Henrietta Marrowby
Chef and owner
Writes the tasting menu and cooks at the counter most evenings.
Eight courses, one counter, a quiet room
Vellacourt is a small dining room and an eight-seat chef's counter in a former print works on Orlemead Street. One tasting menu in the evening, a shorter lunch at the end of the week, and a pairing for every course.
One tasting menuEight courses, written with the seasons
Eight seats at the counterWatch the kitchen cook and plate in front of you
Two pairingsWine, or a non-alcoholic pairing made in house
The dining room, the counter and the private room
One kitchen cooks for every seat, so each guest has the same menu and the same care.
| Service | What it covers | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Evening tasting menu | Eight courses over about three hours, Wednesday to Saturday from 6:30 PM. | Special occasions and slow evenings |
| The chef's counter | Eight seats facing the pass. The chefs serve and explain each course themselves. | Guests who like to watch the kitchen |
| Lunch menu | Four courses on Friday and Saturday, done in under two hours. | Long lunches and first visits |
| Drinks pairings | A glass for each course, or a non-alcoholic pairing of pressings, teas and shrubs. | Every table, by choice |
| The private room | A table for up to ten behind the kitchen, with its own entrance on Wickerby Lane. | Family dinners and small celebrations |
| Gift experiences | The tasting menu or lunch for two, with or without a pairing, valid for a year. | Presents |
What the kitchen is cooking
A few things on the menu this month. Courses change as ingredients come and go.
- Hand-dived scallop
- Trout roe
- Celeriac baked in salt
- Aged duck
- Brown butter
- Smoked beetroot
- Rye sourdough
- Cultured butter
- Lovage
- Quince
- Burnt honey
- Sorrel ice
- House pressings
How reservations work
Tables open on the first of each month for the month after. Call reservations from noon if you would rather talk.
- Choose a date and timePick the dining room or the counter. The counter seats everyone at 7:00 PM.
- Pay a depositA deposit of $50 a guest holds the table and comes off your bill on the night.
- Tell us what you cannot eatWe ask about allergies and dietary needs when you book, so the kitchen can plan ahead.
- Arrive and settle inWe call two days before to confirm. Allow about three hours for the tasting menu.
Booking policy
A general guide. Your booking confirmation sets out the terms for your own table.
| Booking | What applies | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dining room, 1 to 6 | Deposit of $50 a guest | Taken off the bill |
| Chef's counter | Deposit of $75 a guest | One sitting at 7:00 PM |
| Private room, up to 10 | Deposit of 50% of the menu | Set menu agreed ahead |
| Cancellations | 72 hours' notice | Deposit refunded in full |
| Service charge | 12.5% added to the bill | Shown on the bill |
Sample content. Replace terms, deposits and charges with your own.
The people behind the pass
A small kitchen and floor team who cook, serve and pour for every seat.
Julien Aldercott
Head sommelier
Chooses the wine pairing and pours it at the table.
Adaeze Fallowfield
Pastry chef
Makes the desserts, the petits fours and the bread each afternoon.
Matthias Orrin
Restaurant manager
Runs the dining room, the private room and the reservations line.
Questions
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. Jackets are welcome but never required. Please leave sportswear at home.
Can you adapt the menu for allergies or dietary needs?
Usually, yes. Tell us when you book, at least 72 hours ahead, so the kitchen can plan each course.
How long does dinner take?
About three hours for the tasting menu, and under two hours for lunch.
Can children dine with you?
Guests aged twelve and over are welcome at dinner. Younger guests are welcome at lunch.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel at least 72 hours ahead and we refund your deposit in full. Later than that, we keep it.
How do gift experiences work?
Buy a card for lunch or dinner for two. The guest books by phone and quotes the number on the card.
Find us on Orlemead Street
In the old print works, a short walk from Ferrisford station. Reservations answer from noon, Wednesday to Saturday.
The dining room3 Orlemead Street, FerrisfordWed to Sat from 6:30 PM, lunch Fri and Sat · (555) 011-3320
Counter and private roomSide entrance, Wickerby LaneCounter seats at 7:00 PM, private room by booking · (555) 011-3321