Sad to learn that the recently refurbished Walmgate Ale House & Bistro (formerly Melton’s Too) was badly flooded at Christmas, as were many homes and businesses in the area. True to form, the owner Michael Hjort is putting together a charity dinner to help the homes and businesses damaged by the floods. ‘We understand the struggle people are going through, so we wanted to do something to help raise money for the Flood Appeal.’
‘It’s been a terrible time for homeowners and businesses that have been hit by the floods’ says Michael. ‘We’ve been very grateful for all the help and kind wishes we’ve received whilst we’ve been clearing up and getting Walmgate back to normal.
The Walmgate Ale House is still not fully functioning but the upstairs kitchen was not affected by the floods and the dinner on Saturday 23rd January will be in the loft space at the top of the building. Local suppliers have donated ingredients including M & K Butchers, Fowler’s Fisheries and York Cocoa House. The Portuguese Wine Club and York Brewery are providing drinks.
‘We’ve been able to create a great menu with drinks and chocolate truffles using kind donations from suppliers and local businesses meaning that all of the money raised can go to the Flood Appeal.’
Menu:
Game Bonbons – Served with Beetroot and a Horseradish Panna Cotta
Pan Fried Scallops – With Scallop Mousse, Cauliflower Puree and Sicilian Garnish
(v) Grilled Goat’s Cheese and Caramelised Onion – On a Puff Pastry Croute with Salad
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Baked Coley – With an Olive and Breadcrumb Crust on a Ragout of Red Onions, Tomatoes and Fennel
Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb – With Mustard and Herbs, Seasonal Vegetables and a Fondant Potato
(v) Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding – Served on Vegetable Ratatouille
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(v) Rich Chocolate Pot – with brandied cherries and vanilla ice cream
(v) Mulled Wine Poached Pear – with vanilla Ice cream
(v) A Selection of Yorkshire Cheese – With Crackers and Chutney
The dinner will be on Saturday 23rd January at 7pm. Tickets cost £40pp. ALL the money raised will be donated to the Two Ridings Community Foundation York Flood Appeal.
To book tickets, please email Walmgate Ale House [email protected] or call 01904 629222.
Calderdale Rising is a crowd funding campaign to help the many thousands of businesses and residents affected by the floods. Crowd funding allows people not only to donate, but also to buy rewards such as discounts in local shops. For more information, or to donate, please visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/calderdalerising