Supper Club Special: Stephen Wicks (30 Aug 2025)

SUPPER CLUB SPECIAL

As promised! Here are the details for this fabulous night, with limited tickets remaining!

An enchanting evening of flower arranging, supper and conversation with Stephen Wicks, Royal Ballet dancer and founder of Bloomsbury Flowers in Covent Garden, hosted by The Cook’s Place, Malton.

The evening’s theme

Gilly is delighted to be hosting an event for the first time with Stephen Wicks at The Cook’s Place. Stephen is a former Royal Ballet dancer who pivoted from a successful 20-year career in dance to floral design.

His favourite ballet is Sleeping Beauty and provides the theme for the fairy tale evening event at The Cook’s Place. Guests will be welcomed with an ‘Aurora’ cocktail before being guided by Stephen on how to create enchanting floral displays, which will then take centre stage on tonight’s supper table.

The Sleeping Beauty theme continues with a 2-course delicious supper prepared and cooked by Gilly, using inspiration from the ballet. Over dinner Stephen will share stories from his illustrious ballet and floral design careers.

Carriages at 21:30 when guests will depart taking home their beautiful floral creations.

Limited to 12 places for this exclusive event, you’ll experience an enchanting celebration of food, ballet and flowers. A wonderful evening is promised.

Wine, beer and a selection of drinks are available to purchase on the night.

Stephen Wicks

Stephen Wicks is the former Royal Ballet dancer who pivoted from a successful 20-year career in dance to floral design. After retiring from the stage, he founded Bloomsbury Flowers in Covent Garden. Drawing on his artistic background, Stephen brought a sense of drama, elegance and precision to floral arrangements, quickly gaining recognition in the industry.

Bloomsbury Flowers has served high-profile clients and events, including the creation of the bouquets presented to performers at the end of the performances at Royal Opera House. Stephen’s journey from ballet to blooms blends his classical training with contemporary design and reflects his enduring passion for artistry and beauty, both onstage and off.

Book a private event by emailing us: cooking@thecooksplace.co.uk to make an enquiry.