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Week-long Events, Wed 8th -Tue 14th October Special Festival Events, Menus & Offers

Norwich Tea Shop Trail

An exciting new event to compliment this years’ Food Festival, the Tea Shop Trail presents a number of Norwich hotspots taking you from All Saints’ Green to Theatre Street, across to the Guildhall, up into The Norwich Lanes across to Exchange Street and then on to Elm Hill. During this interesting and historical route you will experience the very best of Norwich’s architecture - old and new. Each location is unique, from contemporary to traditional but all with two main ingredients in common – showcasing Norfolk produce and Norfolk talent. Pick up your free Norwich Visitor Map from Norwich Tourist Information Centre to help guide you around some of Norwich’s best loved tea shops…

John Lewis, All Saints’ Green
The Assembly House, Theatre Street
Clark and Ravenscroft, St Gregory’s Alley
Jarrolds, London Street
No 33 Café, Exchange Street
The Britons Arms, Elm Hill


And here is some of what you can expect to find on the trail….just to tempt you!

Britons Arms Coffee House
Quintessentially English afternoon tea with the very best traditional treats to choose from. Our scones are legendary! We even have an inglenook, an open fire and oodles of 15th century charm to complete the experience!
Where: 9 Elm Hill, Norwich, NR3 1HN
Time: 2.30pm - 5pm Mon - Sat (restaurant open for coffees and lunches 9.30am - 5pm Mon - Sat.)
Tel: 01603 623367

Clark & Ravenscroft
Try our homemade cakes and special Festival deli platters. Vegetarian and meat options available using the finest local produce.
Where: 6 St Gregorys Alley, Norwich NR2 1ER
Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri, 9am - 5.30pm Sat
Tel: 01603 230027
Web: www.clarkandravenscroft.com

No 33 Cafe/Bar
Celebrated homemade cakes, freshly baked each day by café owner, Nichola Hay. Choose from the more traditional offerings of Victoria sponge with fresh raspberries and mascarpone, sticky ginger and white chocolate, luxury carrot, coffee and walnut, gooey chocolate brownie, to more adventurous options such as the delectable courgette lime and coconut cake. No 33 also offers a delicious savoury menu and it is all made from locally sourced produce and is freshly prepared to order.
Where: 33 Exchange Street, Norwich, NR2 1AG
Time: Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 5.30pm, Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm
Tel: 01603 626097

And don’t forget to enjoy cream teas and afternoon tea at many venues across Norfolk. Look out for the Wroxham Barns Scone Competition on Sunday 12th October.
African/Caribbean cookery books at the Millennium Library

As part of Black History Month, African and Caribbean cookery books will be on display on the first floor of the library.

Where: The Millennium Library, The Forum, Norwich, NR2 1AW
Tel: 01603 774774
Web: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk
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A Norfolk Celebration @ 18 Bedford Street
A rare opportunity to savour the finest produce from the region of Norfolk freshly prepared and cooked to your liking, all served in a relaxed, contemporary setting. For a selection of savoury and dessert dishes ask for the Festival menu. Between 3pm and 6pm enjoy homemade scones, jam and freshly whipped cream with a pot of tea.

Where: 18 Bedford Street, Norwich, NR2 1AG
Time: Mon - Sat 11am - 6pm
Price: 3 courses £19.95, 2 courses £14.95
Tel: 01603 878258
Web: www.18bedfordstreet.com
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Arlington Grill & Brasserie
• 3 courses for the price of 2 every day except Sundays
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Price: Please call to check
• ‘One Hour Meal Deal Special’- special 2 course lunch, served within the hour. Menu changes daily.
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Price: Please call to check
• Food Festival 2 or 3 course dinner menu devised by the hotel’s head chef using locally sourced produce.
Time: 7pm - 10pm Price: Please call to check

Where: Arlington Grill & Brasserie, Best Western George Hotel, 10 Arlington Lane, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Tel: 01603 617841
Web: www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk
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Best Western George Hotel Swaffham
• 3 courses for the price of 2 every day except Sundays.
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Price: Please call to check
• Selection of dishes specially devised by the head chef, featuring locally sourced produce.
Time: 12pm - 2pm & 6.30pm - 10pm
Price:
Please call to check

Where: Best Western George Hotel Swaffham, George Hotel, Station Street, Swaffham, PE37 7LJ
Tel: 01760 721238
Web: www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk
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Belgian Monk Mussel Festival

Take local Brancaster mussels, add a great combination of flavours and enjoy 20 new mouth-watering recipes.

