The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven returns, this time to Whatley Manor on Tuesday 14th April 2026. Seven chefs, seven courses, one enduring purpose.
All proceeds from this extraordinary fundraising dinner will support The Magic Future Foundation’s mission to build 100 schools in the world’s economically poorest countries.
The Magnificent Seven Lunch, promises to be an exceptional event celebrating outstanding culinary talent and fine dining in an intimate setting. Bringing together seven acclaimed chefs, the event will showcase a specially curated multi-course menu, with each course highlighting individual creativity, seasonal ingredients, and refined technique.
Guests will enjoy a unique dining experience within the elegant surroundings of Whatley Manor, complemented by carefully selected wines and impeccable service. The event is set to be a memorable celebration of gastronomy, collaboration, and hospitality, offering guests the rare opportunity to experience a collection of culinary voices.
About the Magic Future Foundation
The Magic Future Foundation was born in 2013, when the Wissenbach family travelled to Jumbo, Malawi to help build their first school in partnership with buildOn and the local community. What began as a hands-on commitment to expanding access to education would take on even deeper meaning in 2019 after the sudden, unexpected loss of their son Oliver ‘Felix’ Wissenbach. Following this, the family set a bold challenge: to honour him and his desire to leave the world better than he found it by funding and building 100 schools in his name. Since then, the Foundation has built 30 schools, with more underway, across countries including Malawi, Burkina Faso, Guatemala, Mali, Nepal, Nicaragua and Senegal – each one created through a proven partnership model that ensures equal access for girls and boys, community ownership and long-term sustainability.Â
Ticket Prices
Individual tickets — £1,250.00 per person
Group tickets — £1,000.00 per person (groups of six or more)
Full table of 12 guests — £12,000 per table
Bookings for both tickets and rooms can only be made through the Magnificent Seven website.
Click here to find out more information and book tickets.
Whatley Events
CHARLIE TAYLER
In September 2020, Charlie became Head Chef at Simon Rogan’s chef’s table Aulis, located in Soho. Working with superior quality British produce, including ingredients sourced from Simon’s regenerative farm the Lake District. Charlie was instrumental in the restaurant receiving its first Michelin star in 2024.
MATT GILLAN - JUNE 14TH
Starting our guest chef season, the very talented Matt Gillan.
Matt founded Random Precision Restaurants to create dining experiences that are conceived outside of the box, with creativity and ingenuity but delivered precisely and professionally.
Heritage is the culmination of Matt’s many years of hard work and dedication towards perfecting his craft.Â
Matt has also been a finalist on the Great British Menu, his main course was featured in the banquet in series 10.
TOM SHEPHERD - 26TH JULY
Great British Menu 2023 Tom is the central region finalist and will be cooking his version of Desperate Dan’s cow pie as the banquet main course. Based on The Dandy character, his dish included a braised beef cheek, potato and onion pie, served with roast sirloin, maple-glazed carrots, mushroom ketchup and chive emulsion.
The dish received straight 10s across the board from all judges!Â
ROYAL CELEBRATIONS
May 3rd – June 3rd 2023Â
Join us to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort with a month of very special indulgences. Cocktails, Royal Afternoon Tea, relaxing treatments and jubilant celebrations.
Friday 26th May 2023 –Â
Under the expert guidance of an Olive Oil Master learn everything you need to know about this wonderful product over a two hour tasting session. Â
JAZZ SUNDAYS
LIMELIGHT OF BAST, FESTIVE CANDLE MAKING MASTERCLASS - 10TH & 11TH NOVEMBER
FESTIVE FILM AND DINE - DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
House events
We host regular events as part of our calendar, Sunday lunch with live Jazz, Sunday Cinema screenings and garden tours with our Head Gardener, you will find all the details below.Â
Book any of our events on their own or combine with an overnight stay to enjoy every aspect of the Whatley experience.
