The Daffodil Blog

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!

Christmas Menu
With the festive season just around the corner we are offering all that is traditional and fun at this special time of year and, with a fixed priced party menu available throughout December, it couldn't be easier to arrange parties for your family, friends and colleagues during the Christmas period.  To view the menu please click on the link above or for further information please call reservations on 01242 700 055

In need of a refreshing yet sophisticated cool down then look no further then The Venus Flower cocktail which combines the crisp summer flavours of Champagne, Midori, Elderflower and Apples - what could be better as an aperitif!

The July - September  free jazz programme has just been released with new and memorable artistes including Cheltenham based vocalist Anita Walsh, the legendary violin maestro Ralph Allin, and a welcome return to world famous trumpeter and Ronnie Scott's sidesman Dick Pearce.  Please reserve your table early for any of the dates to avoid disappointment by using our online booking service to the right or call reservations on 01242 7000 055.

Just a quick reminder that Ladies Lunch is around the corner. On Tuesday 7th July The Chapel Down Spa take up residence for the day and demonstrate their new Carita Gold facial as well as showcasing their much sought after mineral make-up range.  We only have a handful of spaces remaining so to reserve your table or for further information please contact us on the number above.

Winesday this month will be on 8th July and we will be uncorking Rosé wines in the spirit of Summer. Our guest wine expert Mike Lury from Corney & Barrow wine merchants will be on hand to guide you through an informal tasting in the  relaxed setting of the Circle bar, followed by an hors d'oeuvres platter created by our chef to compliment the flavours of each vintage.

With the first day of Summer on the way (21st June) we have a few treats for you all. This month's menu sees some fabulous new dishes including Spaghetti alle Vongole, an italian pasta dish made with fresh clams - ideal as both a starter or a main course! For all those who love Strawberries we have our scrumptious Eton Mess - a dreamy combination of Meringue, Cream and local Strawberries, a perfect way to end a meal.

June is also the month of tennis with Wimbledon starting on 22nd June so in true Wimbledon style we will be serving Cream Teas, local Strawberries & Cream as well as wonderfully refreshing glasses of Pimms and Lemonade, so join us every afternoon and watch the action live from the luxury of our Circle Bar.

With the arrival of spring we are seeing some of the finest seasonal ingredients on the menu which include English Asparagus Soup with a poached duck egg (layed by Jonathon Crumps ducks and bought in fresh every day), an extremley tender spatchcock poussin and for those with a sweet tooth new season red fruit pavlova.

This month sees the start of Winesday which will take place on the first Wednesday of every month up in the circle bar. The evening is all about tasting fine wines with a different wine specialist accompanied by Hors D'oeuvres which will have been carefully designed to compliment each wine.  For further information please contact eat@thedaffodil.com

Spring is in the air; the daffodils are up and our March menu features some tantalizing new dishes such as leek wrapped Gloucester Old Spot Terrine with rhubarb compote, Guinea Fowl & Grain Mustard Pie with sautéed purple sprouting and, for all those with a sweet tooth, a delicious marbled Trio of Chocolate Terrine.

New additions to our wine list include the delightfully elegant ‘Ana’ Sauvignon Blanc from the Breloft vineyards in New Zealand and the gutsy but smooth ‘Ruca Malen’ Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina.

March is a very busy month at The Daffodil with the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival and more importantly of course (!) our special Mother’s Day lunch on Sunday 22nd.

Finally a quick reminder that tickets are now on sale for the nationally acclaimed Cheltenham Jazz Festival taking place at the end of April. We are delighted to be hosting 4 festival dinner jazz evenings all of which are sure to be an early sell out so please follow the link to book your tickets.

Friday March 6th
LINC Red Feather Ball

Friday March 6th The Daffodil will be hosting the Red Feather Ball in aid of LINC which is the Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund. If you would like further information on the charity or to purchase tickets then please click on the following link and follow the instructions.

http://www.lincfund.org/redfeatherballatthedaffodil_30.php  

March 10th-13th
Cheltenham Festival Week

The internationally renowned Cheltenham Festival Race Week which is the most eagerly awaited four days of racing anywhere begins on 10th March so to help start the celebrations on Monday 9th 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.   For more information on race entries, course information and how to plan your day please follow the link below:

http://www.cheltenham.co.uk

With Valentine's Day just around the corner and Saturday night already fully booked, we would like to invite you to celebrate with your loved one eating a specially designed sumptuous meal for two to share in addition to our A La Carte whilst listening to the fabulously sultry and amorous tones of Cate Cody on the evening of Friday 13th. To have a look at our Valentine's Discovery menu please click on the link and allow your tastebuds to run wild. If you prefer afternoon delights then our menu will also be available during Saturday Lunch (reduced price of £40.00 per head) so to avoid disappointment please book your table either by calling our reservations team on 01242 700055 or by using the online reservation area to the right of this page, don't forget to ask our team to help arrange a bouquet of roses and/or champagne on arrival for your loved one as a surprise!

Friday March 6th The Daffodil will be hosting the Red Feather Ball in aid of LINC which is the Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund. If you would like further information on the charity or to purchase tickets then please click on the following link and follow the instructions.

http://www.lincfund.org/redfeatherballatthedaffodil_30.php

We would like to thank all our guests for their continued support in 2008 which helped make it the most successful in the 10 year history of The Daffodil and look forward to seeing you all in 2009.

We are currently taking a well earned rest but will be reopening on Friday 16th 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 couple of dates for your diary's:  Friday 13th February Cate Cody will be performing an early Valentine's evening so to avoid disappointment please book early gentlemen!!

The internationally renowned Cheltenham Gold Cup Race Week which is the most eagerly awaited four days of racing anywhere begins on 10th March so to help start the celebrations on Monday 9th 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 Christmas under way, our Head Chef Mark Davidson has made some beautiful dishes that will stir up all the tastes and memories of a traditional Christmas including Wild Mushroom & Chestnut Risotto, 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.

Our Jazz is still continuing throughout December culminating with our very own Tim Ward featuring Peter Tantrum playing yuletide tunes in what promises not to be a silent night.  Limited tables are still available so if you would like to book please do so through the website or phone our reservations team on 01242 700055.

From all of us at The Daffodil we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.