Daniel Clifford, chef patron of two Michelin-starred Midsummer House, announced for Lord’s Dining Club

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce Daniel Clifford will be the next chef to host a Lord's Dining Club event in the Long Room at the Home of Cricket.

Bringing together the age-old traditions of MCC with innovative cooking from world-renowned Michelin-starred chefs, Lord's Dining Club has gone from strength to strength in recent years and the Club has today revealed the next chef to star at Lord's.

Daniel Clifford is chef patron of Midsummer House in Cambridge, one of the UK’s most acclaimed restaurants and the only two Michelin-starred restaurant in the East of England. Daniel took over as head chef of Midsummer House in 1998 and has built a reputation for elegant, sophisticated modern British cooking that showcases the finest seasonal produce.

Daniel has led Midsummer House for more than two decades, earning its first Michelin star in 2002 and a second in 2005, which the restaurant has retained ever since. He is also a two-time winner on BBC’s Great British Menu, with winning dishes in 2012 and 2013, and was named AA Chefs’ Chef of the Year in 2015.

Lord’s Dining Club takes place in the famous Grade II*-listed Lord’s Pavilion and is a unique dining experience you can’t get anywhere else. Honouring the traditional pairing of food and cricket, it brings together some of the world’s most revered Michelin-starred chefs with one of the most famous cricket grounds to create an evening of gastronomy in the historic and magnificent surroundings of the Long Room. 
    
The evening includes a sparkling wine reception with a selection of canapés in the Long Room Bar, followed by a four-course menu, with matching wine flight that is exclusively designed by the chef. A Q&A session, hosted by a cricketing personality, will delve into Daniel’s successful career as well as exploring the menu choices guests will be enjoying on the evening.
 
James De Groot, Chief F&B Officer at MCC commented: “Lord’s Dining Club has become one of the most successful and highly sought-after events we run at Lord’s, and as one of the most respected names in British gastronomy, Daniel will significantly add to the illustrious list of chefs we have worked with.

“We are delighted to be welcoming Daniel to Lord’s, and we know that he will put on a fantastic event.”

Daniel Clifford, Chef Patron of two Michelin-starred Midsummer House, said: “It is a pleasure to return to Lord’s, and I’m delighted to be back in the Long Room for another special evening. Lord’s has such a unique atmosphere, and I’m looking forward to creating a menu that celebrates both the occasion and Midsummer House.”
 

Daniel Clifford’s Lord’s Dining Club experience on 17 November is priced at £285 per person, including a reception in the Long Room bar. The VIP package is available at £400 per person and includes a reception in the Home Dressing Room and a VIP gift. Individual spaces can be purchased online here.

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For any booking enquiries, please contact lordsdiningclub@mcc.org.uk