Upcoming Events

On Friday 28th February, Shuko Oda from the much-loved Japanese udon bar Koya will kick the series off, bringing with her a menu that combines authentic Japanese techniques and flavours with seasonal British ingredients. Shuko will work with Oli to create a number of dishes inspired by her Japanese roots and comprehensive travels across the world.

The menu:

Almond tofu with dates and crown prince squash

Asparagus tempura with nori salt and citrus

Grilled Skate in sake kasu
Negi-meshi: leek rice
Pickles (three types)
Clam Dashi

Hojicha Jelly with black beans and cream

All dining is for communal tables and everyone will be served together, with guests invited to sit from 7pm and dinner served from 7.30pm. Tickets are £65 per person including a welcome drink.

Jeremy Lee, the legend at the helm of London restaurant Quo Vadis will bring his thoroughly British fare to Kent on Saturday 15th March. Taking inspiration from the finest, regional ingredients, Jeremy’s menu will shine a spotlight on the produce of Kent, creating a menu of familiar classics with bold flavours.

All dining is for communal tables and everyone will be served together, with guests invited to sit from 7pm and dinner served from 7.30pm. Tickets are £65 per person including a welcome drink.

On Saturday 26th April, the fiery island flavours of Soho’s Paradise and Dom Fernando will take over the kitchens of Updown. With a menu inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage, Dom’s menu will celebrate the best of British and Sri Lankan produce for a contemporary twist on Sinhalese cuisine

All dining is for communal tables and everyone will be served together, with guests invited to sit from 7pm and dinner served from 7.30pm. Tickets are £65 per person including a welcome drink.

Rounding out the series on Saturday 10th May is Rose Chalalai Singh of KOYN Thai who will bring the comforts of home-style Thai cooking to the Kent countryside. Drawing inspiration from the North, South and Central provinces of Thailand, Rose’s menu will reflect cherished childhood memories of her time spent growing up in Bangkok.

All dining is for communal tables and everyone will be served together, with guests invited to sit from 7pm and dinner served from 7.30pm. Tickets are £65 per person including a welcome drink.