I have the privilege to be a member of the Council that governs Malvern College. One of the best – if not the best – independent co-educational schools in this country. Malvern College is an extraordinary school; a wonderful campus set on the side of the Malvern Hills looking out over the Severn Valley.
Last weekend I drove down to Malvern for our usual termly meeting which was followed a superb dinner with this year’s new staff members. A selection of bright, dedicated and committed teachers who bubbled over with enthusiasm for the school, the pupils and their work.
To top it all – came the food! One of the greatest benefits of Malvern College is the house system; a home from home, lead by a team of house mistresses and masters that create a family environment supported by the house tutors and fed by a catering company – Harrisons.
Now, I accept that the meals we were served last Friday were not necessarily what the pupils would be served on a daily basis but the standard of food was. Conjoured up by a team of creative chefs – Rupesh, Adam, James and Matt we were served-
- Cornish crab tian with a black pepper and sea salt Shard, crab bisque truffle foam
- Saddle of venison, hotpot potatoes, braised red cabbage, with a chocolate thyme jus
- Individual sticky toffee puddings, with clotted cream ice cream
- A platter of english cheeses with figs, grapes and oatcakes
- Coffee and petit fours
So good was this food that I was compelled to take photos to share with you!
Cornish Crab Tian with a black pepper and sea salt shard, and a magical crab bisque truffle foam
Saddle of venison cooked to perfection – the choclate thyme jus was inspirational!
- Sticky toffee Pudding with clotted cream ice cream which was delicious – set off by the strawberries.
Wonderful – even with no smoked food! Almost worth going back to school for!
