The Elder Tree One-Off Dinners

Seasonal countryside dining at Brinkburn Estate

An atmospheric dining experience set in the heart of the Northumberland countryside on the Brinkburn Estate, The Elder Tree hosts an ever‑evolving series of intimate One-Off Dinners where no two evenings are quite the same. Each meal is shaped by season, place and people, celebrating the simple joy of gathering around the table.

Run by chef Tom Rookes, whose background includes the Michelin‑starred Pine restaurant and private alpine chalets, the experience is rooted in a deep respect for ingredients and provenance. Much of what you eat is foraged locally, grown in the kitchen garden or sourced from exceptional local producers, with animal products chosen for their high welfare and sustainability.

Designed to feel both special and unpretentious, a One-Off Dinner at The Elder Tree offers guests a chance to experience the North East through flavour. Each dinner is thoughtfully accompained by a non-alcoholic drinks pairing, considering many guests will be driving to get there, ensuring a special experience for both driver and passenger. Thoughtful, immersive and quietly memorable, this is dining that lingers long after the final course.

Crabtree & Crabtree guests benefit from priority booking.