Jools Holland on Langar Hall

Jools Holland's holiday heaven and hell - Telegraph(travel) - 10:33AM BST 14 May 2012
Jools Holland on his favourite hotels, touring Europe, and trying to squeeze 16 people into a two-man tent. 

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Jools Holland always travels with his sketch book, diary, a few cigars, and an iPad Photo: REX FEATURES
Interview by Brian Claridge 5 Comments
Great holidays...

Which was your best holiday?
Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to stay in Villa Cetinale, a stunning 17th-century villa near Siena, in Italy. It's where the late Lord Lambton used to live and the villa is surrounded by majestic pine trees and ancient buildings. It's absolutely beautiful and reminds me of a 17th-century painting. Whenever I go on holiday I like to time travel and imagine what it must have been like 500 years ago. I love the Tuscan landscape, which is reminiscent of a Claude Lorrain painting.

What's the best hotel you've stayed in?
I have a number of favourite hotels. I like the Langar Hall in Nottingham, which is a charming country house hotel in the Vale of Belvoir. The staff are friendly and the service is personal.


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LIST OF EVENTS

Langar Hall List of Events 2012

June Sunday 3rd Queen’s Coronation Dinner  We are doing a slightly revised version with similar wines for each course. Champagne reception, sherry, Riesling, Bordeaux, Dessert wine. Music with ARKangel Violin & Classical Guitar Duo. Please call to book and we will email you the menu. All inclusive £72.50 Space in the main dining room limited to 30 guests July Sunday 12st Wine tasting. Mike Lane will introduce a selection of unusual fine wines followed by dinner with wine. £40. Places limited to 12 guests.From 7.00pm - 7.30. Please book in advance. Ladies Lunch 26thJuly now fully booked. August Sunday 12th Shakespeare in the Garden. The Festival Players present Richard 111. From 3pm.Tickets £12.50 from reception or book Sunday lunch. Bring a chair & umbrella! Thursday 23rd. Leo birthday star sign celebration lunch, summer cocktails and Tom Saville’s jazz band. £ 20 inclusive All star signs welcome! Sunday 26th Fabulous Classic and vintage car day from 3pm. Afternoon tea. £12.50. Bring a special car if you have one September Sunday 2nd 6pm. The Colchester Wine Company launch for Henry Blofeld’s Champagne. Carine Wheeler will introduce the wine, Henry will amuse us with his version and we will all enjoy the champagne, the Blowers Cote du Rhone and white Burgundy over a buffet supper afterwards. A good opportunity to stock up with his wine at a good price before you go home. £65 inclusive. Thursday 20th Ladies lunch. £19.75 Reception with Glass of wine, three course menu with a choice of dishes. The best time to come along with some friends. October Thursday 18th Ladies lunch. Jane Young autumn fashion show. Three courses & a glass of wine £19.75 Monday October 22nd Wine tasting tutorial. Richard Smith will introduce a selection from Enotria Fine Wines followed by  dinner with wine . Places limited to 12 guests. 7pm for 7.30pm £40.00 November Sunday 11th6pm. Mark Huskinson.   Private View of his  New Burlesque paintings & prints followed by a Burlesque show staring his model Maggie. Please book if you would like to stay for buffet supper £35 Thursday 22nd Ladies lunch Stick & Ribbon fashion show & shop  £19.75 includes three courses & glass of wine Friday 30th 7pm Miss Haversham’s Ghost To Celebrate Charles Dickens  200th Anniversary  This was such a special evening in 2011 that we booked Patricia Knight Webb again for those who missed her unforgettable one woman show. A candle lit performance in Langar Church followed by a Victorian Dinner in the house. Tickets £60 December Thursday 6th Ladies Christmas lunch party.   Three courses, champagne cocktail & a glass of wine £25 Sunday 16th  Opera Dinner singers Dawn & Andrea (Britain’s got talent) will entertain us delightfully in the dining room after dinner. £47.50 Friday 21st. “The End of The World” Dinner Dance. £65.00 According to 5 ancient calendars the world ends today (again!) An opportunity to enjoy ourselves to the limit! Live music with Richie Muir. Double rooms at £95 if you would like to stay  that night & breakfast if still alive. Monday 24th Denny Goodwin Christmas Eve Jazz & Carols Dinner £55 including 3 course dinner. Midnight service in Langar Church ending with mince pies and port before you go to bed. Tuesday 25th Christmas Day Father Christmas welcomes everyone with a present & his sparkling Christmas cocktail.  Traditional menu will be sent in advance for your choice. Please provide names and ages of the children in your party. £99.50 children under 10 £45 Boxing Day Lunch A time to give yourself a rest from cooking & washing up Enjoy a change from Christmas food with a simply good menu. £45.00 New Years Eve 31stThe great annual party with champagne reception ,music, dancing and fireworks at midnight. If you have not already booked it would be wise to book now £110 limited places.

