Searcys Champagne Bar celebrates oyster season

6th September 2010, 11:37am

To celebrate the British oyster season in October, the Searcys Champagne Bar at St Pancras Grand will be hosting a series of Champagne and oyster matching masterclasses.

The sessions will be led by oyster expert Drew Smith, author of the new book Oyster – A World History, and will provide top tips on the best ways to eat the seafood delights.

An oyster inspired set menu will also be available with dishes such as oyster and stout rarebit and oysters Rockefeller (£19 for two courses and £25 for three) alongside tastings of Basserat de Bellefon and Laurent Perrier Champagne rare cuvees.

The masterclasses will take place at Searcys Champagne Bar at St Pancras on 14 and 18 October, priced at £30. For more information call 020 7870 9900.

General manager Peter Alderin said: "Oysters can be paired with many different drinks, but Champagne is ideal for a culinary experience. A dry Champagne such as Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut can cut through the creamy flavour of an oyster, however a balanced Champagne that complements the salty tang of the oyster but doesn't over-power it such as Ruinart's Blanc de Blancs also works very well."

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