We were thrilled to welcome Richard Corrigan through the doors at The Double Red Duke for our inaugural sold out Chef Series event. With his stellar career we couldn’t think of anyone better to kick off with. Richard’s culinary journey includes several years in the Netherlands, head chef of Mulligan’s in Mayfair in London and his first Michelin star, awarded to him when he was head chef of Stephen Bull in Fulham in 1994, also in London. Richard went on to open Lindsay House in Soho, London, and won a Michelin star there in 1997. He then bought and refurbished BENTLEY’S in 2005, an oyster and seafood restaurant just off Piccadilly. He went on to open CORRIGANS MAYFAIR in 2008. In 2014 Richard bought this dream 150 acre estate the VIRGINIA PARK LODGE, where he married his wife Maria 28 years ago.
Working in front of our guests at the Chef’s counter all were treated to a fun, busy and happy evening. Richard was the perfect host and entertained all of our guests with some great stories and his infectious Irish enthusiasm.
Guests throughout the restaurant were treated to a fantastic 5 course menu with wine pairing. Particular highlights were the Carlingford oysters with a ginger and lime dressing and the lobster bisque not forgetting the Dover Sole, which Richard had cooked on television’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’ just a fortnight before.
Sign up to our newsletter to ensure you don’t miss any of our events across the Country Creatures Pubs. Our next Chef Series event is with Ben Tish on 27th March at The Double Red Duke. Followed by Thomasina Miers on 19th May at The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood. There are many more in the pipeline so keep an eye out for updates as tables will go fast.
A look back on our June #CountryCreatures Chef Series with @rosechalalai. A summer evening to remember with beautiful Thai flavours cooked over fire. We`re back again in Autumn with @margotehenderson joining us at the pass! Limited availability, bookings via the link in our bio 🌿 #DoubleRedDuke #ChefSeries
Danny gracing the terrace before the afternoon revelry begins @masonsarmsclanfield ☀️ #CountryCreatures #TheCotswolda
The inaugural classic from the Côte Citron Country Creatures Cricket Club, otherwise known as the Six Cs, took place last Friday beneath a blazing Oxfordshire sun. A competitive day (in spirit, if not in skill) saw some of the country’s finest chefs and critics trade kitchen tools for cricket bats. While the gameplay wasn’t exactly textbook, the rosé flowed, the @cote__citron beers were cold, and the company more than made up for it! A big thank you to all who participated 🏏🌿 #CountryCreatures #CôteCitron
When Monday shows up uninvited, but you’ve got other plans... 🌿 #CountryCreatures #DoubleRedDuke
Coming soon to Clanfield in Oxfordshire:
The Double Red Duke.
A beautiful, 17th century coaching inn nestled between the Chilterns and the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and minutes from William Morris's Kelmscott.
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