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A Taste of Portugal at Waddesdon
20 April 2024 @ 7.00pm to 11.00pm
About A Taste of Portugal at Waddesdon
Joana Vasconcelos, the Portuguese artist behind The Wedding Cake, instilled a desire in the chefs at Waddesdon to look into Portuguese food culture, and they have created a menu to showcase this.
The dinner will begin at 7.00pm with sparkling wine & canapés in the Wine Cellars. After, dinner will be served in the Manor Restaurant. Following dinner, you’ll have the chance to browse our range of wines, including those tasted, in the Manor Shop. Departure will be 11.00pm.
Please arrive promptly at the entrance of the Wine Cellars to the right of the Main Door on the North Front at 7.00pm, and a member of staff will meet you there.
Menu
Canapés
Caves Sao Joao Poco Do Lobo Brut Bairrada
Grilled Portuguese sardines with olive, caper and lemon tapenade
Quinta De Santa Teresa Avesso Unfiltered 2022
Pastéis de Bacalhau, Grilled Octopus, Tomato Aioli
Branco da Ribeira, Manoel Poças 2021
Barbecued Presento Porco Preto with fava bean, apple & fennel salad & pica pau sauce
Poças Fora da Série Orange Wine 2021
Roasted Duck leg with Madeira braised peas & smoked Chouriço jam
Manoel Pocas Simbolo 2016
Bolo de Amêndoa
Pocas 20 year old Tawny
Coffee with mini Pastel de Natas
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Location:
Manor Restaurant at Waddesdon
Tickets required:
No grounds admission ticket is needed. This is an after-hours event and the gardens and house will be closed.
Age guidance:
This event is for ages 18+.
There will be a Challenge 25 policy on the night.
Dietary requirements:
The restaurant is happy to cater for dietary requirements with advance notice. Please include a note in the Dietary Requirements/ Access Needs box on the checkout page when booking your tickets.
Dress code:
The dress code for the evening is lounge suit.
Parking information:
Parking will be available directly in front of the Manor on the North Front, near the cellars and Manor Restaurant. No cars can be left overnight, please arrange your transport accordingly.
For Sat Nav users, the postcode is HP18 0JH. The main visitor entrance is via Silk Street.
Once you have turned onto Silk Street, you will pass through a set of gates and see a small hut ahead of you. Ignore Visitor Car Park signs and follow the main road up to the Manor until you reach a set of gates. Press the intercom and wait for a member of the Security team to answer. Please state that you are here for the Rothschild Wine Dinner and they will open the gates.
Continue up the road until you reach a fountain. A member of staff will be there to greet you and show you where to park. Parking will be directly in front of the Manor, near the wine cellars and Manor Restaurant.
Accessibility:
Parking is accessible, and step-free access to the Manor Restaurant is available.
About Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor is an extraordinary French Renaissance-style chateau located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, approximately 14 miles from Bicester and 25 miles from Oxford.
Built between 1874 and 1889 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family, the manor is renowned for its opulent architecture, exquisite interiors, and extensive collections of art and decorative objects.
Set amidst picturesque gardens and parklands, Waddesdon Manor offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the late 19th-century European aristocracy.
Today, it is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, which took over ownership in 1957. It serves as a cultural destination, hosting exhibitions, events, and educational programs while maintaining its status as one of England’s most cherished historic houses.
Discover more about Waddesdon Manor, including opening hours and access information.