On duty front of house, Professional Cookery student, Wes Mitchell is ready and waiting for the arrival of Truro and Penwith College's senior management team and governors.......
meanwhile, back in the heat of the training kitchen, Cornwall's best known chef, Rick Stein recalls his days at a local catering college and shares a few trade secrets with trainee Sinea Williams as she puts the finishing touches of her contribution of the lunchtime buffet organised for the opening ceremony........
turning up the heat, the rest of the team get prepared for the rush........
while second year Professional Cookery student Luke Bond, mindful of the fact that he is talking to a potential boss, talks knowledgeably while making goujons of brill covered in Panko breadcrumbs.........
the restaurant is now open to members of the public from Tuesday to Friday term time only and available for special events by appointment. At £6 for two, or £8.0 for three courses the menu is fantastic value:
Here's a sample menu:
Spring vegetable minestrone with pesto & crostini
Cornish Sardines stuffed with peperonata agro dolce wrapped in
Parma Ham with mixed leaves
Insalada caprese (mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil oil)
Beer battered hake & fat chips with mushy peas
Wild mushroom risotto with sage & parmesan
Beef Bourguignon with gratin Dauphinoise
Quiche with green bean salsa & mixed leaves
Chocolate brownie with berries & coulis
A selection of Cornish cheeses with chutney & oatcakes
Cinnamon sugar doughnuts with chocolate sauce
For morre information or the current menu, contact the booking line on 01726 335215 or email senara@penwith.ac.uk
