The Friends of Grace Road 50th Anniversary Luncheon

Leicestershire County Cricket Club are delighted to announce that despite hurdles faced in 2021, the Friends of Grace Road 50^th Anniversary Lunch will take place on Friday, March 4^th, 2022.

With the 50^th year anniversary coming in 2021, a delay had to be imposed to the celebrations to ensure that volunteer-led group will have their chance honour their years of hard-work and service to the Running Foxes.

Chairman and Secretary of the Friends of Grace Road, John Stew, commented: “After two difficult years, I am pleased to announce we plan to hold a Friends of Grace Road Luncheon, in the Charles Palmer Suite on Friday, March 4^th, 2022.

“COVID-19 robbed us of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of Grace Road in 2021, but this remarkable achievement of Members’ support to Leicestershire CCC deserves celebrating.”

John, also the Catering Manager at Leicestershire County Cricket Club has produced a sumptuous, bespoke three-course meal which is outlined below.

Opening Partnership

Pork, Apple & Calvados Terrine

Served with warm sea salt & focaccia bread.

*** Fresh Bail & Piccolo Tomato Soup (Vegetarian / Vegan option)

With herb crouton

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Middle Order

Pot Roasted Blade of English Beef

With a fresh sage and horseradish Mash

***Cumin, Butternut Squash & Lentil Wellington (Vegetarian / Vegan option)

With a tomato and oregano sauce

Herb Roasted New Potatoes

Selection of Market Vegetables

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Tail Enders

Strawberries & Cream Delice

A light bar of strawberry mousse & quenelle of white chocolate truffle

Set on a strawberry puree

Fresh Ground Cafetiere Coffee

“Red Fox” Mints

Menu Price £21.95 inclusive

*** please specify vegetarian option when booking

Please find a full, downloadable version of the menu HERE.

To book your place at the 50 years of the Friends of Grace Road celebratory lunch, please call 0116 283 2128.