Created as the centrepiece in Tate Modern’s summer collaboration with chef Santiago, this bespoke event will pair a five-course tasting menu, served by Santiago and his team at Tate Modern’s skyline restaurant with a curated after-hours walkthrough of the exhibition, Frida: The Making of an Icon.
Limited to a small number of guests, the evening brings together Mexican art, culture and gastronomy, with Santiago’s reinterpretation of Mexican cuisine that pays homage to Frida Kahlo’s life and legacy.
Guests will be welcomed with a KOL Margarita, before a selection of small plates - delicate broth, short rib and truffle quesadilla, scallop and tomato ceviche, caviar and langoustine taco - are paired with KOL’s La Cigala cocktail - a mix of hibiscus, verjus, Speyside scotch and mezcal.
The main course brings dry-aged duck served with koji mole - one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes - a rich, layered sauce traditionally associated with celebration and regional identity and paired with a glass of Mezcal.
The evening closes with Viva la Vida, a vibrant tribute to Frida’s final painting that celebrates her enduring message of vitality, resilience and joy in a refreshing multi-layered ice cream that evokes the sensation of watermelon.
Wines will feature KOL classics and bottles drawn from Tate’s renowned cellars.
Due to the limited capacity of this event, tickets are non-refundable within one month of the event date. For any queries relating to your booking please get in touch with us at restaurant@tate.org.uk
All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner street.The Restaurant and Bar is on Level 6 of the Natalie Bell Building. There are lifts to every floor of the Natalie Bell Building. Alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses
- A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks
To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
- Email hello@tate.org.uk
- Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 – option 1 (daily 10.00–17.00)
