Winter Lunch and Film

Date/Time
Date(s) - 19/01/2025
10:45 am - 3:45 pm

Location
Hoby & District Village Hall

Following the success of the Winter Lunch and Film, we have decided to repeat the format of a film and lunch, in Hoby Village Hall, catered by Mrs Bridges.

10.45 am  Doors open
11.15 am – 12.45pm Showing of the film
1.00 pm  Lunch (There will be no bar service, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks.)
If you do not wish to see the film, it would be appreciated if you did not arrive before the end of the film at 12.45 approx.

The film:

The film will be Swede Caroline. In this British Mockumentary, the competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and-coming prospect Caroline (Jo Hartley) has her prized marrow plants stolen. With her life turned upside down and desperate for answers, she turns to two private detectives (Aisling Bea and Ray Fearon), who are then dramatically kidnapped. Are the events linked? No, of course not. But …

Trailer can be seen here

Film Review:
Swede Caroline is a brilliantly crafted mockumentary ( a genre that has been lacking in new and original films as of recently). The film blends charm with.sharp humor to create a comedic yet endearing film. As absurd as the concept of a missing giant vegetable is the film knows how to balance its absurdist nature with truly heartfelt moments. The actors did an impeccable job and there comedic timing was spot on. There might be nothing better than a movie that is simultaneously able to provide you with laugh while also keeping you enthralled in the characters and mystery at play. A film that I believe will turn into a cult-classic in the years to come and will hopefully get the recognition and appreciation it so well deserves.

The food:

Fresh Sourdough and Butter.

To Start
Winter minestrone
Melon boat with fruit and berries.
Roasted field mushroom, spinach, poached egg and béarnaise.
Warm salad of bacon and avocado, mustard dressing.

For main
Free range chicken and leek pie, olive oil mash, tender stem with almonds, red wine sauce.
Treacle glazed ham, fried egg, Triple cooked chips, pineapple pickle.
Hearty fish stew with mussels, tomato and fennel seeds.
Lightly spiced Cauliflower steak, chips, watercress, salsa verde.

To finish
Egg custard tart, prunes soaked in tea with a little brandy, whipped cream.
Rice pudding, warm with a little dark chocolate dotted around, strawberry jam.
Raspberry and orange salad, meringue.
Lemon posset.

Coffee or Tea

Now book a place:
Cost:          Friends £36.00      Guests £38.00 (Includes the film, lunch and coffee/tea; and is actually a bit cheaper than last year!)

Winter Lunch Booking Form
Please download, print*, complete and return the booking form to Fliss, 23 Kingsmead Road, Leicester, LE2 3YE by Sunday 12th January 2025 at the latest.

*If you are unable to print the booking form, please enclose a letter making your choices clear together with your cheque.