Dom Pérignon Champagne Dinner at The Ritz, London

I’ve just received my ‘invitation’ to a Champagne Dinner at The Ritz together with Dom Pérignon on 24th November 2011. In honour of this special occasion, the hotel’s Executive Chef John Williams has created a remarkable menu, paired with some of the finest offerings from Champagne Dom Pérignon. The dinner will be held in the magnificent 18th Century surroundings of William Kent House, commencing with a Champagne and canapé reception in The Marie Antoinette Suite and followed by dinner in The William Kent Room. Mr Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon since 1996, will be on hand to advise how best to appreciate the differing styles of the wines which, combined with the culinary expertise of the Chef’s menu, promises a unique and memorable dining experience.

Cornet of Smoked Salmon Moscovite Goats Cheese Pin Wheel with Black Olive Foie Gras bon bon Brioche Pizza with Truffle Dom Pérignon 2002

Sauté of Goose Liver and Smoked Eel with Green Apple and Radish and Seaweed Brioche Dom Pérignon 2002

Confit of Turbot, Hazelnut Butter and Braised Oxtail Dom Pérignon OE 1996

Bresse Chicken Champenoise Dom Pérignon Rosé 2000

Pear William, Caramelised Wafer with Prune and Armagnac Cream Dom Pérignon 2000

So… “will I be accepting the ‘invitation’?”, I hear you ask.  Alas no… at £395 per person, it’s just a little out of my budget.  But I’m sharing it nevertheless with the rest of you.