Villa Marina
9th Regular Meeting
Event Details
We are delighted to announce that our 9th Regular Meeting will be held at Villa Marina, an authentic, family-run Italian restaurant situated on the banks of the River Thames. Known for its warm hospitality and exquisite cuisine, Villa Marina offers a stunning riverside setting perfect for our fraternity to enjoy good food, good wine, and good company.
Thameside, RG9 2LJ
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The Menu
Primo (Starter)
Tris di Pasta – A luxurious trio of handmade artisan pastas featuring Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Penne, each served with a complementary regional sauce.
Secondo (Main Course)
Spalla d'Agnello – Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb, tenderly braised in a rich Barolo wine reduction, served with a medley of seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Dolce (Dessert)
Dolci della Casa – A curated selection of traditional Italian desserts from the daily menu to finish your meal on a sweet note.
Wine Selection
White
Vermentino di SardegnaA crisp and refreshing white with floral aromas and notes of citrus and white peach.
Red
Sangiovese di ToscanaA classic medium-bodied red featuring cherry and earthy spice notes with a smooth, savory finish.
"Good Food, Good Wine, Good Company"
A Unique Berkshire Lodge
Gourmet Lodge no. 10008 is a unique lodge where brethren meet together to enjoy fine dining at worthy establishments.
If you would like any more details please contact our secretary at sec@gourmetlodge.co.uk
Our History
On Monday 15th July 2019 five freemasons held an informal meeting at Sindlesham to consider forming a new Lodge in Berkshire. The main purpose was to have fine-dining, good wines in elegant surroundings and above all to enjoy each other's company, hence the name "Gourmet Lodge".
The Lodge meets twice a year, the fourth Wednesday in October, which is the Installation Meeting, and the second meeting on the fourth Wednesday in March. The meetings are to be held at selected venues and all the brethren are required to wear dinner dress and the members their name badges at the festive board.
Berries Lodge No 2928 became the "Sponsor Lodge" and the petition was signed by the PGM at their regular meeting on Monday 17th February 2020. W Bro Adrian Quick, a member of Berries, designed the Lodge emblem and then 30 brethren from around and outside the Province became involved and became "Founders".
Wednesday 28th October 2020 was the original date to consecrate the Lodge but what happened due to the coronavirus was beyond belief which had an impact on all our lives. All masonic meetings were suspended until further notice with several freemasons and members of their families unfortunately losing their loved ones.
Eventually on Tuesday 14th December 2021 the Consecration of the Gourmet Lodge was held at The Berkshire Masonic Centre, Sindlesham with the presence of Right Worshipful Brother Anthony Charles Howlett- Bolton OBE. 120 attended this auspicious occasion with VW Bro Peter J Sands (DepPGM) installing the Primus Master W Bro John W Nixon PPAGM into the chair of King Solomon. Sindlesham provided a veritable gastronomic meal and the wine flowed and flowed, finishing with the Founders singing the "Visitors Song" to all the welcomed guests. Thanks, must be recorded to W Bro John Brunt, Secretary and W Bro Mark Heppelthwaite Director of Ceremonies for their hard work in organizing the event.
Since then the Lodge has held meetings at The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, The Chapel Room at the De Vere Hotel on the Beaumont Estate, Windsor and in March 2023 at Cliveden.
"Good Food, Good Wine and Good Company"
Moments & Memories
