A fleet of bespoke vintage hot air balloons have just descended upon The Grove Hotel for the sunny seasons. From now until August, you’ll be able to hop aboard and experience an immersive dining experience like no other.
In partnership with Feast on Cloud 9, the specially-commissioned red and white balloons are grounded within the picture-perfect gardens of The Grove, where they overlook the flowing waters of the magical ornamental canal.
Guests can choose to dine from the five-course tasting menu or tuck in to a delicious afternoon tea – whatever floats your boat balloon.
Feast is renowned for hosting creative, experiential events and their central focus is always the food so you can pretty much guarantee that it’s going to be good. The fact you’re sat in an adorable vintage hot air balloon, surrounded by 300 acres of stunning countryside is just the cherry on top!
On the menu this year
Allow your taste buds to soar without your feet having to leave the ground. The 2025 menus centre around fun at the fairground and the tasting menu features the likes of a hook-a-duck themed starter, and a coconut shy dessert. The afternoon tea menu, meanwhile, features a whole selection of fairground-themed finger sandwiches and sweet treats.
Tables can be booked in groups of between four and six due to the size of the baskets. Oh, and just in case our good old British weather isn’t cooperating, there’s a secret indoor area for you to continue to enjoy your feast.
The balloons are available all throughout the summer until August 31. Perfect for those long, sun-soaked evenings that have (sort of) started to rear their head again.
Find out more and plan your visit here.
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