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Portland Fishing Scene

Portland Shellfish

Posted on 21 July 2022 by Eleanor Dodd in Local Suppliers

Portland Shellfish is as a third generation family owned shellfish merchant. The company was founded with a simple mandate; to supply the very best shellfish available. Based in Portland, Dorset, the company moved to an old naval dockyard in 1997. This location provides consistent access to clean water with a stable salinity perfect for holding live crab, lobster and langoustine. The outstanding quality and reliability of Portland Shellfish simply cannot be matched! Read more about Portland Shellfish here.

The Telegraph

Sunday Telegraph Review

Posted on 14 February 2019 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

We are chuffed to bits with our review in the Sunday Telegraph. Excellent comments for our hardworking chefs & front of house team.

 

Suday Telegraph Review

The Chesil Upstairs Dining Area

New Year’s Eve lunch & dinner at The Chesil Rectory

Posted on 12 December 2018 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

Come & celebrate NYE at The Chesil Rectory

Our delicious tasting menus offer ‘A Taste of The Chesil’ & are brimming with luxurious ingredients & local specialities.

Choose from 5 course or 7 course, vegetarian tasting menu also available.  Wine flights £45.

5 course Tasting Menu lunch or early supper 6-7pm – £55pp
5 course Vegetarian Tasting Menu lunch or early supper 6-7pm – £45pp

7 course Tasting Menu  7pm- late – £75 pp
7 course Vegetarian Tasting Menu 7pm- late – £65 pp

Click to view our Christmas & New Year menus.

We don’t have a big band & magicians, this is all about the legendary food in historic surroundings!

The Chesil Rectory

Heritage Open Days

Posted on 01 August 2018 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

14th September & 16th September 2018

We are very excited to be taking part in Winchester Heritage Open Days this September!

Hosted by one of Winchester’s professional tourist guides, enjoy a fascinating journey through the history of Chesil Street & beyond including St John’s Church & a visit to the unique Chesil Rectory!

For more information & bookings please visit the Heritage Open Days website.

Chris Edwards, renowned mixologist

Winchester Cocktail Week 2018

Posted on 20 February 2018 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On, What's On - Featured

The Chesil Rectory celebrated Winchester Cocktail Week in style with the help of Chris Edwardes, renowned mixologist & former head bartender at The Groucho Club, & the fantastic team at Marmalade on Toast, an award-winning creative studio (Winchester based) & creators of the interactive app for our ‘Never Been to University’ quiz.

Winchester Cocktail Week 2018

The interactive app guided each team through a series of fun tasks from guessing jelly bean flavours, spirits & delicious cocktails to uploading their very own hand-drawn cocktail bottle design as well as lots of cocktail-related trivia. This really enhanced the event by creating a unique cocktail tasting experience of fun and discovery!

Winchester Cocktail Week 2018

A special thanks to Adrienne Photography for capturing the spirit of the evening & to all of our sponsors & guests who helped us to raise funds for local charity Helping Hooves UK.

Winchester Cocktail Week 2018

Wine Festival Winchester

Supporting our local wine Heroes!

Posted on 09 November 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On
Mozzo Coffee Cup

Mozzo Coffee

Posted on 13 September 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in Local Suppliers

Based just down the road in Southampton and founded in 2005, Mozzo is a group of people committed to sharing passion and knowledge for serving exceptional and sustainable coffee. Mozzo’s business model focuses on maximising the social impact whilst minimising the environmental impact. This includes their “Community2Community Fund™, where Mozzo invests 10p for every kg of coffee sold, which directly supports the constructive progression of coffee farming communities. Find out more about Mozzo and this incredible initiative here.

Chesil Rectory Refurbishment

Posted on 07 August 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

 

14th August – Friday 18th August 2017

We’re super excited about our refurbishment project.  The entire upper floor will be bursting with hues of emerald green & deep blue, with luscious fabrics & marigold silk shades. But more importantly a brand new bar!

