Fine dining feasts await. Northumberland’s Michelin starred Hjem and The Water House Project in Bethnal Green are teaming up for a one-off four-hand dinner in London this February
Taking place on February 15th and 16th, Chef Gabriel Waterhouse of acclaimed London restaurant The Water House Project and chef Alex Nietosvuori of Northumberland’s Michelin starred restaurant Hjem are teaming up for an exclusive two-night collaboration, described by Gabriel as a ‘one-of-a-kind, Northumbrian – Scandinavian, via East London hybrid menu.’
The delectable 10-course menu will centre around the quintessential elements of Nordic cuisine in a relaxed fine dining atmosphere, showcasing the shared elements of Northern British and Scandinavian culinary traditions.
Chef Gabriel’s Northumberland heritage plays a big role in The Water House Project’s philosophy which is rooted in the rolling moors, grasslands and coastlines of the area that is also home to Hjem, where Alex Nietosvuori traces the land’s Nordic past.
Bringing together Alex’s Scandinavian techniques and Gabriel’s acute understanding of flavour, the rare dinner will showcase a natural affinity between the two chefs and their common appreciation for Northern cuisine and ingredients.
Dishes on the night are set to include:
Chestnut, red currant, rye
Fried potatoes, red onion, black pepper, aged beef and smoked pike roe
Cornish bream, winter tomato and horseradish
Northumbrian dry-aged deer, fermented root vegetables, bitter leaves and oxtail sauce
Of course, you can’t go thirsty. The tasting menu will include an option of either paired wines handpicked by Gabriel and Alex, or a selection of The Water House Project’s signature homemade soft pairings, made from seasonal ingredients and ferments. Upon request, guests can end the night with a choice of digestif from the restaurant’s collection.
Located in a former warehouse, The Water House Project evokes a Nordic spirit, featuring stripped back furnishings and warm decorative accents of dried flowers which have been foraged in Northumberland and floating linen curtains.
Long feasting tables reference Scandinavian dining culture and foster a convivial, dinner party-like atmosphere, inviting the guests to look onto the open kitchen during this upcoming night of edible magic.
Make it happen
When: February 15th and 16th 2024
Wallet: £200pp.
Where: 1 Corbridge Cres, Cambridge Heath, London E2 9DT
How: To find out more and make a booking, please visit thewaterhouseproject.com
