For the third consecutive year, Toklas restaurant in London, has hosted a special dinner dedicated entirely to the citrus fruits of Todolí Citrus Fundació. This annual event has become a much-anticipated celebration of seasonal produce, culinary creativity, and the enduring collaboration between the foundation and the restaurant.
This year’s edition welcomed around 150 guests, reflecting the growing popularity and success of the initiative. The dinner was curated by Chris Shaw, head chef at Toklas, along with his talented team, who designed a vibrant and diverse menu where citrus fruits took centre stage.
From starters to desserts, each course highlighted different varieties and preparations of citrus, showcasing their versatility and depth of flavour. The evening offered a sensory journey through the unique citrus collection cultivated by the Fundació, sparking both delight and curiosity among the attendees.
Through events like this, Todolí Citrus Fundació continues to promote its mission of preserving biodiversity and sharing the cultural and gastronomic value of citrus fruits with a wider audience.
Menu
Subject to citrus and fish availability, the menu will be
Sudachi crisps Mussel escabeche with kumquat maxima
Gildas with Pane Citron
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Sourdough and vanilla lemon, olive oil
Pumpkin and Sanguinelli Blood Orange fritto misto
Portland crab with radicchio, Citron & finger lime
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Grilled Sea Bream stuffed with citrus leaves and fennel
Amalfi Pane potatoes
Fennel and hirado buntan pummelo salad
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Upside-down blood orange and almond tart
Variety of Citrus sorbets
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Bowls of mixed citrus
