Area 33 – Sunday Lunch April 27 - The Peldon Rose, Colchester Road

 
Linda and I arrived early having enjoyed a brisk drive thru Goldhanger, Tolleshunt D’Arcy and Great Wigborough along the B1026. A lovely series of bends, and short straights brought back the pleasure of motoring on a sunny Sunday morning again; some delays were experienced with cyclists and motorcyclists en route but the XKR was easily pushed back up to the national speed limit once these were passed. As we arrived around 11.40am we noted at least 5 other cars already parked and about 8 people queuing at the front door; seems like it’s a popular place.
 
We were soon accompanied by Terry & Veronica; Alan & Margaret; Reg & Ronnie; Peter & Brenda and Tina & Bernie as we went into the 15th century inn minding our heads as we went through into the bar. The dining area was laid with our reserved table and I noted that all other tables were also reserved, clearly a busy pub; taking centre stage the JDC group set to with our starters of Spinach & Goats Cheese, Tempura of Shrimp & Soup de Jour; I must admit I was a little disappointed that we had no Mersea Oysters to savour.
However, main courses were also excellent with selections of Liver & Pancetta on Bubble & Squeak; Grilled Plaice or Skate; and Roast Beef and Lamb; all supported by a good wine selection at reasonable prices.

 
Needless to day, as is now customary with our lunches, desserts just had to follow and Parfait of Fruit was first choice along with Hot Cross Bun B&B Pudding, Steamed Syrup Sponge and Brandy Crème Brulee.

This was the JDC Area 33’s first Sunday Lunch visit to The Peldon Rose but comments afterwards suggested it would be on next years list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

However, as we had to vacate our table by 2.45 to enable a second sitting we were served coffee & tea in the adjacent lounge area; unfortunately when we mentioned the smell of calor gas we were informed that it was “the drains Sir!” So, although we left The Peldon Rose with memories of an excellent meal in good company it was not with the sweet smell of Roses but the lingering whiff of Greens!

Jaguar transport included 4 XK’s, Terry’s XJS and Alan’s “Rolls” with two Bentley badges on the front (apologies for mislabelling it last time); one on the radiator and one on the bonnet. My Ford experience with cost reductions would have had that second badge deleted long ago; needless to say I never worked at Bentley!

Thanks to all who turned out; see you next time.

Eric Hoile

PS. I wasn’t going to mention Bernie again as he said he only had a cup of tea and a bun; but I saw him having two cups of tea at least; clearly a big spender!  

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