Local tasting menu

Our locally sourced NEW Tasting Menu

Posted on 13 July 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

To celebrate Hampshire Food Festival, The Chesil Rectory is thrilled to announce its brand new “Local Tasting Menu”.

Taste your way through a whole menu brimming with local, seasonal produce; and creative, modern British flavours.  (Available Fri & Sat eves from 7pm.)

Chalk Stream

Chalk Stream Farm

Posted on 16 June 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in Local Suppliers

Chalk Farm is located near Romsey next to the River Test.

The trout is some of the tastiest, richest and leanest in the UK as a result of their unique natural habitat. Drawn from sustainable farms on the Rivers Itchen and Test, these spring-fed chalk streams with crystal clear water, constant water flows and excellent light and vegetation create havens for the fish. These beautiful chalk streams giving the fish a distinct, sensational taste whether smoked or fresh.

Rosary Goats’ Cheese

Posted on 16 June 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in Local Suppliers

Rosary Goats Cheese began in Salisbury 1988..

Rosary is a fresh, creamy goats’ cheese with a mousse-like texture and a natural acidity.  It is made from pasteurised milk, using a microbial rennet, which makes it suitable for vegetarians & features in many of our dishes!

The Bath Magazine Feature

The Bath Magazine Feature

Posted on 03 May 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

We’re excited to be featured in The Bath Magazine – Bath’s biggest monthly magazine.

Jessica Hope goes in search of acclaimed novelist Jane Austen in Winchester ahead of this summer’s bicentenary commemorations of her death…….

Click here to read the full feature!

Sparsholt Countryside Day

Sparsholt Countryside Day

Posted on 05 April 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

We’re super excited to be joining Hampshire Fare on the 13th May to celebrate the Taste of Hampshire at Sparsholt College Countryside Day.

Our very own Chef Damian Brown will be joining Lainston House, The Pig, Limewood & Chewton Glen Hotel for cooking demonstrations which will celebrate the region’s finest tasty Spring ingredients!

Damian’s on at 11 am, don’t miss it!

Easter Celebrations

Easter – We’re open all weekend!

Posted on 22 March 2017 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

Enjoying time with friends and family over a four day weekend, and savouring fresh, roasted lamb with a bottle of red wine are some of the great pleasures of springtime. Come and indulge at the Chesil Rectory after all that good behaviour during Lent! Open all weekend for fresh, seasonal, delicious lunch and dinner, not to mention fabulous roasts and supper on Easter Sunday.

Call 01962 851 555 or email manager@chesilrectory.co.uk.

woolly hat fair

5 Gold Rings – Woolly Hat Fair @ The Chesil Rectory

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

The Chesil Rectory is proudly hosting Hat Fair’s #WoollyHatFair! Prepare to be taken by the hand and inducted into an oh-so-secretive society: The Mysterious Society of The Five Gold Rings!

A short immersive theatre event for just 12 people at a time, during which you will be (spoiler alert…) briefly blindfolded.

Booking

Free tickets can be booked via Theatre Royal Winchester Box Office on 01962 840 440 for ritual inductions at 5pm, 5.15pm or 5.30pm.

Walk-up slots will only be available on the day if spaces are available and all tickets have not been booked in advance. We recommend you pre-book to avoid disappointment.

For more information visit – http://hatfair.co.uk/12-days-of-christmas/5-gold-rings/

Last week’s #WoollyHatFair launch was a blast… & this happened… #Mannequin Challenge !

Street Smart

Dine and donate this Christmas!

Posted on 01 November 2016 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

We’re proud to be supporting StreetSmart charity campaign this Christmas to raise funds to help Hampshire’s homeless people. We will add (an optional) £1 to your table bill when you dine with us in November or December and pass this directly to StreetSmart.

 

Easter Celebrations

Watch our mini movie!

Posted on 01 August 2016 by Eleanor Dodd in What's On

Step through our ancient doorway & discover our unique & historic restaurant….


A big thank you to Stock Market Films for our incredible video! We absolutely love it!

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