New series James Martin and Alistair Appleton drive around stately homes in the country in search of culinary delights and regional recipes. 3 - 14 April, 3pm on BBC Two.

In this article

3 April: Berkeley Castle 4 April: Nether Winchendon House 5 April: Chavenage 6 April: Cothay Manor

7 April: Highclere Castle 10 April: Tissington Hall 11 April: Belvoir Castle

12 April: Kentwell Hall 13 April: Eastnor Castle 14 April: Loseley Park

James and Alistair are in Gloucestershire to visit the magnificent Berkeley Castle, home of the Berkeley family for 850 years. James cooks a mouthwatering Venison Wellington, as Alistair uncovers a royal murder.

• Peppered fillet of venison Wellington
• Fig fritters with vanilla ice cream
• Goats' cheese ravioli with sage and tomato sauce

Nether Winchendon House in Buckinghamshire is the grand location for today's stately supper. James includes a Crayfish starter in his three-course menu followed by a succulent roast duck. Meanwhile Alistair uncovers some fascinating treasures including a depiction of Henry VIII.  

• Risotto with crayfish and wild mushrooms
• Honey-roast duck with spiced Puy lentils

James and Alistair visit the Cotswolds and the wonderful Elizabethan manor house of Chavenage. James cooks up an Organic vegetable soup followed by a wholesome and delicious Beef and ale pie while Alistair discovers an inspiring family-run house.

• Parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke soup with onion compote
• Beef and ale pie
• Hot pancakes with raspberries, vanilla syrup and ice cream
• Wafer-thin membrillo and apple tart with honey and walnut cream

James and Alistair visit Cothay Manor in Somerset, a wonderful example of a small 15th century manor house. Salmon and mussels are on the menu as James gives his stately supper a medieval twist while Alistair checks out some treasures including recently discovered ancient wall paintings.  

• Pan-fried salmon fillet with mussels, fennel and saffron in a white wine sauce
• Cinnamon sponge pudding with perry custard
• Exmoor Blue rarebit

James and Alistair visit Lord and Lady Carnarvon at Highclere Castle in Berkshire. Lord Carnarvon's great grandmother helps James add a Victorian twist to his stately supper and Alistair discovers relics from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.  

• Rosemary and garlic-roasted leg of lamb
• Crab au gratin