For almost 175 years, Harrods has brought the worlds’ finest luxury to the world. It is now bringing the most visionary culinary talents to London, to host the world’s most decorated luxury dining experience.
On 22 September, Harrods is bringing together six of the worlds most decorated and respected chefs for the very first time, to develop and personally prepare a once-in-a-lifetime banquet for Harrods guests; at the Harrods Table.
These six visionary talents – Bjorn Frantzen, Jason Atherton, Tom Kerridge, Dave Pynt, Angelo Musa and Phil Khoury – will be gathered together in this iconic location in celebration of the vibrant culinary scene of London, and the global stage offered by Harrods as a world-leading dining destination.
All six chefs are partners of current or upcoming restaurants at Harrods, which currently hosts more Michelin starred restaurants under one roof than any other location in London.
Together, they will create a 12 Michelin starred meal, with proceeds going towards Felix Refettorio at St. Cuthberts, which - as part of Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul network – is dedicated to relieving poverty and supporting vulnerable Londoners through the power of a shared meal.
Hosted in a specially designed space inside Harrods, 25 guests will enjoy 6 courses personally prepared and served by the chefs, paired with acclaimed vintages from the Harrods cellars.
The six chefs, each a pioneer and leading visionary in their own specialist form of cuisine, will prepare the following within the Harrods kitchens, to be personally served in the Harrods Table dining room, together with specially chosen liquids pairings.
Arrival champagne: Moet et Chandon, 2002 Vintage
Bjorn Frantzen, Head Chef and Owner of Frantzen (3 Michelin stars), Zen Frantzen (3 Michelin stars), upcoming Frantzen at Harrods
Starter
Tartar of Tuna and Red Deer, Caviar, cultured cream, wasabi, fermented
apricots and warm ginger butter
Wine pairing: Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008
Jason Atherton, Head Chef and Owner of Pollen St Social (1 Michelin Star), City Social (1 Michelin star), Harrods Social
Fish course
Line Caught Norwegian Turbot, Roe Butter Sauce and Wye Valley White Asparagus
Wine pairing: Chateau Haut Brion Blanc 2010
Tom Kerridge, Head Chef and Owner of Hand & Flowers (2 Michelin Star), The Coach (1 Michelin Star), Kerridges Fish & Chips at Harrods
Fish course
Deep Fried Native Lobster, Triple Cooked Chips and Oscietra Caviar
Wine pairing: Bonneau du Martray, Corton Charlemagne, 2010
Dave Pynt, Head Chef of Burnt Ends, Singapore (1 Michelin star), upcoming Burnt Ends Harrods
Main course
Blackmore’s Wagyu Striploin 9+MB, Bourginon Sauce, Smoked Potato Puree, and Bone Marrow Tarte Tatin
Wine pairing: Penfolds Grance, Australia, 2002
Phil Khoury, Head Patisserie Chef, Harrods
‘Grapes’ pre-dessert
Aromatic wine and Grape sorbets, granita, vanilla bean fool
Wine pairing: Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes 1986
Angelo Musa, Executive Pastry Chef at the Michelin-starred Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, World Pastry Champion 2003, Best Pastry Craftsman of France 2007 and Head Patisserie at Angelo Musa at Harrods
Dessert
Costa d’Amalfi Vanilla-Lemon Soufflé, Lemon-Almond Sorbet with a dash of Lemon Marmalade and Lemon Italian Sablé
Cognac: Louis XIII, Cognac, Served from Methuselah Trolley
Ashley Saxton, Director of Restaurants at Harrods, who has launched each chefs restaurant proposition in Harrods, is spearheading the event and said, “Gathering these six visionaries - who are at the absolute top of the culinary world - together for one night, was no easy feat.
'However, they were happy to come and celebrate their style of cooking and to prepare a meal together in London’s most iconic setting, and in aid of a fantastic cause.
'I am excited not only to see the once-in-a-lifetime banquet that they prepare, but also to raise as much as we can for charity. To see these chefs together in one place, to see how they inspire and challenge each other to create the worlds most exclusive meal, will a dream come true for the lucky gourmands who join us on the night”.
The Harrods Table is being held as a charity fundraiser, with all proceeds being donated to charity. Just 25 covers at £2,500 per seat are being made available to Harrods clients, to ensure the most exclusive dining experience, with proceeds going towards Refettorio Felix at St Cuthberts. Ticket enquiries can be made via Harrods.com
Following its next stage of restaurant expansions, Harrods will be the only location in London where guests can access 12 Michelin stars under one roof, with some of the worlds most exciting and decorated chefs all gathered in one location – from fine dining to international cuisine, to traditional British classics.
The Harrods Table is taking place as part of the wider Harrods Restaurants Festival, a celebration of dining experiences and in-house talent at Harrods throughout this week.