Upcoming events
Events
We want you all to have have a good time when you’re here at Falconhurst. Close to London and a short stroll from Cowden train station, all are welcome here.
Our calendar is defined by the seasons, with supper clubs, markets, jazz nights and much more.
Ditch Brisket
Ditch Brisket is a Sussex-based catering company that specializes in American-style BBQ as a Streetfood caterer. Founded by James Loye, a self-proclaimed BBQ enthusiast, Ditch Brisket has been making waves in the Sussex and the surrounding area food scene recently and for a few years on the BBQ competition circuit. Home - Ditch Brisket - Burger & BBQ - Streetfood Caterer
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Ditch Brisket is a Sussex-based catering company that specializes in American-style BBQ as a Streetfood caterer. Founded by James Loye, a self-proclaimed BBQ enthusiast, Ditch Brisket has been making waves in the Sussex and the surrounding area food scene recently and for a few years on the BBQ competition circuit. Home - Ditch Brisket - Burger & BBQ - Streetfood Caterer
Wild Seasoning: Asian Street Food Feast
The last of the Wild Seasoning Supper Clubs of the Summer will see chef Freddie focus on street food classics. Sample menus and other info about Wild Seasoning can be seen here
The event will stretch over two days with an evening sitting on both the Friday and Saturday.
This event will be a long table traditional Supper Club set up so feel free to book in groups however big or small.
Tickets for this event are £50 and can be purchased here
Look forward to seeing you there!
Opera in the Falconhurst Gardens
We are delighted to welcome back the Wild Arts crew for their 2nd performance in the Falconhurst Gardens. Last year was a brilliant success with over a hundred guests turning up for a plein air performance from 4 singers and a string quintet
Orlando Jopling started Wild Arts during the pandemic as a way of providing a stage for upcoming stars. They have performed at a host of beautiful venues up and down the country and have developed an excellent reputation
Guests are welcome to set up camp around the gardens and enjoy a picnic, before enjoying a 2 act performance featuring a selection of arias from different operas.
There are 120 tickets available for this performance.
Standard tickets are £45, Front row tickets are £60
Wild Seasoning: Asian BBQ Banquet
Freddie’s second event of the summer will be focusing on Asian BBQ food.
Freddie is a self trained chef who has honed his skills from over 15 years of travelling and running his own catering business. The man has some serious moves.
The team are going to set up a BBQ station out the back of The Barn; serving fresh fish from Veaseys and veg from the Falconhurst gardens. There is a big focus on sustainable sourcing at The Barn and so all produce will be coming from as close to Falconhurst as possible.
More info on Freddie as well as sample menus can be found here
This will be an individual table event and so please book in groups of 4 or 6
Wild Seasoning: Traditional Tasting Menu
Wild Seasoning are back at The Barn.
Freddie and the team have been throwing events here since the beginning and they smash it every time. Freddie’s focus is on Asian cuisine and his dishes draw influence from all over the continent.
This season Freddie is hosting three events, with Friday and Saturday sittings for all three.
The first event will be the Traditional Tasting Menu; a 6 course fine dining menu. Freddie has put together a beautiful menu and we can’t wait to share it with you closer to the date. A sample menu as well as more information about Freddie and his cooking can be found here
This is an individual table event and we encourage you to book in groups of 4 or 6
Autumn Food with James Brun and Joe Laker
To cap off the season we are finishing with a bang. James Brun and Joe Laker are two extremely accomplished chefs who ply their trade at Fenn in London. Fenn has been receiving brilliant reviews in the capital as it offers its guests a modern take on British cuisine.
The focus for this event will be on Autumnal food. The chefs will be using as much produce as possible from the Falconhurst estate so guests can expect to enjoy some game, fruit and veg from the market garden and some foraged goods from the fields and woods.
This pop up restaurant will be open on Friday and Saturday.
Fridays timings are 7.00 - 10.30pm
Saturdays timings are 4.30pm - 9pm
There will be lots more info to come on this event so keep an eye on this page to hear about the menu and more.
Tickets will be £55 per guest and are available to purchase here
Tour of France: Autumn Drinking
The last wine tasting event of the year will focus on what’s good to drink in the Autumn.
Tim French will be back again to take guests through a selection of wines that suit this brilliant season.
Guests will arrive to a cocktail before enjoying a selection of wines accompanied by some local cheeses, charcuterie and other delicious bits and pieces.
SOLD OUT
The Dinner Table: 'Glow' Supper Club
The Dinner Table come to The Barn for their last supper club of the Summer and its going to be great.
This event will focus on the incoming autumn months. Think fire pits, spices, smoked seasonal produce and all things mulled.
