DEGUSTATION CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT METRO IPSWICH INTERNATIONAL:
8 COURSE DEGUSTATION CHRISTMAS MENU
VEGETARIAN DEGUSTATION CHRISTMAS MENU:
The Ipswich dining scene has raised its game with the presence of
international experienced English chef, Guy
Farrow. Before arriving in Australia, Chef Guy worked in roles as Sous Chef
at the famous five-star Savoy Hotel in London which has accommodated and dined
hundreds of celebrity actors, rock stars, politicians and royalty. Prior to
that, Chef Guy worked at the equally famous stately home of Cliveden in Taplow,
home of Lord and Lady Astor and also the setting to the world renowned ‘
Profumo Scandal’ that occurred in the 1960’s. Guy is classically trained in
cooking and was inspired by his ‘idol’ Raymond Blanc, OBE when Guy started his
cooking career at Oakley Court Hotel. The hotel is situated on the River Thames
near Windsor where he was trained by Masterchef, Murdo McSween.
At the Metro Hotel Ipswich International this Christmas, Guy brings his
diverse experience in fine dining and event catering with a fabulous eight
course Degustation Christmas Day lunch. There will be no traditional turkeys
with all the trimmings or plum pudding with lashes of brandy custard, instead
Guy will use local produce to include vegetables, seafood, salads, beef and a
variety of home-made sauces,. Cost of the meal is $135 and a special vegetarian
menu is also available.
Chef Guy understands foods that go with the climate and has not
forgotten his days growing up in the UK. “I always remember waking up on
Christmas morning, going for an early crisp walk to church with the family and
the smell of log fires” he says. “When we arrived back home, it was opening of
the presents and waiting for the hot traditional turkey complete with the trimmings,
followed by huge servings of plum pudding with brandy custard” he adds. After
extensive travelling Guy set up home in Brisbane spending three and half years
teaching cooking at the Private Hospitality Training School. His vision as
Executive Chef at the Metro Ipswich International is to work even closer with
as many local producers from Ipswich to the Lockyer Valle and present special
themed meals according to the seasonality of the produce. He is also working on
setting up a cooking school to share his passion with as many people who are
enthusiastic to learn his culinary skills and techniques.
When asked what his tip was for cooking Christmas lunch, regardless of
hot or cold, his reply “Give yourself plenty of time. Prepare as much as
possible a couple of days beforehand and have minimum cooking on the day. Keep
it simple and use nice flavours” he said. “And relax and enjoy the company
around you” he added.
Enjoy a family getaway this summer at Metro
Hotel Ipswich International. Terrific value from $150 per night including a
full buffet breakfast (for up to 4 guests) in our own Platform 9 Restaurant and
accommodation in a self-contained, family-friendly apartment. Featuring a kitchenette with dishwasher, LCD TV with DVD player and
Foxtel, minibar and complimentary Wifi, they are the ideal choice for families
visiting Ipswich. Complimentary car parking is also available on site.
Bookings can be made at Metro Hotel Ipswich International by calling the
toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321 or visit www.metrohotels.com.au to book online.
