The Opera Dinner 2023

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On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy a 4-course formal dinner in one of the staterooms in Bryanston House. You will have a delicious choice of main courses, made on the night. Diners should be seated by 17:50h as the first two courses are served before the performance. Tables seat 8. Smaller groups will be asked to share a table.

We would be pleased to cater for corporate groups or larger private parties by special request. Call 01258 840000

The chef can cater for gluten free requirements for all items on the menu if you notify us at time of booking info@dorsetopera.com

Opera Dinner Menu 2023

Deadline for booking Opera Dinner:  21st July 2023

YOU SHOULD ARRIVE IN BRYANSTON HOUSE BY 17:50h
YOUR STARTER AND FIRST COURSE ARE SERVED BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE

OVERTURE
Taster plate (all vegetarian) comprising:

Home-made wild mushroom pastry bites
Mini plant-based scotch egg
Roasted broccoli, coastal cheddar and tomato frittata (GF)
Spiced sweet potato and butternut squash lollipop (GF, dairy free, vegan)
Spinach scone with ricotta and pickled beetroot
Saffron and caramelised red onion arancini (GF)
Mini focaccia roll (dairy free, vegan)

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ACT I

Seared beef fillet with
A pressed sautéed shallot and pancetta potato
Mushroom duxelles
Spinach and red wine jus
Or
Oven baked turbot with herb and garlic crumb
Roasted cauliflower and caraway purée
King prawn potato and chive velouté
Or
Pot roast celeriac with braised barley
Sweet potato purée
Dried tomato and heritage carrots

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ACT II: SERVED DURING THE INTERVAL…

Rich Belgian chocolate tart with
Baileys salted caramel sauce and fresh raspberries
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Selection of English Cheeses
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Coffee & petits fours

Includes half a bottle of wine & bottled water 

£75 per person, including VAT

Picnic Hampers 2023

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Delicious picnic hampers championing ingredients from Dorset’s larder by Dorset chef, Gordon Sutherland of Eat in Style. Make your order now, choosing from a delicious choice of standard or luxury hampers or scrumptious full afternoon tea for matinée performances, all with vegetarian options. Other dietary requirements by request.

Collect your picnics in the Large Marquee bar before the performance or in the interval, as you prefer.

Book via our box office but with queries or to discuss any special dietary requirements, contact 07971 589333 or enquiries@eatinstyle.co.uk 

Picnic Menus 2023

Picnic booking deadline: 72 hours before the performance

Standard Hamper £26
Sausage & tomato chutney rolls
Ham hock & parsley terrine
Roll & Butter
Coronation Chicken
Orecchiette Pasta Salad
Chocolate Brownie
Macerated Strawberries

Vegetarian Standard Hamper £26
Beetroot Hummus Roulade
Spinach & Feta Filo Cigar
Roll & Butter
Coronation Chickpeas
Orecchiette Pasta Salad
Chocolate Brownie
Macerated Strawberries

Luxury Hamper £37.50
Sausage & tomato chutney rolls
Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine
Roll & Butter
Dressed Portland Crab
Orecchiette Pasta Salad
Strawberry Cheesecake Pot
Dorset Cheese & Biscuits
Chocolate Truffles

Vegetarian Luxury Hamper £37.50
Beetroot Hummus Roulade
Spinach & Feta Filo Cigar
Roll & Butter
Dressed Burrata & Confit Tomato
Orecchiette Pasta Salad
Strawberry Cheesecake Pot
Dorset Cheese & Biscuits
Chocolate Truffles

Afternoon Tea Hamper £19 (matinées only)
Roast Beef, Horseradish & Dorset Watercress Finger Sandwiches
Chesil Smokery Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Free-range Egg Mayonnaise Finger Sandwiches
Sausage & Tomato Chutney Roll
Plain Scone with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam
Carrot Cake (contains nuts)
Chocolate Brownie
Cup of Tea

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea Hamper £19 (matinées only)
Cricket St Thomas Brie & Cranberry Finger Sandwiches
Beetroot Hummus & Dorset Watercress Finger Sandwiches
Free-range Egg Mayonnaise Finger Sandwiches
Spinach & Feta Filo Roll
Plain Scone with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam
Carrot Cake (contains nuts)
Chocolate Brownie
Cup of Tea