This summer, Six by Nico in Leeds is taking diners on a whimsical culinary adventure inspired by Lewis Carroll’s most beloved tale. Launching on Monday 14th July, the acclaimed restaurant group will unveil its brand-new Mad Hatters themed tasting menu across all UK and Ireland locations, promising guests a curious and curiouser six-course experience like no other.
From the moment you step into any Six by Nico venue, you’ll be transported to a world of fantastical flavour, unexpected twists, and playful presentations. Inspired by the eccentric charm of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, the new menu fuses childhood nostalgia with innovative gastronomy, designed to dazzle both the palate and the imagination.
This time, Six by Nico have created a surreal culinary journey, with dishes inspired by iconic scenes from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from edible timepieces and whimsical ‘Drink Me’ elixirs to playful nods to flamingo croquet.
Chef Nico Simeone said: “The Mad Hatters menu is one of our most creative journeys yet. We wanted to bring a sense of summer magic to the table, reimagining classic British tea party elements through the lens of fine dining. Guests should expect the unexpected – delightful flavours, theatrical touches, and a whole lot of fun on the plate”.
The Mad Hatter menu alongside wine pairings options:
Course 1
We’re All Mad Here
Chicken Fat Doughnut, Roast Chicken Juices
Course 2
Caterpillar Secret Garden
Barbecue Hispi Cabbage, Smoked Potato Terrine, Taramasalata, Garden Herbs
Brut Cava, Bocchoris – Cataluña, Spain
Course 3
Paint The Roses Red
Goats Cheese Parfait, Beetroot, Grilled Red Pepper, Ancho Chilli
Mușcat, Viile Metamorfosis – Dealu Mare, România
Course 4
Breakfast In Disguise – Sunny Side Upside Down
Black Pollock, Black Pudding, Egg Yolk Jam, Smoked Bacon
Les Hauts de Pepy Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Girard – Languedoc, France
Course 5
Off With His Head
Crisp Pig Head, Fennel, Lovage, Apple & Mustard Mousseline
Rioja Crianza 2020 – Marques de Varea, Spain
Course 6
Jam First – Logic Later – ‘Inverted’ Tea & Toast
Burnt Toast Delice, Summer Strawberries, Breakfast Tea Ganache, ‘Jammy Dodger’
Dolce Essenza Frizzante, La Sera – Malgra, Italy and Brachetto d’Acqui, Il Furetto – Vite Colte, Italy
Each dish is designed to surprise and spark conversation, paired optionally with imaginative drinks and wines to enhance the story. As always, the six-course tasting menu will be priced at just £45 per person, with an optional drink pairing available from £30.
The Mad Hatters experience runs for six weeks only, until Sunday August 24th 2025, at all Six by Nico restaurants including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Belfast, Dublin, Cardiff, Oxford, Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham.
Reservations open at www.sixbynico.co.uk.