Velvet Magazine April 2017

Food
BREWING SOMETHING
SPECIAL
Hear about The Black Bull’s current spring menu and their
upcoming Steak Club from Head Chef, Andrew Price
The Black Bull, located in the tranquil village of Balsham, is just 10
miles from Cambridge city centre. The Black Bull, whose sister pub
is The Red Lion in Hinxton, has resided here ever since the 16th
Century and still holds an abundance of charming Grade II listed
features. Today, it is privately owned and boasts an AA rosette pub
restaurant and 5-bedroom accommodation as well as a front and
rear garden setting. Perfect for those al fresco drinks and dinners in
the warmer months which are thankfully just around the corner.
After just seconds of walking through the front door, there is an
immediate sense of homeliness. The period oak-panelling and
open fire as well as the welcoming faces give The Black Bull this
atmosphere. The bar itself has over 40 wines and 4 beers on pump
including their own label Red &
“The menu here
moves on every
2-3 months
to reflect the
changing seasons.”
Black and 3 rotating guest ales.
When it comes to food, their
menu is predominantly a mix of
both contemporary delights and
traditional classics. We caught
up with Head Chef, Andrew
Price to hear more about their
current menu and sample
the steak dishes from their Steak Club menu which launches this
month. “I have been at The Black Bull here in Balsham for nearly
3 years now but I have over 15 years’ experience. The menu here
moves on every 2-3 months to reflect the changing seasons. This
is a huge point of inspiration for me. We also pride ourselves on
offering locally-sourced produce as this makes a huge difference
to the taste and quality of the food. Not only am I inspired by
the seasons and produce on offer, I also look to bring something
different to our special boards as well as creating dishes which have
a slight twist,” Andrew tells us. Whilst Andrew and his team love
to experiment and try something new they still like to bring their
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Velvet Magazine | April 2017