This week (Wednesday 1 November) Harden’s hosted a sell-out dinner with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Glynn Purnell at his renowned Birmingham restaurant. The event celebrated 10 year’s of brilliance at Purnell’s with a menu devoted to Glynn Purnell’s greatest hits – including two of his winning dishes from the BBC’s Great British Menu series.

The started at 7 pm with a Champagne Gremillet and canapé reception, hosted by the chef-patron himself, followed by a five-course tasting menu served with carefully paired wines.

Menu for 1 November Harden’s invites you to Purnell’s

Champagne Gremillet and canapés

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Beetroot mousse with escabeche of beetroot, horseradish crumble and watercress

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Carpaccio of Herefordshire beef with red wine braised octopus, textures of onion, chive creme fraiche and Bresaola

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Monkfish masala GBM 2009, Indian red lentils, pickled carrots, coconut and coriander

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Burnt English custard egg surprise 10/10/10 GBM 2008, seasonal fruits

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Followed by coffee and petite fours

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The dinner was the third in a new series of events hosted by Harden’s at renowned restaurants across the country. Next up is an intimate dinner with Jun Tanaka at his one Michelin-starred Fitzrovia restaurant, The Ninth, on Thursday 16 November. Followed by  a a seven course tasting menu at Shaun Rankin’s Order Mayfair on Saturday 25 November.

View the full list of Harden’s invites events here.