The evening will run from 7.30 - 10.30pm
SOLD OUT
Wild Seasoning: The Street Food Feast
The last of Wild Seasonings events for the Summer and this time we are going to be getting involved in Asian street food.
This is going to be a sharing feast transporting guests to the street food you might find in an Asian market. Chef Freddie will be putting a modern twist on some classics. Come get involved.
As always there will be a cocktail from the garden for guests on their arrival before settling into the evening.
This event will run from 7.30 - 10.30pm
SOLD OUT
Jazz Night: Steve Fishwick plays Miles Davis
To kick off September we are throwing our second and last jazz night of the summer.
One of the UKs leading jazz trumpet players, Steve Fishwick has played and recorded on both sides of the Atlantic as well as further afield in places as far flung as Shanghai and Peru. He has 10 recordings released under his own name, and has performed and recorded with many legendary jazz musicians from Europe and America. He is also a busy educator, teaching at five of the leading conservatoires in the UK: Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity Laban, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and Leeds Conservatoire. Tonight he will lead his quintet of equally accomplished musicians through a concert of Miles Davis material, spanning the great trumpeters most famous recordings including his work with Charlie Parker, classic recordings such as Kind of Blue and The Birth of the Cool, and beyond!
The plan for the evening is to arrive and enjoy a garden cocktail before settling into the first act. There will then be a 2 course meal in the interval before enjoying a second act.
The evening will run from 7.00-10.30pm
SOLD OUT
Wellness Retreat Day
This intimate retreat day will begin at with a calming cup of herbal tea or a vitamin packed green smoothie upon arrival whilst taking in the peaceful surroundings before beginning the day with a gentle yoga flow with Emily from At The Sunflower Studio Yoga. We’ll journey through 60 minutes of grounding and restorative postures followed by 30 minutes of guided relaxation and sound bath immersion.
We'll come together for a relaxed, delicious two course lunch. Surrounded by the beauty of the barn, you’ll feast upon sharing platters filled with goodness to nourish your mind and body. You’re welcome to then take some time to stroll around the tranquil lake, reconnecting with nature, tuning into the sounds unfolding around us and perhaps foraging a few stems to incorporate into your bouquet.
In the afternoon we will get creative with Grace from Made With Grace Floral Design, in a 90 minute workshop with a collection of beautiful blooms, learning how to style them into a relaxed and elegantly wild bouquet, which we will then sustainably wrap. A beautiful gift to yourself to take away with you.
There will be a snack and drink station full of infused waters, herbal teas and treats to help yourself to throughout the day.
Tickets are £125 per person and include a 90 minute Yoga and meditation class, two course lunch, all drinks and snacks, 90 minute florist workshop and bouquet to take home.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for gentle exercise. If you have a yoga mat, please feel free to bring it with you. There will be some available if you don’t have one.
Wellness Retreat Day
The Barn at Falconhurst
This intimate retreat day will begin at with a calming cup of herbal tea or a vitamin packed green smoothie upon arrival whilst taking in the peaceful surroundings before beginning the day with a gentle yoga flow with Emily from At The Sunflower Studio Yoga. We’ll journey through 60 minutes of grounding and restorative postures followed by 30 minutes of guided relaxation and sound bath immersion.
We'll come together for a relaxed, delicious two course lunch. Surrounded by the beauty of the barn, you’ll feast upon sharing platters filled with goodness to nourish your mind and body. You’re welcome to then take some time to stroll around the tranquil lake, reconnecting with nature, tuning into the sounds unfolding around us and perhaps foraging a few stems to incorporate into your bouquet.
In the afternoon we will get creative with Grace from Made With Grace Floral Design, in a 90 minute workshop with a collection of beautiful blooms, learning how to style them into a relaxed and elegantly wild bouquet, which we will then sustainably wrap. A beautiful gift to yourself to take away with you.
There will be a snack and drink station full of infused waters, herbal teas and treats to help yourself to throughout the day.
Tickets are £125 per person and include a 90 minute Yoga and meditation class, two course lunch, all drinks and snacks, 90 minute florist workshop and bouquet to take home.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for gentle exercise. If you have a yoga mat, please feel free to bring it with you. There will be some available if you don’t have one.
Chef George Williams: The Summer Feast
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George has kindly agreed to come to The Barn and put on a two night event where he and his extremely talented team will put on a weekend to remember.
