The Michelin-Starred Chefs at Engage Events

If you’ve ever joined us in one of our hospitality facilities, you’ll know that the food is always second to none. That’s because we work with some of the best chefs around, offering delicious bespoke menus.

This summer, we’re heading back to the Henley Royal Regatta and we’re delighted to be working with two of the finest chefs on the planet. Both Angela Hartnett and Tommy Banks will be providing the meals in our hospitality suites during the iconic event.

So, as we look forward to yet another unforgettable week in Oxfordshire, we thought we’d take a closer look at our two guest chefs.

Angela Hartnett

A protege of Gordon Ramsay, Angela has become a household name in British cuisine and can often be found cooking up a storm on our television screens. She was previously Chef-Patron at Angela Hartnett at the Connaught in London and is now Chef-Patron in several places, including Murano in Mayfair and Café Murano in St James’s, Covent Garden and Bermondsey, as well as at Cucina Angelina in France.

She earned her first Michelin star way back in 2004 and hasn’t looked back since. Angela’s first TV appearance came during the maiden series of Hell’s Kitchen on ITV. Since then, she’s been on countless shows, including MasterChef, Kitchen Criminals, Take on the Takeaway, Tomorrow’s Food and Best Home Cook.

Angela is also an OBE and hosts the Waitrose podcast Dish alongside legendary radio DJ Nick Grimshaw. An incredible chef and even better personality, she’ll be joining us at the Royal Henley Regatta and you’ll be able to sample her food by joining us in our ICON facility on days two and three of the event.

She’s designed a bespoke four-course lunch menu that will ensure the food matches the views and atmosphere of the day. As well as the delicious meal and exciting rowing action, by joining us in our ICON facility you’ll also be able to enjoy all of this:

●    Complimentary bar including wines, champagne, spirits, beers and soft drinks
●    Champagne and canapé reception
●    Traditional afternoon tea
●    Riverside Boat Cruise
●    Live DJ and saxophonist
●    Complimentary race programme
●    Car parking passes
●    ICON ambassadors
●    Private garden area
●    Barista service

Enquire today to reserve your place.

Tommy Banks

As well as Angela Hartnett, we’ll also be working with another Michelin-starred chef at the Henley Royal Regatta. We’re delighted that Tommy Banks will be joining us on Saturday 5th July to offer a five-course tasting experience.

Having first come from a farming background, Tommy learned to cook at the age of 17 when his parents bought The Black Swan pub and restaurant in Oldstead, North Yorkshire, that he still owns. He learned his trade by volunteering in several Michelin-starred restaurants and The Black Swan earned its first star in 2012.

A year later, he took over as head chef and aged 24 he became the youngest chef to hold a Michelin star when the restaurant retained its status. He’s made plenty of TV appearances and he won the BBC show Great British Menu in 2016.

Like Angela, he’s a regular guest on shows such as Saturday Kitchen and Sunday Brunch. Tommy was also the co-host of The Big Family Cooking Showdown, while he’s also since returned to Great British Menu as a judge.

The multi-award winning-winning chef will be hosting an unmissable experience, talking guests through his illustrious career and innovative cooking techniques before serving a delicious five-course feast alongside paired wines. Plus, by taking advantage of our hospitality offering, you’ll also be able to enjoy all this:

●    Champagne reception
●    Complimentary bar including paired wines, champagne, spirits, beers and soft drinks
●    Tommy Banks afternoon tea
●    Live DJ and saxophonist throughout the day
●    Complimentary race programme
●    Car parking passes
●    Private garden area
●    Barista service

The Henley Royal Regatta is set to be an incredible week and as well as our Angela Hartnett and Tommy Banks experiences, we’re also offering private chalets, river cruises and tables in our Temple Island restaurant.

Get in touch today to reserve your place.

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