Hereford AppleFest Banquet 2022

Hereford City Council hosts the AppleFest Banquet at the Historic Town Hall.

To celebrate the inaugural Hereford AppleFest, the City of Hereford's historic Town Hall will host an apple-themed banquet on Saturday 8 October at 7pm.

Our region has the perfect soils and weather to grow the finest apples in the world, not to mention centuries of experience in crafting fine apple juice, cider and perry.

Guests are invited to celebrate the 2022 harvest with Martin Carter’s (Saxtys' Executive Chef) unique, apple-infused menu, with local ingredients, each of the dishes matched with ciders and perries from some of the region's leading producers - including Newton Court, Ross on Wye Cider and Perry Company, Little Pomona and Oliver’s.

The banquet will take place in the majestic Assembly Hall, the scene of many lavish banquets over the 120 year history of the Grade II listed Town Hall. With its magnificent ornate ceiling, beautiful stained glass, and atmospheric oak panelling, don’t miss the chance to sample this exquisitely designed menu celebrating Herefordshire’s special relationship with the apple in this unique setting.

This experience is certain to book up quickly! 

Key-note speakers for the evening: Global cider expert, The Ciderologist, Gabe Cook and the UK's first Pommelier, Jane Peyton, School of Booze 

Tickets: £60 including welcome drink, key-note speakers, three course meal with matching ciders and perries, and coffee and mints at the close. Vegan/vegetarian/special dietary alternatives are available.

Parking: There is limited parking at Town Hall please click here to view nearby car parks or email alison@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk for more information.

HEREFORD APPLEFEST BANQUET 2022

MENU

Welcome Drinks
Little Pomona Brut Zero NV
Rich and textured, bright and racy traditional method cider
or
local still apple juice

Starter
Suggested cider: Oliver’s - Christine’s Smile Cider
A fruity, sparkling bottle conditioned Herefordshire cider with residual sweetness. Very appley and fruity with good body and full mouthfeel.

Chicken Liver and Pork Pâté
with Dabinett apple, caramelised onion and cider chutney served with baked olive oil crostini.

Baked Portobello Mushroom (V)
stuffed with roasted pepper, hard cheese and panko gratin, topped with a spiced apple glaze.

Main
Suggested cider: Ross - Bulmers Norman & Kingston Black Cider
Bitter sharp and bittersweet apples in perfect harmony and balance. A cider with joyous fruit that is bottled young and alive so that the partnership continues. Pét-nat.

Roast Loin of Pork
with mini savoury apple tart, wholegrain mustard and Celtic Marches cider sauce.

Warm Cheese Salad (V)
with soft Finn cheese from Neal's Yard Creamery, spiced apple, pecan, cranberries and rocket.

Both are served with dauphinois potatoes and a medley of fresh green vegetables.

Dessert
Suggested perry: Newton Court - Black Mountain Perry
The Black Mountains overlook Herefordshire with its red soil and sprawling orchards. The Normandy method is used to bottle this perry before its fermentation has finished, capturing the natural fruit sugars.

Apple Crumble Tart
Bramley apples in a Celtic Marches cider reduction with autumn berries, topped with a cinnamon crumble and custard.

Coffee
Coffee/tea and mints.

PLEASE SEND NAMES AND MENU OPTIONS FOR EACH TICKET TO:

alison@herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk and include your booking reference number.

Starter: Pate or Mushroom  |  Main: Pork or Warm Cheese Salad

For example:
Ticket 1 - Sarah Smith - Pate and Pork
Ticket 2 - Jack Jones - Mushroom and Warm Cheese Salad

There is only one dessert option.

IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE INCLUDE THESE IN THE EMAIL