Dinner by Ness

**LAST NIGHT WAS......AN ABSOLUTE HIT!**

What a fun night! Really enjoyed myself.

Thanks to all at for being so bloody helpful and warm and friendly and inviting.

Thanks also to for winging me. "Best one yet!" Holly said.

New events in the new year. Till then.......I'll be eating Latin food.

**ON SATURDAY, 2ND OF DEC' - CENTRAL AMERICN SUPPER CLUB**

Where can you get Guatemalan, Nicaraguan, Costa Rican food near Manchester? Well this Saturday im going to be cooking an interesting, tasty 4 course menu where I'll be showcasing my research from my travels down from Mexico to Colombia when I was doing research/eating my way around/trying as much as possible and learning a colourful plethorabof fantastic cuisines.....with some sympathetic crossovers and fascinating differences.

The last couple of tickets are remaining for you to join us at the beautifully formed in Altrincham.

4 mouth-watering courses for just £45 p/p. A Bloc will have a couple of guest cocktails inspired by my Latin American menu as well as their regular list, which is well revered.

Tickets are available to book through my website (link in bio). 6:30pm start for ya best night out this year!

**THIS SAT' 2ND OF DEC' - CENTRAL AMERICN SUPPER CLUB**

The last few tickets remaining for you to join us this Saturday at the beautifully formed in Altrincham.

I'll be showcasing my research from my travels down from Mexico to Colombia when I was doing research/eating my way around/trying as much as possible and learning a colourful plethorabof fantastic cuisines.....with some sympathetic crossovers and fascinating differences.

4 mouth-watering courses for just £45 p/p. A Bloc will have a couple of guest cocktails inspired by my Latin American menu as well as their regular list, which is well revered.

Tickets are available to book through my website (link in bio). 6:30pm start for ya best night out this year!

**SAT' 2ND OF DEC' - CENTRAL AMERICN SUPPER CLUB**

Nearly sold out! Last handful of tickets left for you to grab. I'm excited to host ma next Supper Club, after a short hiatus whilst enjoying pursuing other catering avenues; charity work, batch cooking, teaching Food Preparation & Nutrition.

Next Saturday I'll be Southside at the beautifully formed in leafy Hale and Altrincham. 6:30pm start for ya best night out this year!

I'll be showcasing my research from my travels down from Mexico to Colombia when I was doing research/eating my around/trying as much as possible and learning a colourful plethorabof fantastic cuisines.....with some sympathetic crossovers and fascinating differences.

Pictured here is one of the hardest and most incredible hikes I've ever done; climbing up Acatenango Volcano close to Antigua in Guatemala, where I spent a lot of time. Including my birthday (next picture), driving up to the beautiful luscious jungle above Semuc Champey - full of turquoise pools and caves.

Tickets are available to book through my website (link in bio).

I'm imagining some cool Xmas dos; work, friends, family ya can't be with on the big day, etc.

4 mouth-watering courses for just £45 p/p. A Bloc will have a couple of guest cocktails inspired by my Latin American menu as well as their regular list, which is well revered.

**CENTRAL AMERICA PART TRES**

Oooooh the memories! Here's some more pics from ma travels down through Central America. These in particular are of ma time spent in Colombia. Such a huge, magnificent country, which such diverse landscape and cuisine.

Thrilled to be hosting a new Supper Club soon at in Altrincham-Hale, Saturday the 2nd of December. 4 courses featuring a range of the different cuisines I researched throughout this exciting adventure down this subregion of The Americas.

Come join us and try new dishes with a wonderful soundtrack and guest cocktails inspired by my menu, created by A Bloc as well as list.

There are some tickets left but space is limited so book asap on my website (link in bio). £45 p/p, 6:30pm.

**FREEDOM FROM TORTURE - THE GREAT STREET FEAST MCR - 23RD OF NOV'**

Not too long now.....till I'm cooking alongside these lovely female chefs that I admire and feel honoured to be a part of what's set to be a fabulous evening of gourmet street food from around the world and stand-up comedy whilst raising vital funds for survivors of torture.

is an incredible charity that supports torture victims. They've been operating for over 30 years....healing and protecting torture survivors.

