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Otto Korpinen

Guest Chef at Restaurant Roster Gallery

Originally from Riihimäki, Finland, Otto Korpinen has been fascinated by cooking and dining from an early age. A love of sport, loud music and growing up watching 2000s cooking shows featuring chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain gradually drew him towards professional kitchens and the rock and roll of a busy service. He began his career at Ravintola Teatteri in Helsinki before moving to London around 12 years ago. There, he worked for Mark Hix at the former HIX Oyster & Chop House, where the cooking was heavily influenced by wild-foraged food, traditional British dishes and a nose-to-tail approach. He then spent a year and a half at The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, the two-Michelin-starred pub run by chef Tom Kerridge. After returning to London, Otto worked a number of agency jobs before joining Darby’s in 2020.

Korpinen x Roster Gallery

Menu

The menu takes its inspiration from the way an evening at Darby’s unfolds. Dishes from Roster are woven into the menu, seamlessly bringing together the two restaurants’ culinary philosophies. The result is a menu where the distinctive flavours and classics of both restaurants come together. Dinner will be served at one long shared table, creating a unique and convivial atmosphere.

79 €

Snacks

Darby’s crispy beef nuggets Pickled walnut and cheddar gougères Smoked eel tartlet

Plate

Chicken liver parfait and pickled girolles

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Rainbow trout and sea buckthorn

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Beef tartare “Bolognese” and Parmesan

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Lamb rump and seaweed butter

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Darby's Guinness ice cream and chocolate crémaux

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Dietary Information: The menu is lactose-free and can be adapted to be gluten-free. The menu cannot be adapted to be vegan or vegetarian. We will do our best to accommodate other dietary requirements where possible. Please inform uRoster Gallery of any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when making your reservation via TableOnline or by contacting Roster Gallery directly at [email protected] or +358 50 374 8726. The menu may change, and we reserve the right to make updates.

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Why do you work in the culinary industry?

I’ve had a lifelong interest in delicious treats and the joys of the dining experience. It's a good job.

What sparks your passion for creating and collaborating on culinary experiences?

Beautiful product, made with the intent of a good time and bold flavours.

What matters most to you when it comes to dining?

Having a good time and enjoying yourself.

Your food philosophy:

Keep it simple. Big flavours and beautiful product.

Your favourite drink in the evening or when going out to relax:

A cold pint, but if the occasion calls for a cocktail, a Hanky Panky is my go-to.

Your favourite pizza:

Puttanesca.

Restaurant

Roster Gallery

For the duration of Food & Fun Festival week, Roster Gallery becomes Roster’s own stage for two unique dinners. Roster’s food is all about bold, generous flavours, created with passion from the finest responsibly sourced ingredients and finished with an international twist. This same philosophy is reflected in the Food & Fun dinners, where a six-course menu is created in collaboration with an international guest chef. Each dish brings together Roster’s recognisable signature and the guest chef’s perspective, at times distinct, at times seamlessly intertwined.

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