
FINE DINING AND JAZZ EVENING - 7 November 2015
with thanks to John Dingemans
Another Rushden
gastronomic ‘Tour de Force’
from “Choccy”,
Ellen and team!!!
The
moment one entered Rushden Village Hall on the evening of Saturday 7th
November the well laid tables and decorative lampshades hanging from the
ceiling presaged a very special evening, enhanced by the greeting from
the dinner jacketed chief sommelier, Dave Manchester and his sou-sommelier,
Chris Hill, both armed with a wine list!
Once
seated the 60 ‘guests’ received the first of their culinary delights
prepared by Choccy, aka Ian Roper, Ellen Manchester, Darren King plus
others helped by a positive ‘army’ of helpers and ‘waitresses’.
This was Rushden putting on the Ritz!
Not
only was the food of the highest standard but also beautifully presented
which given the tight kitchen area (with tent) was nothing short of a
miracle. To add to our enjoyment we were able to listen to the Nance
Wilson Trio with Dave on tenor sax and Roy on keyboard.
Ian
and Ellen, looking tired but very content promised to repeat this
gastronomic evening not too long in the future. They’re quite barmy of
course but thank goodness for that!!!
CW
