Launching this autumn, Crabtree & Crabtree will be offering a collection of NEW immersive C&C Epicurean Experiences to guests staying at their self-catering properties in Northumberland and the South of Scotland, centred around the very best local food and drink in the region.
Each gastronomic experience has been designed in close collaboration with exceptional local artisans and experts, pulled from Crabtree & Crabtree’s extensive Little Black Book of contacts. From stargazing suppers, wild dining and foraging to cocktail masterclasses, wine tasting and cooking classes – guests will have the opportunity to get under the skin of their chosen holiday destination, learn a new skill or satiate current interests.
Stargazing Suppers (Northumberland)
Dine with the stars with an intimate moonlit supper and stargazing experience. Held in the garden or candlelit bothy of their C&C holiday, guests will be treated to an illuminating session by a local astronomer who will reveal the sights of constellations, planets, shooting starts and the Milky Way as they enjoy a three-course ‘dinner in the dark’ menu. Specially created to be savoured in the inky dark, the menu comprises of dishes that masterfully balance taste, texture and aroma using ingredients such as chicken liver parfait, crispy shallots, torched mackerel, tangy gooseberries and popping candy. Available with stays at specific Northumberland properties, which are remote and large enough to host an al fresco dinner and astronomy session. Weather dependent.
Stay at Risingham House, West Woodburn (sleeps 8) from £1,854 for 7 nights, including one Stargazing Supper in The Bothy for 8 people
Spirit of the Wilderness / Cocktail Masterclass (Northumberland)
Rewild your drinking experience on your next visit to Northumberland with a C&C exclusive trip to Hepple Spirits. Guests will be taken on a private tour of the Hepple distillery, followed by a fragrant botanical walk around the estate looking at the wild juniper bushes and Douglas Fir trees that give the sprits their unique flavour, before heading to a secret, hidden bar in the moors where they will enjoy a tasting, a cocktail or a classic gin and tonic. Should guests prefer to stay at their C&C holiday home, they can opt for a cocktail and oyster masterclass, whereby a local bartender will demonstrate how to serve up a perfect Hepple martini, which can be enjoyed alongside a plate of fresh local Lindisfarne oysters. Available with stays at properties in Northumberland. POA for private tastings held at C&C properties, depending on travel and group size.
Stay at The Stables and Priory Cottage, Morpeth (sleeps 10) from £2,068 for 7 nights, including one Hepple distillery and estate experience for 10 people.
Wild Dining (East Lothian)
Crabtree & Crabtree is all about rewilding luxury, so sharing nourishing meals of organic, foraged food is their idea of perfection. Working together with Buck & Birch, a pioneering wild dining outfit based on the east coast of Scotland, C&C invites guests to rewild their culinary expectations with a curated menu of the finest, ultra-seasonal produce. Comprising delectable dishes created from ingredients such as wild game, the freshest seafood and foraged delights, each meal is served with the theatre, elegance and creative flair of a fine dining restaurant in a more intimate and hands-on environment. Expect a feast for the eyes and the senses with exciting cocktails and flavour combinations, each created to highlight the best of the season. Available with stays at properties in East Lothian.
Stay at Papple Farmhouse, East Linton (sleeps 8) from £2,386 for 7 nights, including one Wild Dining Experience for 8 people.
A Taste of Northumberland
From pasture-fed beef and venison slowly reared in the Cheviot Hills to heather honey, hand cured fish and the freshest oysters scooped straight from the cool waters surrounding Holy Island, Northumberland is home to some of the best producers in the UK. C&C invites guests to sample the best of the region’s larder through a culinary workshop led by an award-winning professional chef. During the course of the workshop, you will create several delicious dishes while learning about the provenance of the ingredients. Available with stays at properties in Northumberland. Prices vary depending on menu choices.
Stay at Lions House, Berwick-upon-Tweed (sleeps 6) from £1,250 for 7 nights, including one Experience for 6 people.
Scottish Cookery & Dining Experience
Working together with a local cookery school, C&C guests based in East Lothian and the Scottish Borders can get a flavour of the region by learning to cook a delicious two- or three-course menu from the comfort of their C&C holiday home. Using the best local and seasonal produce they can expect to whip up dishes such as venison wellington, wild mushroom ravioli and raspberry soufflé before sitting down to enjoy their culinary creations. Superb wine parings are on offer if desired. Available with stays at properties in the Scottish Borders and East Lothian. Prices vary depending on menu choices.
Stay at The Stables at Saltcoats Steading, Gullane (sleeps 8) from £1,702 for 7 nights, including one cookery and dining experience for 8 people.
Sommelier-led Cheese and Wine Tasting Evenings (Scottish Borders)
Indulge in an evening of great wine and delicious artisan cheese in the comfort of a C&C holiday home with a sommelier-led masterclass brought to you by one of C&C’s favourite local delis. Over the course of the evening, guests will enjoy sampling an array of wines ranging from rich and exuberant reds such as Pomerol and Chateau-Neuf-du-Pape to light and elegant options including Albarino or a Montauberon rosé alongside a handpicked selection of wonderful cheese. Tasting sessions typically last for two hours and can be tailored to guests’ choice of wine, cheese or budget. Available with stays at properties in the Scottish Borders.
Stay at Junction House, Kelso (sleeps 6) from £831 for 7 nights, including one Cheese & Wine Tasting evening for 6 people.
To book visit www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com