QUEEN'S CORONATION DINNER

LANGAR HALL QUEEN'S CORONATION DINNER Sunday June 3rd 2012 6.30pm for 7pm We are doing a slightly revised version of this menu with similar wines for each course. Champagne reception, sherry, Reilsing, Bordeaux, Dessert wine. Please call to book and we will email you the menu. All inclusive £72.50. Space in the main dining room limited to 30 guests.

LANGAR HALL RESTAURANT MENUS

• SUNDAY & MONDAY SAMPLE Dinner Menu

2 courses £25.00 3 courses £30.00

Cauliflower soup, roast organic chicken wings, capers & parsley
Twice baked cheese souffle
Caramelised pear, walnut & stilton salad

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, fig compote, walnut & raisin toast
Seared sea trout, local asparagus, brown shrimp, & fine herbes

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Wild mushroom & spinach risotto, parmesan crisp

Grilled salmon, lemon sole & hake, purple sprouting broccoli, parsley sauce

Roast pork chop, fondant potato, apple sauce & crackling

Shoulder of Langar lamb cooked long & slow, gratin potatoes

Char grilled rump of Blackberry beef, French fries, sauce béarnaise (£3.50 supplement)

Desserts

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Baked vanilla cheesecake, blackcurrant sorbet
Mango & coconut tart, coconut sorbet

Chocolate Basque mousse meringue, caramel ice cream

Selection of Stilton & French cheese & biscuits (£2.50 supplement)

Tea, coffee & macaroon £3.00

• TRADITIONAL ROAST SUNDAY LUNCH MENU(SAMPLE)

£29.50

Cauliflower soup, roast organic chicken wings, capers & parsley
Caramelised pear, walnut & Stilton salad
Poached duck egg, bacon & crouton salad

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, fig compote, walnut & raisin toast
Seared sea trout, local asparagus, brown shrimp, & fine herbes

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Wild mushroom & spinach risotto, parmesan crisp

Grilled salmon, lemon sole & hake, purple sprouting broccoli, parsley sauce
Roast farmyard chicken, bread sauce & bacon

Twelve hour cider roast pork, apple sauce & crackling

Roast sirloin of Blackberry beef, Yorkshire pudding, red wine gravy

Desserts

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Baked vanilla cheesecake, blackcurrant sorbet
Mango & coconut tart, coconut sorbet

Chocolate Basque mousse meringue, caramel ice cream

Selection of Stilton & French cheese & biscuits


Tea infusions, coffee & chocolate(included)

• MONDAY- FRIDAY SAMPLE LUNCH MENU

Table d’hôte Menu

Two courses £18.50

(you may mix & match between two menus, starters charged £6.00 & mains at £12.50)

Cauliflower soup, roast organic chicken wings, capers & parsley

Ham hock terrine, pickles, toasted sour dough
Poached duck egg, bacon & croutons salad
Crispy salt & pepper squid, Aioli
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Butternut squash & spinach risotto, Parmesan tuille

Baked hake, crushed new potatoes, pernod sauce

Poached chicken breast, tomatoes, & tarragon nage
Steak & ale pie (Melton red), sautéed potatoes, spring greens

A la Carte Menu

Starters

(from £6.00-£10.00)

Caramelised pear, walnut & stilton salad
      Twice baked cheese soufflé 

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, red onion marmalade, toasted sour dough 
Seared sea trout, local asparagus, brown shrimp, & fine herbes

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Main courses

(from £13.00-£19.50)

Steamed halibut, lemon & saffron gnocchi, creamed leeks, shrimp beurre noisette
Pan-fried calves's liver & bacon, smoked new potatoes, beetroot & spinach
Roast guinea fowl, stuffed leg, baby carrots, potato mille feuille, white raisins

Rump of Blackberry beef, salad & chips, sauce Bearnaise 

Desserts

(from £6.00-£10.00)

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Baked vanilla cheesecake, blackcurrant sorbet
Mille feuille of passion fruit, Kaffir lime leaf ice cream
Bitter chocolate cremeux, peanut feuilletine, salted caramel popcorn ice cream
Gariguette strawberry souffle, maple pannacotta, short bread, basil granite

Selection of stilton & French  cheese & biscuits

Tea infusions, coffee & chocolate £3.00

• TUESDAY - FRIDAY SAMPLE DINNER MENU

Table d’hôte Menu

Two courses £20.00

(you may mix & match between two menus, starters charged £6.00 & mains at £14.00)

