9th June 2010

Hook Norton hosts an evening of beer and Asian food on Saturday 19 June.

The Hook Norton Brewery is hosting a taste of the East in North Oxfordshire with an evening of ales and Asian food on Saturday 19 June at 6.45pm for 7pm start.

The food is prepared by the acclaimed chefs from the Thai Shire restaurant in Chipping Norton.

An extensive range of Thai, Chinese and Malaysian dishes will be available to sample, including Thai spring rolls, Chinese king prawns and sesame prawn toasts and Malay sambal chicken and satay chicken.

Entrance is by ticket only, which can be purchased in advance for £10.00 from the Visitor Centre.

Visitor Centre Manager Richard Hughes said: "The authentic Asian food is prepared by the friendly staff of the Thai Shire restaurant. The dishes will be marvellous partners to Hook Norton's range of craft produced beers.

"The Asian food and beer evening will be fun way to help people understand that beer is the perfect partner to many food styles. Indeed, when it comes to the many delicate flavours found in some Asian dishes beer is not just the equal to wine it is better."

Entrance is by ticket only, which can be purchased in advance for £10.00 from the Visitor Centre. To make a booking call 01608 730384 or pop in to the Hook Norton Brewery Visitor Centre.

Tours of the brewery have to booked in advance and take place at 9.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm on Monday- Friday. Saturday 10.30am and 1.30pm. Each tour takes about two hours and includes a tasting of Hook Norton beers. Tours cost £9.50 per person.

The Brewery Visitors Centre, Brewery Lane, Hook Norton OX15 5NY is open Monday to Saturdays from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

For information on the food contact Thai Shire 7 Horsefair, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AL. Tel: 01608 645888

For information on the Hook Norton Visitor Centre or to book a tour of the brewery contact Richard Hughes on 01608 730384 Email: vc@Hook-Norton-Brewery.co.uk.