The Art Of Dining presents:

VanitasA unique pop up restaurant for Christmas 2013

WhatThe Art of Dining are creating a lavish five-course 15th Century feast in an authentic Tudor house for

a truly unforgettable Christmas party experience.

WhereThe beautiful National Trust property Sutton House, 2-4 Homerton High Street, Hackney, E9 6JQ

WHen9th – 14th December 2013

7.00pm arrive for cocktails - 11.00pm coats & carriages

WHOThe Art of Dining are a cult foodie collective that weave set design, theatre and food together to

create one-off pop-up dining experiences. www.theartofdining.co.uk

HOWThe price per person varies depending on the size of your party. If your party is smaller than 40 email us details and we can discuss it. The ticket includes a five-course dinner, a cocktail

on arrival, wine with your meal, bespoke crackers, games and free reign to explore the rarely seen hidden gem that is Sutton House.

GuideTHE FOOD

Chef Ellen Parr (Moro, Rochelle’s Canteen) will be creating a decadent five-course menu taking influence from symbolic Vanitas still life paintings and real 15th century recipes. Dig through piles of fruit to embellish your own meal, rip meat straight from the bone and eat sweet and savory on the same plate.

THE SETTINGSutton House was built in 1535 and retains the atmosphere of a Tudor home. The oak-panelled walls, original working fireplaces and Tudor paintings make this enchanting venue the ideal backdrop for a festive party. Artist & set designer Alice Hodge will lay the table in the style of a 16th century banquet in the grand hall, much as it would have been centuries ago, and fires will be crackling in the original open fire places. In homage to the Vanitas genre, there will be a spectacular centerpiece sculpture created using human skulls, burning candles, soap bubbles, decaying flowers and more.

THE ART OF DININGEstablished in 2010, The Art of Dining have rapidly grown to become one of the leading pop-up collectives in London, collaborating with everyone from the V&A, the National Trust and Jose Cuervo Tequila. The concept is simple: take an unusual setting, use set design to create a fully immersive backdrop, serve a menu that is perfectly tailored to the surroundings and throw in some theatrical surprises to create an all-encompassing themed dining experience.

MENUBread

Freshly baked soda bread with anchovy butter and radish salad

Bird

Vietnamese style roasted quail with a sweet and spicy rub

Nut

Ajo Blanco – cold white garlic and almond soup with bunches of grapes

Meat

Bolito misto (mixed poached meat) served with mustard fruit and Italian sauces

Fruit

Red wined poached pear with bay leaf ice-cream

ContactTo book you exclusive night for up to 50 people or to make an enquiry

please email info@theartofdining.co.uk or call 07932654774

For examples of previous events from The Art of Dining portfolio look at:

www.theartofdining.co.uk