michelin star dining experience at wilderness reserve

4 - 7th OCTOBER 2024

Chefs: Gareth Ward, Yannick Alléno and Rafael Cagali.  

As the season turns from late Summer to early Autumn, join 3 epic Michelin-starred chefs for a long-weekend of dining, music and entertainment.

Get ready for the ultimate foodie escape, in the British countryside...think luxurious accommodation, country pursuits, masterclasses by world experts, fantastic food and good ole' fashioned fun...

Dates: 4-7th October, 2024

RAFAEL CAGALI (DA TERRA)
2 X MICEHLIN STARS

Friday evening dinner at Chapel Barn

Originally from São Paulo in Brazil with an Italian background, Rafael started his career in London at the age of 21 and worked his way though gastronomic stalwarts such as The Fat Duck & Fera at Claridges. Rafael is now, proudly the Chef Patron of the
fantastic Da Terra of London.

yannick alléno yoxman michelin star dining

YANNICK ALLÉno (PAVYLLON)
16 x Michelin stars

Saturday Gala Dinner at Sibton Park

Chef Yannick Alléno is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest chefs, holding 16 Michelin stars across his 17 restaurants around the globe. He is known for reinventing modern French cuisine and creating a truly personal cooking style. His dishes are rooted in traditional gastronomy but evolved through contemporary techniques and his relentless creative curiosity.

gareth ward chef at yoxman

Gareth WARD (YNYSHIR)
2 x Michelin stars

Sunday lunch. Woodland Fire Feast Experience

Award winning Gareth Ward is head chef and co-owner of Ynyshir, the most highly-awarded restaurant in Wales, and named Best Restaurant in the UK two years running in 2022 and 2023. It has two Michelin stars, five AA rosettes, and is ranked in the UK's top five UK restaurants by the Good Food Guide ... who also named Gareth 2019 Chef of the Year.

Scallops cooking in their shells over a charcoal grill.
7 -10th MARCH 2025

Experience the finest Michelin

-starred chefs as they come together to deliver 3 days of culinary wizardry.

View the weekend itinerary.

Friday 4th OCTOBER

4pm

Check-in at Wilderness Reserve & meet your weekend host team. BMW escort to Chapel Barn Estate.

6pm

Welcome to YOXMAN Champagne reception and live music

7.30pm

YOXMAN x Rafael Cagali. Chapel Barn Banquet. Drinks reception & canapés. Three course dinner. After dinner live entertainment.

BMW transfer back to accommodation.

Saturday 5th OCTOBER

From 8am

Wilderness Reserve Ranger Activities
(Nature walks & wild swimming to name a few…)

Breakfast from the Wilderness Reserve Estate Kitchen.

1pm

Lunch provided in your property by Estate Kitchen.

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Bamford spa & wellness offerings. Wilderness Reserve country pursuits.

Champagne Tastings & Whisky Masterclasses. Q&A with the October 2024 Chefs. BMW transfer to Sibton Park Estate

8PM

YOXMAN x Yannick Alléno. Sibton Orangery Gala Dinner. Drinks reception & canapés. Three course dinner. After dinner live entertainment. BMW escort back to accommodation.

Sunday 6th OCTOBER

10am

Wilderness Reserve Ranger Activities
(Nature walks & wild swimming to name a few…)

Breakfast from the Wilderness Reserve Estate Kitchen

12pm

BMW transfer to Wilderness Reserve's enchanted woodland. YOXMAN x Gareth Ward Fire Feast woodland dining experience.

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Bamford spa & wellness offerings. Wilderness Reserve country pursuits.

Sunday evening

Cocktails & live entertainment  

And that's not all...during your stay enjoy...

(included in the booking price)

WEEKend transport by bmw • daily stocked larders & fridges in each property • A dedicated wilderness reserve host over the weekend • live entertainment  • Michelin star CHEF Q&A's • Champagne & whiskey tasting sessions • country pursuits • 3 days of dining by michelin-starred chefs • breakfast & lunches catered by the wilderness reserve estate kitchens • (SPA & Wellness treatments not included in the booking price)

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OCTOBER 2024 Sponsors

YOXMAN is sponsored by a carefully curated list of partners. Throughout the weekend enjoy the flavours and services of our esteemed friends.