Award Winning Norfolk Hotel & Restaurant Expands

Stratton’s Hotel & Restaurant in Swaffham, Norfolk has expanded its fine dining operation & appointed two key people to oversee the process whilst working alongside directors & owners Les and Vanessa Scott.
Heading the restaurant expansion is newly appointed head chef Simon Linacre-Marshall and restaurant manager Lucinda Pickering with help from their dedicated teams they have immediately been able to increase the restaurant capacity from 24 – 40 which has enabled them to meet the increasing demand for non-resident dining.  Not only has the increased covers been a great success Simon and Lucinda have now increased food service times so you can eat at Stratton’s throughout the day.  With their joint commitment to the business they are determined to continue Les and Vanessa’s great work to keep Stratton’s Restaurant up there in Norfolk’s best with a commitment to serve local produce, supporting local businesses by showcasing all that’s great about The Brecks.

Executive chef Vanessa Scott appointed Simon as she was impressed by his interest in fresh local produce and his experience with working in some of the finest hotels and restaurants such as Stapleford Park.  Simon’s desire to keep things simple and let the quality and flavours speak for themselves presenting in a very innovative style really comes through within Stratton’s new spring menu.  Simon’s influences are Raymond Blanc and the Roux brothers and loves classical dishes but using a contemporary interpretation; updating old favourites with a twist.

‘Best quality local ingredients, cooked well’, is his simple mantra.

Lucinda Pickering has spent 14 years running hotels and restaurants in and around East Anglia and Wales.  Even though she is happiest within smaller operations such as Strattons she is no stranger to larger organizations that cater for events such as the Brit awards through to Royal occasions.  She has had many highlights within her career and serving the Queen at Guildhall has certainly been one of them.  Catering has always been her passion and she feels it is important to convey this to her team so that in turn will feed through to the guests.

Simon and Lucinda both strive to provide a relaxed dining experience just great food and wine served in a friendly warm atmosphere which will not only want you to revisit the hotel but will also make you come back to explore other parts of this fabulous County.

The Menu

To Start...... 
Soup
Freshly prepared soup made from local produce with Cheese Straws £7
Assiette of Fish
Warm crab ravioli with basil oil, smoked salmon with lemon, smoked mackerel & potato salad £10
Norfolk Fish Cakes
Local fish blended with potato & herbs with Chilli aioli & sweet cucumber pickle, Fennel Slaw & Red Pepper Pate £9
Oriental Duck Terrine
Telmara Farm duck breast layered with duck mousse, spring onions and cashew nuts, garnished with brunoise of cucumber & crispy rice noodles with soy and sesame vinaigrette £8.50
Tuscan Bean Risotto
A risotto of mixed Tuscan beans, with crispy seasonal greens, spiced tomato and pepper coulis and parmesan shavings £8
Wild Mushroom Brioche
Homemade brioche with a confit of wild mushrooms, shallots, cream and elderflower £9

Intermediate Course £2.20

Fresh homemade sorbet Or Cappuccino of daily Soup

 Main Courses…….
Roasted Elveden Chicken
Supreme of Norfolk free range chicken, infused with truffles, a confit “Bon Bon”, smoked    paprika creamed potatoes and Madeira jus £20
Cannon of Lamb
Local Lamb encrusted with Mint, accompanied by puree of petit pois, goats cheese, dauphinoise potatoes and a raspberry vinegar reduction £23.50
Oink Oink
Braised Papworth Pork Loin with Norfolk cider, sage roasted potatoes, glazed Elveden Chantenay  carrots with scented lemon grass £18
Grilled Tournedos
Fillet of Beef grilled to your liking served with homemade lavender seasoned chips or plain if you prefer, mushrooms, tomato & green salad £25
Venison Loin
Local venison with liquorice & orange sauce, berichônne potatoes and roasted purple sprouting broccoli £26
Catch of the Day
Local Fish Caught in Regional Waters from £18
(Dish Changes Daily please ask your waitress for details)
Shallot and Binham Blue Tart Tatin
Binham blue cheese tart garnished with onion rings, griddled courgettes and a basil dressing £16
Celeriac Soufflé
Twice baked celeriac & macaroni soufflé with a ruby salad dressed with a raspberry vinaigrette & celeriac crisps £16
A Taster of Cheese £3
(A chance to Sample some of the best Cheeses the UK has to offer, including of course some of our wonderful Norfolk Cheeses)

 To Finish…….
Espresso Crème Brûlée
Intense coffee infused crème brulée with an Iocal whisky froth, served with orange & rose petal biscotti £6.50
Homemade Black Forest Brownie
Warm dark Chocolate Brownie with, girottine wild black cherries, pistachio ice cream & salted chocolate tuiles £9
Lemon Meringue Tart
Zesty lemon & passion fruit tart, topped with Italian meringue with a berry sauce and crème fraiche £8
Cheese Slate
UK Cheeses with Local Apples, Quince, Honeyed Nuts & Toasted Fruit & Nut Bread or Crackers £9
Baba’s au Rhum
Raisin Baba soaked in dark rum & Norfolk honey, served with roasted rhubarb & homemade vanilla ice cream £8
Trio of Ice Cream
Selection of our homemade ice creams £6
Assiette
Great for those who can’t decide, Trio of Sweets, Chocolate Brownie, Lemon Tart & Crème Brûlée £12