Fordwich Arms

Saturday lunch at the Fordwich Arms Sturry https://www.fordwicharms.co.uk was by far one of the best meals and dining out experiences us five food loving friends have enjoyed in a long while and certainly up there with the best.

The early success of Fordwich Arms has been well documented by many names in food writing. It appears regularly in the weekend supplements and the hype is well deserved. In October last year a mere ten months after the restaurant opened this team of three young (they are all 26) and their crew were awarded a much coveted Michelin star.

The atmosphere of this 1930's former pub is warm, inviting, and relaxing.  We at in the bright bar sitting on deep velvet banquettes. There was a great buzz of conversations from fellow diners and locals who are still very welcome to enjoy a pint at the bar. There is also an oak panelled dining room which is close to the river and the dog friendly garden.  The amiable, attentive and knowledgeable service from the staff was exceptional. Then there was the food.

 First there were the pre starters, three different types exquisite and bursting with flavour. One of our group is cows milk intolerant he had his own equally beautifully presented variations.

Delicious bread selection followed with different types of butter. We hadn't even begun on the starters yet.

Here are some of them duck liver parfait, pork jowl and trout take a look at the menu for full descriptions I cannot begin to do them justice with my culinary communication  https://www.fordwicharms.co.uk

Next mains two chose lamb, one pork, one duck and as you can see a lot more elements came too.

and the vegetarian option was a delightfully named "Wood roasted celeriac, hen of the woods mushroom, grelot onion, pear and Perigord truffle"

For dessert it had to be the new to their menu take on a Ferrero Rocher which was chocolate heaven

Of course there were drinks before, during and after, a cheese trolley and a tin of handmade petit fours to go with the coffee.

The Fordwich Arms is a place for special occasions. Its not cheap but spending a wonderful four hours over a lesiurely lunch on a cold bright February Saturday was worth every penny (or pound).

Monday - Friday they offer a 3 course set lunch for £35 no doubt with some extras. I shall be back soon.