Chef
Tom Parker
Bowles
Tom Parker Bowles, award-winning food writer, restaurant critic, and son of Queen Camilla, blends history, monarchy, and gastronomy to provide a fascinating window into the world of royal tastes and traditions as far back as Victorian times.
With 7 cookery books to his name and now his most recent: ‘Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III’, Tom shares royal recipes for all seasons, everyday occasions, and celebrations of all kinds – from breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners, to coronations and state banquets.
Be enthralled with behind-the-scenes peeks into the histories of kitchen suppers, garden parties, Coronations, and State Banquets, as well as tales of the chefs, customs, and predilections of royal kitchens.
Drinks & Supper
Doornberg
Galle
2nd March, 5.00pm
Doornberg has been called the most beautiful house in Galle. It sits atop Richmond Hill with a panorama that takes in the views of the historic UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort and the Indian Ocean beyond.
The home, with its hilltop position that takes advantage of the sea breezes, is set within an acre of lawn and garden that includes a secluded pool area. In addition to the great room and library, the house contains four luxury suites each with independent access to the garden.
The house is furnished with a mix of Dutch colonial and contemporary pieces, set against a collection of art from both Sri Lankan and International artists.
Royal Banquet
Galle Face Hotel
Colombo
28th February, 7.30pm
The Galle Face Hotel is more than just a hotel—it’s a piece of Sri Lanka’s soul. Since 1864, it has stood gracefully along the shores of Colombo, watching history unfold while embracing generations of travelers with its timeless charm. Its colonial elegance, sunlit verandas, and gentle ocean breeze whisper stories of a bygone era, where royalty, writers, and dreamers once wandered its halls. From the soothing sound of waves at sunrise to the warmth of an evening spent over high tea, every moment here feels like stepping into a living legend. The Galle Face Hotel isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to belong.