Espresso Martini with a Twist

The Grove Gin Cocktail Recipes

With the exciting launch of our very own brand of gin, we thought we’d let…

Top Tips For Cooking The Perfect Lamb

There is no doubt about it that the succulently roasted leg of lamb is the…

Sustainable Christmas Recipes by Maarten Geschwindt

In a bid to be more sustainable, we had a chat with our Executive Head…

Ryan’s Pumpkin Pie

A classic autumn dessert to embrace the season, pumpkin pie ticks all of our boxes….

Poonam’s Masala Chicken | Madhu’s Recipe

As autumn arrives, it’s time to start cooking warm and wholesome dishes, and this Masala…

Chelsea Flower Show Recipe: Floral Pavlova

In celebration of Chelsea Flower Show taking place this month, our Executive Pastry Chef has…

Summer in a glass: cocktail recipes straight from our estate

If you’ve popped into The Stables, you may recognise Matthew Bolam. After joining the team…

Celebrating Beer and Burger Days

International Beer Day and National Burger Day both fall in August. Coincidence? We think not….

Jude’s Ice Cream Recipes

This summer, we’ve teamed up with Jude’s to bring you Jude’s Ice Cream Beach Hut…

Jemima’s Kitchen Garden: What’s Growing?

Now in its second year, Jemima’s Kitchen Garden has doubled in size, supporting wildlife and…

Summer cocktail recipes

Looking for some summer cocktail inspiration? Then look no further as our Glasshouse Bar team…

Veggie BBQ Recipes from Jimmy Garcia

From 14 July, pop-up legend Jimmy Garcia will be back at The Grove, bringing his…

Meet our new Executive Chef, Maarten Geschwindt

At a very exciting time for The Grove, with our extensive refurbishment and re-opening, we…

Meet our new Suppliers at The Stables

Ahead of the re-opening of The Stables, Head Chef, Luke Reeves has been working with…

Spring cocktail recipes

Brighter days and longer nights are finally here, so we’ve asked our Bar team to…

Our Head Chef’s Spring Lamb Recipe

Spring is almost upon us and as Easter has fallen early this year, we’ve called…

Recipe: Buttermilk Pancake Cake

This pancake day, whilst you have more time on your hands at home, why not…

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home

Although you may not be able to organise your usual Valentine’s date night this year,…

Support local: suppliers to add to your radar

As times remain tough for so many small businesses, we wanted to share with you…

Recipe for Veganuary: Madhu’s Baigun Bhartha

Many of the dishes at Madhu’s at The Grove are in fact, vegan. So for…

6 mood-boosting ingredients

As we are all trying our best to navigate these trying times, it is more…

Three classic cocktails for the festive season

During the festive season, make your celebrations extra special with some homemade cocktails. Everyone loves…

Recipe: Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto

A second lockdown means more time to try new recipes. And with truffle season now…

The Glasshouse Dessert Cocktails

The Bar team at The Grove have created a brand new dessert cocktail menu. Served…

Afternoon Tea Recipes

Time to raise the age-old debate of jam or cream first; National Afternoon Tea Week…

Three alternative Spritz recipes

Although we will never say no to an Aperol Spritz in the sun, as the…

Jemima’s Kitchen Garden

3 ways to use basil

With a plentiful supply of fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables, Jemima’s Kitchen Garden provides the…

Cocktail Hour: Elderflower Collins Recipe

During the summer months, our grounds truly come to life. Whether it be the unfurling…

Recipe: Summer Pavlova

When it comes to summer desserts, nothing is more impressive than a pavlova. Combining fresh…

Recipe: Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Created by our Executive Pastry Chef, here’s an easy peasy, delicious recipe for soft, gooey…

Top five tips for growing your own produce

Spend your extra time in the garden this spring, and be inspired by Jemima’s Kitchen…

Three of the best: Summer cocktail recipes

As we continue to enjoy a generous dose of British sunshine, we’ve come to love…

Recipe: Creamy Chicken, Leek and Tarragon Pie

We’re an undisputed nation of pie lovers. And to honour the mouth-watering celebration that is…

