A Thriller Looking for a more fun, experiential and creative way to captivate and engage your clients this Halloween? The TimĹ?ris dining concept will allow them to engage in a truly unique, intellectually stimulating and entertaining twist on a scary experience Guests will pick, stab, lick and grind their way through a delicious, 6 course immersive dining experience that stimulates all the senses
The Story Timōris – Latin for ‘fear’ A Dining Experience on the Psychology of Fear by Kitchen Theory
When it comes to food there are all sorts of things we can have trepidation towards. Based on the look, colour, shape, smell or texture of food we make all sorts of sensory judgments which shape our feelings towards what we are about to consume
The Concept This immersive, classy, exciting, thought provoking, tongue in cheek experience will take the diners on an emotional, fun and interactive journey exploring their senses and the psychology of fear Stimulating and intriguing textures, aromas, sounds, visuals and tastes will all contribute to an evening of showmanship and gastronomic magic
The Experience Aesthetic design – theatrical, dark, noir genre Showmanship - table side theatrics in the presentation of the dishes at the table Journey - interactive and immersive sensory dishes which allow the guests to have fun and participate in an engaging experience
The Menu Each course will explore interesting and engaging concepts from our science based research: Raising the diner’s heartrate and pupil dilation by stimulating their senses A psychological fear of sharp objects; guests will eat broken (edible glass) light bulbs Exploring the role of aroma; can aroma change your perception of flavour? Exploring obscure textures and shapes in food Exploring emotions and concepts such as fear and disgust
The Details Venue: to be confirmed Dates: 29th-31th Oct 2020 Format: 6 courses Guest numbers: 40 pax per service (240 total over 3 days) Keywords Experience, immersive, multisensory, psychology, emotional engagement, experimental, interactive, fun, fear, showmanship, futuristic, thriller