Welcome! To National Taste of Game Week which runs from the 15th to the 22nd of November. This is a unique initiative designed by BASC to highlight the benefits of game meat as a local, wild and nutritious food source, whilst at the same time providing a focal point for encouraging the general public, BASC members and their friends to enjoy eating game.

We are on the eve of National Taste of Game Week and therefore, numerous initiatives are being run from the 15th – 22nd of November which are listed below.

These events which are being run both nationally and locally, will include winning one of 2 top game cookery chefs for an evening – either Mark Gilchrist of Mark Gough, and a day at Mike Robinson’s Game and Wild food cookery school, in Yattendon, a hamper of Sainsbury’s game and 3 bottles of wine or 2 cases of wine from Pol Roger.

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BASC are working closely with all the regional press and local radio during National Taste of Game Week to promote local businesses that sell game meat, during National Taste of Game Week.

For more details on taking part this year or in the future, please contact Simon Hamlyn, BASC Director of Operations via email, or call 01244 573043

Through the BASC Game’s On campaign, we are providing a coordinated and sustainable approach to game marketing which is designed to increase the consumption of game meat.

Eastern

W R Garner and Sons
Godwick Hall Farmhouse Godwick Tittleshall Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 2RJ
On Saturday the 22nd of November all game sold at the local Farmers market will have been shot at the local shoot at Godwick. There will be mainly French partridges and pheasants available.
Over the years Garner and Sons have built up a good relationship with the local community and arrive at the market about 9.00 a.m.
Prices charged - pheasants £2.50. Partridge £1.75
For more details contact Mr John Garner
01328 700540
robert@godwick.co.uk

Browns of Stilton
4 Church Street Stilton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 3RF
There will be hot game tastings in the shop during the weekend and cold pie tastings during the week.
For more details contact Mr Harper
01733 242486
ask@brownsofstilton.co.uk

The Woodbridge Fine Food Company
2a New Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1DT
During National Taste of Game Week there will be fresh game available daily, which will include local wild duck, mallard, teal, pheasant, partridges, rabbit, pigeon and venison.
There will be "World famous” game pies and homemade game apricot and prune sausages and burgers.
As well there are daily tastings and educational presentations.
For more details, please contact Mr Peter Hockley
01394 610000
patrickhockley@talk21.com
www.thewoodbridgefinefoodcompany.co.uk

The Waterfront Café
The Granary Tide Mill Way Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1BY
During National Taste of Game Week, the fresh daily menu will include local game hotpot, fresh pigeon breast's smoked in house, venison and game burgers, game sausages, a special game menu with rustic wines to match, a wild game terrine, roast partridge/pheasant and local wild duck
For more details, please contact Mr Patrick Hockley
01394 610333
patrickhockley@talk21.com
www.thewaterfrontcafe.co.uk

The Bildeston Crown
104 High Street Bildeston Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7EB
On the 19th of November, The Bideston Crown, will be holding a National Taste of Game Week 7 - course game tasting menu for a maximum of 60 guests starting at 7.30 for 8.00 p.m.
For more details and prices please contact Mr Chris Lee.
01449 740510
chris@thebildestoncrown.co.uk
www.thebildestoncrown.co.uk

The Saracens Head
Wolferton, Nr Erpingham, Norfolk, NR11 7LZ
During National Taste of Game Week, The Saracens Head is offering Scrumptious gamey fair on their lunch and supper menus (pre-booking only) from Tuesday evening to Friday evening inclusive, and also Sunday evening.
The cost of the 2 – course meal is £15. 
For more details, please contact either Rachel or Robert.
01263 768909
www.saracenshead-norfolk.co.uk

Ashlyn’s Farm Shop
Ashlyn’s Farm shop is situated on the A414 at North Weald, Essex
27th Game Dinner at The Restaurant at Ashlyns
Telephone and fax is 01992 525146
www.ashlyns.co.uk/farm-shop/farm_shop.shtml   

