Celebration of the pig at the Drapers Arms

The night's menu

I’m always a sucker for a food-based theme night, so of course I was quick to sign up when The Drapers Arms in north London put the word out there that they were going to host a night entitled ‘Pigfest – A Tribute to the Pig’.

The menu proved to serve a vista of the pig. Starting of with thinly-sliced jamon, which was perfect when combined with their sourdough bread.

quail scotch eggs

 
 
 
 
I loved the quail scotch eggs that were the second course. They managed to keep the yolk runny, and the sausage meat coating was perfectly seasoned.

brawn, toast and pickles

The brawn served was quite meaty, which I prefer as I do not like it over-jellied or fatty head cheese.

slow roast 'old spot' belly

My favourite cut of the pig is the belly. The crackling was crisp, and being in a room full of foodies, no chance of seconds. The rhubarb chutney was a perfect accomponyment.

 
 
All was finished up with a pallette-cleansing apple sorbet, which one ate before thinking of taking a picture.