Award-winning Padella pasta maestro to pop up at Updown Farmhouse near Deal
Tim Siadatan of Trullo and Padella to guest chef in Kent for one night only
This winter, Ruth Leigh and Oliver Brown of Updown Farmhouse (@updownfarmhouse) will celebrate the return of their guest chef series with Tim Siadatan of Trullo and Padella on Friday, 1st December.
Tim will join Oli in the kitchens of Updown for a truffle-inspired feast, serving up dishes that highlight the complexity and intensity of the winter truffle. Tim and Oli will work together on a menu bringing a British twist to Italian cooking, with a simple, laid-back approach.
Padella, which currently holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand for ‘good quality, good value cooking’, is known for its hand-rolled pasta and relaxed setting, where guests can sit at the kitchen counter to watch the chefs at work. Likewise, its sister restaurant Trullo, holds the same title.
The team said: “We couldn’t think of anyone more perfect to celebrate the advent of this year’s olive oil AND white truffle season.
“We’ve long been fans of Tim Siadatan’s London restaurants, Trullo and Padella, and his cookbook has has seen many years of use and abuse in our kitchen. We’re delighted he’s joining us to cook what will be an epic feast to herald the start of the festive season.”
The 17th century farmhouse located just outside of Deal, Updown has quickly become renowned for its food under the guidance of Ruth Leigh and Oliver Brown since its opening last year.
Over the last few years, the couple have been carefully restoring the farmhouse and grounds to house seven rooms including two cottages. Whilst works have been taking place, Ruth and Oli used the space to host a successful series of supper clubs, inviting some of the UK and Europe’s best chefs such as Anna Tobias, Will Bowlby, Rowley Leigh, Nieves Barragán and Alex Jackson to cook one-off long table dinners. The success of these further cemented the couple’s dream to make Updown a permanent fixture and a home to share their seasonal menus and welcoming hospitality.
The Menu:
Chopped Rose Veal, Lemon Thyme and Pecorino
Barolo Risotto
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Wood Roasted Rib of Beef
Roast Tardivo & Shallots Glazed in Balsamic
Polenta with Fontina Fonduta
Cima di Rapa
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Roast Pears, Walnuts & Honey with Clotted Cream
For more information visit: www.updownfarmhouse.com.