Where: The Belgian Monk, 7 Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 1DS
Time: 12 - 3pm & 5.30pm - 10pm Mon - Fri, 12pm - 10pm Saturday
Price: Starters from £7.95 & mains from £14.95
Tel: 01603 767222
Web: www.thebelgianmonk.com
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The Great British Classic Menu at De Vere Dunston Hall

Just think of the food you’d love to have at home. Unfussy, satisfying and supremely tasty. Add a dash of the ethics, a generous topping of respect from the local producer and Mother Earth, and you have the De Vere Great British Classics Menu.

Where: De Vere Dunston Hall, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR14 8PQ
Time: 12pm - 2.30pm and 7pm - 10pm
Price: Starters £5 - £7 Mains £12.50 - £18.50
Tel: 01508 470444
Web: www.devere.co.uk/heritage/Dunston-Hall/
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Special Festival Menu in La Fontaine Restaurant, De Vere Dunston Hall
Where: De Vere Dunston Hall, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR14 8PQ
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Price: £18.50 for 2 courses, £21.50 for 3 courses
Tel: 01508 470444
Web: www.devere.co.uk/heritage/Dunston-Hall
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Dine and stay at De Vere Dunston Hall

Make your evening complete and take advantage of a special dinner and accommodation package at the luxury De Vere Dunston Hall.

Where: De Vere Dunston Hall, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR14 8PQ
Price: £135 for 2 people, dinner (our food festival menu in La Fontaine), bed & breakfast per night (Booking code NFF)
Tel: 01508 470444
Web: www.devere.co.uk/heritage/Dunston-Hall/
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The Best of Norfolk and Sweet Heaven at Flints Restaurant, Barnham Broom Hotel

Join our campaign for the best of real Norfolk food! Here at Barnham Broom Hotel we pride ourselves on using only the finest quality ingredients. Our menus feature a variety of tempting dishes created using locally sourced produce so we only use the freshest seasonal ingredients. For fine dining in Norfolk, our award winning, 2-Rosette, Flints Restaurant is unbeatable for its elegance, vibrant ambience and supremely delectable menu! Come and enjoy a truly tantalizing feast of tian of Cromer crab, fillet of Swannington beef and homemade Granny Smith apple crumble! We also offer an array of homemade puddings, cakes and handmade petit fours.

Where: Barnham Broom Hotel, Honingham Road, Norwich, NR9 4DD
Time: Call to book
Price: Various
Tel: 01603 759393
Web: www.barnham-broom.co.uk
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Wheat - a plant that changed the world

Wheat has always formed one of the main constituents.

Where: Gressenhall Farm & Workshouse, Gressenhall, NR20 4DR
Price: Adult: £7.90 Concession*: £6.70 Young Person (4-16): £5.60 Discounts for families and groups. Museums Pass holders & under 4s free. *Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.
Tel: 01362 860563
Web: www.ifr.ac.uk & www.allaboutwheat.com
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Ivory’s Restaurant at The Assembly House

Sweet and Savoury - traditional old fashioned favourites. A variety of savoury and dessert dishes served from 12pm in Ivory's Restaurant using local produce. Enjoy 'High Tea' or sample welsh rarebit, scrambled egg & smoked salmon, a selection of savoury omelettes and a traditional fish pie.

Where: The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ
Time: Mon - Sat 3.30pm - 7pm
Price: Please call to check
Tel: 01603 627526
Web: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
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Cookery Book Sale at Jarrolds
Selected cookery books at half price during the Festival in the Jarrolds book department.

