This is very much a copy of the email I sent round to all our regular reunion members.
Pam and I have finalised the menu for the reunion which you will have received by email.. Note that we have managed to steer away from chicken for the first time in 22 years.
So would you please come back to me soonest with your culinary requirements.
What I need from you now my friends, is a return to me with yours and your wives, partners, girl friends, ....or whatever requirements.. (Careful John don't make it sexist).
I also need to know the type of room you require so I can do the bookings. Please make sure I am made aware of any special room requirements such as " ground floor" " Walk in shower"
Once its in my hands its my responsibility to ensure you get what you asked for.
Then I need to know how many would like to visit the vineyard on Saturday morning which is followed by a visit to Stratford on Avon and then a river trip (at your own expense ) if you wish. Nil requirements would be an advantage for coach seating. Only when I have the inputs can I make a start on seating, name tags, menu sheets, all on Excel.
A number of us are now starting on Thursday. I would like to know if you want to make a weekend of it and include Thursday. Most others arrive on Friday and only a couple like to make it Saturday evening only. Please let me know. As I published earlier thanks to Pam's negotiating skills (its hereditary) we have agreed a great rate for this year and its only slightly more than last year. The hotel have done their very best to make sure we return.
Starters
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with lemon and thyme pesto (Ve)
Duck and orange pate, rocket salad, plum chutney, rye bread
Leek and potato Velouté, chive crème fraiche (Ve)
Main Courses
Roasted loin of pork, roast potatoes, vegetable medley
Braised beef blade, mustard mash, Roasted root vegetables
Cajun spiced salmon, crushed olive potatoes, stem broccoli, paprika cream
Mushroom risotto served with Truffle oil and crisp garden salad (V)
Dessert
Chocolate and orange tart, strawberry puree (Ve)
Fruits of the forest cheesecake, mango coulis
Sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream ice cream
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