With Autumn in full swing, there is no better time to announce the launch of Cheers and Cheese to EU, a full program of culinary events, dedicated to the appreciation of Prosecco PDO and Grana Padano PDO. It is a celebration and marriage of these two European heroes that are renowned for their classic heritage and endless versatility.
To honour the historic popularity of these delicious classics, Cheers and Cheese to EU will be doing a menu takeover at 6 x participating restaurants, for a three week period in November which will feature Grana Padano PDO and Prosecco PDO as the star ingredients. The events will take place across London and Glasgow between Monday 11th – Saturday 30th November.
What can consumers expect?
The tasting menu on offer will be inspired by the bold history of Prosecco PDO and Grana Padano PDO cheese and aim to showcase them in their best light. The diner can expect to be educated in the production and territory, whilst being wowed with unforgettable flavours.
From carefully crafted dishes to Prosecco PDO inspired aperitifs and cocktails, this partnership is designed to enhance the consumer appreciation of Prosecco PDO and Grana Padano PDO.
Demonstrating why they remain a firm favourite among Italian produce and food enthusiasts in the UK. You can head over to www.cheersandcheese.eu for more information.
Food connoisseurs and anyone who is keen to be involved in the experience, will be able to book a space with any of the participating partners.
Event Info
The events will take place over a 3-week period between the 11th and 30th November. Reservations can be made via the websites of the participating restaurants, and when you dine, you will be able to select the special edition Cheers and Cheese menu. The events are designed to immerse guests in a high quality and authentic experience, for the lovers of food with a bold history. Get ready to experience a sustainably led and quality first menu, designed around these two exceptional flavours.
Cheers and Cheese will be hosted in collaboration with 6 UK restaurants in total. Please see full list of participating London restaurants below:
- The Salt Yard, London
Salt Yard opened in 2005 and 19 years later is under the creative direction of the Head Chef Panajot Prifti whose dishes range from the intricate to the beautifully simple.
- Dehesa, London
Dehesa is a charcuterie and tapas bar inspired by the cuisine and wines of Spain and Italy. Head Chef Marcin Ciesielski creates a seasonally changing ,delightfully simple tapas menu for the Carnaby masses to enjoy.
- Walmer Castle, London
This historic West London neighbourhood freehouse offers a range of thoughtfully designed spaces across its three storeys where you can grab a casual supper with someone special or catch some live music.
Both produced in Italy, Prosecco and Grana Padano have PDO status (protected designation of origin), which means they are certified quality products traditionally produced following centuries-old recipes and tied to the territory and the people of their production area. Grana Padano PDO, a hard cheese made from cows’ milk, was first created by Cistercian monks in Chiaravalle Abbey in Milan, in the 12th century, as a way to preserve surplus milk. It is still produced every day in 5 regions in the north of Italy from 128 producers with passion. Its rich, nutty flavour which evolves during its ageing process, which can last from a minimum of 9 to over 24 months, make it a versatile ingredient for a variety of dishes or simply eaten on its own. Grana Padano possesses unique nutritional features such as quality proteins, vitamins and mineral salts, especially calcium. It is naturally lactose free due to the characteristics of its production and long ageing process. Due to Grana Padano cheese’s popularity, it is the most consumed PDO cheese in the world.
Prosecco PDO, produced in the regions Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is named after the village of Prosecco, which is located in the province of Trieste. It’s primarily made from the Glera grape, the autochthonous variety of the region, and in the broader designation area, there are more than 350 Prosecco producers. All working hard, to keep our beloved bubbly true to its roots and enjoyed by all, globally. Prosecco PDO, which is light and refreshing in taste, and extremely versatile, is exported to more than 160 countries in the world. The popular sparkling wine counts the UK as one of its biggest fans. And in 2021, the UK was actually the biggest purchaser of Prosecco PDO globally, importing a staggering 122M bottles.
Food connoisseurs and anyone who is keen to be involved in the experience, will be able to book a space with any of the participating partners.
