Chef line-up revealed for #DEVour 2019 at The Devonshire Arms

Paul Leonard

Paul Leonard

Head Chef 17th May 2019
Paul Leonard

Paul Leonard

Head Chef

Chef line-up revealed for #DEVour 2019 at The Devonshire Arms

#DEVour is a week showcasing the culinary talents of some of the most talented chefs in the UK and even further afield, including a handcrafted six course tasting menu each evening and optional accompanying wine flight.

Each evening The Devonshire Kitchen will play host to a variety of talented chefs working alongside Head Chef Paul Leonard to create a memorable evening with fine food and great wines.
This year’s chefs are:
Tuesday 7th November 2019
Paul Proffitt from the 2 Michelin-starred Henne Kirkeby Kro in Denmark
Wednesday 8th November 2019
Sheffield-based restaurateur and Head Chef Luke French, from the 3 AA rosette Jöro Restaurant
Thursday 9th November 2019
Adam Smith from Michelin-starred Coworth Park is returning to The Devonshire Arms
Friday 8th November 2019
Adam Reid, from Manchester's 4AA rosette The French
Saturday 9th November 2019
Executive Head Chef Lee Smith, from the recently-awarded Michelin-starred Samphire Restaurant.
Sunday 10th November 2019
Birmingham-based Tom Shepherd, from the Michelin-starred Adam's Restaurant.
Tickets
From £400 Sunday-Thursday
£450 Friday& Saturday
Including a welcome glass of Laurent Perrier | Canapes followed by a six course tasting menu | An overnight stay in one of our bedrooms | Optional wine flight: £75pp
To reserve your tickets, simply call 01756 718111
Reservations: Monday - Friday 09:00-19:30
Saturday & Sunday 09:00-17:00
Currently residential packages are available | Full payment required at the time of booking.
Due to the nature of the event, we may not be able to accommodate certain dietary requirements as we are not operating a normal restaurant service. Please contact us in advance of booking to discuss. Full payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please note there is a service charge of 5% added the final bill, 100% of which is distributed between staff.

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