Exclusive Michelin star dinner – 4 courses by each chef
Join one of the exceptional curated dining experiences at the Ancient Shepherd’s in Fen Ditton, where two Michelin-starred chefs will be joining up for a one-night-only ‘4 hands’ dinner. The first one in this series is on Wednesday, 8th October. Mark will also join chefs in their kitchens. The Boat by Liam Dillon in Lichtfield will be the first one on the cards in November.
About Adam Smith
Adam Smith celebrates exceptional British produce and the stories behind each ingredient at Woven in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. Adam first received a Michelin star in October 2017 for Restaurant Coworth Park, a fine-dining establishment at Coworth Park hotel in Berkshire. After the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant was renovated and renamed Woven by Adam Smith, he received a Michelin star again in March 2023. The award was given within six months of the new restaurant’s opening.
Adam is best known for his precise, elegant cooking and background as a Roux Scholar, and has gone on to earn a reputation as one of the UK’s leading chefs. His food blends classic technique with a modern approach, and was quickly recognised with a Michelin Star.
About Mark Poynton
Mark Poynton has built his career in Cambridge, first as chef-patron of Alimentum, where he held a Michelin star, and more recently at restaurant Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall, which opened in 2023 and has been awarded a Michelin star for 2025.
Mark opened his latest restaurant, Ancient Shepherd’s, in Fen Ditton this July. The restaurant with rooms is located on the site of Mark’s former restaurant, MJP @ The Shepherd’s. Now offering a tasting menu only, this heralds an exciting next chapter for Mark and team where thoughtful, ingredient-led cooking is offered in a relaxed village setting, with a focus on seasonality, sustainability and the best of British produce.
The Ancient Shepherd’s makes the perfect backdrop, with its cosy and characterful dining room, between two chefs who share a respect for produce and a love of cooking with real flavour.
The ‘4 Hands’ Michelin dining for one night only
The evening will feature an eight-course menu, with four dishes created by each chef, designed to show off their individual styles while coming together as one experience. The menu will be priced at £150 per person, with the option of a £95 wine flight to match.
Celebrating the best of autumn
Together, Mark and Adam will create a menu that celebrates autumn and the very best of the season. Guests can expect dishes such as BBQ’d Scallop with smoked roe, citrus, and golden oscietria caviar; Poached cod with Mark’s signature curry sauce; Wyndford Farm Wagyu with shallot, parsley and mustard; and Apricot & almond ice cream sandwiches.
Book a table for this exceptional dinner
Bookings are now open for this one-off chance to experience both Mark and Adam’s food in one inventive evening at the Ancient Shepherd’s in Fen Ditton.
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