The Pem presents IWD | A four-hands dinner series hosted by Sally Abé, with Romy Gill MBE, Candice Brown, Poppy O’Toole, & Chantelle Nicholson

A four-hands dinner series throughout March in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Trailblazing chef Sally Abé brings her renowned, annual International Women’s Day event back once again, with a spectacular, month-long, four-hands female chef series at her signature restaurant, The Pem at Conrad London St. James.

The stellar line-up curated by Sally foregrounds leading female figures in hospitality: Romy Gill MBE, Candice Brown, Poppy O’Toole, and Chantelle Nicholson. Each week, Sally will collaborate with one of the acclaimed chefs to create a one-off, four-course menu featuring brand-new dishes that showcase innovation and culinary mastery. Across all events, Sally has invited select students from Westminster Kingsway College to join her and the collaborating chefs, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on learning in the kitchen.

Tickets for each dinner are priced at £85, and include a glass of champagne and canapés on arrival alongside the menu itself, all set to the backdrop of live DJ beats.

1st March – Romy Gill MBE
Household name Romy Gill MBE is a celebrity Indian chef and food/travel writer, and was the owner and head chef of Romy’s Kitchen. When she’s not regularly contributing to national and international publications, Romy is a familiar face on our TV screens, having been one of the regular and much-loved chefs on BBC1's Ready Steady Cook, alongside many other shows (BBC's The One Show, James Martin’s Saturday Morning, The Hairy Bikers’ Comfort Food, and Sunday Brunch, to name a few…). Bringing her unparalleled expertise to The Pem, Romy promises a dining experience that tantalises the taste buds and delights the senses.

7th March – Candice Brown
Since being crowned The Great British Bake Off champion in 2016, Candice Brown has been spinning many plates: running the widely-acclaimed The Greenman Pub in Eversholt (which she opened in 2019 with her brother), regularly contributing to a The Sunday Times column, baking on TV shows (including This Morning and Ainsley's World Cup Flavours), and appearing as a panellist on Loose Women. From her North London roots to her culinary triumphs on national television, Candice’s culinary prowess promises an unforgettable evening of gastronomic delights.

15th March – Poppy O’Toole
Internet sensation, self-crowned ‘Potato Queen’, Michelin-trained chef, TV presenter, and author, Poppy Cooks rose to fame on TikTok, amassing 4.3 million followers, and over 800k followers on Instagram. She is the author of two best-selling books - Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Air Fryer Cookbook and Poppy Cooks: The Food You Need - and the co-host of BBC Three’s Young MasterChef, which launched its second series in January of this year. Guests can expect a dining experience that captivates both the palate and the imagination through Poppy’s innovative approach to cooking.

22nd March – Chantelle Nicholson
Multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author, Chantelle Nicholson is the founder of Apricity, a Michelin Green Starred restaurant that celebrates conscious cooking and joyful dining. An advocate for seasonality, circularity and regenerative restaurants, guests can expect a menu that champions her conscious cuisine philosophy. Originally from New Zealand, Chantelle’s credentials extend beyond her unwavering commitment to creating a more sustainable and holistic future across her operations and activities: she is also an independent board member for ReLondon, an ambassador for Chefs in Schools, a member of City Harvest’s Food Council, and an advocate for a multitude of charitable organisations.

Tickets are nonrefundable. Please reach out with any questions.