The plans, which have already seen the company introduce a new menu and team of chefs, will focus on celebrating locally sourced food and drink from Hampshire suppliers, which will be showcased in its new food offering including breakfast, main meals and a summer Pimms afternoon tea.
Sarah Miller, regional managing director at BaxterStorey, said: “Winchester is certainly a foodie-paradise and we are delighted to bring residents and visitors a taste of something completely new. Alongside the seasonal menu at the Cathedral Refectory, our pop up street food stalls will be located throughout the Cathedral grounds, from Jude’s ice cream bikes, to a Laverstoke Park Buffalo BBQ, offering a taste of delicious street food-style cooking.”
Offering a vast all-day menu, guests can chose for items including the ‘Cathedral Breakfast’ with local herbed sausages and Hampshire heritage tomatoes, to the newly implemented cake table whilst taking in the venue’s settings.
Receiver general at Winchester Cathedral, Canon Annabelle Boyes, said: “We are delighted to be working with BaxterStorey as, together, we launch our new food and drink offer. The new menu, look and feel really reflects the local heritage of our unique location, offering guests a complete and memorable experience. Hospitality has been part of our Benedictine welcome for almost as long as we have been here, which is quite a long time. Added to that, the benefit which comes from our more commercial activities is felt at the Cathedral’s core, supporting its thousand-year mission and ministry”.
It is also available to hire for wedding receptions, special occasions and events, and has a range of new corporate and events packages and bespoke tailor-made menus as part of the relaunch.
For more information, visit http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/planning-your-visit/visitors-centre/cathedral-refectory/