Cauliflower soup, roast organic chicken wings, capers & parsley

Ham hock terrine, pickles, toasted sour dough
Poached duck egg, bacon & croutons salad
Crispy salt & pepper squid, Aioli
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Butternut squash & spinach risotto, Parmesan tuille

Baked hake, crushed new potatoes, pernod sauce

Poached chicken breast, tomatoes, & tarragon nage
Braised shoulder of Langar lamb, grain mustard mash

A la Carte Menu

Starters

(from £6.50-£10.50)

Caramelised pear, walnut & stilton salad
      Twice baked cheese soufflé

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, red onion marmalade, toasted sour dough 
Seared sea trout, local asparagus, brown shrimp, & fine herbes

Salad of Cornish crab, almonds, cucumber, Charentais melon

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Main courses

(from £13.50-£25.00)

Steamed halibut, lemon & saffron gnocchi, creamed leeks, shrimp beurre noisette
Pan-fried calves's liver & bacon, smoked new potatoes, beetroot & spinach
Roast guinea fowl, stuffed leg, baby carrots, potato mille feuille, white raisins

Assiette of Langar lamb, potato gnoochi, home made ricotta, green olive & wild garlic

Fillet of Blackberry beef, tortellini of braised shin, morels, gem lettuce & Maderia jus

Desserts

(from £6.00-£10.50)

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Baked vanilla cheesecake, blackcurrant sorbet
Mille feuille of passion fruit, Kaffir lime leaf ice cream
Bitter chocolate cremeux, peanut feuilletine, salted caramel popcorn ice cream
Gariguette strawberry souffle, maple pannacotta, short bread, basil granite

Selection of stilton & French  cheese & biscuits

Tea infusions, coffee & chocolate £3.00

• SATURDAY SAMPLE DINNER MENU

A la Carte only

Starters

(from £6.50-£10.50)
Garden nettle soup, poached duck egg, sea salt

Caramelised pear, walnut & stilton salad
       Twice baked cheese soufflé 

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, red onion marmalade, toasted sour dough 
Seared sea trout, local asparagus, brown shrimp, & fine herbes

Salad of Cornish crab, almonds, cucumber, Charentais melon

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Main Courses

(from £13.50-£25.00)

Wild mushroom & spinach risotto, Parmesan tuille

Steamed halibut, lemon & saffron gnocchi, creamed leeks, shrimp beurre noisette
Pan-fried calves's liver & bacon, smoked new potatoes, beetroot & spinach
Roast guinea fowl, stuffed leg, baby carrots, potato mille feuille, white raisins

Assiette of Langar lamb, potato gnoochi, home made ricotta, green olive & wild garlic

Fillet of Blackberry beef, tortellini of braised shin, morels, gem lettuce & Madeira jus

Desserts

(from £6.50-£10.50)

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Baked vanilla cheesecake, blackcurrant sorbet
Mille feuille of passion fruit, Kaffir lime leaf ice cream
Bitter chocolate cremeux, peanut feuilletine, salted caramel popcorn ice cream
Gariguette strawberry souffle, maple pannacotta, short bread, basil granite

Selection of Stilton & French  cheese & biscuits

                            Coffee, tea infusions, chocolate truffle & hazelnut macaroons £3.00

Some dishes may contain nuts. Please inform us of any allergies

10% service charge is added to your bill. Please inform reception if you prefer not to pay this.

LANGAR HALL PARTY MENUS 2012

• AUTUMN & WINTER LUNCH PARTY MENUS 2012(till March only)

For parties of 12-20 guests

With exclusive use of the Indian Dining room

£37.50 with a choice of dishes on the day

We will make a small choice menu on the day with 3 choices in each course

(It will include a vegetarian & a fish option)

If any queries, do not hesitate to contact Avishek

For parties of 30-50 guests

£37.50 with a set no choice menu (+ a vegetarian option)

Please select only one dish from each course to make up your menu

Then send it through to Avishek at least one week in advance

STARTERS

Celeriac, chestnut and apple soup

Twice baked cheese soufflé

Roast wood pigeon, bacon and crouton salad

Smoked haddock kedgeree

MAIN COURSE

Char grilled butternut squash risotto with Parmesan tuille

Baked hake, soft herb crust, parsley sauce

Roast Belvoir guinea fowl, bread sauce & bacon

Twelve hour cider roast Colston Bassett pork, apple sauce & crackling

DESSERTS

Vanilla pannacotta, caramelised pears & pear granite

Homemade apple, raisin & cinnamon crumble, custard

Warm treacle tart, vanilla ice cream

Selection of four British cheese & biscuits

Coffee and chocolates

Cheese may be served as an extra course @ £29.50 a plate per table of 8

SUNDAY LUNCH PARTY £37.50

For 30- 50guest with exclusive use of the main dining room

Choose just one dish on each course from the above menu with vegetarian alternatives

