Feast on Cloud 9

THE GROVE, HERTFORDSHIRE | 25 MAY - 1 SEPTEMBER 2024

Our fleet of beautiful balloons are landing at The Grove once again this summer.

Make your way through the picturesque grounds of The Grove to find your very own hot air balloon, located beside the ornamental canal and with views across the 300 acre estate. Whilst our balloons remain stationary, your taste buds will soar as we take you on an unforgettable culinary journey. Choose from afternoon tea - in the company of butterflies and honeybees - or our nine course tasting menu, served under the stars.

Afternoon Tea

25 MAY - 1 SEPTEMBER | 12PM OR 3PM
TABLES OF 2 - 6 | £65, CHAMPAGNE £75

Indulge in a selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones, cakes and edible clouds, whilst taking in the picturesque views of rolling Hertfordshire countryside.

Prepare for your taste buds to soar

  • Selection of finger sandwiches

    Oak smoked salmon, caper mayonnaise

    Cream cheese and cucumber (V)

    Clarence Court egg mayonnaise and cress (V)

    Free-range coronation chicken

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    Savouries

    Savoury madeleine with creme fraiche and chives

    Whipped cheese ice cream cone, truffle flake (V)

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    Sweets and scones

    Warm scones served with clotted cream and homemade preserve (V)

    Selection of cakes and edible clouds (V)

    Any dietary requirements must be confirmed at the time of booking

  • Selection of finger sandwiches

    Cream cheese and cucumber

    Clarence Court egg mayonnaise and cress

    Avocado and wild rocket

    Roast pepper with black olives

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    Savouries

    Savoury madeleine with creme fraiche and chives

    Whipped cheese ice cream cone, truffle flake

    -

    Sweets and scones

    Warm scones served with clotted cream and homemade preserve

    Selection of cakes and edible clouds

    Any dietary requirements must be confirmed at the time of booking

  • Selection of finger sandwiches

    Vegan cream cheese and cucumber

    Avocado and wild rocket

    Roast pepper with black olives

    Hummus and tomato

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    Savouries

    Savoury madeleine with creme fraiche and chives

    Whipped cheese ice cream cone, truffle flake

    -

    Sweets and scones

    Warm scones served with vegan clotted cream and homemade preserve

    Selection of cakes and edible clouds

    Any dietary requirements must be confirmed at the time of booking

  • Stow your suitcase

    Cloud 9 canapés to enjoy with your welcome drink (V)

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    Beside the seaside

    Chicken liver parfait Feast lolly, savoury madeleine

    Mushroom parfait Feast lolly, savoury madeleine (V) (VG)

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    At the tide pools

    Roasted Cornish cod, straw potatoes, seaweed ketchup and pickled dulse

    Battered costada courgette, straw potatoes, seaweed ketchup, pickled dulse (V) (VG)

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    Sunflowers at sunset

    Royal Imperial Caviar sunflower, buckwheat shell, capers, gherkin, shallot, egg

    Basil caviar sunflower, buckwheat shell, capers, gherkin, shallot, egg (V)

    Basil caviar sunflower, buckwheat shell, capers, gherkin, shallot (VG)

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    Soaring over the ocean

    Lobster en croute, fennel and cucumber ceviche, lobster bisque

    Pithivier of salt-baked beetroot, goat’s cheese, caramelised onion, spinach and nori (V)

    Pithivier of salt-baked beetroot, caramelised onion, spinach and nori (VG)

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    Stamp your passport

    ‘Tournedos-Rossini’ fillet of beef, foie gras, truffle mashed potato, roasted shallot, truffle jus

    Roasted aubergine fillet, truffle mashed potato, wild mushroom, artichoke hearts, roasted shallots, onion jus (V) (VG)

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    A spin in the tea cups

    Vanilla panna cotta and strawberry soup tea cups, candy floss (V) (VG)

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    Touch down

    Textures of chocolate, salted caramel (V) (VG)

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    Every cloud has a silver lining

    Selection of Cloud 9 petit fours

    Gluten free menu available too, though any dietary requirements must be confirmed at the time of booking

  • Stow your suitcase

    Cloud 9 nibbles

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    Beside the seaside

    Miniature fish and chips

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    Soaring over the ocean

    Lobster en croute

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    Stamp your passport

    Roasted breast of free-range chicken, pomme puree, tender stem broccoli, glazed carrots, jus

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    A spin in the tea cups

    Vanilla panna cotta and strawberry soup tea cups, candy floss (V) (VG)

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    Touch down

    Textures of chocolate, salted caramel (V) (VG)

    -

    Every cloud has a silver lining

    Selection of Cloud 9 petit fours

    Any dietary requirements must be confirmed at the time of booking

Evening Tasting Menu

25 MAY - 1 SEPTEMBER | 7.30PM
TABLES OF 4 - 6 | ADULTS £125 (WINE FLIGHT £75), CHILDREN £55

As dusk falls, follow the ambient glow of the balloons, and embark on a nine-course culinary journey to the seaside, across sunflower fields, before ending at the fairground.

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