Open Fire Dining Club: Tartuffe x Frae

Manchester’s Finest presents Open Fire Dining Club at Torr Vale Mill, a supper club series that embraces escaping the city for a night. Good people, good food, good wine, combined with crackling embers, long tables and full glasses.

For our fourth edition we’re looking across the Irish Sea for inspiration. Stepping up to the grills on Saturday 25 October is Frae, the tiny 20-seat Holywood restaurant that’s built a reputation far bigger than its footprint. Led by chef Shaun Tinman and wine lead Paddy Noir, Frae has become known as one of Northern Ireland’s most original kitchens, bagging awards for its wine list and praise for its fearless, flavour-driven cooking.

Their food lives in the space between comfort and refinement. A braised pork pithivier that eats like a cross between Cornish pasty and French tourte. A celeriac and pickled walnut toastie that elevates the humble sandwich to something indulgent and sharp. Even their chicken rolls - crumbed, messy, layered with slaw - carry the same bold energy. It’s this approach that makes them such a natural partner for Tartuffe, whose live-fire cooking has been at the centre of each Open Fire Dining Club night.

Together they’ll present a six-course, fire-led menu (plus a welcome snack) built on collaboration, peak-season produce and a shared love of food that brings people together.

The evening’s drinks will be led by Ardbeg, the legendary Islay single malt known around the world for its depth, smoke and character. Distilled on the island for over 200 years, Ardbeg has built a reputation as one of the most awarded whiskies on Earth - revered for balancing peaty power with unexpected finesse. Guests will start the night with a twist on a Naked and Famous cocktail built on Ardbeg’s smoky backbone, before closing with a Rapscallion serve (a twist on a Manhattan but with sherry) alongside dessert, where the whisky’s richness comes into its own.

The menu...

Carlingford Oyster
Smoked Teeling Mignonette, Bone Marrow, Brioche

Jambon Flatbread
Charcuterie, Scamorza

Celeriac Presse
Young Buck, Golden Raisin, Hazelnut

Kohlrabi Caesar
Grilled Anchovy, Caviar

Chicken Marbella
Blue Kale, New Potatoes with Sour Cream & Scallions

Veda
Barr Rua

Crumpet Sticky Toffee
Wood Ruff Custard, Blackberries

Highlights

• Ticket includes a curated menu by Tartuffe and Frae with two drinks:
  
  • Ardbeg Naked and Famous cocktail on arrival
  • Welcome snack
  • Six course dinner
  • Ardbeg Rapscallion cocktail with dessert
    
    
• Doors open 2pm (with welcome drink + snacks) / Food served 3pm / Ends 6pm
  
• If travelling by train – New Mills Central is just 200 yards away from our location (Torr Vale Mill) with the trains every 30 minutes until 11.30pm
  
  
• Please note that we cannot cater for any dietary requirements given the nature of the event except vegetarian, please email hello@manchestersfinest.com should you require this option
  
  
• Heaters and blankets provided to provide comfort for an outdoor dine
  
  
• This event is 18+, further information and FAQ's can be found here