George learnt his trade at the famous Ballymaloe cookery school in Ireland before working at Michelin starred restaurant, The River Café in London
George came on our radar during lockdown as he started a food delivery business called Fed by George. The idea was simple but brilliant; George and his housemates would tirelessly make all sorts of delicious food and deliver them to NHS workers. The initiative gained a massive following and he later went on to do a Christmas supper club in memory of this time which was a roaring success. We can’t wait to see what he gets up to down here in Kent
For this double header the focus will be on food in the heart of Summer - the veg gardens of Falconhurst will be bursting with life and his menu will feature a lot of what we grow here on site
On the Friday, guests will arrive at 7pm for a garden cocktail and then we will sit down for a 5 course meal from 7.45pm with the evening wrapping up around 10.30pm
On the Saturday, guests will arrive at 4pm with the evening finishing up around 8pm
SOLD OUT
The Dinner Table: Summer Pub in The Barn
For two nights in August, Natalie and her team from The Dinner Table will be turning The Barn into ‘ Ye Olde Barn’, an event that celebrates what it means to be a British pub in the Summer.
An evening of fantastic food, good drink and local music, there’s no better way to spend a summer evening than in a pub!
Tickets are £55 per person and are available to purchase here
Wild Seasoning: The Seafood BBQ Banquet
The second of three events by Freddie and his team at Wild Seasoning
This time Freddie will be delivering a two night pop up restaurant focusing on BBQ Seafood. If you have been to a Wild Seasoning event before you would have noticed Chef Freddie’s prowess for Asian cuisine and it will be no different for this event. Fresh fish, BBQ and Asia is a marriage made in heaven and rarely available as a dining experience out of the capital so come along and get involved.
This event is now SOLD OUT
An Evening of Opera in the Falconhurst Gardens
Years ago, the Falconhurst Gardens used to regularly play host to Opera. In an attempt to wind back the clock we have decided to host an evening of opera in the gardens of Falconhurst House and we hope you will come and join us for what should be an incredible evening
The evening will begin with guests setting up camp in the gardens with their picnic bits and pieces
A garden cocktail will be on offer and then we will head to the marquee lawn for a 2 act performance by Orlando Jopling and his group of world class musicians. Orlando and the team will be playing a selection of arias from a variety of operas - expect to hear some Mozart, Verdi, Britten. Handel and many more
To find out more about Orlando and the team he will be bringing with him, have a look here
After performance, there will be plenty of time for guests to enjoy their picnic and a glass or two of something chilled
Timings
16 30 - Guests arrive in gardens to set up picnic spots
1800 - First Act
18 45 - Interval
19 00 - Second Act
19 45 - Picnics
Tickets
Standard ticket: £40 per guest
Front Row ticket: £55 per guest
Both can be purchased here
Massaya Wine and Food with Sami Ghosn
The second event in our series of Wine Tastings for the Summer
We are moving a little away from our ‘Tour of France’ events and are this time taking a trip to Lebanon
Sami Ghosn, founder of Massaya, is a wine producer of significant stock and we are extremely lucky to have him coming to The Barn to introduce us to the five wines that he produces at Massaya vineyards along with a drink called Arak (all will be revealed at the event!)
The story of these wines and how they have come to being is fascinating as it is not just the history of the grapes that contributes to the tale. Politics is a divisive topic that constantly hangs over this part of the world and during this event we will learn about how this vineyard has been able to thrive in the face of adversity
Have a read here to learn more about the wines we will be tasting and about their producers
There will be a three course meal to accompany the evening; the menu will be designed to pay homage to Lebanese cuisine whilst making it geographically relevant with a British influence
SOLD OUT - WE HAVE TWO OTHER WINE TASTINGS ON 16th JUNE & 22nd SEPTEMBER
An Evening of Jazz with The Dulcie May Quintet
Last Summer feels like a long time ago, but we are still reeling from the brilliant evening of jazz we had with The Dulcie May Quintet!
They are back again this year for the first of two jazz evenings this summer, and we couldn't be happier. Guests can expect to listen to a range of jazz music but there will be a focus on the one and only Sarah Vaughan. Dulcie has been busy compiling tunes for her latest album so we will hopefully be given a glimpse into its contents in July as well
Guests will arrive to a welcome cocktail and then will enjoy a 2 act performance with a 2 course meal in the interval
There will be a bar selling alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks purposefully chosen to compliment the evenings entertainment
Tickets are £50 per guest and can be purchased here
EatLotts: The Summer Supper Club
Lotte and Charlie are two women that were essential to The Barn’s success last year, catering for three brilliant events. This year they are back to host a supper club at the end of June.
The menu will focus on what is in season in the Falconhurst gardens. The evening will all be about sharing platters so get a table of mates together and come on down for a feast
Have a read here to find out about the menu and theme of the evening
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Tour of France: Summer Drinking
After the success of last years events and in particular the wine and cheese event, we have decided to host a series of wine tastings this Summer.
