Feeding the creative process can be demanding. The dining rooms in the main house offer a convivial environment in which to eat and catch up with what else is going on at Real World. Overseen by Geraldine and her staff, they are responsible not only for the great food but the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The menus are always varied and imaginative, using freshly prepared ingredients to produce a wide choice of balanced meals, special dietary requirements can be catered for with notification in advance.

Geraldine found a passion for cooking at a very early age. She has tried her hand at everything, from cooking for the Royal family on numerous occasions to teaching Safari Cooking to African house boys in Tanzania. After 12 years' roaming the globe, her homing pigeon instincts finally led her back to the West Country where she cooked for the Theatre Royal before being snapped up by Real World to bring her extensive, eclectic know how to the catering here.

She is happiest working within an environment of creative people, and finds the job of nourishing clients and staff of Real World a rewarding challenge.

Supported by the Real World House staff, Geraldine brings great food and a great atmosphere to the dining rooms at Real World.

Example Menu

Pig Roast

Slow roast belly of Pork
Garlic and mustard mash
Braised red cabbage with balsamic dressing

Lemon and vodka sorbet

Grilled Organic Salmon with lime pickle and yoghurt dressing
Cous cous salad and grilled veggies

Apple tarte tatin with ginger and vanilla icecream

Lemon and Sage risotto with roasted artichoke hearts and parmasan
Rocket and cherry tomato salad

Grilled fruit with molasses and Greek yoghurt

Smoked Ricotta, toasted pine nuts and spinach cannelloni baked in tomato sauce
Mixed leaf salad
Garlic bread

Chilled lemon souffle