6-Course Tasting Menu evening from The Epicurean Duo

Yorkshire Food Guide invites you to an exclusive 6-course tasting menu event with The Epicurean Duo. At the stunning riverside location of Bosun’s restaurant in York. 

An Evening with The Epicurean Duo at Bosun’s, York

Renowned chefs, George Birtwell (MasterChef: The Professionals 2024 Finalist) and Samira Effa (Great British Menu 2024 competitor) have combined their talents to form The Epicurean Duo – an exclusive private dining experience.

George’s experience draws from his previous role as a senior sous chef at Tommy Banks’ Michelin-starred restaurant, The Black Swan in Oldstead as well as being involved in various catering and hospitality events.

Former Head Chef at Grantely Hall’s Bar & Restaurant EightyEight, Samira draws on her eclectic upbringing, constantly learning new things after more than 17 years in the tough industry.

With a shared passion for innovative fine dining, they bring restaurant-quality cuisine, artistry and storytelling to intimate dining experiences to their guests.

This unforgettable evening at Bosun’s Restaurant in York, will welcome the acclaimed culinary duo for an exclusive dining experience – for a limited amount of guests.

This special event will showcase a meticulously crafted 6-course tasting menu with petit fours, carefully curated by The Epicurean Duo. With the option to add a non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks pairing package to your experience. 

What’s Included?

• 6-course tasting menu with petit fours by The Epicurean Duo.
• Tickets are £125 per person.
• Tickets only sold via this page/Yorkshire Food Guide website.
• Option to add on an alcoholic (£60) or non-alcoholic (£45) drinks pairing from Bosun’s restaurant. Paid directly to Bosuns on the evening of the event.
• Limited availability, only 30 tickets for this exclusive event. 

What’s on the menu?

• Snacks on arrival {*Champagne or Sparkling Rosé 0%}
• Bread, Epicurean Butter
• Leek Veloute, Confit Potato, Summer Truffle {*Chablis or Gewurtztraminer 0%}
• Venison Tartare, Nasturtium Emulsion, Roast Hazelnut {*Tempranillo or Raspberry Lemonade}
• Poached Plaice, Tomato, Dulse Seaweed {*Sancerre or Sparkling White Wine 0%}
• Yorkshire Lamb, Courgette, Sumac Ricotta {*Primitivo or Virgin Ginger Mojito}
• Yuzu Curd Parfait, Yogurt, Candied Olive {*Lemon Vodka Spritz or Virgin Lemon Spritz}
• Petit Fours

*Option to add on an alcoholic (£60) or non-alcoholic (£45) drinks pairing. Paid directly to Bosuns on the evening of the event.

Due to the nature of the event, the team cannot cater for dietary requirements.

How to Book

• Add the number of tickets you’d like to purchase to your cart
• Once purchased you will receive an order receipt and your ticket/s via email.
• You will be automatically added to the event’s guest list.
• On arrival, please present your Yorkshire Food Guide ticket/s which display a unique voucher number and QR code.
• If you’ve selected a drinks pairing option (alcoholic £60 / non-alcoholic £45), this will be paid directly to Bosuns restaurant on the evening of the event.

Event Date, Time & Location

Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Time: 6pm arrival, 6:30pm seating, concluding at 10pm

Location: The Riverfront, Ferry Ln, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2SB – Get Directions

Terms and Conditions

• Due to the nature of the event, event tickets are non-refundable following purchase.
• Entrance to the event is not permitted without a pre-paid ticket.
• One ticket is required per person.
• If you’ve selected a drinks pairing option (alcoholic £60 / non-alcoholic £45), this will be paid directly to Bosuns restaurant on the evening of the event.
• The team cannot cater for any dietary requirements due to the nature of the event.