Category: recipes

In a bid to be more sustainable, we at the Grove had a chat with our Executive Head Chef, Maarten Geschwindt, who suggests incorporating leftovers into a completely new dish is a great, innovative way that we can reduce food waste and our impact on the environment. So, in light of the festive season, he […]

Afternoon Tea Recipes Time to raise the age-old debate of jam or cream first;  Afternoon Tea is a Great British tradition and Executive Pastry Chef, Ryan Thompson, shares his recipes for baking classic scones and family-favourite, lemon drizzle cake with us. Scones Ingredients Makes 8 (6cm) 500g strong flour 125g sugar 125g butter 25g baking […]

Summer Pavlova …. the sun will return! When it comes to summer desserts, nothing is more impressive than a pavlova. Combining fresh peaches, raspberries and fragrant basil, our Executive Pastry Chef, Ryan Thompson, shares his favourite showstopping recipe that’s guaranteed to please. Ingredients: 200g egg white (Top tip: room temperature eggs work best) 440g icing […]

Stinging nettle soup  I made this rather huge pot of soup as now is the best time to eat stinging nettle. I’m lucky enough to live by a big private field where the nettles are happily growing far away from any pollution. I pick up only the top bit from the stinging nettles. Then I […]

Showstopping Chocolate Mousse It’s National Chocolate Week this October and to celebrate, we commissioned a recipe from the Winner of the Great British Bake Off Professionals, Erica Sangiorgi. It’s one to practice, and it’ll win gasps of delight from your guests. Erica joined the team at The Grove following her TV success. Her illustrious career […]

Head Chef’s Spring Lamb Recipe Spring is upon us and as Easter has fallen early this year, we’ve called upon our Head Chef , Luke Reeves to share a mouth-watering recipe and some top tips to help you cook a delicious spring lamb. Where should I buy lamb? One positive that has come from the […]

September’s arrival is a treat in so many ways. The leaves are turning, every last drop of sunshine is a bonus and most importantly the sloes are ripening. This year there has been a bumper crop of sloes on many of the hedges around Sarratt and Chipperfield making my annual Sloe Gin forage a pleasure. […]

Recipe: Mincemeat It never properly feels like Christmas until you’ve eaten your first mince pie, fresh out of the oven, still steaming, maybe with a drizzle of cream and a cup of tea. Granted, the likes of Mr Kipling do them pretty well, but nothing beats a homemade one. And they’re so easy to make. […]

The Grove’s Executive Head Chef Stephen Wheeler shares with Sarratt one of his favourite recipes… Grilled Seabass, Summer Greens, Tarragon & Kalamata Olives (Serves 1) Ingredients 1 180gm Seabass Fillet 60gm Baby Spinach 30gm Snow Peas 30gm Fresh Peas 30gm Broad Beans 1 sprig of Tarragon 40gm Unsalted Butter 10ml White Wine 5gm Shallots   […]

To celebrate the change of the seasons, the Senior Sous Chef at The Stables shares his favourite dish using the versatile, delicious and full of colour vegetable – butternut squash. Squashes are so seasonal in autumn; they taste amazing and are incredibly good value. You can swap the butternut squash for pumpkin by using the […]

3 ways to use our Head Chef’s favourite herb With a plentiful supply of fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables, Jemima’s Kitchen Garden provides the ingredients for many of our dishes at The Glasshouse. For cooking at home though, our Executive Head Chef Stephen Wheeler has shared three different recipes which showcase the versatility of his favourite herb, basil. […]

Jude’s Ice Cream Recipes This summer, we’ve teamed up with Jude’s to bring you Jude’s Ice Cream Beach Hut in the Walled Garden. Jude’s are a family company who craft the most scrumptious small batch ice cream by selecting the best tasting ingredients. As well as being known for their wide range of inventive flavours, they are Britain’s […]

Easter Hot Cross Buns Recipe March 2023 With Easter just around the corner, Ryan, our Head Pastry Chef, has rustled up a delicious recipe for the staple sweet of the season – hot cross buns. Try it below! Ingredients For the buns  300g earl grey tea (strongly brewed) 200g  golden raisins 50g dried currants 360g whole milk (lukewarm) […]

During the summer months, our grounds at The Grove truly come to life. Whether it be the unfurling of vibrant blooms, the gentle hum of busy bees or a warm breeze scented with notes of elderflower – it’s sure to excite all the senses. So, when it comes to creating the perfect tipple, you can’t […]

Recipe: Roasted Squash Soup To celebrate the change of the seasons, our Senior Sous Chef at The Stables shares his favourite dish using the versatile, delicious and full-of-colour vegetable – butternut squash. Squashes are so seasonal in autumn; they taste amazing and are incredibly good value. You can swap the butternut squash for pumpkin by […]

Spring cocktail recipes Brighter days and longer nights are finally here, so we’ve asked our Bar team to share their newest cocktail recipes with us so you can sip your way into spring. Enjoy! Birdie The combination of kiwi and lemon makes this cocktail particularly refreshing for the new season. Ingredients 37.5ml Vodka 25ml Kiwi […]

Three classic cocktails for the festive season During the festive season, make your celebrations extra special with some homemade cocktails. Everyone loves a classic so we’ve chosen three of our favourites. Espresso Martini A real favourite, our espresso martini has a coconut twist so you can try something a little different. Ingredients 15ml Patron XO […]

Refreshing Rhubarb Cordial, perfect with cold fizzy water (or a splash in white wine or gin) I am very pleased with my Rhubarb Cordial this year! It is great with cold fizzy water and a squeeze of lemon! However, it is also pretty good with cold dry white wine, or gin, with ice, lots of […]

Recipe: Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto Promising a rich, earthy flavour, truffle is an incredibly versatile ingredient. Shave it onto fresh pasta, elevate the humble chip with a drizzle of truffle oil or embrace the cosy evenings with a comforting dish that is guaranteed to please, such as our wild mushroom and truffle risotto. Ingredients: […]

Recipe: Buttermilk Pancake Cake February 2021 This pancake day, whilst you have more time on your hands at home, why not attempt something a little different. The Executive Pastry Chef at The Grove shares Ryan’s ‘pancake cake’ it is a real showstopper! Just remember to make your pancakes nice and thick for extra height to […]

It’s September. The summer holidays are over and the early morning school runs are back on the agenda, meaning it’s either a quick piece of toast for breakfast, or nothing at all. But as we all know, ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’, so start the day off right with a bowl […]

Recipe for Veganuary: Madhu’s Baigun Bhartha Many of the dishes at Madhu’s at The Grove are in fact, vegan. So for those participating in Veganuary – and for those who are not – we asked the Madhu’s team to share one of their most popular recipes. This authentic, South Asian dish features mouth-watering grilled aubergine, lots […]

asparagus and gruyère tart recipe There are plenty of summer tarts that are best eaten warm, but this one is also good cold, and when asparagus is at it’s best is one of the most delicious picnic things for early summer. Serve with dressed leaves and a delicious potato salad. Serves 6-8 500g asparagus 25g […]

Recipe: Chocolate Chunk Cookies Created by the Grove’s Executive Pastry Chef, here’s an easy peasy, delicious recipe for soft, gooey chocolate chunk cookies, perfect for using up leftover chocolate eggs (if such a thing exists). Enjoy! Ingredients 175g butter or margarine 125g caster sugar 125g brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 large egg or 2 […]