A sneak preview of what to expect:

Starter

Parma Ham with a Minty Melon, Goat's Cheese and Pinenut Salad and a Fig and Honey Dressing

Main

Pan Roasted Gressingham Duck Breast and Confit Leg served with Aubergine, Braised Lentils and Mangetout with a Spiced Orange Jus

Dessert

Apple and Cinnamon Crumble Tart with Cinnamon Cream, Apple Coulis and Thin Chocolate Sticks

Vegetarian starter

Sundried Tomato and Basil Pesto Tart with Rocket and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Vegetarian main

Courgette and Quinoa Linguine with Salsa Verde, Toasted Pinenuts and Blistered Cherry Tomatoes (v)

And beforehand, canapes

• Mini Yorkshire Pud Selection (beef/ horseradish, chicken/redcurrant)

• Smoked Salmon Blinis with Crème Fraiche and Caviar

• Mini Dressed Crab and Avocado Bruschetta with Lemon Oil

• Macaroni and Cheese Bon Bons with Red Onion Marmalade (v)

• Quinoa and Spiced Squash Lollipops with Tzatziki (v)

  And afterwards cake.  Correction: cakes.