Chef Season at Benares Bar

Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar has joined forces with some of the country’s leading chefs to create a series of fusion menus to be served at the stylish Benares Bar in Mayfair.  The Chef Season began with Anna Hansen (The Modern Pantry) on 21st February until 5th March and on 20th March Atul will be joined by Richard Corrigan (Corrigan’s), David Thompson (Nahm) on 16th April until 29th April and Nigel Haworth (Northcote) on 3rd May until 16th May.  Each chef will work closely with Atul to prepare a menu of small plates reflecting the layers of flavours and spices Atul is so famous for, combined with their own signature style.

Guests will be able to choose from a menu consisting of nine dishes designed to share (3 dishes priced at £21 per person) made by both Atul and the guest chefs. Atul’s selection will include: apricot stuffed tandoori cottage cheese in pickling marinade; chilli marinated tandoor roasted cauliflower and chicken tikka tangy onion salad.

Dishes will be complemented by the Benares signature cocktails such as The Benares Bellini mixed with Cartron liqueur – mango, passion fruit or strawberry – topped with prosecco and passion fruit and Chutney Martini and Atul’s very own Domaine du Grand Mayne designed to perfectly complement the dishes by softening spices and reinforcing aromas.

Richard Corrigan’s selection will include: ballontine of quail with sweetmeats; goat curd croquette wild garlic, beetroot, horseradish & dandelion; salmon with oysters & pickled oyster plant; mutton pie with Corrigan’s kidney diable sauce; poached organic salmon with egg & onion; and rhubarb jelly with lemon curd & shortbread.  His dishes will be complemented by the ‘Mr Green’ cocktail, consisting of Hendricks Gin mixed with fresh cucumber, fresh kiwi, kiwi Schnapps, and elderflower.

Since opening in May 2003, Benares has gone from strength to strength. Never complacent with the quality of his work, Atul has been instrumental in redefining the perception of Indian cooking that captures the spiritual and uplifting essence of Northern India. The Chef Season marks an exciting new episode for Benares and a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy the work of some the UK’s finest culinary talent.

For more information, visit benaresrestaurant.co.uk.