Yorkshire Food Guide invites you to an exclusive 6-course tasting menu experience, with Great British Menu star Shane Zhao and CrowdedHouse’s Simon Jewitt. Hosted at CrowdedHouse’s incredible rooftop restaurant, in partnership with Minuty wine estate.
An evening with Great British Menu Star Shane Zhao
On 18th August, join us at CrowdedHouse in Leeds to welcome Great British Menu star Shane Zhao into the kitchen, alongside head chef Simon Jewitt for an exclusive night of dining – for a limited number of guests.
Shane started her culinary journey in Australia in 2009. Since then, she has worked at some of the most renowned establishments in Yorkshire, including renowned luxury hotel Grantley Hall and iconic Leeds restaurants Tattu and Issho.
Currently at an iconic hotel in Yorkshire, Shane is crafting dishes that skillfully blend Yorkshire’s seasonal produce with Asian flavours as seen on BBC’s Great British Menu.
CrowdedHouse is the ideal location for this collaboration, situated above Leeds’ skyline. Together with Shane, AA Rosette award winner Simon Jewitt, who leads the kitchen, has created a beautiful menu inspired by seasonal produce.
@yorkshirefoodguide ONE-NIGHT-ONLY EVENT IN LEEDS FOR THE FOODIES 👀🍷⭐🍽️ Join Yorkshire Food Guide for a one-night-only 6-course tasting menu at @CrowdedHouse Rooftop Restaurant in Leeds, with Great British Menu star Shane Zhao and CrowdedHouse’s double AA Rosette-winning Head Chef, Simon Jewitt. Expect the best of seasonal Yorkshire produce with Shane’s signature Asian-inspired flavours, a welcome glass of Minuty Prestige Rosé, and optional wine pairings. The Menu: 🥖 Fennel seed focaccia & lemon verbena butter, smoked tomatoes 🥩 Cherry tomato & creamed goma tofu, truffle ponzu beef tartare 🦞 Lobster & sea bass wonton, Thai red curry sauce 🦆 Dry-aged duck breast, sweet & sour cherries 🍋 Yuzu & basil sorbet, sake gelée & jasmine flower 🍓 Strawberries, cereal milk crémeux & elderflower marshmallow Tickets are limited – book now via the linked product. #YorkshireFoodGuide ♬ My love JPER Tayk remix – ___jper
What’s Included
- Hosted at CrowdedHouse restaurant in Leeds on Tuesday 18th August.
- 6-course tasting menu by Great British Menu star Shane Zhao & Simon Jewitt (CrowdedHouse’s Head Chef & double AA Rosette winner).
- Welcome glass of Minuty Prestige Rosé
- Tickets are £90 per person.
- Tickets only sold via this page/Yorkshire Food Guide website.
- Option to add drink pairings. Paid directly to CrowdedHouse on the evening of the event.
- Limited tickets available, this will sell out
The Menu
Bread
Fennel seed focaccia, lemon verbena butter, smoked tomatoes
Canapés
Cherry tomato & creamed goma tofu, Truffle ponzu beef tartar
Starter
Lobster & sea bass wonton, Thai red curry sauce
Main
Dry-aged duck breast, duck and pink peppercorn tart, parsley root, sweet and sour cherries
Pre-desert
Yuzu & basil sorbet, sake gelee, jasmine flower
Dessert
Strawberries, cereal milk crémeux, elderflower marshmallow
Due to the nature of the event, the team cannot cater for dietary requirements.
How to redeem your tickets
- 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.
Event Date, Time & Location
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Time: 6:30pm arrival, 7pm seating, concluding at 10pm
Location: CrowdedHouse, Level 5 & 6, Trinity Centre, Leeds LS1 6HW – 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.
- Option to add drink pairings. Paid directly to CrowdedHouse on the evening of the event.
- One ticket is required per person.
- Due to the nature of the event, the team cannot cater for any dietary requirements.
