Monday 29 December 2014

Banish the January Blues

The Art of Dining
If I said I was going camping to banish the January blues, you might be thinking to yourself that I've lost the plot. Who on earth wants to be in a tent in the wind, rain and freezing temperatures currently being experienced in the UK. Well the promise of good company and food will make me go just about anywhere even if it is camping in January. 

The fun doesn't have to stop at Christmas. As a child I wished I was one of the Famous Five so i've already got my walking boots, I've shaken out my sleeping bag and I am heading out camping. 
Gone camping
Well hold on just a second there is a twist. The Art of Dining have created ‘Gone Camping’ which combines theatre, food and set design. The best bit of all it's in the warm. 

Set designer Alice Hodge will be transforming the Pickle Factory, near Bethnal Green into a wonderful campsite in the English countryside. 

There will be billowing canvas, flickering lamplight, nature all around, can you hear the seagull’s cry – everything you might expect from a camping trip apart from the drizzle and mud. 
The Art of DiningGone Camping
The best bit of all their will be a five course meal designed by chef Ellen Parr that will have all the charcoal-y flavours of campsite cooking but will be edible and wonderfully delicious

Well I might be a mean cook in a kitchen but who said anything about being a good cook on a campsite stove. 

The perfect antidote to cold, dark, winter nights. 

Want to go along you better hurry and book your tickets? 

Dining ticket: £55 includes five-course dinner, welcome drink and entertainment.

Dates in January 2015: (7.30pm -11.00pm)

  • Wed 7th – Sun 11th
  • Tue 13th – Sun 18th
  • Tue 20th – Thur 22nd

www.theartofdining.co.uk 


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16 comments:

  1. Knowing you'll be warm & sheltered sounds great - that's always the downfall of camping...the weather forecasts says dry but it always seems to rain for us! We hope you have a lovely time :-)

    x Roch & Tash x
    www.next-route-style.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It is isn't, you put up a tent and the winds and the rains come. Wishing you both a very happy new year and lots of lovely things in 2015 Lucy x

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  2. Such a fun idea - I wish I could do a bit more themed stuff with my pop ups, but for now I'm just sticking with good food!

    Rosie xx

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    1. Pop ups are a great way to try new food and locations. The camping idea in the warm is one that really appeals Lucy x

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  3. Hahaha! You had me there for a second, you really didn't strike me as the dining type :p

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. I meant to put camping :( wahhh wrong word.

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    2. I love your sense of humour it is brill. I thought you were taking the micky. Wshing you a happy new year Lucy x

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  4. I have always wanted to be part of the Famous Five too haha! This really looks like such good fun! It has been so lovely to read your blog over the last year and getting to know you! We definitely need to meet up soon and have a catchup when I am back in London :) Have a lovely NYE xx

    www.lulabelloves.com/blog

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    1. Maybe we should do a remake there seems to be a few people who would like to join our merry band.
      Hope you had a wonderful new year and look forward to seeing you in 2015 Lucy x

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  5. Oooh, I used to pretend to be in the famous five when I was younger, off on bike rides with my sandwiches packed in brown paper tied with string! Sounds like a fab evening, I hope you enjoy! Happy New Year, I hope it is filled with Joy for you! x

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    1. You can join me and Lucy we can do a rerun of the famous five. I will ask you to make the cookies and cakes. Wishing you a wonderful New Year Lucy x

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  6. This sounds like a lot of fun. Camping without all the mess is what I love. Although, I have never gone camping to experience the mess in the first place. P.S.- Happy New Year!!
    Bright Shiny Day

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    1. Very true but in the UK camping is often met with the wind, rain and cold weather. Wishing you a wonderful New Year Lucy x

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  7. I am so glad you are part of my life. You are a great person Lucy. Wishing you a Wonderful New Year!!! Liuba x

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    1. Me too my lovely. Wishing you the best of years to come too, Lucy x

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