***FULLY BOOKED***

Game Seminars / Master Classes
Monday 24th November 2007
Westminster Kings Way College, 76 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PD
The Seminar will cost £60 per person this includes the lecture, lunch and a colour copy of a booklet written by me on Game preparation and Identification.
If you have any question or would like further information on the seminar please contact: Jose.souto@westking.ac.uk
0207 802 8963
Information on payment please contact Abigail:
Abigail.harman@westking.ac.uk
0207 802 8985 

The Square and Compasses
Fuller Street Fairstead Essex CM3 2BB
During National Taste of Game Week our fresh daily menu will include the following dishes - Sautéed breast of pigeon wrapped in home-made smoked streaky bacon with a fricassee of wild mushrooms, a hint of tarragon and red wine sauce. A traditional game terrine of pheasant, pigeon, rabbit and partridge accompanied with a fresh quince and damson chutney. Casserole of pheasant slowly cooked in port, orange and fresh redcurrants served with dauphinoise potatoes. Whole roasted partridge served on a croute with bread sauce, chipolatas, bacon rolls and fresh redcurrant jus.
For more details please contact Victor Roome
01245 361477
info@thesquareandcompasses.co.uk
www.thesquareandcompasses.co.uk

Fine Food & Wine Club - Eighth Dinner - Game
Wednesday 19th November 2008 at 7:30pm
2 Station Parade, Balham High Road, London SW12 9AZ   
020 8675 2233  

After a wait of more than a year we are delighted to announce our eighth Fine Food and Wine Dinner, and we have plenty to celebrate.  You may not have realised but the 15th - 22nd November is "National Taste of Game Week", not only that but the 19th November is also Lamberts 6th Birthday so what more reason do we need to celebrate!!!

David Johnson, our Head Chef and his intrepid team have created a fantastic menu to illustrate the delights of British Game and seasonal produce.

Once again we have the good fortune to be able to call upon Jim Eustace from leading vintners Haynes, Hanson & Clark. The dinner will be complimented by a selection of excellent wines, personally selected by Jim, and about which he will delight in telling us more on the night.
Tickets are £70 per person all inclusive.

To purchase tickets, please call 0208 675 2233.  Please book early as capacity is limited.  bookings@lambertsrestaurant.com
www.hhandc.co.uk
www.lambertsrestaurant.com

The Dining Room
33 St John Street Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1GP
The Dining Room are offering a set Taste of Game menu using the best of local game and seasonal produce at £25 per head starting a 7.15pm. This will be available on Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th of November. Details of the menu will be confirmed nearer the time.
The A La Carte and Tasting menus available on Friday and Saturday will also feature game.
For more details, please contact Mr Peter Dale
01335 300666
www.thediningroomashbourne.co.uk

In support of Taste of Game week in November, Shooting Lincs are organising three Taste of Game dinners in the Lincolnshire county:

The Tollemache Arms
Main Street, Buckminster, Lincolnshire NG33 5SA
During National Taste of Game Week there will be a 10% discount of all food in the restaurant for BASC members, on presentation of their valid BASC membership card.
01476 860007

BASC Midland roadshow at the Springfields event centre
20th November
During the BASC Midland roadshow at the Springfields event centre in Spalding BASC (7 – 10pm) is hosting a ‘Taste of Game’ Barbecue which will not only give people a great opportunity to try game but they will also be able to take away easy-to-prepare recipes so they can try it themselves at home.

The Cricketts Inn
Burton Road, Acresford, Swadlincote, DE12 8AP
The Cricketts Inn gets all of its game from a local shoot, less than 2 miles from the pub. During National Taste of Game Week, their Specials menu will only feature game dishes, which will be breast of pheasant with a whiskey cream sauce, roast partridge with a cider and apple gravy, venison with a raspberry and port jus, and pigeon wellingtons - all served with game chips, mash or parsnip crisps.
Tel 01283 760359
www.crickettsinn.co.uk

