Events in Sandbanks
Our events are always about coming together over great food and drink, trying new dishes that aren’t always on the menu and discovering hints and tips from our experts chefs.
Seafood and Sax
Every Thursday from 6pm
Look forward to local saxophonist Wendy Allen performing here in Sandbanks. Imagine yourself enjoying a proper seafood feast, with a glass of good wine, while the soulful sounds of saxophone drift around you. It’s a lovely way to spend an evening with friends and family.
Quinta de la Rosa
Thursday 15th May| £110pp
Join us at Sandbanks for a memorable evening of great food and wine, celebrating our long-standing partnership with Quinta de la Rosa. Indulge in a 5-course dinner where each dish is expertly paired with a carefully selected Portuguese wine or port, offering you the opportunity to discover new flavours.
Supper Clubs
Hosted by our Restaurant Manager Ramon and Chef Sam Hughes, each supper focuses on good food and fab conversation.
Masterclasses
Discover hints and tips to make your life easier in the kitchen and enjoy plenty of tasters along the way.
Mini Steins
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea.
Coffee Mornings
Join us for a great cup of coffee and a sweet treat to help raise money for wonderful charities.
Supper Clubs
Get to know our Restaurant Manager Ramon and Head Chef Sam, while you dine on your favourite of Rick’s recipes.
Our supper clubs welcome members of the community for a focus on good food and great conversation – seated in a communal style, they’ll take place in our beautiful bar dining area. £70pp
Join Head Chef Sam and Restaurant Manager Ramon for an intimate supper club celebrating dishes from Rick’s most recent cookery book, Food Stories. Take a seat at our communal dining table alongside like-minded foodies and enjoy a menu inspired by Rick’s travels and love of fresh, simple ingredients.
It’s an evening of great food, warm hospitality and the stories behind the dishes – perfect for those who love to share good food and good company.
Appetisers
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Halloumi Fries with a Red Pepper Dip
Seared Tuna with Guacamole and Soy
Picpoul de Pinet
Main
John Dory with Beer, Bacon and Lettuce
Chateau Bauduc Sauvignon
Dessert
Banoffee Pie
TOKAJ
Wednesday 26th March
7pm
£70
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Join Head Chef Sam and Restaurant Manager Ramon for an intimate supper club celebrating an Asian-inspired menu. Take a seat at our communal dining table alongside like-minded foodies and enjoy a menu influenced by Rick’s travels across Asia, featuring bold flavours and aromatic spices.
It’s an evening of great food, warm hospitality, and the stories behind the dishes—perfect for those who love to explore new flavours and share good company.
Appetisers
Tempura Veg & Prawns
Sushi – Salmon, Bass and Tuna
Teriyaki Chicken Bites
Chateau Bauduc Rosé
Main
Pork Belly Miso Soup
Malbec
Dessert
Japanese Soufflé Matcha
Sweet Sake
Wednesday 14th May
7pm
£70
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Join Head Chef Sam and Restaurant Manager Ramon for an intimate supper club celebrating the flavours of Greece. Take a seat at our communal dining table alongside like-minded foodies and enjoy a menu inspired by Rick’s travels through Greece, featuring vibrant Mediterranean ingredients, fragrant herbs, and classic Greek dishes reimagined with fresh, simple flavours.
It’s an evening of great food, warm hospitality, and the stories behind the dishes.
Appetisers
Souvlaki, Hummus, Tatziki and Pita Bread
Feta, Olive Oil, Pepper and Paprika
Calamari with Lemon
Semente Alvarinho
Main
Stiffado Corfu Beef with a Sharing Greek Salad
Bauduc Sauvignon
Dessert
Galaktoboureko with Vanilla Ice Cream
Muscat D’Asti
Wednesday 24th September
7pm
£70
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Join Head Chef Sam and Restaurant Manager Ramon for an intimate supper club celebrating Rick Stein’s World on a Plate. Take a seat at our communal dining table alongside like-minded foodies and enjoy a menu featuring dishes from around the world, inspired by Rick’s travels.