All 6 of us Chefs will be cooking a tasty dish each with wine from the specialists

Maravilha, a torture survivor, Chef and advocate, who will be creating traditional Congolese dishes from her homeland,

Fellow Mancunian, smiley from ,

Brazilian Chef from and Great British Menu acclaim,

bringing traditional Sri Lankan food with a modern twist,

myself with a big smile and a warm heart, serving up something sumptuous to impress.

Ngwafu Tansie from who'll be treating us to a West African dessert.

After dinner, there'll be two stand-up comedians making us laugh with their witty sets.

You'll also be able to peruse the Gift Shop, full of items made by survivors, and you can try your luck in the Silent Auction, where some fabulous prizes are on offer.

No 1 Circle Square. 6:30-9:30pm.

Tickets are priced at £40 and include all food, wine and stand-up comedy. Purchase on the Freedom for Torture website please. Tickets are limited, so book now to avoid missing out on a great night for a great cause.

**CENTRAL AMERICA PART DOS**

I spent 6 weeks travelling solo around the beautiful, huge country of Guatemala during my tour down through Central America. Such diverse landscape....and produce grown, making quite an interesting cuisine.

Making my own chocolates in the incredible set high up in the jungle like forest above Semuc Champey, Guatemala on ma birthday trip. Ended up staying a week here in this phenomenal landscape!

I helped out an American guy who was like The Dude, with his Indian pop-up on Lake Atitlan where he lived.

Also had ma first ever Ice Cream Sandwich! A Costa Rican one, mmmmmmmmmm! Still the best.

Come and enjoy a Central American Supper Club on Saturday the 2nd of December at in between Altrincham and Hale.

I'll be showcasing ma travels and culinary research through this exciting and colourful subregion of the Americas, with Caribbean influences.

4 delicious courses, £45 p/p, 6:30pm.

Please book your tickets through my website Tickets page before they sell out.

**CENTRAL AMERICA PART DOS**

Ma first ever Ice Cream Sandwich! A Costa Rican one, mmmmmmmmmm! Still the best.

Making my own chocolates in the incredible set high up in the jungle like forest above Semuc Champey, Guatemala on ma birthday trip. Ended up staying a week here in this phenomenal landscape!

Come and enjoy a Central American Supper Club on Saturday the 2nd of December at in between Altrincham and Hale.

I'll be showcasing ma travels and culinary research through this exciting and colourful subregion of the Americas, with Caribbean influences.

4 delicious courses, £45 p/p, 6:30pm.

Please book your tickets through my website Tickets page before they sell out.

**CENTRAL AMERICA PART UNO**

I spent 3 and a half glorious months solo travelling down through Central America back in 2018. I ate an abundance of weird and wonderful delights, did cooking courses, ate where the locals ate, cooked for people in hostels, relished in food markets, side street taco carts.....tripe tacos!

I came back and enjoyed sharing my research, showing off ma favourite new finds.

I'm writing an exciting, delicious new menu for a new Central American Supper Club in a beautiful new venue to me.....come join us in 3 weeks, on Saturday the 2nd of December at in between Altrincham and Hale.

The timing is perfect for Christmas get togethers too!

4 sumptuous courses £45 p/p. Book your tickets now through my website.

They'll be a couple of guest cocktails on inspired by my menu as well as A Bloc's list

**NEW VENUE. NEW SUPPER CLUB. NEW CUISINE. ISH**

Feeling dead chuffed to have been invited to host an exciting food event at the beautifully formed next to Altrincham. Saturday 2nd of December. 7pm start for ya best night out this year!

I'll be showcasing my research from my travels down from Mexico to Colombia when I was.doing research/eating my around/trying as much as possible and learning a colourful plethorabof fantastic cuisines.....with some sympathetic crossovers and fascinating differences.

Tickets are super limited and will be available on Eventbrite in the next day to grab yours.

I'm imagining some cool Xmas dos; work, friends, family ya can't be with on the big day etc.

4 mouth-watering courses for just £45 p/p. A Bloc will have a couple of guest cocktails on inspired by my Latin American menu as well as their regular reserve wine list which is well revered.

