Holland CooperThe Holland Cooper Private buying experience is bringing tweed back with a modern twist -
Holland Cooper are now offering the chance to book private appointments direct with Jade Holland Cooper or one of the team either at the Studio in Suffolk Monday- Saturday or in store at Harrods, London on select days.
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The Swan at Lavenham is proud to once again sponsor the Wood Ditton Stakes at The Craven Meeting at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile racecourse on the 18th April 2013.
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Wine Dinner
31st May
The upcoming exquisite wine dinner offers elegant wines and delectable cuisine - the result of an inspired collaboration between our Head Sommelier, François Belin, and our Head Chef Justin Kett.
The experience begins at 7.00pm with an aperitif and canapés in the lounge. This will be followed by a three-course dinner served at 7.30pm with a new wine to match each course of the dinner, expertly designed to perfectly complement.
31 May 2013
A Taste of M. Chapoutier wines Hosted by UK ambassador, Mathieu Barrere, you will be introduced to a selection of wines from this world famous fine wine producer from the Rhone Valley, Alsace, Roussillon and in Australia.
Aperitif
Alsace Sylvaner Schieferkopf, M.Chapoutier
Starter
Saint Péray, Les Tanneurs, M.Chapoutier
Crozes-Hermitage La Petite Ruche White, M.Chapoutier
Main
Lieu-dit ‘Malakoff’ Shiraz, Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier (Central Victoria, Australia)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Bernardine, M.Chapoutier
Dessert
Coufis de Paille, Vin de Table de l'Ardèche, M.Chapoutier
b>Fully inclusive experience with aperitif, canapés, wine, three course meal, a classic room for the night and full Suffolk breakfast priced from £125 per person*
Dinner experience with aperitif, canapés, wine and three course meal priced at £65.00 per personThis event will be held in our Private dining room with seating together at the banquet table, places are limited.
*Based on two people sharing a classic room, subject to availability.
For further information or to book please call Kate Bourdillon 01787 247477. When booking please advise us of any dietary requirements.
Culinary MasterclassesIf you want to pick up tips and new culinary skills then why not join one of our culinary classes Arrive at 10.30am for coffee and homemade biscuits and meet our head Chef Justin Kett, who will give an inspirational cookery class complete with recipes and taste samplings. This will be followed with a two course lunch and a glass of wine and coffee for just £35.95 per person.
2013 Dates30th MayAlfresco Dining
Create fabulous outside dining with a difference, with all the flavours of Suffolk to entice your friends and family
27th JuneAfternoon Tea
Learn to master the perfect scones and prepare delicate sweet pastries.
26th SeptemberStarters & Simple suppers
When time is of the essence learn some new no fuss starters and simple suppers that can be prepared in no time at all
31st OctoberStress free Dinner parties'
Pick up tips on how to produce the perfect dinner party so you have more time to spend with your guests
28th November'Christmas made Easy'
All your Christmas preparations made easy so you can relax and enjoy the day
For guests attending a culinary class who wish to stay overnight, the hotel is offering a preferential rate of £120 for two sharing a classic room including a full Suffolk breakfast.
Click here to watch our online video of Justin taking about how to make one of his favourite dishes.
We are able to host Private Culinary classes for up to 20 people. Suggest a date and a theme and we will do our best to accommodate your bespoke class, subject of course to availability.
To book a culinary class please contact our Reception Team on 01787 247477 or email:
info@theswanatlavenham.co.uk
Lavenham Literary Festival
15th November
We are really excited to welcome in our village the former Poet Laureate, Sir Andrew Motion, who will open the festival on Friday November 15.
Other highlights for 2013 will include authors Tracy Borman, acclaimed historian, whose latest book is due to be published just before our Festival, Tracy Chevalier, award-winning author of Girl with a Pearl Earring, whose new novel The Runaway is being published this year, Nicci French, highly successful husband-and-wife writing team, whose latest series of Frieda Klein novels is proving to be hugely popular, and Liz Trenow, local author whose first novel The Last Telegram is shortlisted for the 2013 RoNAs, presented by the Romantic Novelists’ Association. We also have a creative crime writing course with Mike Ripley, author of the award-winning Angel series of comedy thrillers, and a focus on children’s literature, linked to our Community Primary School.
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