Friday 21 December 2012

Christmas Cheer to all of you!

We have had a lovely run up to Christmas - busy lunches and time to chat to customers as well - a real treat. Lisa and I have been told many times that we are "never at Peppercorn" - but we are, honestly. We start work at 8-30 am and finish at around 3pm and there are only two days a week when we are not there - so please do come and chat to us - but early in the day is the best time - whilst we are prepping the dishes for the day ahead and before the lunch rush hits! We do occasionally take an admin day to plan menus, events, staff  rotas and training plans for our wonderful apprentices - but otherwise we are at Peppercorn having fun - and would absolutely love to see you!
We have a lovely Christmas menu to tempt you - REAL chilli hot chocolate, fabulous Festive Cranberry and Almond cake (with edible glitter atop!), Lamb Tagine, Moroccan meatballs, Green fritters, Sausage Hotpot, Pork Terrine, Smokes mackerel pate, Hoummous, Carrot and Parmesan fritters, Vegetable broth with dumplings, Fish Provencal, Bread and butter pudding, Warm spiced oranges and figs with star anise, Creamy rice pudding with cardamom and rose water, Semolina, lemon and marmalade cake, Giant caramel meringues and much, much more - so come along and warm yourselves beside the log burner and join us for a very merry Christmas.
Remember - we are open EVERY DAY EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY!!
See you soon - and have fun!

Tuesday 11 December 2012

Christmas fun!

Today we had the Stitchers Lunch. What a lovely group of ladies they are - we provided lunch for 17 of them at the church rooms in the village and were serenaded by their whistle playing and laughter. We loved it!
On Friday it's carols around the tree at 7pm - but before that we hope that as many people as possible pop in to Peppercorn for a complimentary carrot, coriander, lentil and coconut soup or Bangladeshi Dal to warm you on your way. After the carols we shall stoke up the log burner, lock the door, close the blinds and embark on the hilarity of our staff Christmas party! Everyone will be bringing a game but we know which game we'll start with  - it involves rugby socks and oranges - enough said!! I PROMISE we'll post some illustrations here after the event. What fun is to be had!!