**BATCH COOKING FOR EATWELL MCR**

Was an absolute honour and a privilege to have helped to prepare hundreds of healthy meals for the lovely ladies at to distribute to Manchester’s frontline hospitals, shelters and refuges.

The friendly volunteers and the generous folk at made it a breeze...and fun!

Hope to do more and help feed more folk that aren't as fortunate as most.

**FREEDOM FROM TORTURE - THE GREAT STREET FEAST MCR - 23RD OF NOV'**

Excited to announce that I've been invited to cook alongside some lovely female chefs that I admire and feel honoured to be a part of what's set to be a fabulous evening of gourmet street food from around the world and stand-up comedy whilst raising vital funds for survivors of torture.

is an incredible charity that supports torture victims. They've been operating for over 30 years....healing and protecting torture survivors.

All 6 of us Chefs will be cooking a tasty dish each with wine from the specialists

Ngwafu Tansie from who'll be treating us to a West African dessert,

Maravilha, a torture survivor, Chef and advocate, who will be creating traditional Congolese dishes from her homeland,

Fellow Mancunian, smiley from ,

Brazilian Chef from and Great British Menu acclaim,

bringing traditional Sri Lankan food with a modern twist,

and myself with a big smile and a warm heart, serving up something sumptuous to impress.

After dinner there'll be two stand-up comedians making us laugh with their witty sets.

You'll also be able to peruse the Gift Shop, full of items made by survivors, and you can try your luck in the Silent Auction, where some fabulous prizes are on offer.

No 1 Circle Square. 6:30-9:30pm.

Tickets are priced at £40 and include all food, wine and stand-up comedy. Purchase on the Freedom for Torture website please. Tickets are limited, so book now to avoid missing out on a great night for a great cause.

**SUPPHER COLLAB WAS A HIT!**

Ma first ever club night......and 's too.....was soooo much fun!

Dancing for charity....what's not to love.

As if we're doing a sponsored disco at school.....and we get sponsorship money from everyone on our street......but instead....it's a 20 quid ticket and a hearty supper's included to line ya stomach before spending the preceding hours on and off the dancefloor throwing some crazy shapes to the excellent songs selected on the decks.

Christmas danceathon date TBA! Sure to be a sell out.....filled with smiley faces and a joyful vibe.

Thanks to Kim at for being the organised one ☺️

Thanks to for hosting us in their beautifully lit, perfectly formed space.

Thanks to for documenting the night with her great camera skills.

Thanks to the fantastic, talented women spinning tune after tune! Just Jane

We all raised £544.63 for the very worthy cause that is

**MA FIRST CLUB NIGHT! SAT 21st OCT'**

I'm proudly collabing with a bunch of lovely women on creating a night of dancing, merriment......and eating (of course)....in aid of a very worthy women's charity.

have been providing food, clothing and other items to women in need and their families for around ten years!

are hosting this night of dancing, which is their first.....they typically run Supper Clubs with female chefs with profits going to different women's charities.

I'll be serving up Supper...

Slow-Braised Rose Harissa Beef Brisket with Swede

or Vegan......

Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpea Tagine

Both are served with Mujadara - Spiced Rice with Lentils and Caramelised Red Onions in Toasted Seeds and topped with Pickled Carrot, Candied Ginger, Crispy Onions and Flatbread.

There'll be 3 talented djs, spinning some great tunes for us all to dance hard to....

Just Jane of





Tickets are only £20 p/p which includes that tasty supper piled high. Book through the Suppher website (link in their bio).

are generously putting us up for the night 🥳🙏🏼

See you on the dancefloor!

*TODAY IS YA LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR MIDDLE EASTERN TAKEAWAY'!**

Pictured here is the tasty vegan Harissa-Marinated Plant-Based 'Chicken' with Moroccan Orange Sauce. I love the fake chicken coz I can get the outside to char with a succulent inside and it takes on the flavour of all the spices I cook it in.

Often I'll choose this. In fact I went off real chicken a while ago.

I'll be delivering around Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall and Prestwic tonight and around Glossop tomorrow, both 5:30 - 8pm.

