Award-winning chefs from across our collection of properties come together to share their signature dishes in the ultimate culinary competition.
Join us for a unique opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes from three award-winning chefs in one evening. Each of our talented chefs will create two courses championing their signature style and guests will then be invited to vote for their preferred course to crown their favourite chef!
Our first evening takes place at Gidleigh Park on 1st November, where Executive Chef Chris Simpson will be joined by Will Guthrie of Buckland Manor and Michael Nizzero of The Bath Priory. Experience Chris’ deep-rooted, classical cooking style, the flavour and balance of Will’s modern British dishes and Michael’s elegant French-inspired dishes that each epitomise the best seasonal dining. You can also join these chefs on 27th February, as Michael Nizzero will host a further Battle of the Chefs at The Bath Priory.
Or, savour a delicious six-course tasting menu at The Slaughter’s Manor House on 15th November as Executive Chefs Nik Chappell, Paul Peters and Catalin Jauca showcase their favourite dishes and techniques.
Nik, Head Chef at The Slaughters Manor House for four years, enjoys a reputation for creating exciting and expertly executed fine dining menus. He will play host to Paul of Amberley Castle, whose innovative dishes utilise simple, quality ingredients to excellent effect as well as Catalin of ABode Canterbury, whose outstanding modern European cuisine has been recognised with three AA Rosettes. You can also join Nik, Paul and Catalin in the stunning South Downs countryside as a Battle of the Chefs takes place at Amberley Castle on 29th November.
Each event starts at 7.30pm for dinner at 8.00pm and includes:
Arrival drink with canapés
A six-course dinner with three matched wines
Coffee & petit fours
Gidleigh Park
Date: Thursday 1st November 2018
Location: Dartmoor
Chefs: Will Guthrie (Buckland Manor), Chris Simpson (Gidleigh Park) and Michael Nizzero (The Bath Priory)
Price: £150 per person
Overnight package: From £500 per room
The Slaughters Manor House
Date: Thursday 15th November 2018
Location: Gloucestershire
Chefs: Catalin Jauca (ABode Canterbury), Nik Chappell (The Slaughters Manor House) and Paul Peters (Amberley Castle)
Price: £80 per person
Overnight package: From £350 per room
Amberley Castle
Date: Thursday 29th November 2018
Location: West Sussex
Chefs: Catalin Jauca (ABode Cantebrury), Nik Chappell (The Slaughters Manor House) and Paul Peters (Amberley Castle)
Price: £85 per person
Overnight package: From £350 per room
The Bath Priory
Date: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Location: Bath
Chefs: Will Guthrie (Buckland Manor), Chris Simpson (Gidleigh Park) and Michael Nizzero (The Bath Priory)
Price: £130 per person
Overnight package: From £400 per room