Its not every Saturday i drag myself into the shower and off to a tasting, but Lee arrived on time and off we set to Ascot racecourse to at 09.00am taste the summer ball menu.

Escorted in the back way we head to the wonderful setting of the Ascot Grill, where Rebecca the executive chef shares with us her vision of a summer menu.

The Pate although smooth and tasty just to filling for a summer evening in june. The specially designed salad with wonderful little tomberries, light balsamic dressing and mozzarella balls. A Fusion of flavours.

Then at just after 09.15 we embark on the choice of main course, the presentation is a work art the portion size is filling enough for your average male. The potato gratin dauphenoise is straight out of roux brother repartis, melt in the mouth heaven.

All this followed by chocolate fountains.

If you have not got tickets yet, visit the website www.sunshineball.co.uk

£40 will get you a night to remember