Simon Shaw Supper Club at Manchester Art Gallery

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Simon Shaw Supper Club at Manchester Art Gallery
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Simon Shaw Supper Club at Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre 7 September 2019 Tickets from £65 — Book now

Join El Gato‘s acclaimed chef, Simon Shaw, at Manchester Art Gallery for a one-off, immersive dining experience. The unique art-meets-food event is one of a series of supper clubs staged in collaboration with Manchester Food & Drink Festival and sees the multi-award winning Chef Patron of El Gato Negro and sister restaurant, Canto, create an exclusive sharing menu themed around the Gallery’s new group show: Get Together and Get Things Done.

Simon Shaw is widely regarded as one of the city’s best chefs

Now launched in Liverpool, The El Gato concept began in Manchester in 2016, achieving a Michelin Bib Gourmand for three years running and an AA rosette, thanks to its superb menu of seasonally influenced tapas dishes, both modern and traditional.

The Manchester venue has long been one of the top restaurants on the city’s King Street, with a fantastic range of small plates which are among the best in the city.

El Gato has long been seen as one of the top restaurants on the city’s King Street

For this special one-of-a-kind evening, a drinks reception and curator talk will open the event, plus there’ll be live music and entertainment throughout the evening. Tickets include a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. And with Simon Shaw, widely regarded as one of the city’s best chefs, at the helm, you can be certain this event will be something very special.

Simon Shaw Supper Club at Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre 7 September 2019 Tickets from £65 Book now

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