Where: Book department, Jarrolds, London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JF
Tel: 01603 660661
Web: www.jarrold.co.uk
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Special prices in the Jarrolds Deli

The Deli in Jarrolds has an extensive range of locally sourced products and is full of inspirational gift ideas from handmade chocolates and 'on tap' liqueurs and oils to sumptuous hampers, not forgetting a fantastic range of cheeses, pates, olives, quiches, pies, cakes, fine wines and speciality beers. 10% off all deli products during the Festival.

Where: Jarrolds Deli, Jarrolds, London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JF
Tel: 01603 660661
Web: www.jarrold.co.uk
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John Lewis - delicious Festival cakes & sandwiches

Celebrate the slightly sweet, elegant and floral flavour of Norfolk Lavender! Our chef Ben Jewiss introduces two delicious recipes for Norfolk Lavender scones and Norfolk honey and lavender cake perfect for an afternoon treat whilst shopping. Ben will also be serving up open sandwiches of Norfolk turkey and local plum chutney for those who enjoy savoury with a fruity twist.

Where: John Lewis, All Saints’ Green, Norwich, NR1 3LX
Time: Store hours
Tel: 01603 660021
Web: www.johnlewis.com/norwich
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Kings Head

The Kings Head is a traditional Norfolk country pub offering good quality home cooked food. This year for the Festival we bring you homemade steak and kidney pie. Full menu also available Mon – Sat, main courses from £6.95.

Where: Kings Head, Back Street, Horsham St Faith, Norwich, NR10 3JP
Time: Call to book
Price: £8.95 for the steak and kidney pie.
Tel: 01603 898911
Web: www.kingsheadhorshamstfaith.co.uk
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Kitchen cafe.bar.bistro

Where you can enjoy bangers and mash as you've never had it before! We have over half a dozen different types of banger, three types of mash and more gravies to choose from than you can shake a jellied eel at!

Where: Kitchen, 17 St Benedict's Street, Norwich, NR2 4PE
Time: From 12pm - 2pm and from 6pm Tues to Thurs
Price: £9.95
Tel: 01603 625777
Web: www.norwichkitchen.co.uk
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The Last Wine Bar

Our award winning chef Dory has specially created a series of 5 course menus celebrating local talent. The Last Wine Bar is renowned for its extensive wine list of over 100 wines therefore each menu will be accompanied by gourmet wines focusing on four of Europe’s top wine regions, French Classics, The Rhône, Spain and Italy presented by four of our favourite wine merchants.

Where: The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant, 76 St. Georges Street, Norwich, NR3 1AB
Time: Call to book
Price: Various
Tel: 01603 626626
Web: www.lastwinebar.co.uk
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Lunch at the Library Restaurant & Bar

Our special Festival lunch menu will feature the winning sausage from the Battle of the Bangers sausage competition.

Where: The Library Restaurant & Bar, 4a Guildhall Hill, Norwich, NR2 1JH
Time: Please call to check times
Price: £6.95 for 1 course, £8.95 for 2 courses, £10.95 for 3 courses
Tel: 01603 616606
Web: www.rafflesrestaurants.co.uk
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Marriott Sprowston Manor

Pumpkin specials in Zest Café Bar & Grill. All a la carte.

Where: Zest Café Bar & Grill, Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club, Wroxham Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8RP
Time: 11am - 10pm
Price: Various
Tel: 01603 410871
Web: www.marriottsprowstonmanor.co.uk
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Pinocchio’s

Daily specials and a special Festival pizza using local cheeses and toppings. Takeaway option available.

Where: Pinocchio’s, 11 St Benedict’s St, Norwich, NR2 4PE
Time: Call to book
Price: from £6.95
Tel: 01603 613318
Web: www.rafflesrestaurants.co.uk
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Pulse Café/Bar

Daily specials using local vegetarian ingredients, organic vegetables, Norfolk cheese. Also organic juices and local beers and ciders.

