Ollie Dabbous at Sotheby's, Mayfair

Michelin-starred chef Ollie Dabbous teams up with Sotheby's auction house for a one-off event mixing gastronomy, wine and art

Ollie Dabbous at Sotheby's, Mayfair
Sotheby's has acquired a worldwide reputation for the sale of art and antiques, and Ollie Dabbous has made his name through innovative and Michelin-starred cuisine. Now, for three evenings only, Ollie, 'the most wanted chef in Britain' - which has the effect of making him sound as if he's on the run - will be undertaking a one-off collaboration with Sotheby's that will combine food and art to delicious, if expensive, effect.

From June 10 - June 12, to coincide with the launch of Sotheby's Modern & Post War British Art sale, Ollie will be serving a bespoke six-course tasting menu, complete with matching wines, which is designed to compliment the exhibition, and draws influence from the artists, who include Barbara Hepworth and Frank Auerbach. It sounds fascinating, although perhaps some of the dishes will hopefully not go too far into the realms of the abstract; nobody wants to look at what's on their plate and be confused by what's on it, although this is seldom the case with the talented Dabbous.

Commenting on the event, Dabbous says 'When creating each of the dishes I was drawn to the different colours and textures, particularly with the more shape-driven abstract artworks that diners will be surrounded by. I was also very interested in where the artists came from, and the regional stories behind the works, as I am passionate about the locations that I source ingredients from.' Although it's not cheap at £250 per head - which does at least include a Nyetimber reception - it promises to be an unforgettable evening for the deep-pocketed.
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What Ollie Dabbous at Sotheby's, Mayfair
Where Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA | MAP
Nearest tube Green Park (underground)
When 10 Jun 16 – 12 Jun 16, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price £250
Website Click here to register for a ticket