MasterChef's Arbinder Singh Dugal taster menu with Dante's

Arbinder Singh Dugal is a three times nominee for the prestigious Roux Scholarship, a star of Alex Polizzi’s Chef’s on Trial and a MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finalist.

Formally trained at establishments including Le Pont de la Tour and the 3 Michelin-starred Waterside Inn, Dugal was appointed Head Chef at Hawkyns by Atul Kochhar before setting up his brand ASD.

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Dugal’s progressive Indian cuisine is making waves in the industry, and in July 2021 he was announced as having made it to the semi-final of Craft Guild of Chefs Chef of the Year 2021.

Arbinder, as a "guest" chef, sold out a £105 tasting menu pop-up at Dante's Brasserie in Maldon in July 2021.

An example of the French tasting menu. Photo: Chapter

Now the chef is launching a £105pp French tasting menu at the Maldon High Street restaurant.

The pop up will run from today, January 19, to January 22.

Here is the 'Maldon French Tasting' menu:

Amuse-Bouche

Maldon Oyster Sauce Vierge

Escargots Burgundy

Foie Gras

Foie Gras, Glazed Endive, Sauternes Sauce

Cornish Cod

Cornish Cod, Mussels Moucalade, Jerusalem Artichoke, Dill Oil

An example of the French tasting menu. Photo: Chapter

Lychee Sorbet

Mint Moss, Lime & Mint Cordial

Beef

Beef Cheek Bourguignon, Pomme Fondant, Shallots, Wild Mushroom, Grelot

Chocolate

Manjari Dark Chocolate Mousse, Crème Anglaise Espuma, Cherry Sorbet, Chocolate Tuile

For more information, visit arbinder.co.uk.