Outstanding culinary talent lined-up for Northcote Obsession27

The culinary world’s most anticipated festival returns to Northcote in January 2027, bringing together an extraordinary line-up of leading chefs from across the UK and Europe. Taking place from 22nd January to 7th February 2027, Obsession27 will deliver 17 nights of distinctive menus, collaboration and world-class gastronomy in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley.

At the heart of it all is Northcote, the luxury Lancashire hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant led by chef patron-director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Obsession27 will welcome an outstanding line-up of culinary talent from across the UK and Europe, bringing together established names, exciting contemporary chefs and some of the industry’s most creative chefs, each bringing their own distinctive cooking style and personality to the Northcote kitchen. From London and Lancashire to Oslo, Amsterdam, Belgium, Portugal and Greece, this year’s line-up promises a truly international celebration of gastronomy.

The Obsession27 line-up

• Friday 22nd January: Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Northcote, Langho, Lancashire – 1 star
• Saturday 23rd January: Adejoké Bakare, Chishuru, Fitzrovia, London -1 star
• Sunday 24th January: Benoit Dewitte, Restaurant Benoit & Bernard Dewitte, Kruisem, Belgium -1 star
• Monday 25th January: Mikael Svensson, Kontrast, Oslo, Norway – 2 stars
• Tuesday 26th January: Pierre Minotti, Orrery Restaurant by Pierre Minotti, Marylebone, London
• Wednesday 27th January: Johnnie Crowe, Restaurant St. Barts, Smithfield, London -1 star
• Thursday 28th January: Kostas Papathanasiou, Lita, Marylebone, London -1 star
• Friday 29th January: Petros Dimas, Makris, Athens, Greece -1 star
• Saturday 30th January: Catarina Correia, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, Leça da Palmeira, Portugal -2 stars
• Sunday 31st January: Mark Birchall, Moor Hall, Aughton, Lancashire – 3 stars
• Monday 1st February: George Kataras, Cue, Amsterdam, Netherlands -1 star
• Tuesday 2nd February: Simon Hulstone, The Elephant, Torquay, Devon – 1 star
• Wednesday 3rd February: James & Georgia Sommerin, Home, Penarth, Wales – 1 star
• Thursday 4th February: Lewis Barker, Terre, Castlemartyr, Cork, Ireland -2 stars
• Friday 5th February: Sameer Taneja, Benares, Mayfair, London -1 star
• Saturday 6th February: Patrick Williams, Kudu, Marylebone, London 

Sunday 7th February:

• James Martin, Celebrity Chef & TV Presenter
• Galton Blackiston, No 1 Cromer, Norfolk 
• Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Northcote, Langho, Lancashire -1 star

Obsession launched in 2001 as a celebration of great food, wine and a meeting of friends, old and new. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the UK’s most anticipated culinary events, but its founding ethos remains the same – to offer guests a truly memorable dining experience, created by some of the world’s most innovative and inspiring chefs.

For Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Obsession27 is set to be a particularly special year. Having recently celebrated 25 years at Northcote, Lisa continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s identity and is instrumental in attracting the world’s top talent to the festival, building its reputation as a destination for world-class gastronomy. As Obsession enters its 27th edition, she will once again welcome some of the industry’s most exciting talent into her kitchen, while herself opening and closing the festival.

Lisa Goodwin-Allen, chef patron-director at Northcote, said:

“Obsession has always been about bringing people together through a shared love of exceptional food. Every year, I am excited by the chefs who join us, the ideas they bring and the incredible energy that comes from having so many talented people working together in our kitchen.

“Having celebrated 25 years at Northcote recently, this year’s Obsession feels particularly special to me. It is a privilege to continue to be part of an event with such a wonderful legacy and I can’t wait to welcome this year’s chefs and our guests to Northcote for another unforgettable festival.”

Beyond the exceptional menus, Obsession is about creating a complete and memorable experience for every guest. Each evening offers the opportunity to discover a chef’s individual approach to food, with their carefully created Obsession menus showcasing the signature style, creativity and inspiration.

Obsession27 sponsors: 

• Gastronomy Plus Ltd
• Sous Vide Tools
• Kitchen Knives since 1899
• Bertha
• Kasai
• Delvita
• Cinders
• Deepbridge
• S.Pellegrino
• Electrolux Professional
• Wellocks
• Lafont
• CCS | Continental Chef Supplies
• Bentley Manchester
• Gaggenau
• Taylors of Harrogate
• Sarah Layton
• Prestige Beds
• Hypnos
• Louis Roederer Champagne
• Johnnie Walker Blue Label
• King’s Ginger Liqueur
• The Wright Wine Company 

The official charity for Obsession27 is Hospitality Action.

Tickets are priced at £245 per person, including a Louis Roederer Champagne and canapé reception, five course menu, coffee and petit fours. A specially paired wine flight can be added, starting from around £70 per person.

Ticket applications open on 12th November at Northcote.com and close on 15 November, with allocations confirmed on 16th November.

For more information visit https://www.northcoteobsession.com/.