Appetisers
Vegetable Crisps with Beetroot Hummus
Sea Bass Ceviche with Apple and Lemon Verbena
Chicken Thighs in Laska Sauce
Muscadet
Main
Brill with Spring Vegetables and Miso
Albarino
Dessert
Milk Chocolate Mousse with Macadamia Nuts and Glazed Bananas
Tawny Port
Wednesday 26th November
7pm
£70
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Masterclasses
Join us for a series of themed, hour long masterclasses with our chefs. At each masterclass you’ll discover hints and tips to make your life easier in the kitchen and enjoy plenty of tasters along the way. £25 to £35pp
Join us on 24th April for an exclusive masterclass featuring our Sous Chef, Razvan. Learn how to perfect Mussels à la Mouclade with clams. It’s a fab opportunity to master this classic seafood recipe under expert guidance – and you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to recreate it at home.
Thursday 24th April
6pm – 7pm
£25
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Join us on 11th September for an exclusive masterclass featuring our Sous Chef, Razvan. Learn how to perfect ceviche, the vibrant and refreshing seafood dish that showcases the delicate balance of citrus, chilli and fresh herbs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to master this classic recipe under expert guidance – and you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to recreate it at home.
Thursday 11th September
6pm – 4pm
£25
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Join us on 23rd October for a masterclass featuring our Sous Chef, Razvan. Learn how to perfect crab linguine, a wonderfully simple dish that celebrates sweet, fresh Cornish crab with garlic, chilli and lemon. It’s a fantastic opportunity to master this classic seafood recipe under expert guidance – and you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to recreate it at home.
Thursday 23rd October
6pm – 7pm
£25
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Join us on 4th December for a masterclass featuring our Sous Chef, Razvan. Learn how to perfect Mangalore lobster masala, a rich and aromatic South Indian dish bursting with warming spices, coconut and fresh curry leaves. It’s a wonderful opportunity to master this seafood recipe under expert guidance – and you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to recreate it at home.
Thursday 4th December
6pm – 7pm
£35
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Whether your looking for something fun to do with a group friends or a team building activity with colleagues, our team create bespoke masterclasses to suit you.
Suitable for groups of 8 to 24, enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles while mastering a dish of your choice for £30pp.
Contact our team to discuss bespoke masterclasses: [email protected]
Fishy Fun – Kids Masterclass
A fun and interactive session for kids aged 5 -14.
Meet some of our fishy friends and learn about the creatures of our sea. £5 per child, only 16 spaces per class.
Bring the little ones along for Fishy Fun, our interactive session where they’ll learn about the fascinating creatures of the sea and enjoy tasters. Perfect for curious minds and budding seafood lovers, it’s a fun and educational experience the whole family will love. While the kids explore, parents can relax with a coffee, catch up with friends or even pick up a few extra tips from our chefs.
Tuesday 18th February | 10am – 11am
£5
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Bring the little ones along for Fishy Fun, our interactive session where they’ll learn about the fascinating creatures of the sea and enjoy tasters. Perfect for curious minds and budding seafood lovers, it’s a fun and educational experience the whole family will love. While the kids explore, parents can relax with a coffee, catch up with friends or even pick up a few extra tips from our chefs.
Monday 14th April | 10am – 11am
£5
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Bring the little ones along for Fishy Fun, our interactive session where they’ll learn about the fascinating creatures of the sea and enjoy tasters. Perfect for curious minds and budding seafood lovers, it’s a fun and educational experience the whole family will love. While the kids explore, parents can relax with a coffee, catch up with friends or even pick up a few extra tips from our chefs.
Tuesday 27th May | 10am – 11am
£5
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Bring the little ones along for Fishy Fun, our interactive session where they’ll learn about the fascinating creatures of the sea and enjoy tasters. Perfect for curious minds and budding seafood lovers, it’s a fun and educational experience the whole family will love. While the kids explore, parents can relax with a coffee, catch up with friends or even pick up a few extra tips from our chefs.
Tuesday 12th August | 10am – 11am
£5
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Coffee Mornings
We’d love you to come along to join us for a cup great coffee and a sweet treat to help raise money for the important work that our charities do. Gather up your tea-loving friends and stop by to give your support too. We hope to see you there. From £5 to £10.
Friday 31st January – The Good Grief Trust
Wednesday 12th February – Victoria School of Education
Wednesday 12th March – Parkstone Rotary Club
Tuesday 15th April – Dorset Caner Care Foundation
Wednesday 10th September – Dorset Cancer Care Foundation
Friday 12th December – Dorset Chamber of Commerce (raising money for Connecting in Nature charity walk)
