Wine Merchant • Deli & Kitchen • Artisan Coffee

Hours

Service Times

Monday
Breakfast: 09:30-11:30
Lunch: 12:00-14:30

Tuesday
Breakfast: 09:30-11:30
Lunch: 12:00-14:30

Wednesday
Breakfast: 09:30-11:30
Lunch: 12:00-14:30
Evening menu: 17:30-22:30

Thursday
Breakfast: 09:30-11:30
Lunch: 12:00-14:30
Evening menu: 17:30-22:30

Friday
Breakfast: 09:30-11:30
Lunch: 12:00-14:30
Evening menu: 17:30-22:30

Saturday
Brunch: 10:30-14:00
Evening menu: 17:30-22:30

Sunday
Brunch: 10:30-14:00

Coffees & pastries served from 9am
Lunch menu served from 12pm-2.30pm weekdays
Evening menu served from 6pm-9pm Wednesday-Saturday
Brunch served Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-2pm

Deli

Details coming soon.

Gallery

Images coming soon.

Wines

An award-winning selection of over 1200 wines and sprits, supported by an ever-changing selection of 32 wines are available by the glass or just to sample on our Enomatic tasting machines. DeFINE Food and Wine offers a thirst-quenching range to take home or dine in.

On-line wine shop coming soon in 2019.

Taste

Our Enomatic tasting dispensers offer customers the chance to taste up to 32 wines. Tasters can choose either a 25ml, 125ml or 175ml serving of each wine, by inserting a Define card which they can top up with credit as required. Notes can be provided for guidance, with staff on hand and eager to offer advice if required. A great way to broaden your wine repertoire, with the selection changing monthly. A few trips a month and you could get to taste 384 wines by the end of a year!

We frequently change the line-up of wines featured on our tasting machines- we've show-cased over 300 different wines in the past 12 months! If you don’t fancy talking to us, then we provide notes to help guide you through our current selection.

Corkage

Customers can also choose any of the +1000 wines from the shop to enjoy on the premises, with a small corkage fee of £7.50 per bottle applied to the shelf price of the wine. This goes some way to cover the costs we incur in providing the setting, seating, glassware (let alone the high quality staff!), representing great value compared to standard restaurant mark-ups. Free corkage on any wines that retail for £30 or more.

Events

Define’s themed events have already attracted a loyal band of followers, with tickets frequently selling out soon after their release. We’ve been fortunate to attract a number of high-profile, A-lister winemakers in recent years, and we now have the talent and facilities to prepare dishes to compliment a line-up of wines.

Forthcoming Events

Wednesday 5th June 2019
WINE DINNER
Presented by Laura Rhys MS

We are delighted to announce another of our special wine dinners, showcasing the wonderful wines from Gusbourne Estate in Surrey. Gusbourne Estate is one of England’s most respected wineries, scooping the IWSC English Wine Producer of the Year in 2013. Their wines get better year on year and we’ve built a steady following for their Brut & Rosé, and grab whatever we can get of their rarer releases. Laura Rhys MS, Gusbourne Estate’s ambassador, will be with us to present the wines, and as one of only 255 Master Sommeliers on the planet, we’re in very fine hands. With all this Brexit hostility in the air, it will be a timely celebration of what the country is capable of, with each of their world class cuvées matched with some fantastic creations from our Head Chef Richard, made solely with seasonal English ingredients.

MENU

RECEPTION
GUSBOURE BRUT RESERVE 2015

CURED MACKEREL
with fermented gooseberry and elderflower
GUSBOURNE BLANC DE BLANCS 2014

POACHED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS TERRINE
wrapped in Woodall’s Cumbrian Ham, with wild garlic toasts
GUSBOURNE GUINEVERE WHITE 2016

GOLOUCESTER OLD SPOT BELLY
with a smoked black pudding scotch egg, heritage carrots & mash
GUSBOURNE PINOT NOIR 2016

STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB CLOTTED CREAM MILLE FEUILLE
GUSBOURNE BRUT ROSE 2015

As ever, we’ll have some very special pricing for orders placed on the evening. Tickets are priced at £67.50, and if there is any sense left in the country, should sell out quickly! Tickets available in-store.

Wednesday 28th August 2019
DOMAINE OTT PROVENCAL FEAST

On this most beautiful of days, I thought it fitting to transport us all to the warm, fragrant land of Provence. You may recall I mentioned Domaine Ott Rosé a few weeks back, extolling the excellence that is their 2018 Clos Mireille Rosé. So inspired are we by this wine, that we have decided to host a Provencal evening in its honour. Many of you will be away no doubt, but hopefully enough of you have either staycated or will have returned, still in holiday mode, ready for one last hurrah.

You wouldn’t be reading this (if indeed anybody is) were it not for Bandol. It was the wine that first opened my eyes to the glory of the fermented grape during a year living in Provence, and we’ll finish with the Bandol Rouge from Ott’s Chateau Romassan. I’ll talk you through the wines and the food matches with a Provencal-inspired summer feast, including a rare chance to compare two of Ott’s Rosés side by side: the Chateau de Selles and the Clos Mireille. It will go a little something like this:

7.00pm Doors open, if you fancy ‘warming up’ for the evening with a cheeky gin and tonic, or play on the Enomatics? Then..

