Two previous contestants of culinary tv shows will guest chef at Sykes House Farm Butchers in Wetherby.
The culinary pair, The Epicurean Duo have been announced as the next guest chefs to take over Method, the intimate onsite dining space at Sykes House Farm, as part of the farm’s exclusive Guest Chef Night series.
Taking place on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th July, this two-night-only event will see just 24 guests per evening enjoy an immersive 8-course tasting menu, each dish inspired by the world-class produce of Sykes House Farm, one of the country’s most respected butchery and meat suppliers.
The Epicurean Duo was formed by MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 Finalist, George Birtwell, and Great British Menu 2024 competitor, Samira Effa.
George honed his skills as Senior Sous Chef at Tommy Banks’ Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead, while Samira brings over 17 years of industry experience, including her latest tenure as Head Chef at Grantley Hall’s Bar & Restaurant EightyEight.
Samira Effa shared:
"We’re thrilled to be cooking at Method.
"Working so closely with Sykes House Farm, a name we’ve trusted for years, allows us to craft a menu that truly honours the meat and the story behind it.
"We can’t wait to welcome guests into such an intimate and thoughtful space."
Their menu will consist of:
Gochujang & Maple Chicken Wing
Beef Tartare Croustade
Beef Tea
Bread, Epicurean Butter, Beef Fat
Lamb Breast, Peas, Broad Beans, Nasturtium
Creedy Carver Duck, Umeboshi Cherry, Kohlrabi
Sika Deer Ragu, Pappardelle, Yorkshire Pecorino
A Celebration of Sykes House Farm Pork
Lemon Thyme & English Sparkling Wine
Chocolate, Bacon, Caramel, Pecan
Petit Fours
Greg Lewis, Development and Consultant Chef at Sykes House Farm, said:
"This series is all about shining a light on the incredible chefs we work with and the possibilities that start with quality ingredients.
"Samira and George bring energy, expertise and a deep respect for produce, it’s a perfect pairing with what we stand for at Sykes."
Tickets are priced from £150 per person, including a welcome drink on arrival.
Tickets are available here.

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