An Evening with Donna Hay:
Cookbook Salon & Dinner
Join Australia’s leading food creative and international best-selling cookbook author, Donna Hay, for a very special evening of conversation and food at The Soho Hotel as she discusses her new cookbook, Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt. A celebration of modern coastal Australian home cooking, the book features vibrant recipes that toast to the joy of gathering around the table with family and friends.
Donna’s most beautiful book yet captures fresh, sun-drenched summer dishes designed for sharing, while showcasing seasonal produce, bright flavours, and effortlessly simple cooking. During the talk with food writer, journalist and broadcaster Alexandra Dudley, Donna will share the inspiration behind the book in an engaging conversation held in our private screening room. The talk will be followed by an audience Q&A, book signing and dinner in Refuel Restaurant.
After the talk, we'll be serving a special menu of delicious sharing dishes in Refuel, inspired by Donna's recipes from the book.
Sample Menu
Appetisers for the table
Ricotta and lemon zucchini flowers
Double spiced fried chicken with lime mayonnaise
Chipotle honey salmon tacos with quick pickle lime onions
Mains to share
Carrot tart with whipped feta and hot honey
Lemon, zucchini, asparagus and Stracciatella salad
Crispy potato galette
Dessert
Yuzu and white chocolate tiramisu
Tickets are £60 per person including a welcome drink and dinner in Refuel Restaurant / £75 per person including a welcome drink, dinner and a copy of the book (RRP: £28)
About Donna Hay
As Australia’s leading food creative and best-selling cookbook author, Donna Hay has made her way into hearts (and countless homes) across the globe. An international publishing phenomenon, Donna’s name is synonymous with accessible yet inspirational recipes, her distinctively elegant and globally recognised styling and stunning images. Her acclaimed magazine notched up an incredible 100 issues and her best-selling cookbooks have sold more than eight million copies worldwide.
About Alexandra Dudley
Alexandra Dudley is a food writer and cook living in London. She is the recipe columnist for Sheerluxe, writer of the bestselling Substack newsletter Come For Supper, and host of the Come For Supper podcast. She has been dubbed a serial dinner party host but believes that the best food is usually simple and cooked at home. She prefers home cooking to restaurant food but believes that the cook should always get the first glass of champagne or slice of pudding.