7.30pm -Rosé Reception
Meander with a glass of 'By Ott’ Provence Rosé 2018, served with Chef’s olive & herb fougasse

Menu

Halibut poached in olive oil, with white bean purée and samphire
Served with Domaine Ott Blanc 2016

Rabbit 'Richard Olney', slow-cooked in rosé, saffron, cucumber and tomato cooked in tomatoes, saffron
Served with 100ml each of Chateau de Selles Rosé 2018 and Clos Mireille Rosé 2018

A selection of French cheese
Served with Chateau Romassan Bandol Rouge 2014

Lemon & Thyme Sorbet with Farigoule de Forcalquier de Thym Liqueur
Sup it on the side, or pour it over your sorbet.

10.30pm Carriages

The evening has been generously supported by Domaine Ott, so tickets are a ridiculous £50 per person, which is roughly what it would cost you for a glass of Ott Rosé in a fancy restaurant in Barbados! I know we’re in Sandiway, but come on! If you need any further enticement, we’ll be offering 10% off these rare wines on the evening.

Tickets are limited to 50, so please call 01606 882101 to purchase tickets. Please note that we need a minimum of 5 days notice to refund any cancellations.

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Menus

Head Chef Richard Rowley and his kitchen team have introduced a number of exciting new dishes to our menus. Using high quality, fresh produce, inspired by our deli and cooked to order, we’re proud that our food offering reflects the similar effort and dedication that goes into making the wines on our shelves.

We have also introduced a new option to pre-order centrepiece dishes- our legendary Porchetta, and a whole fillet of beef, braised in Malbec and shallots. Define has become a popular choice for larger groups looking to celebrate a special occasion in a unique environment, and these dishes provide the perfect communal feast to set the stage for a memorable evening.

The Define 'space' is also available for exclusive use hire, restricted to 12 nights per year. We would advise booking well in advance if this is of interest. Please get in touch for further details.

• Brunch Menu
• Evening Menu

Breakfast served 9.30am-11.30am Monday-Friday
Brunch served 10am-2pm Saturday & Sunday
Lunch served 12pm-2.30pm Monday-Friday
Evening menu served 6pm Wednesday to Saturday. Last food orders at 9pm.

Trade

We supply a number of quality-minded restaurants in the North West, as well as some of the leading Michelin-starred destinations in London. Please send any enquiries to jon@definefoodandwine.com.

School

We are delighted to confirm the dates for our forthcoming WSET Level 2 Course at De:WINE School. The course is tutored by our good friend Miles Corish, one of the few Masters of Wine on the planet. Indeed, more people have left this planet and ventured into space, than have made it through the gruelling qualification to become a Master of Wine. Not only does Miles know his stuff, he is a great communicator, and were it not for one delinquent trade ‘student’ enrolled on an earlier course, De:Wine School would boast a 100% pass rate.

Not only will you end up with an official trade qualification, more importantly, I guarantee that this course will reshape your take on wine, increase your appreciation of it exponentially and empower you to shoot down wine snobs with great glee!

The course will take place over the following 9 sessions, all on a Monday evening at Define from 7pm-9pm.

Monday January 14th
Monday January 21st
Monday January 28th
Monday 4th Feb
Monday 11th Feb
Monday 4th March
Monady 11th March
Monday 18th March
Monday 25th March

Each session will include 8 wines to be tasted, as you would expect, using significantly greater quality examples than most WSET courses offered. The sessions will be videoed so you can catch up with any session you’re unable to make.

We intend to lead on to WSET Level 3 after this course, for those that just can’t get enough.

The cost for the course is £395. A bit more than some, a bit less than others, but in one of the nicest classrooms, taught by a Master of Wine, tasting Define’s wines.

Spaces are limited, so If you would like to enrol, please call 01606 882101 or email jon@definefoodandwine.com.

Meet the Team

Jon Campbell
Owner & Managing Director

Jess Chen
Front of House Manager

Dave Raftery
Wine Manager

Vicky Assinder
Deli Manager

Richard Rowley
Head Chef

Sean Basnett
Sous Chef

Tom Munro
Chef de Partie

Anna Cooksey
Assistant Manager

Nic Hill
Retail assistant

Sarah Dailey
Jonney Coates
Martina Plevkova
Restaurant Supervisors

Helen Thompson
Accounts Clerk

Pat Leslie
Deli Assistant

Tom Esser
Logistics Manager

Temporary Staff: Danni Munro, Lauren Dimbelow, Holly Butler, Ari Roucoule, Luke McCauley, Carter Kenworthy, Francesca Campbell, Honor Campbell.

