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The Extraordinary Banquet


 

 

14 March 2013 - One Mayfair, North Audley St, W1K 6ZA

 

A unique evening of experimental food and mixology inspired by the life and principles of Linda McCartney.

Linda saw things differently; she saw the well-being of people and the planet as hand in hand. Friends of the Earth shares this vision and for 40 years has secured safer food and water, defended wildlife and natural habitats, and acted to keep our climate stable. I encourage you to join me and lend your support to Friends of the Earth.

Sir Paul McCartney

 		    

 

Friends of the Earth is thrilled to announce its forthcoming Extraordinary Banquet event; a unique evening of experimental food and performances inspired by the life and principles of Linda McCartney, with support from friends Dame Vivienne Westwood and Jo Wood and compered by Clive Anderson.

The evening will feature a one-off UK performance from Grammy-nominated classical musician Julian Wachner; a special live performance from critically acclaimed soul and blues singer Natalie Duncan; unique beat-boxing collaborations live on stage and a multi-sensory, experimental menu to tease the senses, selected by Sir Paul McCartney and brought to life by Zafferano.

The magical menu will include edible sand and soil, pistachio trees, passion fruit caviar, jewelled quail eggs, glow-in-the-dark cucumber, agave nectar, and strawberry and cream mushrooms.

Timings of the evening

  • 6:30pm - Cocktail reception
  • 8:00pm - Dinner, followed by special performances and live auction
  • 11:30pm - Carriages

Auction prizes

Auction prizes on the evening include:

  • Two VIP tickets to an upcoming Sir Paul McCartney concert
  • Private rowing experience with Olympic Gold Medallist Alex Gregory
  • Photography by Julian Lennon
  • Private chartered yacht for 10 people for a day
  • Artwork from David Shillinglaw 
  • Dinner for two at Dinner by Heston
  • Limited edition print by Bruce French
  • Photography from Mike Figgis
  • Unique graffiti artwork from Mau Mau 

Secure your ticket

Tickets are £325 per person or £3,000 per table of 10.
 
Alternatively you can secure your tickets by telephone on 0800 581 051.

Event committee: Jarvis Smith, Jeff Twentyman, Lee Cannon, Jo Wood, Galen Ayers, Alex Lambie.

Special thanks to Darren Johnston, Chantal Flores and Wise Productions.

Event updates

We will announce further auction prizes on this page.

If you're unable to attend, but wish to bid on an auction prize, you can do so by emailing Beth Crackles.

Enquiries about this event, including sponsorship opportunities, can be sent directly to Beth Crackles.