14/08/2026
Our Cafe Retreat Head Chef Lee recently delivered an incredible 6-course tasting menu and wine flight experience to last years Ball prize winner, Graham Helm. 🍷
This fine dining experience is offered as a prize at our annual Dunkenhalgh Winter Ball, and both Lee and the supporting team kindly volunteer their time to make it possible. 🍽️
Chef Lee's tasting menu for the day was naturally inspired by the races, and the guests enjoyed a bespoke six‑course selection created especially for them.
1. The Paddock Arrival
Amuse-bouche Squid, cucumber gel, spiced crisp, coriander
2. The Parade Ring – “Morning Walk of Champions”
Beetroot carpaccio, goats cheese cream, pickled shallot, micro herbs, cracked pepper oil
3. The Starting Gates – “Explosive Break”
Cornish scallop, celeriac purée, black pudding, apple gel
4. The Mid-Race Pace – “Holding the Rail”
Slow-braised lamb shoulder, rosemary jus, carrot textures, dauphinoise potato
5. The Final Furlong – “Home Straight Surge”
Dry-aged beef fillet, truffle oil, swede confit, crackling crumb, red wine reduction
6. Winner’s Circle Dessert – “Photo Finish”
Biscoff textures, salted caramel ice cream, edible “silk” sugar
Graham invited his friends and family to enjoy the menu at home and chose to link the experience with the Goodford Races. A total of £425 was donated throughout the afternoon, including the stake, which was gifted directly to East Lancashire Hospice by Graham, who has always been a big supporter of East Lancashire Hospice. ❤️
Thank you to our chefs, volunteers, Graham and his friends and family for making this such a special day, and supporting specialist palliative care and support in our community!
