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Wednesday 1st February 2023

Wednesday 1st February 2023

Day 13 of 17

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Loïc Villemin

Toya

av Jean Monnet, 57380 FAULQUEMONT, FRANCE

1 Michelin Star

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Loïc Villemin

Chef Loic Villemin’s cuisine is inspired by the moment; according to what ingredients have just arrived, the seasons and his personal inspiration for the day. The aspiring Buddhist monk chef has spent retreats in the top gourmet sanctuaries of France, notably with Jean-Georges Klein, Nicolas Le Bec, Bernard Loiseau and Arnaud Lallement. Entirely designed by Loic and his family, Le Toya opened its door in June 2010. Inspired by the Japanese lake, the name also pays tribute to the restaurant the Michel Bras ran nearby. He eliminated plastic from the kitchen in 2019, in favor of glass jars, metal trays, cotton pastry bags, and beeswax film. He is also an advocate of zero waste. This approach has now earned his restaurant the Ecotable label as well as a Michelin Green Star.

Evening Details

Arrival 7.30pm for 8.00pm

The evening includes:

Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne and canapé reception
Five course signature menu

£185.00 per person

Wines to complement every dish are carefully selected by Craig Bancroft and the wine team. Please enquire for exclusive wine package price.

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Obsession Food Festival

Obsession first took place in 2001 and was created as a celebration of great food, wine and a meeting of friends, old and new.

From that first event, its size has grown but the ethos is still very much the same; a completely memorable culinary experience with some of the world’s most innovative chefs creating unique Obsession menus for guests to enjoy at Northcote.

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Wellocks have become the special ingredient of the UK’s finest restaurants and have been working closely with Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Craig Bancroft at Northcote for many years, sourcing the most exceptional produce and speciality ingredients.

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The Wright Wine Company

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Louis Roederer Champagne

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Riedel

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