Northern

Parkin Family Butchers
Phil Parkin, Parkin Family Butchers, 5 Market Place Howden, Nr Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 7BJ
Parkin family butchers working with local estates are planning a partridge ‘give away’ to local pensioners to promote the benefits of game as a local, nutritious and healthy food source. During National Taste of Game Week there will be game tastings such as game sausages and Special offers.
There will be raffles to win game and even possibly a day’s shooting. The local press have been invited to attend.
For further details, please contact Mr Phil Parkin
01430 430319

Northern Roadshow
Newcastle Racecourse.
21st November

Lishman's of Ilkley
23-27 Leeds Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8DP 
Lishman’s of Ilkley will be offering game in many different and exciting ways to help BASC celebrate National Taste of Game Week. Through the Week not only will traditional game birds and meat be on sale, but also other more easy to cook game products, including pheasant breast parcels with herb stuffing, venison steaks in rosemary and redcurrant sauce, venison encroute, game pies and game sausages – all of these will be available in the shop.
Lishman’s have identified that for game to really be accessible to all, it needs to be quick and easy to cook. All the products mentioned can be cooked in less than 30 minutes and so we hope this will introduce the public to a fantastic and natural meal of British game – local, nutrious and above all healthy.
Tel: 01943 609436 or fax 01943 603809
www.lishmansofilkley.co.uk
david@lishmansofilkley.co.uk

Fence Gate Inn
Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, Nr Burnley, Lancashire BB12 9EE
01282 618101
www.fencegate.co.uk
Throughout the week we will be offering a selection of game dishes.

Starters
Pan seared Breast of Grouse, Swede Fondant, Pumpkin Tart, Honey Roast Fig & Madiera Jus

Partridge, Pancetta & Blackpudding Salad with poached Hens Egg & Wholegrain Mustard Dressing

Mains
Pheasant, Woodland Mushrooms & White Wine Sausage
Or
Game Sausage
Both served with a Lancashire Cheese, Cabbage & Onion Bubble & Squeak and rich Red Wine Onion Gravy

Duo of Game: Partridge Breast stuffed with Wild Mushroom Mousse rolled in Parma Ham, Pan seared Breast of Wild Duck, Dauphinoise Potato, Butternut Squash Puree and Cassis Sause

Game Suet Pudding with braised Red Cabbage, Pan Haggarty Potato and Red Wine Gravy

The Eagle at Barrow
Clitheroe Road, Barow, Nr Clitheroe BB7 9AQ
Throughout the week we will be offering a selection of game dishes.

Starters
Salad of Rabbit & Caramelised Pears with a Goats Cheese Dressing

Layered Game Terrine with Red Current Dressing and toasted Walnut Bread

Mains
Pheasant, Woodland Mushrooms & White Wine Sausage
Or
Game Sausage
Both served with Thyme scented Linguini & Jacqueline Sauce

Venison & Red Wine Pie with Apple & Sage Mash

Roast Partridge served with the Traditional Accompaniments and Parsley Nut Brown Butter

The Angel in Manchester
Robert Owen Brown at The Angel in Manchester, will be celebrating the best of British game in style on Wednesday the 19th November in support of National Taste of Game Week. The evening will feature six stunning courses matched to six great wines.  Cost per person will be £35including wine and it all starts at 7.00pm
The Angel, 6 Angel St, Manchester M4 4BQ.
www.theangelmanchester.co.uk
theangelmanchester@gmail.com
0161 833 4786

Penistone country market
St Johns community centre
Church street
Penistone
Nr Barnsley
Thursday 20th November 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Will feature venison, pheasant and pigeon dishes

Sheffield country market - Scout headquarters
Spooner road
Broomhill
Sheffield 
Saturday the 15th and Saturday the 22nd of November 9:00am -12:00 noon 
Will feature venison, pheasant and pigeon dishes

Northern Ireland

The Cuan Guest Inn,
Strangford Village, County Down, BT30 7ND
On Saturday the 15th of November, The Cuan Guest Inn will be repeating their very successful specially designed game menu, which will include tasty dishes such as a starter of Portavo wild Mallard duck spring rolls with crispy salad and a tomato and chilli salsa, followed a main course of pan seared Finnebrogue venison fillet with a redcurrant and wine reduction.
For further details, please contact Mr Peter McErlean.
028 4488 1222
info@thecuan.com
www.thecuan.com

