On Thursday 10th July, two of London’s most acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs, James Knappett x Yannik Alléno, come together for a one-night-only culinary experience as part of Pavyllon London’s ‘Counter Culture’ series.
Yannick Alléno welcomes James Knappett, the creative force behind the two Michelin-starred Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia, alongside co-founder Sandia Chang, to the heart of Mayfair. Together they will craft an extraordinary menu that celebrates innovation, blending French precision with British seasonality.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Pavyllon London at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, with tables available from 7 pm, the event offers diners the unique opportunity to engage with and meet two culinary icons as they cook behind the restaurant’s famed counter. Guests will be seated at either the counter or in the main dining room. All guests will have the opportunity to meet Chef Yannick and Chef James during the evening.
The spectacular six-course menu highlights Yannick Alléno’s unique extraction and cryoconcentration techniques, while James Knappett’s dishes spotlight classic British seafood.
Menu
WARM POTATO | glazed in lovage mayonnaise, kombu broth seaweed and cucumber | Yannick Alléno
SCALLOP | caviar, cobnut, cream, smoked roe | James Knappett
LOBSTER | Goan curry, egg, peanut, coriander, mango, juniper | James Knappett
LAMB | Cornish lamb cutlet cooked over fire, Bagnetto Rosso | Yannick Alléno
STRAWBERRY | pineapple weed, vanilla rice pudding | James Knappett
SALTED CARAMEL GANACHE | Yellow wine ice cream, mushroom extraction & honey | Yannick Alléno
Six-course dinner at Pavyllon London is priced at £250pp.
There’s also the option to include a specially sommelier-selected wine pairing from one of London’s most exciting sommeliers, Sandia Chang of Kitchen Table, for an additional £195pp.
This unique event is part of Pavyllon London’s Counter-Culture series, which sees Yannick Alléno and the restaurant’s head chef, Benjamin Ferra Y Castell, invite some of the UK’s best chefs to join them at their impressive kitchen counter. Previous chef collaborations have included Raymond Blanc, Adam Handling and Chet Sharma. The four-hands dinners are part of Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane’s 55th anniversary celebrations.
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