Brand New Arrival for the Terrys

Congratulations to Stephen and Jo on the safe arrival of their baby boy, Finlay James Frederick, who was born on Thursday 4th June. 

He arrived right on schedule on his due date, weighing in at a ‘bouncing’ 8lbs 14oz. 

Mum and baby are doing well and he is settling in at home with his big sisters Olivia and Phoebe.

‘A Taste of Spain’:  5 Course Lunch with Wines - Monday 27th July

Following on from the success of our lunch in May with Ben Glaetzer, we are holding another. 

This time celebrating the flavours and wines of Spain it will cost £55 per person.  You can look forward to a relaxed lunch experience and enjoy a 5 course menu especially designed by Stephen with wines selected by Lloyd and Patrick Pigny of Great Western Wines.

Our last lunch proved very popular and numbers are limited for this exclusive event. If you are interested in attending, please call us on 01873 854220 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to book your places ASAP.

Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival, Aberaeron - Sunday 12th July

The scenic Aberaeron Harbour provides the back-drop for this showcase of local fish and seafood organised by Glyn and Menna of the Harbourmaster Hotel.

Stephen will again be cooking up a storm (Not in a storm – we hope!) on the quayside with Mary Ann Gilchrist, Bryan Webb, Dudley Newberry and many more.  Visitors will have the opportunity to taste samples from food stalls selling the best fresh local produce while being entertained with music and folk dancing.

It’s a fantastic day with a buzzing atmosphere and well worth the trip to beautiful Aberaeron.

Hairy Bikers Roar In To The Hardwick

Dave Myers and Si King, AKA The Hairy Bikers, joined Stephen in our kitchen recently to film for their new BBC2 series, The Hairy Bikers Tour of Great Britain.
In this series they are celebrating the fantastic and diverse produce available within each county and cooking against a local top chef for a panel of ‘blind tasters’ to see who can better reflect the county ‘on a plate’.
The boys were a scream and everyone had a laugh working with them in the kitchen.  You can look forward to seeing the series being broadcast in the Autumn.

Books on the Bar

‘The Gastropub Cookbook: Another Helping’ by Daily Telegraph food writer, Diana Henry.  It features gastropubs from around the country and some of their recipes.  The Hardwick has a dedicated section and copies can be inscribed with your personal message and signed by Stephen. On sale at £20.

New on sale we have ‘A Taste of Merthyr Tydfil’ (£4.99).  This book is the result of a community based project run by Glamorgan GATES.  Recipes were contributed by Merthyr residents that they make at home and it dispels the myth that people in Merthyr live on pie and chips!  It also highlights the continuing tradition of Merthyr being a place for economic migration and includes a diverse range of recipes from all over the world. The stunning photographs were taken by Toril Brancher, who worked with organizer Dr Lesley Hodgson to produce the book, and it really is a great insight into people’s homes and lives, as well as a chance to try something new.

Stephen was honoured to be asked to contribute the Foreword and particularly recommends the Corned Beef Pie recipe!  All profits from the book will be donated to Cancer Aid, Methyr Tydfil.

Hardwick Dining Vouchers

Enjoyed a visit to the Hardwick? Would you like to treat a friend to the same experience? Why not give them Hardwick Dining Vouchers?

You can buy any amount to be used in full or part payment for a meal here and the voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Call us on 01873 854220 or call in to discuss your requirements.

Dates for Your Diary

Sunday 12th July: Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival, Aberaeron. Lots of fish and seafood tastes to be had at this exciting event.  A mixture of flavours, music and chefs cooking around the harbour. Over the last few years this festival has become the major seafood event in West Wales. For more information, go to http://www.aberaeron.info/seafood.
Monday 27th July: ‘A Taste of Spain’ - 5 Course Lunch with Wines, the HARDWICK.  £55 per person.  Call or e’mail us to reserve your place.
19th - 20th September:  Abergavenny Food Festival.  A great weekend for the town and local area.  Now in it’s 11th year.  See http://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/ for the latest details.