Wednesday 16th October, 7-10pm
Step back in time to the 1950s and 60s for a unique dining experience. Explore the Geffrye Museum then enjoy a four-course meal inspired by recipes from the period devised by Funthyme, accompanied by live piano music and fascinating insights into mid-century cuisine from celebrated food historian and author Kate Colquhoun.
This open-plan, living/dining room is based on that of a typical town-house of the early 1960s.
Kate says “Rationing wouldn’t end until 1945 but there was a Coronation to look forward to, Skiffle, Rock & Roll and Brylcreem were in the ascendant, electrical sockets peppered the walls of modern kitchens, new ovens were thermostatically controlled and – with the birth of the tv chef, cooking became, for the first time, a spectator sport.
The 50s and 60s are packed with mad chefs, food fads, technological advances and colourful dishes – all reflecting the social and cultural transformation of the post war, pre-depression years.”
Tickets £55 (includes a welcome cocktail). BYOB. 50s and 60s dress optional. Advance booking essential – please contact the museum’s Bookings Officer on 020 7739 9893 or bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk to reserve a place.
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