Launceston Place launching new lunchtime tasting menu in January

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Tim Allen chefMichelin-starred London restaurant Launceston Place is launching a new lunch-time tasting menu in January. The menu, called the 404 menu, features four courses, amuse bouche, pre-dessert and petit fours, offering a gastronomic journey through executive chef Tim Allen’s style of seasonally-inspired British cooking. Yorkshire born Tim joined Launceston Place in February 2012, after spending seven successful years at double Michelin-starred Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds. Before this he also worked in the kitchens at renowned restaurants The Landmark and L’Ortolan with John Burton Race.Launceston Place - Quail Legs It begins with a pre-starter of Parmesan with onion and ceps, before beginning with a course of quail with cauliflower, morteau sausage and grapes. A fish course of cod with crispy egg, greens and mustard is served before a main dish of partridge with sourdough puree, cured foie gras and smoked Cavennes onions. After the savoury dishes comes a pre-dessert of orange with ginger and buttermilk before a serving of Grand Cru chocolate with pear and grue. Petit fours are finally offered to finish the meal. The 404 menu is priced at £40 per person including still or sparkling water and tea or coffee to finish. The menu will be available throughout January from Tuesday to Sunday. For more information, visit Launceston Place’s website.
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Editor 22nd December 2014

Launceston Place launching new lunchtime tasting menu in January