31/01/2025
Watery Lane, Lichfield WS13 8ES, UK
No VAT neccessary.
£130 per person
Location – Thyme Kitchen, Lichfield | Friday 31st January or Saturday 1st February
DINNER WITH PAUL PROFFITT
Paul grew up in Staffordshire and went to King Edwards school. He discovered his love for cooking while spending time with his nan, making British dishes like shepherd’s pie and apple crumble. Realizing he could make these meals at home fueled his passion for cooking.
His interest was further encouraged by his mother, who loved trying new recipes with him. At 12, he began baking cakes for a neighbor’s café, which led to a part-time job there. He spent his evenings and weekends working in various kitchens, progressing from potwash to apprentice, and eventually attended catering college.
Since graduating Paul’s journey has taken him to the kitchens of Michelin Starred restaurants all over Europe, before he came back to Stafforshire to take his first head Chefs job aged 25. After a successful 3 year run at the now defunct Swinfen Hall, in 2015 Paul made the decision to up roots and move to Denmark with his wife and two daughters in search of a better work life balance.
In 2015, this lead him to the doors of Henne Kirkeby Kro, where he has been until now, spending the last 9 years as Head Chef. During this time, the restaurant was awarded one Michelin Star in 2016 followed by a second a year later in 2017.
Now the journey has come full circle as Paul opens his debut restaurant Pearl, named after his nan Shirley and the infamous string of pearls she would wear during their times in the kitchen together. The food style is described as simple and playful, using a blend of both traditional and modern techniques to maximise flavour, and deliver elegant and delicious dishes to the guests. Pearl is, in essence, a distillation of the journey so far, served up on a plate with a smile.
Menu
Smoked Salmon Choux Bun – Sour Cream & Chive – Roe
6 Month Aged Neck Ham
Chicken Liver Parfait – Rhubarb – Gingerbread
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Milk Loaf – Dripping
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Squid Noodles “Xaoxing Peng Ting”
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Steamed Cod Birmingham Balti
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Packington Pork – Sauerkraut – Mustard – Cider
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Cheese & Onion “2025”
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Twofold Spirits Banana Rum Savarin – Peanut Water – Caramel
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Petit Four
£130
Vegetarian Menu coming soon – £130
Please note due to the complexity of Paul’s menus, we will be unable to accommodate most dietary requirements for this event, please email to check before booking – apologies.
When booking, please note seating time is the time in which the meal will commence, you are more than welcome to arrive earlier for drinks, but the timing of food will remain the same, if you are running late for the 6:30pm sitting, you may be moved to the 8pm.
Please note due to the nature of these events, we cannot refund any cancellations. If we are able to resell your tickets, we will be more than happy to refund or credit you for an event at a later date.