A popular television personality will visit a North East restaurant for a special tasting menu event.
TV's Hairy Biker and chef, Si King, will team up with Restaurant Hjem co-founder Alex Nietosvuori for a special tasting menu.
The collaboration is part of an extended residency by Restaurant Hjem at the Farmhouse at South Causey Inn, which will now continue until the end of 2026.
Si will join Propa Pies executive chef Rory Welch and Restaurant Hjem's Alex Nietosvuori for a one-night-only tasting menu on June 25.
Alex Nietosvuori, co-founder of Restaurant Hjem, said: "We’re absolutely delighted to be welcoming Si and Rory to The Farmhouse.
"Si has been incredibly supportive of what we do since he first visited Hjem with Dave, and we’ve stayed in touch.
"There’s a shared love of food, storytelling, and hospitality there, so bringing everyone together for this evening feels special.
"It’s going to be relaxed, warm, and full of brilliant food and conversation."
The evening is part of a wider summer programme and reflects a long-standing connection between Si and the Hjem team, which began when he visited the original Michelin-starred venue in Wall with his late Hairy Bikers co-star Dave Myers during filming for a BBC series.
Restaurant Hjem co-founder Ally Nietosvuori said: "Si is exactly the kind of person we love collaborating with because he genuinely cares about people’s experience around the table.
"We’re planning an evening which feels generous and relaxed rather than overly formal – the sort of night where guests leave having eaten really well and laughed a lot too."
Si said: "We’re really looking forward to what’s definitely going to be a very special evening.
"I’ve always really admired what Alex and Ally are doing.
"They’re so tremendously skilled and thoughtful about every little detail, and the food is completely next level."
The collaboration is part of a growing series of events that have inspired Hjem to extend its South Causey residency.
Originally intended as a six-month stay, the partnership has allowed Hjem to offer a more relaxed dining experience and host a range of one-off events.
Susan Moiser, owner of South Causey Inn, said: "We are absolutely delighted that Hjem will be extending their stay at South Causey Inn.
"It has been a fantastic partnership, and we’re incredibly proud to continue working alongside such a talented and passionate team to offer something truly special for our guests."
Bookings for the Si King collaboration dinner open at 10am on June 2.
Upcoming Hjem events at South Causey Inn include: a burger-led food truck takeover on 27 June; a Mediterranean-style BBQ on 19 July hosted by Alex and his father Ulf; a forage-and-cook experience with Alex in July; a Glorious Twelfth grouse menu on 12 August; and a final BBQ on 16 August to close Hjem’s first South Causey season and introduce a new concept launching in September.
Further announcements about the next phase at South Causey Inn - including guest chef collaborations and new events - will be made in the coming weeks.
For more information and bookings, go to https://southcausey.co.uk/event/hjem-at-south-causey-inn/
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