Events

Wednesday 13th September, 2017 - 01189 888 500 Climb into the driver's seat of the supercar of your choice* Experience L'Ortolan's superb cuisine Mingle with other car lovers as you sip Champagne Enjoy a spin in your chosen supercar and then return to L'Ortolan to enjoy a three course Michelin starred lunch with the other Supercar Gourmet Event guests.Drive Times...

No food festival is complete without a demonstration from one or two local chefs.  Tom has been out and about this summer sharing tips and recipes from his repertoire. WOKINGHAM FESTIVAL - SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST  Held in Elms Field in the centre of Wokingham this was a fabulous event buzzing with food stalls and live music.   Tom started his demons...

On Friday 19th June locals and guests were invited to take a look behind the scenes at L'Ortolan and enjoy a whole host of displays, demonstrations and tastings. Around 200 visitors attended on the day and ticket sales raised a total of £871 for Alexander Devine children's charity. We were supported by a number of suppliers and partners who brought along their fabulous wares to tr...

Last night we had immense pleasure in welcoming winemaker Fabien Jouves from Mas del Périé to introduce the fabulous Malbec he produces in the small village of Cahors in South West France. The estate is biodynamic, the whole vilification process occurs naturally without any additives. It was a wonderful evening with our guests being treated to no less than five Malbecs pair...

Sous Chef Mark Apsey wows the crowd at Wokingham Food Fesitval Mark first worked at L'Ortolan in 2005 as Alan Murchison's first apprentice at the age of 15. He left in 2007 to broaden his Michelin experience working with Nathan Outlaw in Cornwall then with John Campbell as part of the opening team at Cowarth Park. Mark's ambition and enthusiasm earned him the position of Sous Chef at L'Ortolan ...

'Le Tour de France' is one of the world's biggest annual sporting events. Held in France every year, the multiple stage bicycle race was first organised in 1903 to increase sales of the French newspaper L'Auto. As the Tour de France gained popularity the race was lengthened and riders from all over the world began to participate in the race each year. 100 years on and currently run by the Amaur...

Our 'Day of Excellence' last Friday was a huge success and attracted over 200 guests, old and new. A big thank you to everyone that attended and raised £800 for Hospitality Action in the raffle. We extend our gratitude to our partners and suppliers who provided the afternoon with fabulous food and wine tasting and stunning displays. Sommelier Craig welcomed guests with a glass of Pommer...

I'm not sure who is enjoying the Guest Chef evenings at L'Ortolan more - our customers or the team of chefs in the kitchen! The Guest Chef evenings are set to continue throughout 2011 to mark the restaurant's tenth anniversary. So far we have enjoyed the fabulous company and cuisine of Will Holland (La Bécasse, Ludlow) and Tom Kerridge (Hand & Flowers, Marlow). Each of the special me...