27/10/2026
THE SILK ROAD EXPERIENCE
Embark on A Journey Through the Great Dynasties of China.
Inspired by a recent trip to China, our Head Chef has created a 7-course tasting menu celebrating the rich flavours of Imperial Beijing, reimagined with the finest seasonal British produce from Wiltshire. This is not traditional Chinese cuisine, but a unique interpretation that brings together classical Chinese flavours with modern British cooking.
Welcome Cocktail
"The Forbidden Garden"
Lychee liqueur, jasmine tea syrup, yuzu, lime & soda water
"Fortune Wonton"
Crispy wonton filled with Wiltshire confit duck, hoi sin glaze, pickled cucumber, Chinese five spice & sesame
Paired with Sparkling Black Tea
"Pearl of the East"
Hand-dived scallop, cauliflower velouté, XO butter, crispy shallot, Chiu Chow chilli oil, pickled kohlrabi & yuzu perfume
Paired with Araldica Cortese, Piedmont, Italy
"The Emperor's Dim Sum"
Open steamed dumpling filled with local pork, Wiltshire cabbage, ginger & garlic chives, served in a delicate chicken consommé finished with burnt spring onion oil
"Five Spice Dynasty"
Slow-cooked beef cheek, premium black tea-smoked carrot, charred pak choi, soy & red w**e reduction, pickled daikon & black garlic
Paired with Calusari Pinot Noir, Romania
"Dragon's Breath"
Yuzu & mandarin sorbet with candied stem ginger
"Zheng Feng Mooncake"
Double yolk white lotus mooncake, poached apricot, five spice crumble & yuzu sorbet
"Fortune Blessing"
A classic fortune cookie served with Imperial Chinese green tea
£75 per person, including the welcome cocktail and carefully paired drinks throughout the evening.
Food served at 7pm.
Non-alcoholic w**e pairing is also available.
Add our British cheese selection for £15 per person.
Join us as we travel the ancient Silk Road through flavour, tradition and storytelling—an evening of bold tastes, elegant pairings and unforgettable hospitality.
📍 The Duke Hotel, 1 Church Rd, Hilmarton, Calne, SN11 8SD
BUY TICKET'S HERE : https://www.dukehotelhilmarton.co.uk/event-details-registration/silk-road-experience