Eating in a restaurant run by students gives me not only a pleasure to have beautiful and delicious food at such a very low price but also a great feeling by thinking that I am supporting local education. Students in colleges majoring in Hospitality or Catering need a chance to be in a real world of serving food to real costumers with all challenges they have to experience.
In The Glasshouse, you pay (evening meal) only £10 for a 3-course meal plus amuse bouche, bread, and crepes (if you wish; by ordering crepes you give them a chance to practice). Drinks and tips are not included.
The strongest point I found in this restaurant was their hospitality. Another strong point was the desserts, especially the parfait. I can say it was to die for, one of the best desserts I have ever had, and I don't say it lightly: they can compete with a Michelin star chef for this one. Divine!
Oh, we were invited by the Teacher to see the kitchen. I was so happy!
Final verdict: they did really well. We enjoyed the evening so much and we are going to return -we have made a reservation for Christmas menu.
The restaurant.
The table setting, white linen.
The bar.
Nice interior.
The bread.
They are checking reservations.
Amuse bouche: goat cheese with sweet chilli sauce.
Busy preparing the making of crepes.
This week they are practising making crepes. You can order as many as you wish,
free of charge. Next week they might make something else.
The flame.
My Mr's starter: Butternut squash soup.
My starter: Thai fishcake with spiced soba noodles.
'The Teacher' on the right with his staff (=students).
His main: Guineafowl.
My main: Pollock (fish).
I was surprised when they set up a table next to us..
On the side table: potato, aubergine, mashed potato, onion rings, red cabbage,
The are making crepes next to our table.
The are making crepes next to our table.
Our waitress for the night.
The Teacher is supervising.
The flame.
This is the result. Delicious crepe.
I was so happy and felt privileged when the Teacher invited us to the kitchen.
Busy..
His dessert: Panna cotta, Superb!
My dessert: Hazelnut and apricot parfait. Divine!!!
They are selling Christmas puddings.
Festive display.
