Hackney Unique Tasting Menu Experience

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable culinary journey with this exclusive 9-course tasting menu, hosted by Michelin-trained Chef Aidan Brooks right in his Hackney home. Immerse yourself in the flavors of East London, where every ingredient on the menu is either cultivated, foraged, produced, or sourced locally within the borough.
As you gather around the chef’s communal table, you’ll indulge in a series of beautifully crafted dishes that celebrate the diverse and vibrant produce of Hackney. Chef Aidan’s dedication to sustainable and hyper-local cuisine shines through each course, as he shares the story behind each ingredient and dish. This unique dining experience perfectly blends the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and intimacy of a relaxed home setting.

Dietary restrictions? No problem! We’re here to cater to your needs, so just let us know when booking.

Meeting Point

E17 9NB

Brunswick St, London E17 9NB, UK

The full address will be sent to you once you booked the event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.

What's included:

• Welcome cocktail on arrival + guests are welcome to BYOB
• Intimate experiences for up to 12 guests around one communal table
• Your host is a Michelin-trained chef
• 50% of ticket proceeds is donated to a local, Hackney-based charity
• Aidan can cater to a wide variety of dietary requirements

What to expect:

Palatine Road

Aidan's aim is to bring the elegance and panache of fine-dining to an informal and relaxed atmosphere, with a tasting menu experienced by guests at a communal table.
Each course is a celebration of the vibrant and diverse flavors that make Hackney's local produce so special, and throughout the evening Aidan is always on hand to share stories of the provenance behind each plate.

Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just someone who loves great food, this tasting menu is your chance to savor the best of East London’s local food scene.

Sample Menu

STARTER
A WELCOME COCKTAIL RESPECT YOUR ELDERS
58 Gin, Foraged Elderflower Cordial, Gala Apple Juice

STARTER
NIBBLES
Some Light Snacks To Begin With

STARTER
CRISPY TOAST
Goat's Curd + Damsons From Clare at No.32

STARTER
BREAD & BUTTER
BREAD & BUTTER
London Fields Seeded Sourdough, Handmade Unpasteurised Salted Butter

MAIN
CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
Granita, Labneh + Pumpernickel

MAIN
MEMORIES OF KØBENHAVN
Inspired by the Flavours, Textures, Colours + Temperatures of a Copenhagen Winter

MAIN
RICOTTA GNUDI
Haggerston Three Cornered Leek + Crispy Cheese

MAIN
BAVETTE OF EX-DAIRY COW
Bread Sauce, Mirabelle & Victoria Plum

MAIN
COURGETTE / BASIL
Through The Looking-Glass

DESSERT
WHIPPED CHEESECAKE & PETIT FOURS
Clapton Rhubarb + Brown Butter Crumbs
Sweet Treats for the Table