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Jersey will be taking the opportunity to showcase its top produce as leaders from the UK and Irish governments take part in a summit on the island today… So what will be in their goodie bags? And what’s on the menu for dinner?
The island is today hosting the 39th meeting of the British-Irish Council, which is made up of representatives from the UK and Irish governments, the devolved administrations of the Scottish and Welsh governments and Northern Ireland Executive, as well as the governments of Crown Dependencies.
Speaking ahead of the event, Chief Minister Kristina Moore said it would be an "excellent opportunity to demonstrate all that is best in our beautiful island and provide the Council with an opportunity to experience Jersey’s culture, cuisine, and hospitality".
Express took a closer look at the 'Genuine Jersey' produce being showcased...
As well as Deputy Moore and her counterparts from Guernsey and the Isle of Man, in attendance today are:
UK Government: Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP
Government of Ireland: Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste, Micheál Martin
Scottish Government: Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP
Welsh Government: Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS
The theme for this year’s summit is 'Building for the Future: Green and Affordable', focusing on affordability of housing, energy efficiency in building, retrofitting, future skills, modern methods of construction and innovation.
The group arrived on Thursday, and in the evening received a presentation from Jersey's Youth Parliament. This morning they visited Andium Homes' affordable homes development at the Limes on Green Street.
For starters, representatives had a choice of Jersey crab with prawn gâteau, pickled samphire, cucumber, brioche wafer and lemon mayonnaise, or a beetroot carpaccio complete with blackberry puree, Jersey dairy "cave-aged" cheddar bonbon and pickled shallots.
The starter choices were Jersey crab or beetroot carpaccio...
The main course saw the delegates offered Jersey beef (served medium rare) with roasted roots, charred shallot and fondant potato, or a mushroom wellington with celeriac, crushed Jersey potatoes and root vegetable gravy.
The main course showcased Jersey beef, while vegetarians had the option of mushroom Wellington (with crushed Jersey potatoes, of course).
Finally, dessert involved a Jersey apple brandy parfait with chocolate soil and whipped Jersey cream followed by coffee and petit fours.
Delegates were able to polish some Jersey apple with a coffee and petit fours.
Those attending have been offered a goodie bag with a Jersey-themed selection of gifts.
Featured inside are Jersey Sea Salt, Jersey blend coffee (courtesy of Housing Minister David Warr's business, Cooper and Co), Jersey chocolates and a mug depicting the much-loved White House in St. Ouen's Bay.
UK leaders heading to Jersey for green-themed summit
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