Menu Deschamps
At Cheval Blanc Restaurant in Heemstede, the Menu Deschamps offers a sophisticated seasonal dining experience crafted by Chef Huub van der Velden. This carefully curated selection highlights exemplary culinary techniques and bold flavors that appeal to discerning food lovers and trend-conscious travelers alike.
Starters
Sashimi Kingfish features delicately sliced kingfish sashimi paired with a refreshing celeriac salad, vibrant grapefruit with jabara, and a smoky mackerel dumpling, setting a refined tone for your meal.
Trompette de la Mort & Chioggia offers an earthy combination of chioggia beet tartare, falafel infused with the rare trompette de la mort mushroom, crispy truffle potato chips, grilled aubergine cream, and curd with jabara, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
Mains
Cod fillet is a delicate baked cod served atop creamy risotto accented with ginger and carrot, finished with a fragrant lemongrass beurre blanc that elevates the coastal essence of the dish.
Coquille St. Jacques dazzles with baked coquille scallops complemented by guanciale and a luxurious cream of topinambur. The dish is enriched with caramelized Roscoff onion jelly, walnut dressing, and a delicate fenugreek foam for a harmonious finish.
Marinated duck liver is paired with a spekkoek of Hokkaido pumpkin and coffee, balanced by a pear structure and drizzled with pumpkin seed oil, blending rich and subtle autumnal flavors.
Deer back fillet presents a tender baked cut enhanced with deer and Speck di Asiago pâté, Turkish quince tartelette, a red cabbage bonbon, potato donut, and finished with a game jus infused with Vlieland cranberry, capturing the essence of wild game cuisine.
Desserts
Dessert Selection features a refreshing buttermilk sorbet, honey and vanilla semi freddo, lemon and mint water ice, rosemary and orange meringue, and light profiteroles filled with calamansi cream, delivering a refreshing and aromatic finale.
Cheese Selection is curated from an exquisite cheese trolley offering a variety of textures and flavors to satisfy cheese connoisseurs.
Chocolate Dessert indulges guests with a chocolate amarene tart, tutti frutti bar, ruby chocolate with blueberry accents, dark chocolate crème brûlée, and milk chocolate ice cream infused with Irish whiskey liqueur, crafting a decadent and memorable sweet experience.
Drinks and Specials
Complement your meal with carefully selected wines available by the glass, half glass, or full pour, perfectly paired to enhance each course. The bar also serves exquisite cocktails and a selection of beers, ensuring a comprehensive drinking experience in a serene setting near Haarlem.
- Flexible wine servings allow guests to savor the perfect amount with every course.
- Seasonal menu that highlights fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
- Quiet location near Haarlem provides an intimate and relaxed dining atmosphere.
