Hosted by Rathfinny Co-owners, Mark and Sarah Driver, guests will receive a tutored tasting of multiple vintages from our Sussex Sparkling wine portfolio which will take place in The Dorchester’s incredible 1,000-bottle Wine Vault. The tasting will include:
- Blanc de Noirs – 2015, 2017 and a pre-tasting of the 2018 vintage
- Blanc de Blancs – 2014, 2016 and a pre-tasting of the 2018 vintage
After the tasting, guests will be escorted to the best seats in the house for an immersive dining experience. The Chef’s Table provides a window into the theatre of The Dorchester kitchens. This is where the magic happens. Guests will dine from a collaborative menu created and produced by The Dorchester’s Tom Booton and Rathfinny’s Chris Bailey – two British chefs at top of their game. Each course will be perfectly paired to a glass of Rathfinny’s Sussex wines.
Menu
- Snacks
- Tunworth croquettes, quince and English truffle. Crab, apple and marigold. N'duja madeleines, piquillio and red basil.
- Bread
- Soda bread with Bungay butter
- Starter
- Scallop and mackerel tartare, Japanese turnip, yuzu, oyster leaf, cucumber, caviar paired with Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs 2017.
- Main
- Stuffed venison, beetroot, cavolo nero, truffle paired with Rathfinny Blanc de Noirs 2016.
- Pre Dessert
- Coffee and cream soft serve, hazelnuts
- Dessert
- Mince pie tartet, spiced ice cream paired with Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2018.
- Petits fours
- Home-made chocolates
Tom Booton
At just 27 years-old, Essex-born Tom Booton has an established career that spans establishments including Le Talbooth, Alyn Williams’ restaurant at The Westbury hotel, L’Autre Pied in Marylebone, Dabbous and various restaurants in New York, Copenhagen and Iceland. In 2019, Booton won the coveted Acorn Award in 2019, which celebrates the industry’s most talented stars aged under 30.
With a genuine commitment to sourcing the finest local and seasonal produce, matched with a wealth of experience, Tom is one of London’s most talented chefs. His latest role at The Dorchester sees him join a fine list of culinary greats who have had a profound impact on London’s dining scene.
Chris Bailey
A talented visionary, Chris trained at Westminster College and has worked in some of the top restaurants in London and Spain which culminated in being awarded a Michelin Star at The Black Rat in Winchester. Chris Bailey joined the Rathfinny team three years ago to open up the Tasting Room Restaurant and he now manages our dining across the Estate. Inspired by produce and conversations with farmers and suppliers, he uses the seasons to guide his cooking, treating all ingredients with respect to keep the flavours clean and, most importantly, tasty.
