The Martlet Kitchen's first birthday

A string band playing in an old, ornate room.
Happy birthday to us! Join us for an evening of celebration to mark our first birthday.

Date: Friday, 26 September 2025

Location: The Martlet Kitchen, Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ

Cost: £55 per person. Wine pairings available for an extra cost.

Time: 6pm - 10pm

About this event

We invite you to indulge in a culinary experience to celebrate our first birthday, crafted with care and creativity. Join us on either Friday, 26 September 2025 or Saturday, 27 September 2025.

Prepare to be delighted by a bespoke 5-course menu, with wine pairings available for each dish to elevate every flavour.

This isn’t just dinner. It’s a celebration of everything The Martlet Kitchen stands for - beautiful moments and unforgettable experiences. Live music will provide the perfect accompaniment to your evening.

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or you’re joining us for the first time, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

Seats are limited. Reserve your place now and be part of something truly special.

The menu

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On arrival

Glass of prosecco or a bottle of Peroni

Warm sourdough with cultured butter

Course 1

Sea bass, potted Morecombe Bay shrimp and St Annes samphire

Vegetarian option: moong daal, miso glazed courgettes and curry leave sauce (ve)

Course 2

Miso glazed duck breast and roasted king scallop

Vegetarian option: burrata, caramelised peach and passionfruit lime dressing (v)

Course 3

Bury black pudding and quail scotch egg with Rochdale black peas

Vegetarian option: wild mushroom arancini, spinach puree and vegan truffle oil (ve)

Course 4

Rochdale Town Hall's signature beef wellington, wild mushroom duxelles, air dried ham, chicken liver parfait and red wine sauce

Vegetarian option: Karniyarik aubergines, Lebanese cous cous and Punjabi fruit curry dressings (ve)

Course 5

Manchester tart, clotted cream and honey dressing

Vegetarian option: cherry and almond brownie with vanilla ice cream (ve)

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Disclaimer

Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.

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