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THE COUNTDOWN FOR COWES

The countdown for Cowes Week has commenced.  From the 6th – 13th August our Great Chase tour will continue, but this time Chase will be setting sail next week for a fun filled weekend celebrating the historic annual regatta in the Isle of Wight.   

Cowes week was first staged in 1826 and now attracts more than 100,000 visitors to Cowes.  So put on your life jacket, hope for sunny weather and come down and visit for yourself.  Both James and Iona will be down for the weekend by the harbour to provide tasters of our tempting spirits such as our famous Chase Vodka, Chase Elderflower Liqueur and our Williams GB Gin. We will also be handing out Chase goodie bags so make sure you pop by to get your hands on one!

CLASSIC NOSTALGIA

Classic Nostalgia transports you back in time to the 1950’s and 1960’s. With classic cars everywhere you look and vintage-inspired musicians and dancers it’s a weekend of celebration for this memorable era.

The event is held at Shelsley Walsh, Worcester, and is the world’s oldest motor racing venue to still be help on the original track. After 111 years not a single corner has been changed.

The guest of honour, Hans-Joachim Stuck, followed the trail of his late father, the legendary Hans Stuck, who, exactly 80 years ago drove a similar V16 Auto Union Grand Prix car up the iconic hill. After all the action, Stuck took to our horsebox bar and put his feet up with a Great Chase- living the dream!

SUNSEEKERS OWNER’S EVENT MALLORCA

Last weekend Lorna and Ben jetted off to Mallorca to run a Chase bar at a Sunseeker’s owner’s party, and we thought you deserved to see a sneak peek into what they got up too.

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASSES AT KENSINGTON PLACE

This Summer the Great Chase continues at Kensington Place with their private dining room being transformed into a Great British Lounge Bar from the 4th August until the 3rd September - featuring a Chase cocktail... or two!

Traditional British dishes and bespoke British cocktails will be served in classic British fashion and guests will also have the chance to sign up for a series of cocktail masterclasses. You’ll have the chance to acquire important bar-tending techniques and learn how to shake up our Great Chase, GB&T and more.

Future cocktail masterclass dates are as follows:

GB&T – 1st September  from 7pm £20 per person including nibbles.  Learn how to create your Ultimate G&T with three gins and garnishes on offer! The masterclass will consist of a tasting of the Williams Gin range, including Williams GB Gin, Elegant Gin and Pink Grapefruit Gin along with a garnish pairings session.

Throughout the evening a variety of fish dishes will be served including potted brown shrimps and potted crab along with other nibbles. To see the full menu head here.

SMOKED & UNCUT

Come and join us from the 23rd-24th July at Smoked & Uncut , The PIG near Bath.  Here you can soak up some of the festival spirit while enjoying our refreshing Great Chase cocktail. With the day full of entertainment and the food stalls set to be bigger & better than ever this is certainly not to be missed!

The beautiful grounds in Bath set the perfect scene for this weekend. The day begins at 12pm with bands on stage until 6pm. With a wide range of music from artists including; Hugh Cornwell, SYD ARTHUR and Hot Feet, there’s something for everyone- so get comfy and don’t forget your picnic blanket! 

There will be cocktails served from our Great Chase Bar including our much loved GB & T and Great Chase cocktail so if you haven’t already tried them, come and experience them for yourself! The legendary BBQ is back once again serving short ribs, venison burgers, corn-on-the cob and much more.

THYME’S A TALE OF TWO FARMS

The story of Thyme’s development which started in 2009 with their award-winning cookery school, with its program of classes, talks and demonstrations, is one of growth and sustainability, continuing to learn and work with guests to ensure memorable food experiences centred around our footprint in the local and global landscape.

On Saturday, James hosted an evening with friend and Chef Charlie Hibbert, founding family and newest member of the Thyme culinary team at the renowned Thyme’s Table.

The evening consisted of showcasing the best ingredients from the Thyme estate and kitchen garden as well as spirits grown, mashed, fermented and distilled on our family farm in Herefordshire.

                                                  Menu

                 Begin with kitchen garden radish & herbed ricotta

                  Williams GB Gin & tonic, fresh ginger and lemon

                                                To Start

    Chase Vodka cured Salmon, pickled cucumber and horseradish cream

                        Short wet Chase Smoked Vodka Martini

                                                For Main

 Thyme Estate pork belly, asparagus, peas, almonds & Salsa Verde, Jersey                                            Royal potatoes and mint

                                     Williams Elegant Gin Fizz

                                              For Pudding

            Pine nut meringue, Chase elderflower liqueur cream & rhubarb

  Great Chase (Chase Vodka, Chase Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon and Soda)

                                                 To Finish

                         Organic Cotswold brie, Medlar membrillo