The Gastronomist takes dining experience to new levels
First dining collaboration announced with The Thirsty Farriers
Ashford’s experiential fine dining restaurant The Gastronomist has welcomed more than 300 guests since launching at the end of May.
Guests at the dinner party style restaurant have enjoyed curated six-course tasting menus at the pioneering restaurant, which puts theatre at the centre of everything with an open presentation kitchen and dramatic gallery space with rare and refined ambience.
Using seasonal ingredients and contemporary culinary techniques, each dish is paired with a wine offering from the Kentish countryside and further afield.
“I'm so happy that The Gastronomist Club has received such a warm and genuine welcome from the people of Ashford,” says Co-Founder Ainara Mateu. “We envisioned this exciting new project just a few short months ago and are thrilled it has now become a reality. The team and I dreamed of creating a unique place; combining our playful approach with sophisticated tastes. The Gastronomist is now alive with activity and destined to thrive. We are excited to share each new stage of the journey with our guests and friends.”
Amongst the acclaim received by guests were several nominations from visitors for an enviable Muddy Award. Today it has been announced that The Gastronomist has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Best Covid Start-Up Business.
Jokin Ortega & Ainara Mateu
Alongside regular ticketed dinner party evenings, The Gastronomist has begun to include additional events in its monthly calendar. Wine appreciation evenings will be a recurring occurrence, with the first of these exploring a fine selection of Spanish and Kentish grape varieties.
Exclusive masterclasses will allow guests to learn culinary and cocktail making techniques from experts in our professional presentation kitchen. The first such immersive masterclass centred on classic ceviche and pisco sours. This is the first collaboration with Kent brothers Dan and Jon from The Thirsty Farriers.
The Gastronomist is also available for exclusive hire.