Order via ma Good Eats page (link in bio or blue button on ma fb page).

Please help spread the word as it's only a once a month affair....you know the drill.

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Celeriac Steak with Cumin-Orange Glaze Ve 6.50

Harissa-Marinated Plant-Based 'Chicken' with Moroccan Orange Sauce Ve 8.50

Roasted Cauliflower Masala Curry with Chickpeas Ve 7.50

Ale-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Plum Sauce 9.50

Persian Beef Brisket with Pumpkin and Cinnamon 9.50

Harissa-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Moroccan Orange Sauce 9.50

Palestinian Swede Mash with Greens, Caramelised Onions and Feta 5.50

Palestinian Swede Mash with Greens and Caramelised Onions Ve 5.00

Musaqa'a - Palestinian Aubergine, Butter Bean and Tomato Bake Ve 5.50

Palestinian Spicy Roast Potatoes with Preserved Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs Ve 5.00

Kosheri - Egyptian Spiced Rice with Lentils and Vermicelli Ve 4.50

Advieh-Spiced Turkish Flatbread Ve 2.50

Ve - Vegan

**Menu may be subject to slight alterations**
***Please inform me of any allergies and intolerances**

*Delivery charge is £2.50

Stalybridge has another decent restaurant!

16 seats so be sure to book.Giuseppe's an intimate Sicilian restaurant serving up small plates and pizzas.

We had the Special.....Slow-Braised Beef Cheek with Parmesan, Polenta and Crispy Leeks....Sat in a rich, deep, dark jus.

Also the Sicilian Sausage over Crispy, Fried Potatoes and Herb Oil.

doing Palestinian brunch and lunch well....is the other place worth visiting.

I reckon with the £8 million funding to redevelop Staly Vegas.....it'll be buzzin' in years to come.

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**PRE-ORDER NOW FOR YOUR MIDDLE EASTERN TAKEAWAY THIS WEEKEND 29TH & 30TH SEP'!**

Pictured is the Slow-Braised Persian Beef Brisket with Pumpkin and Cinnamon that you can order to have with other sumptuous dishes on this month's menu below in particular new dishes which are my spin on recipes out of the fabulous Palestinian cookbook....... by the super talented & .wigley

So whether you're staying in or not......you can indulge whenever you choose, as all dishes are served chilled with easy-peasey reheating instructions. .....and so why not share some Middle Eastern treats or indulge solo.

I'll be delivering around Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall and Prestwich this Friday the 29th and around Glossop on Saturday 30th, both 5:30 - 8pm.

Order via ma Good Eats page.

Please help spread the word as it's only a once a month affair....you know the drill.

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Celeriac Steak with Cumin-Orange Glaze Ve 6.50

Harissa-Marinated Plant-Based 'Chicken' with Moroccan Orange Sauce Ve 8.50

Roasted Cauliflower Masala Curry with Chickpeas Ve 7.50

Ale-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Plum Sauce 9.50

Persian Beef Brisket with Pumpkin and Cinnamon 9.50

Harissa-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Moroccan Orange Sauce 9.50

Palestinian Swede Mash with Greens, Caramelised Onions and Feta 5.50

Palestinian Swede Mash with Greens and Caramelised Onions Ve 5.00

Musaqa'a - Palestinian Aubergine, Butter Bean and Tomato Bake Ve 5.50

Palestinian Spicy Roast Potatoes with Preserved Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs Ve 5.00

Kosheri - Egyptian Spiced Rice with Lentils and Vermicelli Ve 4.50

Advieh-Spiced Turkish Flatbread Ve 2.50

Ve - Vegan

**Menu may be subject to slight alterations**

***Please inform me of any allergies and intolerances**

*Delivery charge is £2.50

**PRE-ORDER NOW LIVE FOR YOUR MIDDLE EASTERN TAKEAWAY FOR NEXT WEEKEND 29TH & 30TH SEP'!**

I've written a menu which includes some new tasty dishes and some firm faves.

So whether you're staying in or not......you can indulge whenever you choose, as all dishes are served chilled with easy-peasey reheating instructions. .....and so why not share some Middle Eastern treats or indulge solo.

