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Your next culinary obsession – SK Dining’s 8-course tasting night
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Are you a foodie always on the hunt for your next culinary adventure? Sick of Googling ‘new tasting menu near me’ with no luck? SK Dining has just the event to get your taste buds tingling.
On Friday 29th November, chef Michael Keegan invites you to The Potting Shed in South Shields for an unforgettable evening of “fun dining, not fine dining.”
Perfect for curious palates, this eight-course tasting menu promises to bring bold flavours and some playful twists on some of our nostalgic favourites.
ON THE MENU
Chef Keegan’s tasting menus are designed for more than just flavour – they’re designed to bring comfort, indulgence and surprise. This autumn-inspired menu leans into hearty, warming ingredients with clever uses of seasonal produce, ensuring not only delicious food but minimal waste.
You’ll kick your evening off with the slightly infamous Tynedale cheese tart (a local fave). We all have family favourites, and the next course is Michael’s “Mam’s Soup” is a tribute to classic North East comfort food. Think ham hock terrine, peas pudding and seasoned baby vegetables with a brioche bun for dipping.
This is followed by pumpkin agnolotti with sage, hazelnut and beurre noisette, before tucking into hand-dived scallop featuring a satay sauce made from normally discarded scallop trimmings – a genius, eco-friendly way to add depth and flavour.
As we’re coming into game season, the main course is delicious Northumbrian venison, (one of Michael’s favourite meats) prepared with SK Dining creativity.
And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll enjoy the indulgent dessert courses featuring Amalfi lemon sorbet, banana parfait with peanut caramel and rum and petit fours featuring 70% Guanaja chocolate, mint fondant filling and white miso fudge – a perfect way to end your evening.
THE MAN BEHIND THE MAGIC
SK Dining was created by chef Michael Keegan, who, in his words, became ‘obsessed’ with cooking since his teenage years. Inspired by his parents’ cooking (SK are their initials), he honed his skills at Newcastle College before gaining experience in renowned Rosette and Michelin Guide kitchens.
Now, with SK Dining, he’s bringing a unique approach that’s warm, accessible and fun – perfect if you want to appreciate great food without the fine dining fuss. Each dish in his eight-course tasting menus is created to surprise, satisfy and make fine flavours accessible to us all.
FUN DINING, NOT FINE DINING EXPLAINED
SK Dining is all about removing the barriers and formalities that can make fine dining intimidating. By focusing on food that’s familiar and inventive, SK Dining keeps things relaxed and friendly.
The goal? You’ll feel right at home while trying some new complex flavours and top-notch cooking techniques. The best part of the tasting menu format is that it lets you experience a range of new dishes that might just introduce you to a new favourite or two.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR SK DINING?
Michael has some Christmas-themed nights under wraps to keep the good foodie vibes going into the festive season. And who knows, SK Dining could be popping up somewhere new in 2025 – stay tuned.
Don’t worry, if you can’t make the November taster evening then follow SK Dining on Instagram and like his Facebook page for updates on upcoming events.
Rachael Ellis
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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