This first event will focus on French wines that compliment the Summer months. Guests can expect to taste wines from around France where they will be introduced to some beautiful whites, reds, roses and maybe a little sweetie as well. The evening will be in two parts and guests will be served a couple of courses to line the stomachs
Tim French will be your host for the evening and we are extremely lucky to have his advise on all things wine at Falconhurst. Tim has had an illustrious career in the wine trade where he has been head buyer at Fortnum and Masons and now Managing Director at Thorman Hunt.
Please come join us in The Barn for what will be a lovely summers evening
Tickets are £40 and can purchased here
Art in June
Art in June is back!
Art in June is an initiative that helps create an exhibition time for local artists. The Barn helped out last year and played host to some brilliant artists and will be doing the same again this year.
Please pop by to have a look at what’s in store
Free Entry
Wild Seasoning: The Taster Menu
Good friend of The Barns and one of last years star performers, Freddie from Wild Seasoning is back to deliver the first of his four events this Spring/Summer.
This event will be a 6 course tasting menu of Asian inspired dishes based on Chef Director Freddie’s extensive travels & work across the Asian continent. This Supper Club menu is a showcase of flavours, creativity, craftsmanship & fine food inspired by a passion for Asian spices & ingredients. An event for fine food lovers & those on the hunt for a unique dining experience.
The bar will be open selling its usual wares and will greet you with a cocktail from the garden on arrival
SOLD OUT - NEXT WILD SEASONING EVENT ON 5th & 6th AUGUST
'Slow' - The Dinner Table Supper Club
Natalie from ‘The Dinner Table’ is back for another series of events this year and it all kicks off in May for her ‘Slow’ Supper Club.
The four course menu will focus on the power of time - slowly reared meat, pickling, fermentation and marinating, will come together to form a menu full of flavour building techniques using incredible local ingredients. It will be a glorious feast to enjoy around a table with family and friends.
Guests will enjoy the customary cocktail from the bar on arrival.
The Bar will be stocking drinks chosen to compliment the food on show and will be open throughout the evening
SOLD OUT - NEXT DINNER TABLE EVENT ON 12th & 13th AUGUST
Fire + Wild
Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
We are busy trying to reorganise a date for Mark and his team to come and show us how its done.
We are extremely sorry for anyone that was looking forward to this one!
Spring Pizza Bar
After the hugely popular first pizza event in The Barn over Christmas. we have decided to invite back Alex and Dan from ‘Rascals’ to help us kick off our events season in style
Since the event in Christmas, Rascals have been spreading their word all over Kent and Sussex and so we’re thrilled to be playing host to them in The Barn once more.
Alongside some sourdough pizzery goodness we will also have a bar serving a selection of local drinks.
Free Entry - see you on the day!
Easter Table Centre Workshop
Hattie and Lucy from ‘Escape to the Cutting Garden’ return to the barn after their successful Christmas wreathmaking series to host a workshop on making ones table look beautiful this Easter.
Both Hattie and Lucy have worked in the wedding and events industry for years and are both City & guild trained florists. Spending most of their time throwing events in London, they have decided to start bringing their skills to Kent and we are extremely lucky to have them both hosting at The Barn
Tickets are £55 per person - email events@escapetothecuttinggarden.co.uk to book
Christmas Pizza Bar
Join us at The Barn for a day of festivities! Enjoy pizza from Rascals Pizza and live music (Motown, soul, jazz and blues). The bar will be serving hot boozy drinks, local ales and non-alcoholic drinks, and pick up your Christmas tree, for sale in the calf stalls. It’s set to be a great day - we hope to see you there!
Wreathmaking Workshop with Escape To The Cutting Garden
Lucy & Hattie of Escape To The Cutting Garden return for our second wreathmaking workshop. Hosted in The Barn, using foliage sourced from the estate, join Lucy & Hattie for an inspiring session!
Christmas Wood Carving Workshop with Woodsman Bushcraft
Barry and Ben have been on our radar for a while and we are thrilled to finally have them running a wood carving course in the barn. We look forward to seeing what they and you come up with.
Wreath Making Workshop with Escape to The Cutting Garden
We start our workshop series at The Barn with two very talented, local, florists hosting a workshop in wreathmaking. Using foliage sourced from the estate, join Lucy & Hattie for an inspiring session!
Markbeech Winter Fair
Join us at the barn for our first winter market. There will be all sorts of stuff going on ranging from beautiful homemade gifts and tombola’s to Swedish Glogg and pulled venison burgers!
FALCONHURST EVENTS
George Talbot
The best way to bring people together is with food, drink and music. I love the idea of creating a space that brings out the best of these three arts. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then we would love to be your host at an event soon.
To enquire about an upcoming event, or hosting your event at Falconhurst, please email george@falconhurst.co.uk