Michelin-starred chef Richard Allen is bringing the outside in at The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall in Hurworth, near Darlington in Co Durham.
Allen (pictured), who held a Michelin star and three AA Rosettes at the Tassili restaurant at the Grand Jersey Hotel, has developed a new menu showcasing seasonal and regional produce, including ingredients from Rockliffe Hall’s 365-acre estate.
Dishes include Crispy belly pork, fillet and braised cheek, with poached langoustine and chorizo; mackerel served as a fillet, parfait and shashimi with Asian flavours and cucumber seeds; and lobster served Caesar with avocado and Ebene caviar.
The Orangery is open Tuesday-Thursday evenings.
Rockliffe Hall, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, Co Durham DL2 2DU, tel 01325 729 999, www.rockliffehall.com