The Pheasant Restaurant & Bar
410 Upper Ballynahinch Road, Amahilt, Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT26 6NR will be running “Special” game meal deal offers during the whole of National Taste of Game Week.
Lunches will be Monday to Friday 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. with a starter and main course for only £10. In the evening Monday to Saturday, 5.00 – 7.00 p.m. the “Early Bird” meal deal will be 2 courses for 2 people for only £24.00.  Both of these offers will include at least one game starter or one game main course choice during National Taste of Game Week.
For further details, please contact William Patterson
02892 638056
info@thepheasantretraurant.co.uk 
www.thepheasantrestaurant.co.uk

Pitcairngreen Inn
Pitcairngreen, Perthshire
Saturday 22nd November 2008, 7.30 for 8pm
Price £30/ person
3 course meal (Including a glass of wine with each course to compliment the food) Menu to be confirmed.
Tickets can be purchased from the BASC Scottish office, 01350 723226.

63 Tay Street
Perth
18th-22nd November 2008, Evenings.
63 Tay Street restaurant is situated in the heart of historic Perth adjacent to the River Tay which passes through the town.  63 Tay street is a first venture for Graeme Pallister, a chef who's local roots have led him to work previously in renowned local restaurants after time spent in Southern England and Jersey.
The restaurant by day is light and airy with a contemporary feel to the space. In the evenings for diner the atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated.
The restaurant will be offering game dishes on their menu on the above dates. Contact direct for reservations on 01738 441451

The Bridge of Cally Hotel
Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7JJ
01250 886 231
www.bridgeofcallyhotel.com
enquiries@bridgeofcallyhotel.com
The Bridge of Cally hotel is hosting a game and ale evening on Saturday the 22nd of November. The evening will take place in their lovely and cosy restaurant where a selection of locally sourced game will be served throughout the evening, with complementing Scottish ales.
To make a booking, please contact Mark Steven, Oliver Pink or Kenneth Bruce on 01250 886231

Holmlands Country House
22 Carlisle Road, Crawford, Biggar, Lanarkshire ML12 6TW
Holmlands Country House will be serving a special game menu during National Taste of Game week. Holmlands is situated in the Clyde
valley and is a great place to walk, fish and shoot.  The Restaurant is suitable for small private dinner parties and larger functions alike,Ccntact Holmlands direct on Tel: 01864 502753
M: 07963430710
www.holmlandscountryhouse.co.uk

South East

The Wheatsheaf Inn,
Grayswood Road, Grayswood, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2DE
01428 644440
www.thewheatsheafgrayswood.co.uk
Will include game on their menu that week.

The Red Lion
Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire OX25 4RY
will be serving game during taste of Game Week.
Call 01869340225 to make a booking or enquiry.

South Brockwells Farm Shop
will be providing a Game Casserole with Thyme dumplings tasting on the 15th and 22nd of November at -
Little Horsted, Near Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5QS
07876 271 148
www.southbrockwellsfarm.co.uk

South West

South West Games On Road show - 20th November

BASC South West in partnership with Cornwall Farmers invites you to an evening of fun and food at Cornwall Farmers HQ Three milestone, Truro Cornwall TR4 9LD. The evening will mark a welcome return of the BASC Cornish road show and introduce the new regional team to members old and new. Come along and try out the innovative Marksman shooting simulator you have read so much about and enjoy tasters of wonderful game cooked by the fair hands of Clare Stewart and Caroline Tilley BASC South West’s Games On team who will be joined by Gaymers cider to tempt you with a selection of ciders designed to accompany such fine dining. Cornwall Farmers have graciously extended a discount on the evening to any BASC member on production of a valid membership card. Webley-Scott guns, Christmas cards, calendars and much much more. Doors open 7.30 till 11 and admission is free.
See you there……

Percy’s at Coombeshead
Virginstowe, Devon
01409 211236
www.percys.co.uk/restaurant
Percy’s award winning Devon country hotel and restaurant is a beautiful 130 acre organic estate offering eco-friendly and contemporary accommodation with superb country cooking.  Devons top female chef, Tina-Brickwell-Webb and her team will ensure your dining experience is one to remember.  Tina’s award winning dishes – food created on the estate with zero food miles; burst with both colour and flavour, while the wine selection is balanced to compliment the stunning food.  The home grown vegetables, herbs and salad leaves are picked two hours before service, wild mushrooms are picked from the woodland and roe deer and rabbit are taken straight from the estate.
During Games’ On Week Venison and a selection of seasonal game will be on the menu all week.

