Guest Chef Series 2025

Nuno Castro

From:

Fava Tonka

08 April 2025

6pm - 11:00pm

BAR DOURO

London Bridge

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Chef Nuno Castro has sparked a revolution in vegetarian cuisine in Portugal. With a well-executed, plant-based approach rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a near-zero waste philosophy, his restaurant, Fava Tonka, has quickly become one of Portugal’s most exciting culinary destinations. As the executive chef and visionary behind Fava Tonka, Nuno Castro brings a unique blend of innovation and sustainability to the table. Fava Tonka reflects his dedication to respecting nature’s cycles and creating dishes that are both artful and environmentally conscious.

This dinner will be hosted in the evening at Bar Douro City, featuring a carefully curated five-course menu for £80. For an additional £50, this menu will be perfectly paired with five Portuguese wines thoughtfully selected by Bar Douro founder Max Graham, supplied by specialist Portuguese importer and Decanter’s Best Portuguese retailer of the year, Festa Wine. Bar Douro’s award-winning cellar list and drinks menu will also be available.

Petiscos | Snacks

"Ostra", ponzu e "caviar""Oyster," ponzu & "caviar"

Milho, shitake e XO

Corn, shiitake & XO  

Entrada | Starter

Escabeche de cenoura, pastinaca e mostarda | Carrot "escabeche", parsnip & mustard

Tosta de cogumelos marinados à Bairrada | Bairrada marinated mushroom on toast

Prato Principal | Main  

Tortellini recheado com alho negro e batata, ervilhas e molho de parmesão |  ⁠Black garlic & potato filled tortellini, peas & parmesan

Espargos, aipo-bola e molho holandês trufado | Asparagus, celeriac & truffle hollandaise

Pré-sobremesa | palate cleanser

Sorbete de tangerina | Tangerine sorbet  Sobremesa |

Dessert

Pudim de pimenta Timut  Timut pepper pudding

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