The Daffodil Blog

With Christmas round the corner, our Head Chef Mark Davidson has made some beautiful dishes that will stir up all the tastes and memories of a traditional Christmas including Herb Buttered Gnocchi with glazed parsnips, Roast Turkey with homemade Orange & Cranberry stuffing and not forgetting our very own Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding.  If your tastebuds are sizzling and you would like to see more then please look at our menu pages.

Next Month - Tuesday 6th July

We are delighted to welcome Vie at Home http://www.vieathome.com   to The Daffodil with their fabulous range of make up, performance driven skin care as well as bath & body treats. Vie at home will also be showing a selection of their fashionable jewellery including this season’s must haves mixed with a few of their classic pieces. 

This is definitely one not to be missed so don’t forget to book early to avoid disappointment either by calling 01242 7000 055 or e mailing eat@thedaffodil.com

Ralph Allin is a revelation, an artist with the rare ability to combine jaw dropping virtuosity with universal musical appeal. His programme is both entertaining, well crafted, and uniquely diverse in content, where fiery gypsy music blends perfectly with infectious latin rhythm, and 'clasical' cadenzas cresendo effortlessly into Swing, and this is swing with a capital 'S' - all providing the backdrop for Allin's energetic and innovative arrangements of the great jazz standards and original compositions. A welcome return indeed! 

 http://www.ralphallin.com/

This coming Monday, 7^th June, bright new jazz star Sara Colman will be showcasing her talents as vocalist, keyboard player and composer.  With a range of soulful tracks from the funky to the fresh, she has been likened to Laura Nyro and Judie Tzuke for her purity of tone.  To listen to a few sample tracks, follow the link ww.saracolman.com

Watch England play the USA in the World Cup at The Daffodil.   This live screening on Saturday June 12 will provide the perfect chance for you to get together with friends and colleagues and watch all the action from South Africa.

The event is being held to raise funds for WellChild - the national charity for sick children.

What to expect:

A champagne reception
Exceptional 3 course dinner
Free beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the evening
Excellent views of the match on the big screens
A luxury prize draw
Unique and stylish settings

To book your table or for further information please e mail events@wellchild.org.uk
or call 08454 458 8171

The Daffodil Restaurant, in conjunction with the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, will be giving away 4 Exclusive VIP Food & Faith tickets!.  

The package: A VIP ticket includes; a glass of champagne on arrival, a specially designed two-course pre-show dinner, a Daffodil ‘goody’ bag and VIP tickets to see Paloma faith live at the Cheltenham Town Hall.  

 How to Enter: Look out for the April edition of Cotswold Style to get your exclusive coupon, come for lunch at The Daffodil anytime between 1st and 30th April 2010, bring the coupon with you and automatically be entered into the draw to win a pair of exclusive Food & Faith tickets. 

To help you spoil your mothers our Head Chef Mark Davidson and the kitchen team have put together an exclusive 3 course menu of delectable dishes including Roast Beef and Warm Chocolate fondant as well as tea or coffee with a melt in the mouth cupcake.  Every mother will also receive a specially filled goody bag to take home with them all for the bargain price of £30 per head. To view the full menu please click on the link.

For further information or to book your table please book online to the right of this page or call our dedicated reservations team on 01242 700 055.

Our comfortable and contemporary restaurant, resplendent with high ceilings and mood lighting, is the perfect choice for Valentine’s Day - join us for our special Valentine’s weekend menu available from Friday12th-Monday15th,you can be assured of the most romantic Valentine’s experience. With live jazz on Monday15th from John-Paul Garde and his Hammond Organ, it will be the perfect accompaniment to our exclusive tasting menu for two to share.To view the full menu please click on the link.

We have a handful of tables left so to not miss out please either book online to the right of this page or call our dedicated reservations team on 01242 700 055.

Our Head Chef Mark Davidson and his team have been working very hard during the last 2 weeks creating a delicious array of new dishes as well as keeping a few of the old favourites, such as, The Daffodil Kedgeree Fishcake with curry mayonnaise, Cassoulet of duck, pork and toulouse sausage and for all those with a sweet tooth, Dark Chocolate Mousse with baked meringue.  To view the whole menu click on the link or for further information please call reservations on 01242 700 055.  

This seasons jazz programme has a large variety of styles and sounds to suit everyone's taste.  Both new artistes such as Suzanne Mellard singing with The Tim Ward Jazz Trio and memorable artistes including the legendary violin maestro Ralph Allin who will be kicking off the Cheltenham National Hunt week with plenty of Irish jigs.  For our full listing please click on the link and download the brochure.

We would like to thank all our guests for their continued support in 2009 and look forward to seeing you all in 2010.

We are currently taking a well earned rest but will be reopening on Monday 18th January with a new menu for Lunch and Dinner.  If you would like to make a reservation then please do use our online booking system to the right of this page or alternatively, we are picking up e mails, so e mail any reservation or enquiry to eat@thedaffodil.com

A date for you diary: The internationally renowned Cheltenham Gold Cup Race Week which is the most eagerly awaited four days of racing anywhere begins on  Tuesday16th March so to help start the celebrations on Monday 15th Ralph Allin will be playing plenty of Celtic jigs and reels mixed into his beautiful repertoire so don't forget to book your table early.

With winter’s arrival our chefs have added some really scrumptious warming new dishes to our a la carte menu: How about a creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil to start, followed by our locally sourced pan roasted loin of venison with bubble and squeak rosti, then finish up with a delicious steamed dark chocolate sponge with a poached pear and roasted hazelnuts. To wet your appetite further click here to view the whole menu.

 
Planning a Christmas Party? 
Then look no further than The Daffodil. In addition to our Christmas party menu we are hosting live Jazz Dinner Dances every Wednesday throughout December comprising of Champagne Cocktails and Canapés on arrival, a three course meal followed by dancing to the wonderful sounds of JB Jazz and Blues and a Christmas goody bag for every guest to take home  - all for just £40 per head. 

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style.
Our evening revelry commences with a complimentary glass of Grand Cru Champagne and Cocktails in The Circle Bar from 7.30pm, followed by a sumptuous four course dinner served from 8.00pm all topped off with live music from JB Jazz and Blues Band and a fun casino available all night until 1.00am.  To view the menu click here.

Places are filling very quickly for all dates so earlier booking is advised. To make a reservation or for further information please contact us on 01242 700 055 or via e mail eat@thedaffodil.com

Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year from all the team!