The Bell Inn
Parkham, Bideford, Devon
01237 451201
www.thebellinnparkham.co.uk
The Bell Inn is set within the heart of the rural village of Parkham.  Originally a forge and two farm workers cottages the 13th century inn is steeped in history.  Behind the immaculate cream-painted frontage there is a wealth of old world charm, with oak beams, cob walls and open fires all under a traditional thatched roof.  Michael and Rachel Sanders and their friendly team welcome you to join them during Games On Week when they will be serving Venison and Seasonal Game all week and a complimentary glass of house wine for all BASC members (on production of a valid BASC membership card).

The Royal Oak
Withypool, Somerset
01643 831506
www.theroyaloakwithypool.co.uk
The Royal Oak Inn has been the focal point of Withypool for over 300 years.  The dishes at The Royal Oak Inn’s Exmoor Restaurant are always fresh, always beautifully conceived and prepared and always absolutely delicious.  The meat and fish is all locally produced as are the vegetables when in season.  During Games’ On Week there will be a gorgeous Game Terrine of pigeon, rabbit and venison on the menu all week.

The Silver Plough
Whitehill, Pitton, Salisbury
01722 712266
www.silverplough.co.uk
The Silver Plough has won many prestigious awards over the years and their food is complimented in most good food and pub guides including AA and Which.  They serve a delicious A La Carte menu in the evenings and the bar menu and specials are always available.  Their Chefs prepare all the food on the premises, using fresh vegetables and making use of the local Fjording Smokery for fish, chicken and game dishes.  The Chefs are always looking for new and exciting ways to serve the wonderful local produce and during Game’s On Week the will be have Venison and Seasonal Game on the menu all week.

The Royal Oak
Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire
01672 810322
www.wiltshire-pubs.co.uk
The Royal Oak is a 16th Century free house with a restaurant and offering charming bed and breakfast accommodation.  A favourite with ramblers making use of all the lovely scenic hill walks in the area, The Royal Oak offers a friendly welcome.  All the food is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises, and as far as possible all the ingredients are sourced from local producers.  During Game’s On Week there will be Duck, Pheasant and Venison on the menu and a free glass of house wine for every BASC member (on production of a valid BASC membership card).

The Royal Exchange
Gloucester Road, Hartpury, Gloucestershire
01452 700273
The Royal Exchange is a small village pub situated in the centre of Hartpury with large attractive gardens and views.  A fine selection of food is served at lunchtimes and evenings.  During Games’ On Week there will be seasonal game on the menu and a free glass of house wine for all BASC members ( on production of a valid BASC membership card)

The Greyhound
Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset
01823 480227
www.greyhoundinn.biz
The creeper-clad Greyhound Inn stands in the tucked-away village of Staple Fitzpaine and has been extended over the years into a series of rambling, connecting rooms providing a rustic mix of flagstone floors, old timbers and natural stone walls.  Candle topped tables and open winter fires provide an instant welcome to diners.  Seasonal dishes are freshly prepared and cooked to order.  During Games’ On Week there will be seasonal game on the menu all week and a free glass of wine to all BASC members (on production of a valid BASC membership card).

The Foxham Inn
Foxham Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4NQ
On Thursday 20th November, the proprietor, Mr Neil Cooper is holding a 5 course game dinner including wine with each course.
For more details, please contact Mr Neil Cooper.
01249 740 665
info@thefoxhaminn.co.uk
www.thefoxhaminn.co.uk

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