40 years of Le ManoirWhat's On
Discover a feast of daytime and evening events
Creating an environment of joy for guests has been Chef Raymond Blanc’s OBE foundation for building Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons over the last 40 years. During 2024, join us for a series of events that celebrate this special birthday.
Enjoy enchanting music and arts performances, demonstrations, horticulture and fine dining with illustrious speakers while savouring our world-class hospitality. Raymond Blanc has created seasonal menus for each occasion, matched with a selection of his favourite wines.
Discover a feast of daytime and evening events
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Seasonal Events
40th Anniversary Afternoon Tea
27 March - 30 April 2024
As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations this enchanting afternoon tea features a delectable menu crafted in partnership by Raymond Blanc and Benoit Blin.
Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Le Grande Salle and choose from an extensive array of speciality teas, relish in delightful sandwiches and savour warm fruit scones served with clotted cream and homemade strawberry preserve. The irresistible pastry selection includes a pistachio macaron with bergamot, a yuzu and white chocolate barquette, a Yorkshire rhubarb-themed creation with Timur pepper and an Earl Grey and chocolate tartelette with a touch of lemon toffee.
£75 per person
SOLD OUT
Guest Speaker Series
From April
Join us as some of the gardening world's greatest minds share their knowledge at the Raymond Blanc Gardening School.
Next up:
17 July
Grow to Eat - Robert Smith
17 October
Willow Weaving Masterclass - Emma Stothard
Includes: guest speaker masterclass of your choice and a working-style lunch
10.30am-3.30pm | £285 per person
Please note: all seating is across shared tables
A Bee-guiling Experience
10 May 2024
Your apiary experience will introduce you to our two colonies of Buckfast honeybees, a hybrid bee developed by Brother Adam, a Benedictine monk, in the early 20th century at Buckfast Abbey in Devon. Sample local honey including our own Le Manoir variety, then step into The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, where the tutors will demonstrate the versatility of this nutritious nectar. Filled with a renewed passion for the industrious little insects, enjoy a champagne reception followed by a four-course lunch.
Includes tea and coffee on arrival, honey tasting and cookery school demonstration, champagne and canapés, four-course lunch with accompanying wines, tea, coffee and petits fours.
10am-3.30pm | £275 per person
Please note: all seating is across shared tables
Gin Blending
24 May 2024
Celebrate Le Manoir’s 40th anniversary by creating your own highly refined bespoke gin. In this exclusive activity, the experts at Cambridge Distillery lead you on a journey through the aromatic gin-crafting process. Discover the art of distillation and botanicals as you blend your own signature gin to take home in a limited-edition Le Manoir 40th Anniversary bottle.
You’re in the best hands: Cambridge Distillery is world-renowned for its innovative philosophy, winning countless international awards for every gin it releases. Their most extraordinary product is Watenshi Gin, created from “the angel’s share”, the fraction of distilled spirit that escapes into the ether. Will Lowe, the distillery’s founder, unearthed a way to capture this heavenly spirit to create the most exclusive gin in the world, of which only 36 bottles are available each year. A tasting of this fresh, pure, crystal-clear gin is included at an indulgent four-course dinner that finishes your fascinating day in sublime style.
Includes: Tea and coffee on arrival, garden tour and gin blending, champagne and canapés, four-course dinner with gin tasting, accompanying wines, tea, coffee and petits fours.
2pm-8.30pm | £320 per person
Please note: all seating is across shared tables
40 Years of Michelin Success with Raymond Blanc OBE
1 May 2024
Join Raymond Blanc and the Le Manoir team for the second lunch in the series, this one celebrating 40 years of gastronomic excellence. Discover the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques and the quality of seasonal, organic ingredients that have earned Le Manoir its accolades in this celebratory lunch. It begins with a welcome from Raymond, together with chilled champagne and delicious canapés. Linger over an exquisite five-course lunch, where many of the ingredients are grown outside in the gardens or sourced from esteemed local suppliers considered part of the Le Manoir family. After coffee, tea and petits fours, take the opportunity to explore the gardens that are so intrinsic to Le Manoir’s success.
Includes: Champagne and canape welcome reception with Raymond Blanc, five-course lunch with wines, tea, coffee and petit fours.
11.30am-4pm | £295 per person
Please note: all seating is across shared tables
SOLD OUT
LE MANOIR SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
14 July 2024
Don't miss out on the highlight of our summer calendar—an extraordinary celebration marking Le Manoir's 40th anniversary! Prepare for the grandest and most unforgettable summer garden party to date. Join us for a Provençal-style extravaganza hosted by none other than Raymond Blanc himself. This event isn't just about commemorating four decades of excellence, it's a celebration deeply ingrained in our community—a testament to inclusivity and the spirit of sharing. Each year we bring together local producers, artists and artisans to present their products and showcase their skills. As musicians play, everyone is invited to taste new dishes, tour our gorgeous grounds and be immersed in the pleasures of garden gastronomy.Includes: alfresco dining, all beverages and live entertainment Price: £320pp
Year-Round Activities at Le Manoir
The Raymond Blanc Cookery School
Master the secret behind Chef Patron Raymond Blanc's exquisite seasonal cuisine at our Cookery School
The Raymond Blanc Gardening School
Navigate our eleven gardens and learn green-fingered skills at our enchanting gardening school
Expert Garden Tours
Join an experienced guide and navigate each of our varied, blooming gardens. Our tours take place every day.
In-Room Spa
Retreat to the comfort of your exquisite room or suite and choose from wide range of signature treatments, massages and therapies.
Birds of Prey Experience
Learn all about hawk handling and lives of these magnificent birds of prey with expert handlers in our picturesque grounds.
Photography with Paul Wilkinson Studios
Join award-winning photographer Paul Wilkinson for a private photography session across our beautiful hotel and grounds.
Expert Garden Tours
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
In-Room Spa
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Birds of Prey Experience
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Photography with Paul Wilkinson Studios
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Explore Our Past Events
Culinary Craftmanship
Seven Protégés
Melodic Masterclass
Festival of Music
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