Jack Stein, renowned TV Chef and Chef Director of Rick Stein Restaurants, is teaming up with Karan Gokani, Co-Founder and Creative Director of leading Sri Lankan restaurants Hoppers, to bring two unique dining experiences to London – which promise a very enticing meld of the spectacular seafood and produce from the south coast of Britain with the bold and aromatic flavours of Sri Lanka and South India.
Hosted by the culinary giants on Thursday 2nd November at Rick Stein Barnes (7pm) and Sunday 19th November at Hoppers Soho (12pm, 3pm & 5:30pm), they promise to take you on a flavour packed adventure with dishes including a showstopping whole Crab Curry plus Hot Butter Langoustines, Oysters with Buttermilk and a lot more.
£5 from each ticket sold will be donated to Feeding The Future: Hoppers’ charity initiative working with Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF) to provide early childhood care in disadvantaged communities in Sri Lanka.
Cornwall Meets Colombo at Rick Stein Barnes | Six-Course Menu
Thursday 2nd November – 7pm
Inspired by Jack’s own travels across Sri Lanka – paired with his Cornish background and devotion to fresh and sustainable catches – the seafood maestro has co-created a vibrant six-course menu with Karan and the team at Hoppers to bring some never-before-seen dishes and flavours to Barnes. Seafood lovers can begin the evening with perfectly paired Oysters & Buttermilk; followed by indulgent Hot Butter Langoustines; a richly spiced Clam Hodi with Coombeshead sourdough from Cornwall; a soft-shell Crab Kothu, alongside Fish in Banana Leaf with Cornish Green Mallung. End with a Mango and Cardamom Rice Pudding – Jack’s homage to his dad Rick’s dessert in his book Far Eastern Odyssey. Wine recommendations will be available from Rick Stein Restaurant Director & Head of Wine, Charlie Stein, on the night.
Tickets are priced at £80pp for food. Drinks and service not included in ticket price.
Book at https://rickstein.com/jack-stein-x-hoppers-dinner-in-barnes/
Address: Rick Stein Barnes, Tideway Yard, 125 Mortlake High St, London, SW14 8SW
Sunday Sessions at Hoppers Soho | A Crab Feast
Sunday 19th November – 12pm, 3pm & 5:30pm
Prepare for an epic Sri Lankan family-style sharing feast with three sittings (12pm, 3pm and 5.30pm) on Sunday 19th November. Guests will be seated on long tables and served a selection of seafood classics by Jack and Karan, starting with Mussel Rasam, Nuts and Banana Chips followed by Mackerel Cutlets and Hot Butter Squid. For mains, guests will enjoy Hoppers’ signature Crab Curry made with the finest British Brown Crabs, served alongside a selection of classic sides such as Lunu Miris, Dhal Curry, Cornish Green Mallung as well as String Hoppers and Milk Rice for soaking up all the curries. The Sri Lankan favourite Chocolate Biscuit Pudding will provide the perfect finish to the feast. Inspired by the village toddy shops of Sri Lanka, Hoppers Soho’s intimate space offers guests a slice of island life in the heart of London. Karan will also be signing personalised copies of his debut Hoppers: The Cookbook for any guests who would like to pick up a special early-Christmas gift for loved ones. £5 from each book sold will also go towards Feeding the Future.
Tickets are priced at £65pp for food. Drinks and service not included in ticket price.
Book at https://www.hopperslondon.com/sundaysessions-jack-stein-crab-feast-soho/
Address: Hoppers Soho, 49 Frith St, London W1D 4SG