{"product_id":"lunch-pop-up-chefs-table-with-thirteen-on-sunday-6th-september-2026","title":"Lunch Pop-Up Chef's Table with Thirteen on Sunday 6th September 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Sunday 6th September 2026 at Careys Secret Garden in Wareham, Thirteen is hosting a lunch at the pop-up Chef’s Table. This unique lunch will be completely vegetarian, consisting of arrival drink \u0026amp; canapés, followed by a 6.5 plate tasting menu \u0026amp; petit fours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only 13 spaces available for this one-off event. Call 01202 376635 for more information or book your tickets \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thirteenrestaurant.com\/book-a-table\/\" title=\"Link to Thirteen Restaurant Website\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Thirteen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Restaurant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The impressive open kitchen acts almost like a stage at this passionately run restaurant, with all six tables positioned to face the chefs and a couple of front-row counter seats for those wanting the full experience. It's a family affair, with Chef Alex Naik joined by his parents and sister, who run the service. The tasting menu is filled with terse dish descriptions that underplay the ambitious and detailed creations, whose greatest strength is the high-quality ingredients, which are often local and seasonal, including some foraged elements.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Michelin Guide 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward winning Head Chef Alex Naik (AA Rosette winner and former Dorset Chef of the Year) has had a passion for cooking from a young age – he was often to be found alongside his mother, Elisabeth, and grandmother during family baking sessions. He has experience garnered in restaurants around the world and applies his knowledge of these diverse cuisines to his own creativity using classic techniques. Alex has a particular passion for fishing, foraging and growing his own produce in the restaurant’s rooftop garden. Being a skilled photographer he has a keen eye for presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis sister, Frances, originally studied music at university, but after completing her degree realised her passion lay in hospitality. She then gained a masters in international tourism \u0026amp; hospitality management. Frances has worked in several different roles from events management through to preparing new bars and restaurants for launch. She is now in charge of all communications at Thirteen and could be described as ‘the face of Thirteen’!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-owners and parents Hem and Elisabeth are life-long foodies so have plenty of experience being customers!  During the pandemic Hem developed his love for wine by gaining his WSET Level 3 wine qualification, whilst Elisabeth is part of the kitchen team, sharing her original recipes with Alex, and becoming famed for her petit fours!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Careys Secret Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63324901343562,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/7853\/1658\/files\/04_Isle_of_Wight_tomato.jpg?v=1787666141","url":"https:\/\/www.careyssecretgarden.co.uk\/products\/lunch-pop-up-chefs-table-with-thirteen-on-sunday-6th-september-2026","provider":"Careys Secret Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}