One main course: either roast beef, pork, lamb with vegetarian and children’s option

• AUTUMN AND WINTER DINNER PARTY MENUS 2012(till March only)

FOR PARTIES OF 12 – 20 GUESTS (minimum of 12)

With exclusive use of the Indian dining room

£47.50 with a choice of dishes

Please make a table plan with the names of the guests and their choices

Then fax, email or post it to Avishek at Langar Hall at least one week before the event

£42.50 with a set no choice menu (vegetarian options)

Please select only one dish from each course to make up your menu

Then fax it to Avishek at Langar Hall at least one week in advance

FOR PARTIES OF 30 – 50 GUESTS (minimum 30)

With exclusive use of the main dining room & white sitting room (except Saturday)

£47.50 with a set no choice menu (vegetarian options)

Please select only one dish from each course to make up your menu

Then fax it to Avishek at Langar Hall at least one week in advance

STARTERS
Butternust squash & red lentil soup
Twice baked cheese soufflé

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, fig compote, walnut & raisin toast

Smoked haddock kedgeree

MAIN COURSES

Wild mushroom & spinach risotto with Parmesan tuille
White fish for the Day, Champagne sauce

Roast breast & stuffed leg of guinea fowl, pineau des Charentes sauce

Fillet of beef Wellington, (cooked medium rare) red wine & shallot gravy

All dishes are served with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes

DESSERTS

Apple tart Tatin, calvados ice cream

Poached pear, crème brulée

Chocolate pave, passion fruit sorbet

Selection of four British cheese & biscuits

Cheese may be served as an extra course @ £29.50 a plate per table of 8

All menus include coffee and chocolates.

Please advise us of any dietary requirements. We can offer alternative dishes.

Avishek, our party organiser will be pleased to discuss the menu and wines with you.

• SPRING & SUMMER LUNCH PARTY MENUS 2012(from April)

For parties of 12-20 guests

With exclusive use of the Indian Dining room

£37.50 with a choice of dishes on the day

We will make a small choice menu on the day with 3 choices in each course

(It will include a vegetarian & a fish option)

For parties of 30-50 guests

Lunch parties for 30 up to 50 guests in the Main dining room

With exclusive use of the White Sitting Room for pre meal drinks.

And The Main Dining room for the meal. This dining room seats:

30-34 at three tables

35 – 50 guests at two tables x 12 and a centre table for up to 26.

£37.50 with a set no choice menu (+ a vegetarian option)

Please select only one dish from each course to make up your menu

Then send it through to Avishek or Pascal at least one week in advance

STARTERS

Cauliflower soup, roasted organic chicken wings, capers & parsley

Poached duck egg, bacon & crouton salad
Twice baked cheese soufflé

Ham hock terrine, pickle and toasted sour dough

MAIN COURSES

Seasonal vegetables are served with all dishes

Homemade tagliatelle, char grilled summer vegetables, basil & feta cheese

Grilled fillet of halibut, sauce vierge

Poached breast of farmyard chicken, crushed new potato, herb nage

Shoulder of Langar lamb cooked long & slow

DESSERTS

Vanilla cheescake, poached garden rhubarb

Chocolate Basque mousse meringue, caramel ice cream

Mango & coconut tart, coconut sorbet
Stilton & French cheese and biscuits

Coffee and chocolates

Cheese may be served as an extra course @ £29.50 a plate per table of 8

• SPRING & SUMMER DINNER PARTY MENU 2012(from April)

FOR PARTIES OF 12 – 20 GUESTS (minimum of 12)

With exclusive use of the Indian dining room

£47.50 with a choice of dishes

Please make a table plan with the names of the guests and their choices

Then fax, email or post it to Avishek at Langar Hall at least one week before the event

£42.50 with a set no choice menu (vegetarian options)

Please select only one dish from each course to make up your menu

Then fax it to Avishek at Langar Hall at least one week in advance

FOR 30 – 50 SET MENU WITHOUT CHOICE

With exclusive use of the White Sitting Room for pre dinner drinks.

And The Main Dining room for dinner. This dining room seats:

30-34 at three tables

35 – 50 guests at two tables x 12 and a centre table for up to 26.

