The stories behind Middleton Lodge’s Forge, bringing flavours from the Yorkshire landscape through the seasons. With sustainability at the forefront of every creation, using ingredients grown on the estate or from local farms.
Estate to plate
“Taking direction from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, we share notes from the kitchen, gardens and greenhouses and introduce some of the passionate farmers and local suppliers who bring us the produce and provenance that they create, through a labour of love and a dedication to working with and preserving the surrounding landscape.”
A nine-course tasting menu crafted by head chef Jake Jones tells the story of the landscape, inspired by the seasons, woodlands and estate gardens.
“Working alongside the estate team to ensure the tasting menu has sustainability at its heart, from low food mile menus to reducing waste and incorporating everyday recycle and reuse methods, Jake’s love for conserving the landscape is a credit to him.”
Atmospheric, warming, and a bit hypnotic. These films aim to be uplifting and inspiring puzzle pieces behind the menu, elevating Forge’s social media content through artistic reels in keeping with the aesthetic of the restaurant and estate.
“Forge is so unique, from the strong connection to the seasons on the surrounding 200-acre estate which Jake cleverly uses to tell the story through each course he creates, to the atmosphere and interiors of the restaurant, which are warm, dark and welcoming. ”