Destination Dining
Join our Chef for a seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable two course menu in the heart of the exhibition.
- 20th Jul 2024
- Dine in the heart of the exhibition
- Enjoy a tour of the night sky in the UK's largest planetarium
- Seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable two course menu
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Destination Dining is an opportunity for you to join the National Space Centre’s teams to celebrate our planet, enjoy food from local providers, actively help reduce food miles, eat the very best of the season and discover how science is making a positive impact on lives right here in Leicester.
Arrive beneath giant rockets, sip an exclusive Space Cocktail, sit down in the heart of our galleries to a sumptuous two-course meal, before joining our in-house astronomer for a tour of the night sky.
Don’t forget, you will have the whole Centre to explore*, so take a trip to the moon and back, but leave the hard work to us.
This Month's Theme
The menu is based on 'Space Rocks' - Get up close and personal to some of the oldest rocks in space, meteorites.
You can even see a piece of Mars that fell to Earth as a meteorite in our galleries after your meal!
Planetarium Show - Space Rocks
Included in your evening is a show in the UK’s largest Planetarium, the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium. Join a member of our expert team for an immersive Planetarium experience, sit back and relax as we journey together through the wonders of the Universe.
Times for the Evening
- 19:00-19:45 - Arrival drinks served
- 19:00-19:45 - Opportunity to tour the Rocket Tower
- 19:45-20:15 - Tour of the night sky in the Planetarium
- 20:15-22:30 - Dinner in the galleries
- 23:00-23:30 - Opportunity to discover the exhibition*
- 23:15 - Last orders at the Bar
- 23:30 - Departure
Our package includes:
- Arrival cocktail served on the ground floor of the Rocket Tower
- Space Rocks tour of the night sky in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
- A two-course menu based on Space Rocks
- Exclusive access to the National Space Centre exhibition*
- Bar available throughout the evening
£55 per person
Menu
To celebrate the OSIRIS-REx mission, the first US mission to collect a sample from an asteroid, the menu has been inspired by the Egyptian god Osiris, the god of fertility, agriculture, the afterlife, and vegetation in ancient Egyptian religion:
Main Course Options
Osiris Harvest Platter
Cumin Spiced Yogurt and Herb Marinated Chicken
Osiris Harvest Vegetarian Platter
Vegetarian Koftas
Both dishes are served alongside a table sharing platter of
- Seasonal Garlic and Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
- Baked Baby Potatoes
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Tahini and Yogurt Dressing
- Ancient Grains
Dessert
Matcha Tiramisu with Lemon Sorbet
Served with Tea or Coffee
For Vegan/Gluten Free or other dietary requirements just add details during the booking process.
Exclusive Dining Location - Columbus Module
Upgrade your package to book this exclusive location in our Into Space gallery.
Take your seat at the one and only table in this replica of one of the living modules on the International Space Station.
The package includes a cocktail upon arrival, show in the planetarium, a two course local and seasonal menu, and access to explore the galleries*
Exclusive Dining Location - Tetrastar Spaceport
Upgrade your booking to include one of the four private rooms in our brand new themed Tetrastar Spaceport.
Your package includes a cocktail upon arrival, two course local and seasonal menu served in your private space, a show in the planetarium, and access to the exhibition.
Book Tickets
Buy as a Gift
You can now buy a Destination Dining voucher and gift it to friends, family or a loved one.
The voucher is for two people, and can be redeemed for any Destination Dining event up to 12 months after purchase (subject to availability).
Vouchers can be emailed immediately, or given a date and time to be delivered to an inbox.
Alternatively, you can buy them in person at the National Space Centre's main ticketing desk.
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