Michelin Masters Unite: Yannick Alléno and Adam Handling Join Forces at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane for a Very Special Dining Event

Two culinary greats are joining forces for a one-of-a-kind dining experience on Tuesday, October  8, 2024 at Pavyllon London, inside Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. One of the world’s most decorated Michelin-starred chefs, Yannick Alléno, is welcoming esteemed British chef (Michelin-starred chef/owner of the Adam Handling Collection) to the heart of Mayfair, where the pair have co-created a unique eight-course menu, reimagining some of their best dishes.

This collaboration marks the start of Pavyllon London’s highly anticipated Counter-Culture Series, where owner Yannick and Head Chef Benjamin Ferra y Castell invite culinary masters to their impressive kitchen counter – one of the most iconic in London – for an unforgettable evening of gastronomy, with additional dates and chefs to be announced for 2025.

Spanning the length of the restaurant, the open kitchen experience allows guests to witness the precision, skill and theatre of the chefs firsthand. The menu cleverly brings together the chef’s culinary philosophies, combining Yannick’s modern interpretations of French classics with Adam’s passion for inventive British food, sustainability and zero-waste cooking.

Yannick’s creations spotlight the legendary chef’s signature flair, with premium ingredients and sauces showcasing his famous extraction, fermentation, and cryoconcentration techniques. Adam’s zero-waste approach adds a layer of complexity to each dish, with inventive “wasted snacks” highlighting a commitment to sustainability, while the rich selection of Cornish produce pays tribute to his acclaimed restaurants on the UK coast.

Yannick Alléno x Adam Handling Menu

• “Wasted Snacks” – Cheese on toast with caviar | Beef and lobster | Crab tart (Adam Handling)
• St. Ives crab, green herbs, caviar (Adam Handling)
• Comte cheese soufflé with celeriac extraction (Yannick Alléno)
• Scottish lobster, wagyu fat, Cornish lemons (Adam Handling)
• Wagyu beef stroganoff (Yannick Alléno)
• Cucumber, marigold, wasted wine (Adam Handling)
• Pecan and cocoanib tart (Yannick Alléno)
• Yannick Alléno’s signature sugar-free mignardise (Yannick Alléno)

The Yannick Alléno x Adam Handling Counter-Culture Dinner is priced at GBP 250 per person, hosted on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm.  A wine pairing is available at an additional GBP 190 per person. Counter seating is subject to availability; some guests will be seated at tables in the main restaurant.

Tickets are likely to sell fast so book a seat for this extraordinary dining experience here.

About Adam Handling

Chef Adam Handling MBE is the Michelin-starred Chef/Owner of the Adam Handling Collection. He operates venues across the country, including Frog by Adam Handling, London; The Loch & The Tyne, Old Windsor; Ugly Butterfly, Cornwall; The Tartan Fox, Cornwall; and Eve Bar, London. Adam is passionate about British food, sustainability, and fighting food waste. Using produce from British suppliers, Adam’s beautifully presented dishes start with careful sourcing of top quality, seasonal ingredients, prepared in a number of different, creative ways to bring their true flavour to life. Adam has made numerous TV appearances including Saturday Kitchen Live, Great British Menu, The One Show, Top Chef USA, and judging on amateur MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals. He has authored four books, the most recent of which is his boxset trilogy: Frog by Adam Handling, Why Waste? and Perfect, Three Cherries.