George Gkoregias
Former head chef at ROKA, George Gkoregias brings nearly a decade of experience in contemporary Japanese cuisine to Kioku by Endo. Known for his precision, creativity and respect for seasonal ingredients, George crafts dishes that balance bold, umami-rich flavours with refined presentation, reflecting Kioku’s blend of Japanese tradition and modern influence.
Itinerary
11:00 – Tea, coffee & pastries will be served on arrival.
11:30 – Optional tour of the Estate with Mark & Sarah Driver.
13:00 – Enjoy a 7-course lunch prepared by the Kioku by Endo team in our Tasting Room restaurant. Hosted by Mark & Sarah Driver.
16:30 – Carriages
Event Details
- Date: Thursday 16th October
- Price: £135 per person. Optional wine flight £60 per person available on the day.
- Time: 11:00-16:30
- Dietaries: Please note, we are unable to accommodate dietary preferences on this occasion.
- Location: The Tasting Room, Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TU
About Kioku by Endo
Kioku, meaning memory, is a celebration of Japanese culinary tradition infused with a spirit of contemporary creativity. Inspired by the flavours and techniques of Yokohama and Tokyo, its dishes marry the elegance and precision of classic Japanese cooking with globally influenced touches.
Perched atop the Old War Office in London, the rooftop restaurant has recently become a home-from-home for Rathfinny, with our wines featuring on their terrace this summer.
Rathfinny and Japanese Cuisine
Made from grapes grown just three miles from the sea, Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling wines have a natural freshness and subtle salinity which pair perfectly with the delicate complexity of Japanese cuisine.
Harvest at Rathfinny
Each year, Rathfinny welcomes British pickers, predominantly from the local Sussex community, to hand-harvest each grape. This is an essential element to maintaining quality as we are a single-site, grower-producer crafting vintage wines with Sussex PDO status.
2025 marks 11 years since the first harvest at Rathfinny. To celebrate, we are welcoming a range of chefs from interesting restaurants where our wines are served to bring you new pairing combinations.
After all, Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling is a gastronomy wine that is best enjoyed with food.