This page provides links to articles where Chez Shamwari has been reviewed or featured in various media. The articles also provide further insight into what Chez Shamwari is all about. The Telegraph & Argus, Oct 2018 Tea Time Magazine, July/August 2015 Yorkshire Living Magazine, October 2011 The Telegraph & Argus, July 2011 The Saltaire Sentinel,…
Month: July 2011
The wonderful world of secrecy …
Saturday the 23 July was a big day in this household. Today was the inaugural secret lunch at Chez Shamwari; the full menu can be viewed here. I have been looking forward to this day ever since Chez Shamwari became a reality some six weeks or so ago. I wouldn’t be honest if I said…
Menu for Afternoon Tea 6 August
I’m pleased to announce my ‘Taste of South Africa’ menu. I’ve provided a few comments & explanations below in italics to help describe what’s on offer. I hope you like what you see! Sandwiches Smoked mackeral paté (Smoked snoek would be the true South African equivalent but unfortunately is not available here so mackeral is…
Opening hours & bookings
At Chez Shamwari we can take up to 6 guests who will all be seated at the same table. This adds to the unique experience of the cosy and intimate venue where you will be sitting next to other guests who you are unlikely to know! However, no sooner has the first course been served…
Sample menus
Here are some sample menus that have been served at Chez Shamwari: Sample Lunch Menu 1 Cape seed loaf Char-grilled aubergine & roasted tomato salad with goat’s cheese ~ Chicken cacciatore with Sicilian potato cake & Steamed green beans ~ Apple crumble pie with Double cream ~ Tea & Coffee with chocolates Sample Lunch Menu…
Who wants to be a millionaire …
Millionaire’s shortbread seems to be a very popular choice from the staff canteen amongst my colleagues at work. Not being a huge biscuit fan myself (it’s about cake for me!) it had never made it on to my list of ‘must do’ baking at home. However, with the launch of Chez Shamwari, I thought this…
Chez Shamwari’s inaugural afternoon tea
Saturday 2 July was an exciting day for me as it saw the inaugural afternoon tea at Chez Shamwari. Attendance at this event was by private invitation only to friends of mine who didn’t mind being guinea pigs to my ‘full dress rehearsal’ of afternoon tea. I thought a practice run was a good idea to…