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Cameron Lennon was schooled in Oundle,
so after working in several Michelin star kitchens around the country, he found himself returning to the place he loves, establishing The Lemon Tree in the heart of the
Our best selling dish has to be our croque monsieur, good quality bread with a mustardy bechamel and ham hocks that we braise overnight each night with white wine, shallots,
town, opposite the War Memorial.
Our best selling dish has to be our croque monsieur
fennel, coriander and shed loads more aromats. It’s then grilled and served with a few cornichons and a rocket salad.
...and what drink to accompany it?
A good organic locally roasted coffee, it’s a very filling dish so I love a good americano with it to pick me back up.
How would you best describe the
type of cuisine that you offer? I like
to cook the classics but with my own
twist on it, whether it is using a more
modern technique or a slightly exotic ingredient. A popular dish on our
breakfast menu pairs scrambled egg
with smoked trout instead of the traditional salmon and I also add some watermelon
to garnish to make an otherwise fatty dish refreshing as well as adding another texture to the plate.
What’s the best selling dish on your menu?
Where do you source your ingredients? As locally as possible and
organically when we can. Our coffee is roasted in Wellingborough by Bella Barista, our meat comes from Trendall’s in Oundle, our wine from Amps, not to mention some of our produce is foraged from the surrounding countryside.
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