Where: Pulse Café Bar, Labour in Vain Yard, Norwich, NR2 1JD
Time: Mon – Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11.30am – 4pm
Price: Various
Tel: 01603 765562
Web: www.rafflesrestaurants.co.uk
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Recipe swapping at the Millennium Library

Come along and take part in a recipe swap. Copies of recipes will be available for viewing on a board on the first floor where you can take any recipe that takes your fancy and replace it with one of your own.

Where: The Millennium Library, The Forum, Norwich, NR2 1AW
Tel: 01603 774774
Web: www.library.norfolk.gov.uk
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St Benedict’s Restaurant

Daily local produce menu featuring the winning sausage from the battle of the Bangers competition and other seasonal local produce. All cooked by Stuart Duffield.

Where: 9 St Benedicts St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4PE
Time: Tues – Sat 12pm – 2pm and 7pm – 10pm (10.30pm Fri & Sat)
Price: 1 course £5.95, 2 courses £7.95, 3 courses £10.95
Tel: 01603 765377
Web: www.rafflesrestaurants.co.uk
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St. Giles House Restaurant’s Locally Sourced Menu of the Day

Throughout this year’s Food Festival we will be offering a set priced menu for both lunch and dinner celebrating our locally sourced produce and suppliers. All dishes will contain an element of produce guaranteed to be grown, reared or made in the surrounding area.

Where: St. Giles House Hotel, 41 - 45 St. Giles Street, Norwich, NR2 1JR
Time: Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm (Mon - Sat) Dinner 6.30pm - 9.30pm (Sun - Fri)
Price: 2 Courses £14.50, 3 Courses £18.50
Tel: 01603 275180
Web: www.stgileshousehotel.com
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Scarborough Hill Country House Hotel

• 3 courses for the price of 2 every day except Sundays
• ‘One Hour Meal Deal Special’. Special 2-course lunch, served within the hour, all week except Sundays. Menu changes daily.
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Price: Please call to check
• 2 or 3 course dinner menu devised by the hotel’s head chef using locally sourced produce.
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Price: Please call to check

Where: Scarborough Hill Country House Hotel, Old Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9NA
Tel: 01692 402151
Web: www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk
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The Staithe Restaurant

As part of the Food Festival The Staithe Restaurant, Stalham's only waterfront restaurant will begin its Autumn Lunch Menu on October 8th and together with Causeway Farm in Ingham will launch the Stalham Staithe Sausage devised by Mathew Martins, probably Norfolk’s youngest head chef.

Where: Staithe Restaurant, Staithe House, Stalham, NR12 9BY
Time: 10.30am - 5pm Tues – Sun and 6.15pm - 11pm. Last orders 9pm
Price:Please call to check
Tel: 01692 580808
Web: www.staitherestaurant.co.uk
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Festival Menu in Trafford’s Restaurant

Enjoy the ambiance of this country house hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner with the taste of fine Norfolk food. You can also enjoy afternoon tea, a traditional afternoon tea with cucumber sandwiches, creamy Victoria sponge and lemon drizzle cake and of course a warm scone with whipped cream. This is available all week from 11am - 4pm.

Where: Trafford’s restaurant, Broad House Hotel, The Avenue, Wroxham, NR12 8TS
Time: Dinner menu available Mon - Thurs please call to book. Lunch menu available 12.30pm - 2pm (Mon – Fri)
Price: Dinner £39 per person. Lunch £21 per person
Tel: 01603 617841
Web: www.broadhousehotel.co.uk
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Waterside Terrace Hotel

• ‘One Hour Meal Deal Special’. 2-course lunch, served within the hour, all week except Sundays. Menu changes daily.
Time: 12pm - 2.30pm
Price:
Please call to check
• Selection of dishes specially devised by the head chef, featuring locally sourced produce.
Time: 7pm - 10pm Price: Please call to check

Where: Hotel Wroxham, The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8AJ
Tel: 01603 782061
Web: www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk
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