A Taste of Gorsefield – The Winter Table

Pop-up Restaurant Fundraiser

Date and Time

Friday 23 January 2026
Arrival from 7:00pm
Food served from 7:30pm

Event Summary

Wash away the winter blues and join us for a memorable evening of exceptional food, seasonal warmth and inspiring conversation at Gorsefield Rural Studies and Outdoor Activity Centre.

Enjoy a carefully curated three-course sharing-style meal, lovingly prepared by our in-house Chef, Tom Hadlow, using homegrown produce from Gorsefield alongside the best local ingredients. This is a relaxed, communal dining experience that celebrates the land, the season and good company.

The evening will conclude with a talk from Chris Collins, our Gardener-in-Residence. Chris is an expert horticulturalist with a rich history in gardening and land-based education, and will share stories, insights and reflections from his work at Gorsefield and beyond.

Please note this is a bring-your-own-beverages evening.

All proceeds from this event will support the work of the Gorsefield Charitable Foundation.

Overview

This pop-up restaurant fundraiser offers a unique opportunity to experience Gorsefield in winter, enjoying high-quality food in a beautiful rural setting while supporting a vital charitable cause.

Guests can expect:

• A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
• A three-course seasonal set menu served sharing-style
• Food prepared using homegrown and local produce
• An engaging talk from our Gardener-in-Residence
• An opportunity to directly support children who would otherwise miss out on life-changing experiences at Gorsefield

With limited places available, this will be an intimate and special evening.

MENU

A seasonal three-course set menu, designed and prepared by Chef Tom Hadlow.

STARTERS

Burrata - balsamic baked figs, prosciutto & mizuna cress

Prawn Beignets - peas, chorizo, pickled chilli, fine herbs

MAIN

Honeyed Harissa Chicken - roasted chicken in a sweet smokey spice

Dukka Cauliflower - fried cauliflower, mango, dukka spice, pickled cucumber, spiced cauliflower puree

SIDES

Charred Sprouting Broccoli | Parmesan | Toasted Almonds

Garlic Roasted Potatoes | Garlic Aioli | Dressed Leaves | Citrus Dressing

DESSERT

Choux au Craquelin - Chocolate Cremuex | Hazelnut Praline | Caramel Cream |Cherry Plum Gel

Please note: dietary requirements will be accommodated where possible. Further details will be shared with ticket holders.

Schedule

7:00pm – Arrival and seating
7:30pm – Three-course sharing-style meal
9:00pm – Talk by Chris Collins, Gardener-in-Residence
9:45pm – Informal close and departure

Good to Know

• Over 16s only
• Bring your own beverages
• Free parking on site
• Fully accessible venue

Tickets

Price: £39.99 per person (This ticket price covers the minimum cost of the evening. We warmly encourage guests, if they are able, to make an additional donation on the evening to further support the work of the Gorsefield Charitable Foundation and help more children benefit from experiences at Gorsefield.)

Places available: 30

Why Your Support Matters

All funds raised from this evening will go directly to the Gorsefield Charitable Foundation.

Gorsefield works with schools from Tower Hamlets, one of the most deprived areas of the country, to provide outdoor learning, residential experiences and opportunities that many children would otherwise never access. While schools subsidise visits, many families are facing significant financial hardship and are unable to afford the remaining costs. This results in too many children missing out on vital experiences that build confidence, resilience and connection to nature.

Every penny raised from this evening will help ensure more children can attend Gorsefield and enjoy even richer, more meaningful experiences during their visits.

Thank you for supporting this important work.