Meet The Creator: Jack Cook, Master Butcher

Jack runs Walter Rose & Sons with Charlie, his brother, the fourth generation to run…

Coming Soon… Jemima’s Kitchen Garden

Cooking up lush ingredients for your plate For the next few months, our Head Gardener,…

Feel Good February

Almost one month on from our New Year’s resolutions – and our struggles to keep…

Recipe: Gingerbread

Nothing says Christmas like the aroma of homemade gingerbread and in many households it’s a…

Enjoy all the festive trimmings at our restaurants this December

With Christmas around the corner, our very able chefs have given their menus a seasonal…

Recipe: Mincemeat

It never properly feels like Christmas until you’ve eaten your first mince pie, fresh out…

Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies

These delicious tartlets are The Grove’s twist on classic American pumpkin pie, created by our…

Recipe: Roasted Squash Soup

To celebrate the change of the seasons, our Senior Sous Chef at The Stables shares…

Showstopping Chocolate Mousse

It’s National Chocolate Week this October and to celebrate, we commissioned a recipe from the…

Recipe: Slow roasted rack of lamb with braised truffled celeriac

The relaxed dining in The Stables is all about hearty food cooked to perfection… just…

Meet the creator: The 3 Brewers of St Albans

A new beer is brewing at The Grove… four varieties of hops are flourishing in the…

Recipe: Burrata with Italian white peaches, basil and toasted pine nuts

Open 17 July – 8 September 2019, the Potting Shed Pop-Up Restaurant floats on a sea…

Stir up a Hornets: Cocktail Recipe

Think lavender, honey and lemon: our exclusive new Hornets Cocktail gives you fragrant sips of…

Best BBQ Tips

Back gardens across Britain will be buzzing this May. Be the host with the most…

Three pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

If you’re a big pancake fan (and who isn’t) it’s time to heat up that…

Chef’s Recommendations | February 2019

The Stables is all about simple, seasonal dishes that are cooked to absolute perfection. Head…

Recipe: Vegan Cauliflower Wellington

With Veganuary upon us, there’s no better time to experiment with plant-based recipes to create…

Recipe: All I want for Christmas is a Baked Alaska

It’s official: party season is upon us – and so it’s time to start planning…

Pick of the pumpkin recipes

If you’re looking for a way to use up your Halloween pumpkins, or some inspiration…

Cheers to The Grove’s bespoke craft beer

If you’ve wandered around our Kitchen Garden recently, you may have spotted a maypole-like contraption…

Grilled Seabass Recipe

Executive Head Chef, Stephen Wheeler shares one of his summer favourites, Grilled Seabass with summer…

Recipe: The Potting Shed’s Raspberry Blancmange

This dessert is light, refreshing, and best served al-fresco on a balmy evening with friends….

Isle of Wight Tomato Salad Recipe

Our Isle of Wight Tomato Salad is one of our best sellers during the summer…

5 reasons to dine out in January

Poor old January. Known for its dark mornings and cold weather, it’s not the most…

January mocktails – your ultimate recipe guide

If you’re the designated driver for the holidays or you’ve over-indulged this party season, we’ve…

New Year’s Eve Dining at Colette’s

New Year’s Eve at Colette’s is set to be a showstopper. We catch up with…

MasterChef Finalist Saira Hamilton: Guest Blog

Saira is a chef, food presenter and author best remembered as a finalist in MasterChef…

The Grove meets The 3 Brewers of St Albans

Co-founder of The 3 Brewers of St Albans, Mark Fanner, talks about turning real ale…

The Grove and Skinny Champagne

Champagne: The next generation Amanda Thomson, the brainchild behind Skinny Champagne, talks to The Grove…

Colette’s Head Chef Christmas Food Blog

Preparing for the festivities with fine, Christmas food at Colette’s… It’s been a busy year…

Inspired by asparagus

The asparagus season is short, but oh so sweet… The British asparagus season – from…