The most unusual of circumstances

Elsing Hall, Norfolk: 2011. A theatrical dinner adventure conceived and directed by Hilary Westlake with creative company Artichoke. Bompas & Parr provided a four course Victorian feast for 2,304 people that culminated with dessert served on a floating pontoon in the middle of Elsing Halls moat. Over the course of the production 8.1 tonnes of cutlery was hand washed and 576 Holkham beef pies cooked and served.