Harden's says
Billing itself as a "unique and interactive dining experience going ‘behind the scenes’ of L’Enclume’s kitchen", Aulis has just six seats, is open only on Friday evening and Saturdays, and has one menu, at £150. A veritable 'bucket list' chef's table experience.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“All the style of next door with just 6 of you” – that’s the deal at Simon Rogan’s ‘behind the scenes’ dining experience at his Lakeland legend, where you eat surrounded by chefs in the development kitchen with ongoing explanations about the culinary techniques underpinning the restaurant and how they work in coordination with their own ‘Our Farm’ smallholding nearby. All reports suggest it lives up to the experience next door, but with a different ‘insider’ spin.
Summary
“As we booked for 3 people, we ended up with the place to ourselves. This was our second visit to Aulis and this was every bit as good as the first and in some ways better as we had the full private dining experience!” – Simon Rogan’s ‘development kitchen in the Lakes’ sits next door to L’Enclume and its six seats aim to provide guests with a ‘behind the scenes’ culinary adventure, with insight into the experimental, creative process and partnership with ‘Our Farm’ behind this Lakeland phenomenon. All feedback acclaims it as a “fantastic dining experience”.
Summary
“The best way to do L’Enclume – same food as the restaurant but only 6 of you”, providing “a stunning theatrical experience that takes gastronomic perfection to another level”. It takes place at “a small counter beside the experimental kitchen, with Simon Rogan’s classic seasonal dishes served alongside some ideas they’re still perfecting (oyster custard), with food prepared in front of you by a chatty chef” so “all your questions are answered”. Top Culinary Tip – “and it seems the answer is butter – lots of it!”.
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Cavendish St, Cartmel, LA11 6QA
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Cavendish St, Cartmel, LA11 6QA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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