The Buckland Club was proud to announce an Anglo-Italian Dinner orchestrated by Dan Sweet. It promised to be an outstanding meal and certainly lived up to expectations. Members and guests sampled some of the very best of Birmingham’s ever blossoming restaurant scene. Dan has not only attracted rave reviews from some of the country’s most prominent food critics and writers but has also earned the considerable praise from the Michelin Guide for his Harborne establishment. It was not difficult to see why.
Members & guests were delighted to meet Dan and his team after the dinner
Photography by Dave Travis
Once again, the great and the good gather for a Buckland dinner
Buckland Club Anglo-Italian Dinner
Edgbaston Golf Club – 6th May 2026
Reception: Deep Fried Cheddar Cheese Beignets topped with English Mustard & Onion Seed.
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On the tables: Cuubo Sourdough Bread, Whipped Butter with Smoked Yeast Flakes.
Chairman’s Welcome & Opening Remarks
Hazel – Comments on Food 1. Reception, Bread & Starter
Starter: Ribollita, is akin to Minestrone, as its name implies, it undergoes a second cooking process. Twice cooked Chicken Broth is the principal ingredient, with the addition of Spring Vegetables, Salami and Kales. Ribollita, like French Soupe à l’ Ognion, may be served with bread or croutons for a more substantial dish but the chef doesn’t think that will be necessary tonight.
Dave Travis – Siege of Paris Minutes
Hazel – Comments on Food 2. Main
David London – Wines 1. White & Red
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Main: Barolo-braised Ox Cheek served with Smoked Creamed Potatoes, Confit Carrots, Pancetta and Beef Sauce.
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Hazel – Comments on Food 3. Palate Cleanser & Dessert
Dave Travis – Kurdish Celebration Minutes
David London – Wine 2. Dessert
Palate Cleanser: Sgroppino. This is a Venetian speciality, Lemon Sorbet with Prosecco. Think “tightly alcoholic slushy”.
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Dessert: Bread and Butter Pudding as you have possibly never had it before. Made with fruit Panettone and accompanied by Dan’s own Vanilla Ice Cream.
Chairman – Thanks to Dan & Staff, Committee & David London. Future Events
Dan Sweet – Response, Q & A