I'll be delivering around Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall and Prestwich on Friday the 29th and around Glossop on the Saturday 30th, both 5:30 - 8pm.

Order via ma Good Eats page (link in bio or blue button on ma fb page).

Please help spread the word as it's only a once a month affair....you know the drill.

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Celeriac Steak with Cumin-Orange Glaze Ve 6.50

Harissa-Marinated Plant-Based 'Chicken' with Moroccan Orange Sauce Ve 8.50

Roasted Cauliflower Masala Curry with Chickpeas Ve 7.50

Ale-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Plum Sauce 9.50

Persian Beef Brisket with Pumpkin and Cinnamon 9.50

Harissa-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Moroccan Orange Sauce 9.50

Palestinian Swede Mash with Greens, Caramelised Onions and Feta 5.50

Palestinian Swede Mash with Greens and Caramelised Onions Ve 5.00

Musaqa'a - Palestinian Aubergine, Butter Bean and Tomato Bake Ve 5.50

Palestinian Spicy Roast Potatoes with Preserved Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs Ve 5.00

Kosheri - Egyptian Spiced Rice with Lentils and Vermicelli Ve 4.50

Advieh-Spiced Turkish Flatbread Ve 2.50

Ve - Vegan

**Menu may be subject to slight alterations**
***Please inform me of any allergies and intolerances**

*Delivery charge is £2.50

**LEFTOVERS**

I was chuffed that I was able to offer 32 meals to the very lovely people of to distribute to very worthy folk across the city.

Mexican Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder Al Pastor with Diced Potatoes, Chipotle Beans and Elotes.

Excited to do ma first big batch cook on Monday with the help of friendly volunteers....to produce 300 meals. Thanks to the generous peeps at for lending us their kitchen 🙏🏼

**BACK AT THE GOOD INN TONIGHT!**

Last night was busy! Doing more prep now for ma last night of ma Mexican Kitchen Takeover....so come on down. A few tables left....Call to book if you're interested before we're sold out!

Felt like being on holiday last night there, cocktails, tunes, heat and tasty food!

Great djs by the way

**MEXICAN KITCHEN TAKEOVER THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS IN PRESTWICH Y'ALL!**

Back in the North for what's looking like a sunny weekend serving up authentic Mexican dishes for everyone to enjoy....with or a sombrero on.

Check out the menu below full of flavours and memories from my travels around Mexico.....my favourite type of research.

5-9pm.

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PARA PICAR - NIBBLES

Salsa y Totopos - Pick a salsa and enjoy it with some Baked, Spiced Tortilla Chips Ve 3.50
Pico de Gallo (Mild) | Crema de Ajo - Garlic Cream (Mild) (Ve available upon request) | Guajillo Salsa (Medium) | Habanero (Hot)

PLATOS PEQUENOS - SMALL PLATES

Tostada - Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate Molasses, Elotes - Charred Corn, and Vegan Feta on a Toasted Tortilla Ve 7.00

Frijoles Estofados - Slow-Braised Beans with Roasted Carrot and Swede Ve 5.50

Miso Nut Mole with Spiced Oyster Mushrooms - Mole is Mexico's national dish and is the generic name given to an array of different sauces of diverse colors, that contain a combination of Nut, Fruits, Chili, and sometimes Chocolate Ve 7.50
Pollo al Tequila y Lima - Chicken Thighs marinated in Tequila and Lime with Veg Mash with Roasted Garlic 8.00

Taco al Pastor - Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder, Sautéed Jalapeños,Onions and Charred Pineapple on Tortillas - Originating in the Central Mexican region of Puebla 8.00
Chilli Beef Birria Taco - Birria is a flavourful Mexican stew from the state of Jalisco 8.50

ADICIONAL - SIDES

Papas con Crema de Ajo y Lima - Spiced Potatoes with a Lime-Garlic Cream Ve 5.50

Arroz Verde - Green Rice Ve 4.50

Totopos - Baked, Spiced Tortilla Chips Ve 2.50

Tostada - Toasted Tortilla Ve 1.00 each

Salsas 2.00 each: Pico de Gallo (Mild) | Crema de Ajo - Garlic Cream (Mild) (Ve available upon request) | Guajillo Salsa (Medium) | Habanero (Hot)

**MEXICAN STREET FOOD THAT COMES AS AND WHEN IT'S READY**

*Ve - Vegan

**Please notify us of any allergens when ordering. Thanks

All can be gluten free if you inform us when ordering please.

