FIT FOR A QUEEN With one of the stars of Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, being given her own spin-off series, available on Netflix now, Hand Picked Hotels is offering fans the opportunity to follow in her footsteps with a regal overnight experience of their own. Series three scenes have already been filmed in Bath itself and the group’s Bailbrook House Hotel, with Regency architecture, is the perfect place to live your best Bridgerton life! The Hotel has its very own Queen Charlotte Lounge, named in honour of her visit in 1817 to then resident Lady Isabella King, founder of the Ladies Association, a charity designed to educate women and one the Queen was a patron of. Here, you can partake in a sumptuous afternoon tea or unwind with a drink. With Bailbrook House Hotel’s Bridgerton-inspired Mansion House experience, you can immerse yourself in the elegant period charm of the Hotel with a two-night stay in an exquisitely decorated bedroom. With a sensational, seasonal three-course dinner on the first evening, chilled champagne in the room on arrival, complimentary wholesome breakfast on both days and tickets to the historical Roman Baths, you’ll feel truly spoiled. Prices start at £543 for a deluxe double and at £637 for a suite per room, per night, subject to availability. Check out https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/ bailbrook-house/offers/mansion-house-break Five minutes with... PAELLA CA’LUCIANO Based in Portishead, caterer Paella Ca’Luciano can help you to bring a a touch of the Mediterranean to your big day. We caught up with the team to to find out more... What do you offer couples for their big day? Our catering service is about providing delicious food and creating a memorable experience for you and your guests. Our speciality is authentic Spanish paella, which isn’t just a meal, but an opportunity to connect with loved ones and enjoy a unique culinary tradition. Our team will not only prepare and serve the food, but also entertain you and your guests while cooking. We want to you to be part of it! What do couples need to bear in mind to make sure everything goes smoothly? Nothing! We take care of everything from appetizers to clean up, so our couples can focus on enjoying their special day, relax and make the most of every moment. What’s on the menu? We prepare and serve: chicken, seafood, vegan and/or duck paellas; as well as seafood fideua and tapas. We offer menu tastings giving you the opportunity to sample our delicious Valencian paellas, tapas and service before the big day. We’ll work with you to create a personalised menu that fits your preferences and dietary needs. Find out more at www.paellacaluciano.com © Sarah Hayley Photography www.ryangooldphotography.co.uk 10 FOOD FOR THOUGHT Pennard House is a family-owned, exclusive-use wedding venue located in a small village near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. Having recently moved all of its catering in-house, all catering from the night-before supper to the wedding breakfast and evening food is now provided via the expert team at The Pennard Kitchen. The new head chef, Mike Dart and catering director Denise Bottrill together bring more than two decades of experience in catering weddings at all budget levels. The new Pennard Kitchen menus have been designed to include the freshest local and seasonal ingredients, to create delicious and imaginative food. All are sourced locally from Somerset suppliers where possible, such as dairy products collected from surrounding farms and meat from a locally-supplied farm shop. As part of this initiative the venue has also recently introduced The Pennard Pizza Trailer, a converted horse box providing artisan, wood-fired pizzas, which are proving perfect for evening snacks and a lovely addition to the grounds in front of the 18C Coach House. Discover more at www.pennardhouse.com BEST OF BRITISH Set within the rolling hills of the Mendips in the Bristol countryside, the Michelin Green starred The Ethicurean, co-owned by Matthew Pennington and Mark McCabe as head chef is one of the most picturesque and tranquil dining experiences you could hope to find. Taking 80 to 90 per cent of all its fruit, veg and herbs from its Victorian walled garden and orchard, as well as produce sourced and foraged locally, The Ethicurean stays true to its ethos of British seasonality and cultivation. Everything is made in-house, even the crockery is made by local potters! Head chef Mark, who you might have seen earlier in the year representing Scotland on The Great British Menu says, “British locality and seasonality is so important to me. In all honesty, I don’t know how else to cook.” From June, The Ethicurean will be starting a programme of Wednesday Suppers. You’ll have the opportunity to join the team for a relaxed evening celebrating the finest ingredients from the garden and beyond. The menu comprises three courses and a choice of omnivore and vegetarian menus are offered when booking. Priced at £55, all guests for the evening arrive at 6.30pm with supper served from 7pm. Find out more at www.theethicurean.com
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