LATEST NEWS AT BENARES RESTAURANT

Benares Chef Season

Beginning February 22nd Atul is launching Chef Season!  During this time Atul will team up with several well-known chefs to create an exclusive menu and hosted dinner at the Benares Bar.  Diners will be able to sample from a menu of nine tasting dishes compiled by Atul and his guest chef. A choice of three dishes starts at £21 from the nine dish menu which includes six dishes created by Atul and three dishes created by his guest chef.

Atul will also take part in a hosted evening at the respective restaurants of his guest chefs.  Further chefs include Anna Hansen commencing February 22nd, Richard Corrigan March 20th and Nigel Halworth May 3rd.  Menus are soon to be announced so stay tuned! For more information and bookings please email: events@benaresrestaurant.co.uk or call 02076298886. 

Confirmed Guest Chef's for 2012

Anna Hansen starting Wednesday, February 22nd

Richard Corrigan starting March 20th

Nigel Haworth starting Thursday, May 3rd

David Thompson- April date to be confirmed

Benares 3 Course Set Menu

Celebrate the winter season with Benares 3 course set menu for lunch and early dinner.

This menu is available Monday to Saturday between 12pm-2:30pm & 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Click here to view the menu.

Advanced Masterclass 2012

Atul Kochhar, chef-patron of Michelin star Benares Restaurant in Mayfair, has opened his kitchen to people wanting to discover more about his contemporary approach to Indian cooking with a hands on class.

ADVANCED CLASSES

Unlike the original Masterclass, this unique opportunity allows you to learn in depth about Indian cooking and the secrets behind Atul's fusion of food in the Benares kitchen. Classes are offered for groups of 10 at £350 per person.

Starting at 9.30am, the chefs will demonstrate the art of Indian cooking and mixing spices. Thereafter, you will receive individual attention as you get to prepare a few dishes. The class culminates with a meal in the restaurant. Also included in the price is a signed copy of Atul's book, "Fish Indian Style" and a selection of chutneys.

To make a booking please call Anshu on
0207 629 8886 or email
events@benaresrestaurant.co.uk

Confirmed dates for advanced classes 2012

Saturday, 24th March

Saturday, 19th May

Saturday, 15th September

Benares Wine Dinners

We are glad to announce that Benares will be hosting three exclusive wine evenings hosted by the world's most influential wine makers along with Atul Kochhar and Benares  head Sommelier, Costanzo Scala. Costanzo and his team will be pairing wine to some of the most refined and flavourful dishes created by Chef Atul.  Beginning February 29th Rijks Private Cellar, from Tulbagh, South Africa will join us, as well as Marchese di Gresy and Vallet Freres.  Prices vary starting at £120 per person and include a five course menu with paired wines.  7pm start, booking is essential at events@benaresrestaurant.co.uk or call 0207 6298886 for more information.

Confirmed Dates for Wine Evenings 2012

Wednesday, February 29th

Monday, April 30th

Wednesday, June 20th

Benares' Wine Master Class

Atul Kochhar and his Head Sommelier, Costanzo Scala are proud to launch their master class season for 2012. Atul prepares six of his world-famous dishes, with an accompanying interactive discussion on how and why to match certain wines.  Guests then enjoy a lavish, wine-matched, three course lunch in the main dining room hosted by Costanzo. 

Each class is £250 per person but guests are encouraged to bring a guest to join them for lunch for an additional £50. 

Please note! If your place of work or home is suitable for this set up, Atul and Costanzo can recreate a pop-up master class perfect for corporate entertainment, parties and celebrations. For Booking or more information
please contact events@benaresrestaurant.co.uk
or call 02076298886.

Confirmed Dates for Wine Master Classes 2012

Sunday, March 4th

Sunday, April 21st

Sunday May 13th