# Event Details - **Event Name**: Too Many Cooks! Food, Fashion & Fine Dining in Art & Architecture - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The secret world below stairs: food, fashion and fine dining in art and architectureAbout this EventLecture 1 The Evolution of the KitchenIn the first lecture we examine how kitchen design has changed over the centuries. From the open fire of the Saxon Hall we see how the kitchen became a separate space whose design was driven not just by practicality but also by food and fashion. A large banquet required a number of fireplaces to prepare it, whilst the taste for fine puddings and sweet treats led to the development of cold rooms and the need to store ice through the summer months. We visit some fine examples of kitchen architecture and consider historical literature regarding kitchen design.Lecture 2 The Fine Art of FeastingThe second lecture examines how food and feasting are presented in art and sculpture from the Medieval period to the modern era. These artworks reveal not just what was eaten but also how it was eaten, highlighting changes to presentation, glassware, and cutlery. Food could be depicted in a humorous way, as for example by Hogarth and his contemporaries or could images demonstrate culture and refinement showcasing up to date fashion such as eating oysters or drinking tea. Through these artworks we enter the world of feasting and see how it changes through time.Lecture 3 Personalities and PredilectionsThe final lecture focuses on historical personalities, examining through art and literature how food, fashion and drama featured in their lives. From the vast entertainments of Catherine de Medici to the Christmas menu of King George II, sit back and enjoy the tales of what can go right , and wrong when entertainment is pushed to the limit! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/522a70b0-f79b-11f0-9be3-e3b7b4b0331e-rimg-w622-h740-dcc3b9ad-gmir.jpg Sarah Pearson holds a First Class BA in Art History from Reading University, an MA in World Art Studies from the University of East Anglia and a PhD in Architectural History, also from Reading. She has lectured for 10 years at Reading and at the University of East Anglia, and now works as a freelance lecturer and teaches at the University of Cambridge (Madingley Hall) in person and for online courses. She has published articles and a book chapter on the architect Francesco di Giorgio and maintains active research interests in the subject of architecture and ideology.Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 03:30 PMToo Many Cooks! Food, Fashion & Fine Dining in Art & ArchitectureHost: Sarah Pearson🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLecture One : The Evolution of the Kitchen🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PMComfort Break🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMLecture Two: The Fine Art of Feasting🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMLunch Break🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PMLecture Three: Personalities & Predilections - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/covent-garden/too-many-cooks-food-fashion-and-fine-dining-in-art-and-architecture/100001980462111488 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Covent Garden - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Covent Garden - **lat**: 51.5108691 - **long**: -0.1248473 - **full address**: Covent Garden, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Too Many Cooks! 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Food, Fashion & Fine Dining in Art & Architecture is organized by The Arts Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Too Many Cooks! Food, Fashion & Fine Dining in Art & Architecture is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Covent Garden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Too Many Cooks! Food, Fashion & Fine Dining in Art & Architecture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Too Many Cooks! 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