Leaping Hare Thanksgiving Dinner

This November, The Leaping Hare Restaurant at Wyken Vineyards, nestled in the Suffolk countryside near Bury St Edmunds, invites diners to its highly anticipated annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

Carla Carlisle, the fourth generation to operate Wyken Estate, founded The Leaping Hare over 26 years ago. Born in the Mississippi Delta, in America’s Deep South, each year she pays homage to her heritage with a Thanksgiving feast at The Leaping Hare Restaurant. On the 28th of November, the restaurant will serve a three-course Thanksgiving dinner that blends the finest Suffolk produce with ingredients with a distinctly Southern flair.

Each year, Carla Carlisle brings the time-honoured tradition of Thanksgiving to life, combining American culinary classics with the farm’s sustainable, closed-loop system. The centrepiece of this year’s dinner will be Heritage Turkeys, raised in a small Suffolk flock, pan-smoked over grape vine prunings from Wyken’s vineyards. These will be served with cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, and a medley of vegetables from the restaurant’s kitchen garden. And for dessert, Southern Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Pecan Pie, a nod to Carla's American upbringing, will be served with ice cream – “to cut the sweetness,” as she fondly notes.

Carla's dedication to sustainable farming is evident across the menu. The Wyken Estate operates a closed farming system, ensuring that all produce is sourced locally, minimising waste and environmental impact while supporting the region’s agricultural community.

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Leaping Hare

• Date: 28th November

• Three courses, followed by tea and coffee

• Price: £55 per person

There is just one rule: Save room for pie!

This Thanksgiving, indulge in a unique dining experience that blends the best of Suffolk with a taste of the American South. With limited seating, early booking is recommended.

Book by clicking book Tickets above or call 01359 250287.