Please make a table plan with the names of the guests and their choices

Then fax, email or post it to Avishek or Pascal at Langar Hall one week before the event

STARTERS

Garden beetroot soup, goats cheese, Granny Smith apple & pine nuts

Steamed local asparagus, Lemon butter sauce (April-June)

Salad of Cromer crab, cucumber & hazelnuts

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, red onion marmalade, toasted sour dough

MAIN COURSES

Fresh seasonal vegetables accompany all main courses

Poached fillet of halibut, braised fennel, lobster tortellini, lobster bisque

Roast breast & stuffed leg of guinea fowl, pineau des Charentes sauce

Char grilled fillet of beef, cooked medium rare, sauce Béarnaise

Roast saddle & char grilled leg of Langar lamb, rosemary and garlic

DESSERTS

Summer pudding, clotted cream, vanilla ice cream

Bitter chocolate parfait, macerated strawberries, wild strawberry sorbet

Glazed lemon tart, raspberries, elderflower sorbet

Summer berry Pavlova, vanilla ice cream

Coffee & homemade chocolates and filtered water

Indian Tapas:

(Flat bread, lentil Dhal, spiced chick peas, aubergine caviar, Bombay potatoes, cucumber & mint raita)

Cheese may be served as an extra course @ £29.50 a plate per table of 8

Please advise us of any other dietary requirements so that we can offer alternative dishes.

A 10% service charge is added to the bill. It is divided between the staff. This is discretionary.

Avishek, our party organiser will be pleased to discuss the menu, wine and any other details

Telephone 01949 860559 for an appointment or email info@langarhall.co.uk

Langar School Outing 8th May

The school children came to see and learn about the kitchen garden with their teachers and Louise who showed them all the vegetables. I hope some may be inspired to start growing their own. They were all very well behaved!

New Pagoda for shade and secret meetings.

This arrived the day the rain came. Today we opened it up and look forward to summer days when it will be a lovely place for a drink or lunch on the sunny lawn in front of the garden room. Or for smokers on a cold wet day.
Made by Crown Pavilions in England. I already want another for a little shop.

Doddington Hall near Lincoln

Doddington Hall is 'a must' when visiting Langar Hall. It is the most inspiring Historic House open to the public, beautifully run, alive and welcoming. The garden is uniquely lovely throughout the year, then there is the new prise winning farm shop, (Like Fortnum & Mason) busy cafe, good service and now a big India Jane shop full of amazing furnishings, china and art. I spent a memorable afternoon there yesterday. Lincoln Cathedral is just up the road and Southwell Minster on the way back to Langar makes a really special day out if you have the time and energy for all three.

Imogen's Book for sale on e-bay

Fame at last! I was quite overwhelmed when I found you can buy my book on e-bay costs from 99p - £29 or $80. Where did they all come from? You can buy a personally signed copy when you come to Langar for £10 cash. I have been "not writing" the next "Reciepe & Remeniscenses", since 2008. Perhaps I'll focus on it later this year??

Valentines Lunch Menu

VALENTINES SPECIAL LUNCH MENU

(12.00-2.00)

Tuesday 14th February 2012

£37.50

(3 courses plus coffee & chocolates)

Twice baked cheese soufflé

Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, red onion marmalade, walnut & raisin toast

Smoked Salmon, fennel salad, buttered brown bread

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Butternut squash, saffron gnocchi,broccoli, pumpkin & lime dressing

Pan fried lemon sole, lemon & saffron gnocchi, leeks, brown shrimp buerre noisette

Char grilled Rump of Blackberry Farm beef, French fries, salad, sauce Béarnaise

Desserts

Apple tart tatin, Armagnac ice cream

Dark chocolate pave, passion fruit sorbet

Vanilla pannacotta, poached Yorkshire rhubarb, rhubarb & ginger sorbet

Selection of English cheese & biscuits to share £10.00

Tea infusions, Coffee & chocolates

REGULAR LUNCH MENU

(12.00-2.00)

Tuesday 14th February 2012

£25.00

(3 courses plus coffee & chocolates)

Celeriac, apple and chestnut soup

Ham hock & parsley terrine, pickles & toasted sour dough

Smoked haddock kedgeree

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Butter nut squash and spinach risotto, with parmesan tuille

Baked hake, soft herb crust, parsley sauce

Cider roast pork, fondant potato, apple sauce & crackling

Desserts

Crème caramel, spiced citrus fruits

Sticky toffee pudding, coconut ice cream

Chocolate Basque mousse meringue, caramel ice cream

Selection of English cheese & biscuits to share £10.00

Tea infusions, Coffee & chocolates

Please ring reception at 01949 860559 to book.