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Often considered the best seat in the house, there’s nothing like being allowed into a restaurant’s kitchen to witness first-hand the creation of incredible dishes from the most skilled chef’s in the country.
We’ve rounded up the best chef’s tables in the UK for the ultimate foodie experience.
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Paul Ainsworth’s most recent venture in the heart of Padstow, Cornwall
Adjoining Paul Ainsworth at No.6, Mahé Cookery School and Chef’s Table is an exciting addition to Padstow’s vibrant gastronomic community. Seating 10 guests, The Chef’s Table at Mahé, will offer visitors the chance to witness the creation of restaurant quality food from start to finish by John Walton, who has run a Michelin-starred kitchen for over a decade. With a menu of beautiful Cornish produce and a ringside seat to the creative process, witness John’s craftsmanship and phenomenal flair for contemporary cookery in action. Mahé’s intimate setting will also give guests the opportunity to tailor the evening to their specifications.
www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk/mahe/chefs-table/
Mere - the interactive chef’s table at Monica Galetti’s Fitzrovia restaurant
For a chef’s table with an interactive twist, Mere’s private dining room allows guests an exclusive view into the restaurant’s kitchen and observe the skilled chef’s at work on the room’s hi-definition screen. Watch Monica and her kitchen team expertly prepare the restaurant’s world-class cuisine inspired by the classical French of David Galetti’s childhood with the exotic South Pacific and New Zealand from Samoan-born Monica Galetti.
Northcote Chef’s Table – A unique dining experience
Dine in the heart of the action at Northcote’s Michelin-starred Chef’s Table. If you've ever looked in amazement at the dish presented to you and wondered how it's created, here's your opportunity to witness the culinary action from the best seats in the house. Up to 14 people can enjoy lunch or dinner watching the masterful Lisa Goodwin-Allen and her Brigade create the masterpieces on Lisa’s menus. Guests can choose between the gourmet and tasting menus, seasonal lunch menu, Sunday lunch menu and bespoke menu, all created using the best locally sourced produce available.
Northcote’s elegant, stylish and sophisticated restaurant is an oasis of food, wine, service and hospitality.
www.northcote.com/the-restaurant/chefs-table/
The Chef’s Counter at Social Eating House
Tucked away in the ground kitchen of Jason Atherton’s The Social Eating House in Soho, the Chef’s Counter offers up to 8 guests a fantastic opportunity to enjoy Michelin-starred food whilst watching Chef Patron, Paul Hood and his team at work. Available to book for lunch and dinner, the Chef’s Counter is a unique experience not to be missed.
Arros QD
Opened in June, Arros QD is the first international restaurant by three Michelin-starred chef, Quique Dacosta, which focusses on paella cooked in the traditional way over an open fire. The Chef’s Table at Arros QD gives guests an unrivalled glimpse into the kitchen, allowing them to watch the team stoke the flames and prepare the popular Valencian dish. Located on the ground floor of the restaurant, The Chef’s Table seats up to 10 people. Immersive counter seating is also offered to guests who book as a smaller group but would still like to be in the heart of the Arros QD action.
Lainston House
An exceptional culinary treat, The Avenue’s Chef’s Table was recently installed within the restaurant as a way to invite guests to experience a unique way of dining, where chefs prepare and present a tasting menu is a way that is theatrical, yet delicious. The surprise tasting menu created just for the Chef’s Table, uses the highest quality ingredients from The Avenue’s own kitchen garden, local fish from the south coast, game from Hampshire and the finest shellfish from Scotland.
www.exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house/
Pennyhill Park
One-Michelin-starred Matt Worswick at The Latymer is Pennyhill Park’s fine-dining destination restaurant. Liverpudlian-born Head Chef Matt has created a chef’s table which serves refined yet boldly flavoured dishes, with guests being able to choose from a five or seven-course tasting menu for both lunch and dinner. Sample dishes include Colchester oyster, pickled apple, Atillus Oscietra caviar and marigold and Goosnargh duck breast with seared duck liver, Waldorf salad and wholegrain mustard jus.