battle of waterloo dinner
Thursday 23rd June
The Battle of Waterloo took place on 18th June 1815 between Napoleon’s French Army and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. The decisive battle of its age, it concluded a war that had raged for 23 years, ended French attempts to dominate Europe, and destroyed Napoleon’s imperial power forever.
Join us for dinner at the VSC as we commemorate the Battle of Waterloo.
Includes: Arrival drink | 3-course dinner | Half a bottle of wine per person | Coffee | Guest Speaker
Starts: 19:00
Dress code: Black Tie
£69.50 per person
Guest Speaker: Gareth Glover
The Speaker at the Club’s Waterloo Dinner is Gareth Glover. Gareth is a former Royal Navy officer who has studied the Napoleonic wars for over forty years. He has published over one hundred books on the subject, particularly concentrating on previously unpublished archival material, which has dramatically altered our understanding of many aspects, but particularly of the Battle of Waterloo, following his publication of the 14 volume Waterloo Archive and an additional Atlas. With all of this new research he has published the critically acclaimed ‘Waterloo, Myth & Reality’ bringing all of his discoveries together as a major revision of the Waterloo Campaign.
Menu
Starter
Seafood & Spinach Terrine wrapped in Smoked Salmon
Dill Mayonnaise, Fresh Lemon & Pea shoots
Main Course
Classic Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle
Asparagus wrapped in Parma Ham, Roasted Honey Glazed Carrot,
Dauphinoise Potatoes, Steamed Kale with Red Wine & Peppercorn Sauce
Dessert
Napoleon Mille-Feuille with Berries & Pastry Cream
Coffee & Petit Fours
To book
To book an event please go to the member's area alternatively call membership on 0207 616 8312 or email mem@vsc.co.uk
