The Full Story
BBC STUDIOS

CREATIVE SUMMIT


Opening Scene
What does it look like when the people behind the best television in the world sit down to eat together?
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BBC Studios wanted to celebrate the writers, directors, producers, and talent that define their creative output - not in a boardroom, but in a gallery. A space where art surrounds the conversation, and the food matches the ambition of the room.
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Feast + Fable was brought in to design a culinary experience that would move from refined daytime dining to an energised evening reception - all within a single gallery space, for up to 120 of the industry's most discerning guests.
The Plot
The day unfolded in distinct acts, each with its own mood and intention.
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Arrival. Guests were welcomed into the main gallery with champagne and seasonal spritzers — elderflower and thyme, rhubarb and basil, cucumber and mint - setting a tone that was sophisticated without being stiff.
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Seated Lunch. Sixty of the industry's top creative talent took their seats for a plated dining experience designed for conversation. Dishes built for flavour storytelling, with hand-selected wine pairings and a fully considered vegan menu. Sustainably sourced, low food miles, and MSC-certified seafood throughout.
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Lower Gallery. As discussions moved downstairs, the pace shifted. A self-serve station of organic coffee, artisan teas, health juice shots, and sweet bites kept the energy going without interrupting the flow.
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Golden Hour. At 6pm, the gallery transformed. Dining tables gave way to poseur tables, the room filled with evening light, and sixty new guests arrived. At the centre: a circular bar and a live chef's table.
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Evening Service. Rising culinary talent Julie Lin hosted an interactive seasoning station - offering personalised flavour profiles, bespoke dressings, and a live sensory experience that turned canapés into conversation pieces. Her signature seasonal menu, developed in collaboration with the exec chef, gave the evening its creative edge.


The Finale
​From a quiet gallery lunch to a full evening reception, Feast + Fable designed a culinary journey that matched the creative ambition of the room - thoughtful, sustainable, and built to spark the kind of conversations that only happen around exceptional food.
For BBC Studios, the table became a creative space in its own right.
Credits
Experience Design & Production: Feast + Fable
Food Design & Delivery: Feast + Fable
Drinks: Mix & Match
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