Booking's recommended and walk-ins are possible if there's space.

Beautiful picture taken by Mihi Studios

The fabulously talented Ness herself serving our wonderful group of guests who came to the Supper Club on Tuesday night. It was a full house & the atmosphere was fantastic.
The food was outstanding, the flavours were packed in & every course was enjoyed by all.

Thank you to Ness & to all who came & enjoyed the evening.
Look out for details of more exciting pop ups @ The Lock Up.

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**PRE-ORDER YOUR MIDDLE EASTERN TAKEAWAY NOW FOR THIS WEEK!**

Whether you're staying in or not......you can indulge whenever you choose, as all dishes are served chilled with easy-peasey reheating instructions. .....and so why not share some Middle Eastern delights.

I've written a menu which includes some firm faves. I'll be delivering around Ramsbottom this friday evening aswell as ma new stompin' ground.....Green Glossop on Saturday lunchtime.

Ordering now live on ma Good Eats page (link in bio or blue button on fb).

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Sri Lankan Chickpea Curry Ve 8.00

Israeli Roasted Butternut Squash Strudel with Toasted Nuts and Caramelised Red Onions Ve 8.00

Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder Stifado - Greek Stew 9.00

Sri Lankan Fish Curry 8.50

Lemon Chicken-Thighs with Za'atar and Roasted Carrot Batons 8.50

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder Shawarma with Pickled Carrot 10.00

Advieh-Persian Spiced Roasted Cauliflower, Red Onion and Figs Ve 4.50

Mixed Beans in a Roasted Garlic Bechamel, topped with Vintage Cheddar and Pangrattato 5.00

Cardamom and Cinnamon Rice Ve 4.50

Baharat Crispy Roast Potatoes Ve 4.50

Za'atar Turkish Flatbreads Ve 2.50

Ve - Vegan

**Menu may be subject to slight alterations
***Please inform me of any allergies and intolerances**

*Delivery charge is £2.50

**ANOTHER ONE-OFF MIDDLE EASTERN TAKEAWAY 1ST & 2ND OF SEPTEMBER!**

Yes it is possible to have another one-off...I have demands to meet.

To my new followers, all the lovely people watching my cooking demo at last Sunday and to my new customers in and around Glossop....I'd love for you to all try out some tasty Middle Eastern food.

Watch this space for the menu and get ya order in on ma Good Eats page ahead of the rest.....as the last one sold out (I forgot to mention).

**FIRST SUPPER CLUB AT THE LOCK UP IN BRISTOL SOLD OUT!**

A week before ma premiere at we've sold out....and with a waiting list to boot. Super chuffed. Sold 5 extra tickets too!

Sorry if ya missed out....but keep ya eyes peeled for the next ones there.

For the lucky ones that are coming.....I'm very excited to feed you all some delicious Eastern Mediterranean delights. See you there at 7pm on Tuesday.

I didn't need an excuse to keep visiting Bristol....bit now I've got another one.

**COME WATCH MA LIVE COOKING DEMO THIS SUNDAY AT 2PM!**

I Had so much fun on stage with a mic and a captive audience last year.....and the lovely host has asked me to come back this year for more food related bantz an' ting.

is for foodies and having just been to the Food Festival in London Town a fortnight a go....I dined out on the captivating cooking demos by some of ma fave Chefs of our time.....and new.ones alike; .belfrage

BRISTOL SUPPER CLUB TICKETS FLYING!!**

I'm going to be back down in Bristol, serving up a delicious four course Eastern Mediterranean delight in a special Supper Club, on Tuesday the 22nd of August. £40 p/p. Additional drink pairings and cocktails by The Lock Up. Tickets for sale on my website (link in bio). Limited tickets and it's selling pretty well, excitingly.


l 'm just so excited to be putting on one of my special events at

*Please enquire directly to me re: allergens