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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.