SAINT PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL · JONATHAN SWIFT FESTIVAL

Gulliver’s Gala Dinner

A Culinary Voyage Through Four Extraordinary Worlds

Thursday 19 November 2026 · 8.00pm

Step into the extraordinary imagination of Jonathan Swift for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, music and theatrical entertainment in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Gulliver’s Travels, guests will embark on a four-course culinary adventure, with each dish inspired by one of the extraordinary worlds encountered during Gulliver’s voyages.

Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to a special performance by the world-renowned Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir, while music, storytelling and theatrical surprises bring Swift’s masterpiece to life.

And who knows? Jonathan Swift himself may even make an appearance!

A Swift Arrival

Welcome Reception

Your voyage begins with a welcome drink beneath the magnificent arches of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, as you prepare to journey into the extraordinary imagination of Jonathan Swift.

I. Lilliput

The World of the Tiny

A Little Taste of Lilliput

A delicate creation of creamy white onion, crisp fried ginger and fragrant micro coriander cress, accompanied by a miniature brioche loaf.

A playful introduction to Gulliver’s first voyage, where everything is exquisitely small and even the tiniest details hold extraordinary significance.

II. Brobdingnag

The Land of Giants

A Feast of Giant Proportions

Slow-braised beef short rib, tender and richly glazed in a red wine reduction, presented like a rugged boulder from the land of giants.

Served as a magnificent sharing feast, accompanied by baby carrots, parsnips and rustic baked baby potatoes.

An abundant, hearty celebration of the oversized world of Brobdingnag, where ordinary things become extraordinary.

III. Laputa

The Floating Island

A Cloud Above the Clouds

A refreshing citrus sorbet accompanied by delicate aerated raspberries and an ethereal meringue cloud.

Light, airy and wonderfully unexpected, this dreamlike creation captures the curious, gravity-defying world of Laputa, the extraordinary island suspended high above the earth.

IV. Houyhnhnms

The Land of Harmony and Purity

The Beauty of Simplicity

A delicate shortbread bar layered with salted white miso caramel and Piedmont hazelnut praline, complemented by vibrant yuzu gel and an edible flower.

An elegant and beautifully balanced finale inspired by the Houyhnhnms, whose world values simplicity, reason and harmony.

An Evening Beyond the Ordinary

More than simply a gala dinner, this is an immersive celebration of literature, music and imagination, taking place in the very Cathedral where Jonathan Swift served as Dean and where he is buried.

With beautiful choral music, unexpected encounters and a menu inspired by four fantastical worlds, guests can look forward to an evening unlike any other.

Four courses. Four extraordinary worlds. One unforgettable journey through the imagination of Jonathan Swift.

Dietary Requirements

We are delighted to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible. If you have any allergies, intolerances or specific dietary needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements.