Celebratory 10th-century banquet reimagined in the brutalist Foyle Rooms at Turner Contemporary in Margate.
7pm–9.30pm
Arrival is from 6:45pm.
Æfenmete (eh-ven-meh-teh), the Old English word for “evening meal”
Taking place on 17 and 18 April 2026, this immersive eight-course medieval feast explores the historical “hungry gap” — the lean weeks before the spring harvest when winter stores ran low and communities relied on foraging, hunting, fishing and preserving food from the surrounding landscape.
Drawing on early medieval recipes, historical chronicles and archaeological evidence, Æfenmete brings the flavours of Anglo-Saxon England to life. Expect riddles, monastic herbs, medieval spice blends, wild vegetables, local shellfish, meads and ales, all inspired by the woodlands, marshes and shoreline of the Kent coast.
Guests will dine as the Margate sunset falls across the sea that first welcomed Anglo-Saxon settlers to Thanet in 449 AD, creating a unique blend of history, storytelling and seasonal dining.
Dietary information: Vegan substitutes are available throughout the menu.
The dishes contain nuts and cannot be made gluten-free.
Please let them know any dietary requirements when booking at checkout so they can prepare accordingly.
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£65
Address
Æfenmete: Medieval Supper Club
Turner Contemporary, Rendezvous, Margate
CT9 1HG
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