About Us

Define was founded in 2000 by Jon Campbell, a then spritely soul, battle hardened by a stretch with a respected Champagne house. Having worked in and supped his way through France, Jon set out to offer a stage for the types of wine that inspired him into the trade in the first place. Years of travel and hard tasting have resulted in an enviable collection of over 1000 labels, showcasing the breadth and glory of artisan wine made with passion and purpose. The business has evolved over the years, becoming a magnet for enlightened drinkers in the North West. Visitors embrace the range, the expert advice on hand, and the chance to taste 32 cracking bottles whenever they like from Define’s sampling machines. An unerring dedication to quality and the creative approach of the team was recognised at the highly regarded International Wine Challenge, with Define winning the coveted Regional Merchant of the Year award.

The trade division of Define supplies a number of leading pubs and restaurants in the North West as well as a long list of the most celebrated Michelin restaurants and eminent foodhalls in London with a number of wines, spearheaded by the rare, cult Champagne from Jacques Selosse, represented exclusively in the UK by Define. Please contact jon@definefoodandwine.com if you would like to discuss how we might enhance your current wine offering.

We also run the DeFine Wine School from the Sandiway premises, with Level 1 and Level 2 WSET accredited certificates presented by Master of Wine Miles Corish. With a 100% pass rate to date, it’s a wonderful way to develop your appreciation of wine and is open to both members of the public and to our trade customers.

Define’s Deli offers a wide selection of British farmhouse cheese, charcuterie and pâtés, as well as a mouth-watering selection of rare treats sourced mainly from Spain and Italy, much of which is used to inspire a range of dishes prepared by the Define chefs. Last October saw the launch of a wonderful new dining area at the Sandiway premises, with an atrium room housing yet more wine and a stylish dining area. Customers can now enjoy this wonderful space at various times of the day, with award-winning coffee, breakfast items and fine French pastries served from 9am, delicious lunch options through the week, and a mouth-watering array of meditteranean tapas and small plates served on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. With 32 wines available to try by the glass, and a further 1000 available by the bottle, it’s a great way to explore the world of wine alongside fine produce in a refined, relaxed environment.

We also frequently host wine-themed dinners with visiting winemakers, matching dishes to a range of wines. To hear about future themed lunches and dinners, and other events and offers at Define, please sign up to our email club here. Or better still, pop into the store for a chat and a browse and soak up all that Define stands for: great taste.

Cheers!
Jon & DeTeam

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The Grand Tasting

Sunday 11th November 2018
From 12pm-6pm. Tickets £25 each

We’re delighted to confirm the details for our annual showcase event, to be held at the Sandiway store on Sunday 11th November. A chance to work your way through over 100 of our greatest wines, with a host of reckless offers and limited release parcels to tempt you. As ever, we’ll have a number of experts alongside DeTeam to talk you through the range, as well as a host of delectables from the deli to tuck into. The perfect way to prepare for the festive season ahead.

The tasting will run from 12pm-6pm. To avoid potential riots, we’ve decided to split the tasting into two sittings, so you can choose to come from 12pm-3pm, or from 3pm-6pm. Like the swimming baths- please don’t be offended when we kick you out of the pool!

Tickets cost £25 each. If you place an order on the day for over £250, we’ll refund the cost of your ticket.

Sunday 11th November 2018
THE GRAND TASTING DINNER
From 6.30pm. Tickets £65 each

Our Head Chef Richard has come up with a fine menu to finish the evening off in style which I’ve matched with a few of my favourite wines. Tickets for the dinner will be capped at 60, and we’ll reserve a corresponding number of tickets for the 3pm-6pm tasting session. As last year, we’ll need a good hour after the tasting finishes at 6pm to prepare the tables for dinner. We’ll serve the Taittinger Champagne at 6.30pm alongside the canapés from 6.30pm, and sit down at 7pm. As ever, it should be fun.

MENU

Canapés
Comté Gougères ~ Grissini wrapped in serrano ham
Served with Taittinger Champagne

Fish Course
Cod Veronique with sage creamed leeks
Served with Le Long Bec Chenonceaux Blanc, Loire

Main Course
Venison Bourguignon with Pommes Puree and baby winter vegetables
Served with Chateau de la Negly La Cote

Cheese Course
Served with Niepoort 10 Year Old White Tawny Port

Dessert
Diplomatico Babas

Dinner Tickets £65pp

As it will be Remembrance Sunday, we'll donate £5 per ticket to the Poppy Appeal.

Taittinger Seafood Festival

Wednesday 25th October 2018
Starts 7pm, Tickets £75

Very excited about this. Once again we welcome Kevin McGee, Taittinger’s UK ambassador, to present the range of Taittinger Champagnes. This was the highlight of last year’s events, so not to be missed. A slightly different approach with this one...

7pm Arrival
Canapés served with Taittinger NV Champagne

Starter
Smoked Haddock Gratin
Served with Taittinger Prelude Grand Cru

A taste of Caviar
Served with a 50ml serving of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008

Main
Fruits de Mer Grand Buffet
Served with Taittinger Rosé

Cheese Course
Served with Avant Garde Pinot Noir, California

Dessert
Tarte aux Fraises
Served with Taittinger Nocturne

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