Join us for a four-course feast celebrating everything that is wonderful about Slow Food and the Slow Food movement. Inspired by Claire Thomson’s cookbooks, the menu will champion seasonal ingredients from Charles Dowding no dig allotment, and the deep connection between food and the soil beneath our feet.

Alongside Claire Thomson and Charles Dowding, we’re delighted to welcome Tom Brown, who will share his insight into how and why great food begins with healthy soil, and Nelly Hall, who will be talking about growing in greenhouses with Tom – a brilliant conversation for anyone interested in cultivating and cooking food the Slow Food way.

This event is a particularly meaningful way to begin 2026, as we start raising funds for Slow Food UK – our new chosen charity. After five fantastic years supporting UK Harvest, we’re proud to begin this next chapter, especially as we embark on our own allotment project.

As a highlight of the night, Ben Sweet will join us to share his experience as a truffle hunter – guiding us into the world of scent, soil, and season, and will expertly shave fresh truffles over one of the evening’s dishes.

Tickets cost £60 and can be booked here.

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Ribollita with Mushrooms

Insalta Verde

Caco de Pepe & Sussex Truffles

Venison Mushroom Pappardelle

Tiramisu