Guests savoured the delicate dishes of Lancelot de Casteau while listening to the music of Roland de Lassus in a setting designed by Jacques Du Brœucq.

The recreation was devised by caterer Yves Cousin with the Zefiro Torna ensemble and the Mezza Voce choir as part of Mons 2015.

The menu

First service

Artichoke pâtés · Turnip pies · Beef marrow soup · Mortadella with cauliflower

Second service

Melon pie · Carp in ale · Zucca di pezzuoli · Herb salad · Garlic cameline

Third service

Capon in Hungarian broth · Calf’s head Irish style · Stuffed dressed veal · Roast pork à la Crémone · Per soffriggere spinacci e cuocerli in altri modi

Fourth service

Puff-pastry offaele · Sugar pastries · Candied fruit

Wines served in carafes

The Love Potion was served as an aperitif. Throughout the banquet: Claré, Vinum salviatum, and white and red wines in carafes.