Gourmet Lodge Installation – The Odney Club 28/10/2026

Gourmet Lodge No. 10008

Installation Meeting

Wednesday 28th October 2026 · 17:30

The Odney Club · Cookham

Join us on Wednesday 28th October 2026 for our Installation Meeting at The Odney Club in Cookham. The club sits in beautiful grounds beside the River Thames, a fitting setting for one of the most important evenings in the lodge’s year. The meeting starts at 17:30.

After the ceremony we’ll sit down to a four course dinner. Each course comes with a specially selected wine, and the evening finishes with cheese and port.

Standard Gourmet Meal

Starter

Seared scallops with brown butter, minted pea purée and black pudding crumb

Main

Roasted grass fed lamb rack with hasselback potatoes, pulled lamb beignet, seasonal vegetables, burnt shallot purée and rosemary jus

Dessert

French apple tart with toasted almonds and crème fraîche ice cream

To Finish

English sharing cheeseboard with mature cheddar, Somerset brie, goat cheese, garden chutney and celery

Vegetarian Gourmet Meal

Starter

Spiced butternut squash soup with a bread roll

Main

Woodland mushroom and brie pithivier

Dessert

French apple tart with toasted almonds and crème fraîche ice cream

To Finish

English sharing cheeseboard with mature cheddar, Somerset brie, goat cheese, garden chutney and celery

The Wines

A specially selected wine with every course, all included

First Course
Mâcon-Villages Blanc, Bel Air (Chardonnay, Burgundy)
Fresh citrus and stone fruit, with a subtle creaminess and good acidity.

Second Course
Morgon Côte du Py (Gamay, Beaujolais)
Fruit forward with structure and depth, full of ripe red berries, cherries and a subtle earthy character.

Third Course
De Bortoli Willowglen (Riesling, Australia)
Bright, fresh and aromatic, with plenty of citrus and a crisp acidity that refreshes the palate.

The Finish
Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage Port (Portugal)
Rich and concentrated, with ripe black fruit, dark chocolate and spice.