Join Esquire and The Platinum Card® from American Express, on Monday 6th December, for an exclusive dining event hosted by Jeremy Chan, Chef at Michelin star restaurant, Ikoyi at Store X, The Strand, and acclaimed British actor, Mark Strong.

Enjoy the elevated experience of the Platinum service as you sit down with our two guest hosts to experience a sumptuous two-course meal, serving a mix of seasonal, delicately spiced plates cooked from foods cultivated in and around the British Isles.

Excite in the theatre of the kitchen as you see everything prepared and cooked before your very eyes, whilst enjoying pre-dinner cocktails and Champagne and listening to our two our two special guests as they discuss their professions and mutual love of food and travel.

Mark Strong has been a well-known face on the silver screen for a number of years, with roles in many popular films such as the Kingsman series, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Green Lantern and The Imitation Game.

Jeremy Chan, a former protegé of Hibiscus, Noma and Dinner by Heston, specialises in creating intricately designed dishes crafted from British ingredients blended with composites of meticulously sourced spices from around the world. Chan use these spices to harness as much flavour as possible, whilst respecting the true nature of his ingredients.

Tickets include entry to the event and an Esquire gift bag, complete with the Winter issue of Esquire magazine and a luxury gift.

Kindly note that proof of a valid negative lateral flow test taken 24 hours ahead of the event, by way of a time-stamped text message from the NHS, will be required to gain entry.

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In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have put in place a range of measures in line with government guidelines across our operations to best protect our employees, partners, contractors and guests. The agenda for this event is subject to change and we will be releasing limited tickets until further announcements are made. Should you wish to be notified when more tickets go on sale, we advise registering for our guest-list. We will keep all attendees up to date with the latest safety precautions by email ahead of the event. In the circumstance where the physical event is cancelled, guests will be given the opportunity to transfer their ticket to an alternative event or request a full refund.

In the event that Hearst UK are notified that an attendee has tested positive for Covid-19 within 48 hours of attending one of our events, Hearst UK will, where appropriate, endeavour to contact any attendees who we believe the person may have been in close contact with and refer them to the latest Government guidelines.

*This event is only for people who are aged 18 and over – the legal age in the UK to consume and/or purchase alcoholic beverages. The abuse of alcohol is dangerous for your health. Drink responsibly.

**By attending The Platinum Card® from American Express in partnership with Esquire UK on 6 December 2021, you consent to being photographed and/or televised by means of a tape or video recording that may be used for any publicity, marketing and/or advertising activity at a later date. You hereby release Hearst Magazines UK, the trading name of The National Magazine Company Limited, (“Hearst”), its affiliates and their sponsors of any liability for any loss, damage or injury to person or property during or in connection with such filming or photography and you agree to comply with all rules and regulations of Hearst. You also hereby grant Hearst, its successors and assigns the right to use and to permit others to use your name, voice and likeness and, all or any part of the photographs and/or recording of any type made of your appearance in all media worldwide in perpetuity. You warrant your rights to authorise such use. Unauthorised audio, video or photographic recordings are prohibited and Hearst reserves the right to refuse admission or require you to leave the venue in the event that you fail to comply with this request.

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FAQs

Will this event be Covid-secure?

We have put in place a range of measures across our operations to best protect our employees, partners, contractors and guests. We will keep all attendees up to date with the latest safety precautions by email ahead of the event.

Will I need to be vaccinated to attend this event?

Kindly note that proof of a valid negative lateral flow test taken 24 hours ahead of the event, by way of a time-stamped text message from the NHS, will be required to gain entry.

What happens if the government restrictions around physical events change before this event takes place?

If any changes to the agenda of the event occur after you have booked your ticket, we will notify you by email.

What happens if the event needs to be cancelled?

If for any reason we need to cancel the physical event , we will give all ticket holders the opportunity to transfer their ticket to a virtual event or request a full refund.

What will happen when I arrive at the venue?

You will be checked in by a member of staff at the door in a Covid-secure way, where you will have the opportunity to hand in any belongings to the cloak room and sanitise your hands.

Do I need to bring my ticket to the event?

You will need to bring your ticket to the event but this can be on your phone or printed. You will receive an email from Eventbrite which will include a PDF of your ticket. Please ensure you have this attachment to gain entry to the venue.

I am under the age of 18. Am I permitted to join this event?

We regret that any people under the age of 18 are not permitted to participate in this event.

What do I need to do if I have dietary restrictions?

We will be serving small plates at the event. If you have any dietary restrictions you need to make us aware of, you will have an opportunity to pass on the details when you purchase your ticket.

I can’t find the answer to my question. How do I contact the organiser?

Please email hearstevents@hearst.co.uk and we will be able to help.

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Please note:

Voucher codes and gift vouchers will not be accepted for this event.

We reserve the right to refuse tickets and/or entry to our events at our sole discretion.

In such circumstances, your ticket cost will be refunded to you.