Imaginative Stoke-on-Trent dining experience Feasted has unveiled a new menu, ‘Neu Folk’, which draws on local legends, tales and even a spirit which haunts a canal tunnel.
The innovative nine-course menu, developed by Head Chef Alex Norcop, brings together the art of storytelling and folklore through an unforgettable culinary experience.
‘Neu Folk’ ties into Feasted’s commitment to create immersive dining experiences that go beyond the plate. Drawing inspiration from folktales of the local area – such as Getliffe’s Yard in Leek and the Kidsgrove Boggart, a gloomy spectre that haunts travellers in the Harecastle Tunnel – each dish is connected locally and tells a tale of its own.
Each course uses seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques to create dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
Head Chef Alex Norcop said: “Folklore is ordinary people’s own narrative, in their own voice and not the narrative of those in power.
It’s a human way of finding our place within the world. And also that folklore connects us with nature and puts us within it. As all life is connected. It teaches us to be respectful of nature and to preserve it.”
Owner and Chef Cris Cohen, whose vision for Feasted has always centred around storytelling through food, added: “At Feasted, we believe that food is a universal language that transcends boundaries and brings people together which is exactly what Chef’s Table is about.
“The Neu Folk menu embodies this ethos perfectly, offering our guests an experience that is as emotionally enriching as it is delicious. We can’t wait for our diners to join us on this new culinary adventure.”
The Chef’s Table experience, which takes place at the Feasted restaurant based at the Spode site in Stoke, began in October 2022 when Chris laid out his intent to raise the perception of what dining could be in Stoke-on-Trent.
