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HRH hosts a dinner at Clarence House to celebrate the progress of organic food over the last decade
23rd September 2003
The Prince of Wales hosted an event at his official London residence, Clarence House, for VIP guests, farmers and supporters of the organic food industry to mark the progress of organic food over the last 10 years.
The Prince of Wales and his guests were treated to an organic feast cooked by Chef Jamie Oliver and students from his restaurant, Fifteen.
Jamie Oliver cooked a completely organic meal which included produce from His Royal Highness's organic Home Farm, near Highgrove in Gloucestershire, and other small British organic suppliers.
“Amazing Highgrove Lamb” was cooked two ways for the main course: shoulder slowly braised, and loin, pan-roasted rare, served with organic garden vegetables collected by Jamie Oliver and his trainees from the Duchy farm. The organic meat was served with Dauphinoise-style potatoes and Jamie's “Essex” sauce.
The Prince is a great supporter of British agriculture and organic farming and all the profits from his own organic produce range, Duchy Originals, go to charity.
The Prince has also donated £15,000 from his UK Charitable Foundation to Jamie Oliver's charity, Cheeky Chops - enough to train one student for a year.
Jamie Oliver has met The Prince on a number of occasions and recently sat next to him at a Highgrove dinner held by His Royal Highness to promote the sale of British mutton.
The Menu
Canapés
Pan-seared diver-caught Scottish scallops wrapped in Duchy farm bacon and skewered with rosemary.
Old English-style carpaccio of rare breed Aberdeen Angus beef (hung for 30 days) with Highgrove organic beetroots and horseradish crème fraiche.
Tartare of Highgrove lamb fillet with reggiano classico Parmesan, lemon thyme tips and Fontodi extra virgin olive oil.
A spoon of fantastic English wild mushrooms sautéed with first of the season black truffles.
Dinner
Bread made with Duchy flour and Duchy biscuits.
Starter
Oozy Risotto of autumn squash with Duchy smoked bacon and crisp sage.
Main course
“ Amazing Highgrove Lamb” cooked two ways; shoulder slowly braised and loin pan-roasted rare, served with organic garden vegetables from the Duchy farm, Dauphinoise-style potatoes and Jamie's “Essex” sauce.
Dessert
Duchy Cambridge Cream with damson compote and smashed Duchy shortbread.
Duchy & English cheeses.
Coffee and Duchy chocolates.