This October, we are delighted to welcome food writer, stylist and cook Alexandra Dudley to Thyme for an evening inspired by her brilliant new cookbook, Come for Supper: Foolproof Recipes for Busy People.
Known for her effortlessly elegant approach to entertaining, Alexandra champions seasonal cooking, simple techniques and food that's made to be shared. Together with Chef Director Charlie Hibbert, she will cook a four-course menu from Come for Supper.
Before dinner, Alexandra will be in conversation with food writer Molly Tait-Hyland. She will also be signing copies of her book, which can be pre-ordered when you reserve your table - or purchased on the night.
Talk timings:
4:45pm: Guest Arrival
5pm: talk begins
6pm: Talk Finisihes
Ox Barn Restaurant Takeover timings:
tables are available from 6pm
If you are joining us for the talk, we would recommend booking your table between 6.15pm and 7pm
join us for a drink beforehand, please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your table
Ticket Prices:
£70 ticket includes a four-course set menu
Add a Preorder book for £28
Attend the talk at 5pm for £20
please note: Dietaries will be catered for if specified on booking. Tickets not booked together will not be seated together.
Alexandra Dudley
Alexandra Dudley is a food writer and cook living in London. She is the author of the bestselling Substack newsletter Come For Supper, and host of the Come For Supper podcast. She has been dubbed a serial dinner party host but believes that the best food is usually simple and cooked at home. She prefers home cooking to restaurant food and believes that the cook should always get the first glass of champagne or slice of pudding.
Charlie Hibbert
Charlie Hibbert grew up in a family of people who love to cook and entertain. The kitchen quickly became his favourite place to be, and he started working at the Swan at Southrop when he was 13-years-old as a kitchen porter.
Charlie went on to train at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland, before honing his skills under the guidance of renowned chef Jeremy Lee MBE at Quo Vadis in London. His mother, Caryn Hibbert, founded Thyme in 2007 and in 2018, Charlie returned to the Cotswolds to open the Ox Barn - to wide acclaim. He later took over the kitchen operations of the Swan also. His recipes have since been featured in publications including The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and House & Garden.
Cooking Made Simple
From acclaimed food writer Alexandra Dudley comes a collection of effortless recipes in her signature relaxed style for people who want to cook good food at home without overcomplicating it. The book is designed for busy cooks who want fresh food that looks and tastes delicious.
The recipes are built around familiar techniques, and chapters such as Baked and Tossed are intended to work together, allowing readers to put meals together without complex planning or multiple pans. The emphasis throughout is on food that can be prepared with confidence and efficiency, even at the end of a working day.
Recipes include One-Tray Baked Chicken with Herby Rice and Pistachio Tiramisu. Cooking Made Simple appeals to those who enjoy the approach of writers such as Nigella Lawson, Melissa Hemsley and Alison Roman, and anyone looking for a reliable, unfussy cookbook that fits easily into everyday life.
ALEXANDRA will be signing copies of her book on the night.
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