The 8-course menu includes bottles of chilled Estrella Damm for pairing, has been curated by José Pizarro, and heroes the seasonal Catalan ingredient; the Calçot.
Calçots Menu
Esqueixada de bacallà
Salted cod salad
Escalivada salad (ve)
Roasted tomatoes, peppers and onions salad
Pan tomate (ve)
Toasted bread, garlic, Catalan tomatoes and Pizarro extra virgin olive oil
Fuet
Catalan thin, dry-cured, sausage of pork
Calçots with Romesco (ve)
Catalan spring onion served with traditional tomato sauce with nuts
Chuletitas de cordero
Suckling lamb ribs
Patata al caliu con alioli (v)
Baked potato with garlic and olive oil sauce
Crema catalana
Catalan custard cream with a crisp caramel crust
The Calçot is part of the onion family and native to the Spanish region of Catalonia, where it holds Protected Geographical Status (PGI). Similar to spring onions but larger in size, Calçots are harvested in late winter and enjoyed as a special delicacy from December to April. When cooked, they develop a smoky, slightly sweet flavour. Once cooked on the OFYR flamed grill, they will be served amongst a selection of other traditional Mediterranean dishes, all pairing perfectly with Estrella Damm; the beer of Barcelona.
Each year, Calçots are cultivated around the city of Valls in Tarragona, Catalonia. To celebrate the cherished Calçot harvest, the city holds Calçotada every year where the freshly picked Calçot onions are grilled over an open fire until charred, wrapped in newspaper and peeled by hand before being dipped into a traditional Romesco sauce.
With the help of José and his Pizarro team, this year, the Calçot season will be celebrated right here in the UK, transporting all the traditional elements of this special feast to The Swan Inn in Esher. For a vibrant and immersive experience that’s in keeping with true Catalonian style, don’t wear white – things could get messy!
About Estrella Damm
Estrella Damm’s affiliation with gastronomy reflects the brand’s commitment to the brewing process, which has seen the lager brewed with locally sourced ingredients since 1876. This Mediterranean lager, brewed in Barcelona to this day, is still made to the original recipe using only 100% natural ingredients: barley malt, rice and hops that pair beautifully with food.
T&C’s
Guests will be dining outdoors on two long communal tables, you are invited to arrive at 19:00 to get to know the hosts, and sit down at 19:15.
Tickets include the full menu above and 3 bottles of Estrella Damm to enjoy with your meal. More drinks available to be purchased on the day.
Tickets are perfect for couples or small groups as everyone takes a seat at our communal tables and some of the dishes are served in an interactive sharing style.
