I know it seems too early to be talking about Christmas, but in the Wine and Food Society we do need to plan well ahead. And this is a dinner we would encourage you not to miss. And to avoid the inevitable “Christmas Rush” in December, when many of our diaries become strained, we have decided to hold it, as last year, in January next year. So, treat yourself to your first “post Xmas” dinner.

And why would we advise you not to miss it? For three reasons

• We are holding it, once again, one of the City of London’s Livery Halls, the Information Technologists (see below)
• The catering will again be provided by the caterers many of us believe are the best in the City, the Cook & Butler – see the mouthwatering choice of the three course menu below.
• And whilst costs for dinners in the City have increased over the past year, once again, the Branch has decided to subsidise the cost of this evening to make it more affordable

In terms of Livery Companies in the City of London, the Information Technologists are not very old, the Mercers’ Company (number one in order of precedence) having been founded some seven hundred years ago. Even so, much has happened to the Company (proudly numbered 100), during the space of its relatively short years of existence. It developed from the initial idea, first recorded in 1985, via a City Company without Livery, gaining livery status in 1992, to the present time when the WCIT is not only a flourishing Company with its own Hall – but one of the more relevant and influential Livery Companies in the City today.

Naturally we will start with drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous dinner consisting of: 

Roast Fillet of Sea Bream with a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Champagne Sauce 

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Medallion of Balmoral Venison with a Gooseberry & Tyme Jus, Fondant Potatoes, Creamed Savoy Cabbage and Roasted Mooli

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Devon Conference Pear Tart with Almond Crème Anglaise and Toffee Apple Ice Cream 

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We will follow that with coffee or tea and chocolate truffles and a dessert wine.

A selection of red and white wines will accompany the meal and vegetarian alternatives can be provided and dietary requirements catered for.

And as I always say, and I repeat this year, “one not to miss” 

Nearest tube:    Barbican (5 mins walk)

Mobility:            A lift to the function room

Dress:                 Black Tie

Organiser:        Roger Ellis          Tel: 07860 847743
                             E-mail: roger.ellis@blackraven.co.uk