An award winning student managed restaurant at Wakefield College.
To make a reservation call us on 01924 789505 or email us on gaskellsrestaurant@wakefield.ac.uk.

Dinner Dates 2023/2024

We are opening on a Thursday evening this year for our dinner service. Seating times will be 6.30pm, 6.45pm and 7pm. The prices of our evening menus do vary due to special themed nights.

All thursday evenings are now fully booked.

5 Course Set Menu - Gin Night - Fully Booked

Thursday, 18 April, 2024

First Course

Gaskells smoked and cured Salmon, juniper pickled cucumber, shallot and dill

Hendricks gin

 

Second Course

Game and Pistachio terrine, frisée, apple and sultana chutney

Sloe gin

 

Palate Cleanser

Gin and Tonic Granita 

 

Mains

Braised and roast Pork Shoulder, fennel and chilli crust, anna potatoes, celeriac puree, and jus

The Botanist Gin

 

Accompaniments 

Garlic butter sauteed green beans

 

Desserts

Candied Kumquat and dark chocolate mousse

Slingsby marmalade gin

£27 per person

3 Course Dinner - Taste Of Yorkshire - Fully Booked

Thursday, 25 April, 2024

Starters

Treacle glazed Yorkshire Ham Hock, quail egg and pikelet

Wensleydale fritter, Yorkshire ale pickle, mixed baby leaves

Yorkshire pudding, thyme, and onion jus

 

Mains

Braised beef in landlord ale, braised baby shallots, Horseradish mash green beans and Yorkshire pudding

Tempura Scarborough Woof, crushed peas, chunky chips and tartare sauce

Mushroom & Onion Pudding Horseradish Mash, Roast Onion, green beans, Yorkshire Pudding and Thyme Gravy

 

Accompaniments 

Panache of vegetables

 

Desserts

Yorkshire Curd tart

Ginger parkin with custard

Lemon Posset, Poached Rhubarb, Fat Rascal

 

£22.50 per person

5 Course Set Menu - Journey on the Orient Express - Fully Booked

Thursday, 2 May, 2024

The Orient Express was a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883, Georges Nagelmackers, inspired by his trip to the Americas, launched the most luxurious train in the world and the rest is history: a legend was born. The Orient Express traversed the great European capitals, linking the West to the gates of the East.

 

First Course - Paris

Beef Consommé

 

Second Course – Strasbourg

Alsatian Salmon, Riesling cream sauce, capers and dill

 

Palate Cleanser – Munich

Sour Cherry sorbet

 

Fourth Course - Milan

Chicken and Mushroom Ravioli, Wild Mushrooms, Parsnip Puree, Rosemary Sauce, Chive Oil

 

Accompaniments

Green Beans with Garlic

 

Fifth Course - Istanbul

Orange, honey, and pistachio Baklava with vanilla ice cream

 

£27 per person

3 Course Dinner - Fully Booked

Thursday, 9 May, 2024

£22.50 per person

4 Course Set Menu - Spanish Wine Dinner - Fully Booked

Thursday, 16 May, 2024

First Course 

Manchego and potato Croquettes, Saffron Allioli

 

Second Course

Basque Hake, Piperade and Romesco sauce

 

Mains

Pork fillet wrapped in Iberico ham, saffron and smoked paprika braised rice

 

Accompaniments

Patatas Bravas, Courgette fritters

 

Desserts

Crème Catalan, pedro ximenez tuille

£32 per person

3 Course Dinner - Fully Booked

Thursday, 23 May, 2024

£22.50 per person

Please note:
Some dishes may contain traces of nuts - if you are an allergy sufferer and have any concerns about any menu item please ask the waiter.
Request for items not included on the menu will be subject to an additional charge.
(V) Indicates dishes are suitable for vegetarians.
All our tea/coffee is provided by fairtrade.
At time of publication this menu is correct, however as we are a training restaurant our menu may need to change or be adapted to meet the needs of the learners.