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12 Michelin Stars, 6 Chefs, 1 Harrods Table – 25 spaces only
22.09.22: Harrods is to bring 6 of the worlds’ most respected chefs – with a combined 12 Michelin stars – together for a once-in-a-lifetime banquet for charity.
For almost 175 years, Harrods has brought the world’s finest luxury to the world. It is now bringing the most visionary culinary talents to London, to host the worlds’ most decorated luxury dining experience.
On the 22nd 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 and Luxury Restaurant Club members; at the Harrods Table. These six visionary talents – Björn Frantzén, 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 chefs under one roof than any other location in London.
Together, they will create a 12 Michelin-starred meal, with all proceeds going towards Refettorio Felix 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 6 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:
Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut 2002
Starter:
Björn Frantzén, Head Chef and Owner of Frantzén (3 Michelin stars), Zén Frantzén (3 Michelin stars), upcoming Studio Frantzén at Harrods
Tartar of Tuna and Red Deer, Caviar, cultured cream, wasabi, fermented apricots and warm ginger butter
Wine pairing: Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008
Fish course:
Jason Atherton, Head Chef and Owner of Pollen St Social (1 Michelin Star), City Social (1 Michelin star), Harrods Social
Line Caught Turbot, Roe Butter Sauce and White Asparagus
Wine pairing: Chateau Haut Brion Blanc 2010
Fish course:
Tom Kerridge, Head Chef and Owner of Hand & Flowers (2 Michelin Star), The Coach (1 Michelin Star), Kerridge’s Fish & Chips at Harrods
Deep Fried Native Lobster, Triple Cooked Chips and Oscietra Caviar
Wine pairing: Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2010
Main course:
Dave Pynt, Head Chef of Burnt Ends, Singapore (1 Michelin star), upcoming Burnt Ends Harrods
Blackmore’s Wagyu Striploin (9+MB), Bourguignon Sauce, Smoked Potato Puree, and Bone Marrow Tarte Tatin
Wine pairing: Penfolds Grange Bin 95 2002 Australia, served from Magnum
‘Grapes’ pre-dessert:
Phil Khoury, Head Patisserie Chef, Harrods
Aromatic wine and Grape sorbets, granita, vanilla bean fool
Wine pairing: Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes 1986
Dessert:
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
Costa d’Amalfi Vanilla-Lemon Soufflé, Lemon-Almond Sorbet with a dash of Lemon Marmalade and Lemon Italian Sablé
Cognac: Louis XIII Cognac, Le Mathusalem Expérience
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.
Ashley Saxton, Director of Restaurants at Harrods
The Harrods Table is being held as a charity fundraiser, with proceeds being donated to charity. Just 25 covers at £2,500 per seat are being made available to Harrods and Luxury Restaurant Club clients, to ensure the most exclusive dining experience, with proceeds going towards Refettorio Felix at St Cuthberts.
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 world’s most exciting and decorated chefs all gathered in one location – from fine dining to international cuisine, to traditional British classics.
The event is taking place as part of ‘The Harrods Table’, a week-long celebration of Harrods unmatched dining experiences and in-house talent. Harrods is offering guests added value when dining in selected Harrods restaurants, with a complimentary half bottle of wine per guest during dinner sittings from 5pm, an exclusive offer in the newly launched Moët and Chandon Champagne Bar, along with cocktail Masterclasses in the Baccarat bar. Harrods will also be celebrating their in-house talent, with content covering the masters of their craft, individuals recognised within the industry; Bakery, Pastry, Free from Pastry, Barista, Sommelier, Bars and Beverage, Chocolate, along with the Exec Chefs who run our restaurants, celebrating the breadth of talent and the excellence Harrods holds.
About Refettorio Felix at St. Cuthberts
St. Cuthbert’s Centre is a 30-year-old charity that in collaboration with Chef Massimo Bottura’s non-profit organisation Food for Soul created Refettorio Felix in 2017 ,
The centre supports vulnerable people in the local London area, providing therapeutic services and relieving poverty through the power of a shared meal of outstanding quality made with 100% surplus food.
The not-for-profit organisation Food for Soul was founded in 2016 with the aim of encouraging those from different fields, including chefs, artists, designers, and food suppliers, to collaborate in building and sustaining community projects. Aside from Refettorio Felix, its other global projects include Refettorio Ambrosiano in Milan Refettorio Gastromotiva in Rio de Janeiro and Refettorio Paris.
