Lunar New Year

27th & 28th February 2026

In an exclusive collaboration, PAD’s Head Chef Larkin Cen (MasterChef finalist 2013 and representative for Wales in the Great British Menu 2022 & 2024) joins forces with Ping Coombes (MasterChef Champion 2014 and MasterChef Champion of Champions 2021), to guide you into a world of vibrant tradition and culinary artistry as we honour the ‘Year of the Horse’ and the Lunar New Year.

Immerse yourself in an evening where every detail tells a story – from the delicate balance of authentic dishes to the spellbinding energy of live lion dancers, bringing good fortune and joy to the festivities.

Set Menu
£75 per person

Meet the Chef: Ping Coombes

A true culinary trailblazer, Ping Coombes first captured hearts and palates when she won MasterChef in 2014, dazzling judges with dishes inspired by her rich Malaysian heritage. Her mastery of flavour and technique earned her yet another historic victory in 2022, when she claimed the title of BBC MasterChef Champion of Champions, making her the first-ever double MasterChef Champion.

Born and raised in Ipoh, Malaysia – a town famed for its pomelo fruit, silky chicken noodles, and iconic Ipoh white coffee – Ping grew up surrounded by vibrant flavours and traditions, learning the art of cooking from her mother’s kitchen.

Today, Ping continues to share her passion through multiple ventures: developing recipes for leading brands and publications, running her food brand Ping At Home with her husband (specialising in authentic Malaysian meals and fiery condiments), hosting her celebrated monthly ‘Makan’ supper club in Bath and teaching at her Masak Club cookery school.

Her journey is a testament to the power of heritage, creativity, and culinary excellence – and now, you have the chance to experience it first-hand.

Meet the Chef: Larkin Cen

You likely know Larkin Cen as the Head Chef at our AA Rosette awarded restaurant PAD, as the MasterChef Finalist 2013 and the contestant on the Great British Menu 2022 and 2024, or maybe you have visited his XO Eats stall in Bristol.

Larkin’s love of cooking stems all the way back to his parents Chinese takeaway in Cardiff, with his earliest food memory being his grandfather’s roast pork belly and crackling Cantonese-style. After four years working as a solicitor, Larking finally decided fulfil his life-long dream of becoming a chef when he boldly entered and reached the final of the MasterChef competition in 2013.

Feast of Flavours

Celebrate abundance and prosperity with a menu designed to delight every sense. Begin with elegant canapés like tender salmon with nori and caviar, crispy pork and prawn balls with mala cream – each bite a promise of good fortune.

Then share a vibrant spread of dishes that honour tradition and innovation including tuna lou sang, hot oil seared seabass with soy dashi, Hong Kong style crispy pork belly with truffle hoisin and eight-treasure fried rice drizzled with Sichuan chilli oil.

Finish with a decadent coconut sundae layered with sticky rice, mochi, mango, grass jelly and peanuts for a sweet finale to an unforgettable evening.

Book online now and welcome the Lunar New Year in style.