JANE CLARKE Jane is our friendly functions and events guru
Degustation Fast & Trivial Facts
✔ Degustation derives from the Latin dègustãre , from gustãre , from gustus – meaning “ a tasting , to taste ”
✔ Degustation menus can include up to 12 courses
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It is often accompanied by a matching wine degustation which complements each dish
The chef ' s ability of creating a perfect degustation menu is also judged by the fact that you are not left overfed and overstuffed after finishing the courses .
Often restaurants will generally provide elaborate and detailed information regarding the seasons in which the produce was grown , the production techniques employed , a few statistics about the rare ingredients , how the dish attempts to create a balance of taste and so on
The famous UK restaurant Fat Duck headed by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal holds degustation dinners that last for more than 4 hours ! He is known for his molecular gastronomy and unusual , unheard-of exotic preparations .
It is said to not wear heavy perfume that may interfere with your own or someone else ' s sensory experience
A degustation is an experience for the senses that should not be missed
JANE CLARKE Jane is our friendly functions and events guru
Tell us 3 interesting facts people don ’ t know about you ?
1 . I have 3 beautiful girls 2 . I ’ m 38 ( I know right- I don ’ t look that old ) 3 . I almost became a Police Officer
Why do you enjoy working with the team at Kempsey Macleay RSL Club ? We have such a great team , I love our friendships and the great support we give each other .
What do you love about the Macleay Valley ?
I love the people in this Valley . The generosity and support I see , be it in good or challenging times , is unbelievable and I ’ m so proud to live here . We have some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast , and just a short drive up the mountains you find our gorgeous rivers and scenery , I wouldn ’ t want to live anywhere else !
Where can you be found when you ’ re not at work ?
There are a few places I can be found … At the beach , being social and having a champagne somewhere , or chilling at home with my family .