Dessert theatre, harvest edition. Puddings celebrating orchard fruits, hedgerow berries and the beginning of cosy season

As the days grow softer, the evenings turn golden and the hedgerows burst with berries, The Assembly House invites you to celebrate the season of plenty in the very best way of all: with a spectacular procession of puddings.

This is an ode to late summer’s generosity and autumn’s first whisper - warm, nostalgic, comforting and absolutely unapologetic in its love of carbs, custard and crumble.

Expect a feast that glows with the colours and flavours of harvest, all presided over by our esteemed Pudding Master David Clayton, who will lead you from soup to crumble to sticky toffee joy with theatrical flair and a harvest-sized helping of humour.

As always, there is no queuing: after the ceremonial parade, your table will be presented with its own selection of puddings, ready for you to try, savour, and eventually surrender to.

Call 01603 626402 to avoid the EventBrite booking fee.

THE MENU

To begin

Country harvest root vegetable soup with hot rolls

Main courses

Roasted Chicken Supreme w ith garlic, rosemary, crispy bacon and chicken gravy

Roasted Butternut Squash s tuffed with sage, onion and ricotta, with cranberry sauce (V)

Sides to share:

• Sweetcorn mash

• Roast swede & carrots

• Macaroni cheese (V)

THE PUDDING PARADE

Dessert theatre, harvest edition. A procession of puddings celebrating orchard fruits, hedgerow berries, spice, sweetness and the beginning of cosy season.

Featuring:

• Apple and Blackberry Crumble

• Treacle Sponge

• Damson Fool

• Rice Pudding with Autumn Jam

• Eve’s Pudding

• Bread and Butter Pudding

• Blackberry Queen of Puddings

• Apple Pie

• Steamed Ginger Pudding

• Sticky Toffee Pudding

To finish

Tea or coffee — a gentle landing after your pudding pilgrimage.

THE DETAILS

• Hosted by David Clayton, including a light-hearted quiz and the kind of pudding commentary that leaves no dessert uncelebrated.

• £40.95 per person

• Communal tables for autumnal merriment. Arrive solo or with friends — leave full and happy.

• Due to the nature of the menu and service, we are unable to offer vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or nut-free alternatives.

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