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Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE

Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE

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The Merchant City Festival is thrilled to announce a unique culinary and cultural event taking place on Saturday, 1 August. This special dinner will showcase the talents of renowned chefs Andi Oliver and Pam Brunton, alongside the esteemed Dean Parker. They will be joined by the celebrated poet and writer Jackie Kay CBE for an evening dedicated to exploring the rich connections between Scotland and the Caribbean. This collaborative supper promises to be a vibrant celebration, delving into the shared heritage and influences that bind these two distinct yet intertwined cultures. It's an opportunity to savour delicious food while engaging with insightful discussions about identity, history, and the creation of a more inclusive future. The event aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse tapestry that makes up our society. Further details regarding ticket purchases will be made available shortly.

🎫 Tickets on sale Friday 5 June Join us for a very special culinary and cultural celebration of Scotland and the Caribbean. As we seek to better understand and reconcile with aspects of our past, dinner from Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker will focus on what binds us and will point the way to an ever more inclusive and harmonious future. In discussion before dinner, Andi, Pam and Dean will explore the role of chefs and food writers in enhancing cultural understanding and appreciation. We will also enjoy a poetry recital from Jackie Kay CBE. Andi Oliver , one of the UK’s most prominent television presenters, is also a chef and author, who specialises in the food of her Caribbean heritage. She is best known as presenter of the BBC’s Great British Menu. Pam Brunton is chef proprietor of the acclaimed Inver restaurant by Loch Fyne, which holds a Green Michelin Star. She published her first book, Between Two Waters , in 2024. She holds a masters in Food Policy from City, University of London. Dean Parker is the co-founder and chef of Celentanos, an Italian-inspire restaurant which achieved a Michelin Bib Gourmand just six months after opening. He was previously Head Chef at the acclaimed Darby’s restaurant in London.

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Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE takes place on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE is held at Merchant City Festival in Glasgow (Merchant City Festival).

Tickets for Dinner with Andi Oliver, Pam Brunton and Dean Parker, joined by Jackie Kay CBE are priced at £76.55. Live prices and availability are shown on glasgowlife.org.uk.

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