My annual trip to Tuscany in October to pick olives at my friend's farmhouse, nestled in the curve of a majestic mountain, is one of the highlights of my year.

The woods are full of truffles, herbs and also Cinghiale, the elusive wild boar that visits only at night snuffling through the groves.It is not just a love of the peppery extra virgin olive oil we make there that keeps my wheels turning through the year, it is also more widely a cooks Mecca and a foodies paradise, and one of the most important places to me in the world.

The use of a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen full of brightly painted crockery, the local artisan pasta factory, the weekly markets overflowing with fruit, veggies, cheeses, cured meats and delicacies all make me just want to cook. Manuela, a local Italian mama from Pomaia, a little village in Toscana, is my guru and has taught me many of her family recipes including the Melanzane you will eat if you join us on our inaugural Billy’s foodie night.

I look forward to bringing a taste of this Italy to Billingshurst,
Billy Style.


~ STARTER ~
Shared crostini topped with:
Sweet vine tomatoes and basil
Mushrooms with cream and white truffle oil
Griddled red peppers with courgette and garlic
Anchovies (the sweetest) with onion, parsley and olive oil

Starter served with a glass of Italian white wine -
a Vermentino or Fiano

~ MAIN ~
Roasted lemon and rosemary pork loin, wrapped in pancetta

~ SIDE DISHES ~
Melanzane parmigiana
Pesto rigatoni (using pecorino cheese - slightly saltier)
Bambino - a little rocket salad on the side

Main course served with a glass of Italian red wine -
Sant' Angelo Borgonaccio

~ PUDDING ~
Chocolate and hazelnut semifreddo

Digestif - homemade limoncello and/or espresso, both served with cantuccini (almond biscuits)

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A small glass of white and red is included in the ticket price and a paid bar will also be available. The menu is as stated, but a vegetarian option for the main course is available on request. Because of the nature of the menu and the kitchen, vegan and gluten free alternatives are not available.

Guests will be seated family style on sharing tables and invited to enjoy family and friends, conversation, fun and laughter.
The more the merrier.

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