Next summer, Garsington Opera and their caterers, Feasts, launch a new partnership with Ollie Dabbous, chef patron of Michelin-starred London restaurant, Hide.

Ollie is one of the UK’s most accomplished chefs, creating product-driven dishes that respect the integrity of the ingredients and highlight their best qualities. He honed his skills with many of the world’s top chefs, including two years with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat-Saison, a position at the legendary Mugaritz in Spain and the opening of Texture with Agnar Sverrisson. He opened his first restaurant, Dabbous, in 2012 to unprecedented critical acclaim and was quickly awarded a Michelin star. Ollie has since been involved in many of the top restaurant experiences in the country.

Nicola Creed, Executive Director of Garsington Opera said:

“We are thrilled to announce that Ollie Dabbous is our new menu consultant for our 2020 Season. We have been working with him to develop a selection of dishes which we are sure will tempt and excite our audience. Ollie has gained a reputation as a culinary genius who transforms simple ingredients into unbelievably delicious dishes.

We are constantly striving to combine an exceptional experience with a sense of fun both on and off the stage and Ollie brings another dimension with his unique style and well-deserved reputation. In collaboration with the Feasts team, we look forward to welcoming customers with our usual warmth and enthusiasm.”

Ollie Dabbous said:

“For Garsington Opera, we want to celebrate the British summer and offer a menu that is both accessible and innovative. The setting is very special, so it’s a privilege to be part of proceedings and hopefully adding to the guests’ enjoyment. I genuinely enjoy opera so hopefully I can see a performance as well one evening!”