According to fashion expert and content creator, Katie Sands Bochner, "formal attire in general is on the rise, with guests embracing polished and elevated looks." While mini and midi dresses will always have a place within their respective dress codes, I'm expecting to see more guests don floor-length gowns in 2026, even for less-formal events
Banquet menu The menu for the banquet is as follows: Panna Cotta de Cresson et Oeufs de Caille sur Sable de Parmesan (Hampshire Watercress Panna Cotta with Parmesan Shortbread and Quail Egg Salad) Ballotine de Poulet Fermier en Robe de Courgettes (Organic Norfolk Chicken Ballotine wrapped in Courgettes, with a Thyme and Savoury Infused Jus) Bombe Glacee Cardinal (Vanilla Ice Cream Bombe with Kentish Raspberry Sorbet interior with lightly poached Victoria Plums) Wine list Wiston Estate, Cuvee, 2016 Domaine Bonneau de Martray, Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2018 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, 2000 Pol Roger, Extra Cuvee de Reserve, 1998 After dinner Warres 1945 Vintage Port Hennessy 1912 Cognac Grande Champagne Bowmore Queens Cask 1980, Islay Cocktail Transatlantic Whisky Sour
Thursday nights are significantly cheaper than Saturdays
Potatoes Regular potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks or slices are totally fine too
Down Home Cornbread Dressing Ingredients CORNBREAD: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 4 tsp baking powder 2 large eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil Other ingredients needed: 2 lbs turkey necks 1 lb chicken gizzards or turkey gibblets 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp onion powder 2 tbsp ground sage 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp parsley flakes 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp dehydrated onions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium sized onion chopped 2 medium sized sweet pepper chopped 2 eggs 4 cups chicken or turkey broth 1/2 cup butter melted Instructions Start off with the Cornbread: In a large bowl, add in the cornmeal, all purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar
