Relais & Chateaux "Grand Chef" Joachim Koerper at Palheiro Estate
Casa Velha do Palheiro also hosted a gastronomic weekend on 26 and 27 November 2010.
The Casa Velha do Palheiro team of chefs was joined by world renowned Chef Joachim Koerper. Joachim is considered to be one of the Iberian peninsula’s best chefs having worked with restaurants totalling 14 Michelin stars including the restaurant Girasol in Andalucia, Spain. He is presently residing at one of Lisbon’s culinary landmarks – the legendary ‘Eleven’ restaurant.
He was joined by the head chefs at Casa Velha do Palheiro - Madeira born Chef Francisco Quintal and French Chef Eric Weidmann - who used their vast experience of Casa Velha haute cuisine whilst showcasing all the gastronomic delights the region has to offer.
Specially chosen Portuguese and Madeira wines from the Blandy wine vaults complemented this Autumnal menu, which included such creations as Terrine of foie gras with orange marmalade and São Tomé chocolate, Green risotto with croquant of Espada fish and lemon emulsion, and Passion fruit crème brûlée with banana ice cream and nutmeg. At €70.00 a head for 6 courses, this was true value for money and enjoyed by all!
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