Celebrated Ukrainian chef Ievgen Klopotenko is visiting Nottingham for an exclusive six-course gala dinner raising funds for charity. Theatre of Borsch serves up a secret menu for diners who attend the one-off event and promises to immerse people in Ukrainian culture and give a "taste of Ukraine".
Klopotenko's restaurant in Ukraine is called 100 Rokiv Tomu Vpered which translates at "100 years ago in the future". He is included in the list of 50 world leaders who shape gastronomy trends and the winner of the World Influencer and Bloggers Awards 2022. Ukraine's answer to Jamie Oliver, he launched an initiative to improve school dinners in his homeland.
The £75-a-head dinner is raising funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. It will take place at Strelley Hall, in Main Street, Strelley, on Tuesday, November 22, from 7pm. As well as a unique menu, guests will be treated to a performance by a Ukrainian folk ensemble and will be able to bid in an auction of unique lots. There will also be an opportunity to buy Klopotenko's cookbook with the author's autograph.
