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Guest Chef: Emily Dobbs
At the end of October, we welcome British chef Emily Dobbs to Villa Arnica for a special dinner. She brings with her the flavours of Sri Lanka, a love for seasonal ingredients and plenty of ideas inspired by all that autumn has to offer.
At the end of October, we welcome British chef Emily Dobbs to Villa Arnica for a special dinner. She brings with her the flavours of Sri Lanka, a love for seasonal ingredients and plenty of ideas inspired by all that autumn has to offer.
Emily’s cooking combines seasonal ingredients with the flavours and techniques of Sri Lanka, where she lived and worked for many years. For this dinner, she draws inspiration from autumn in South Tyrol: from what is growing in the Arnica Acker at this time of year, from local produce and from her own way of bringing different culinary worlds together.
Dinner will be served around a shared table in the Villa’s glasshouse – an intimate setting with plenty of time for good food, wine and conversation. An evening shaped by the season, the place and the simple pleasure of eating together.
What: Guest Chef Dinner with Emily Dobbs
When: 31 October 2026, 7 pm
Where: Villa Arnica
Price: €90 per person
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Emily’s cooking combines seasonal ingredients with the flavours and techniques of Sri Lanka, where she lived and worked for many years. For this dinner, she draws inspiration from autumn in South Tyrol: from what is growing in the Arnica Acker at this time of year, from local produce and from her own way of bringing different culinary worlds together.
Dinner will be served around a shared table in the Villa’s glasshouse – an intimate setting with plenty of time for good food, wine and conversation. An evening shaped by the season, the place and the simple pleasure of eating together.
What: Guest Chef Dinner with Emily Dobbs
When: 31 October 2026, 7 pm
Where: Villa Arnica
Price: €90 per person
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Menu
Rye & Fenugreek ‘Schüttelbrot’ Crackers
with Apple Sambal
& Kiwi Acharu
Pumpkin & Chestnut curry
Beetroot Curry
Haferwurzer Curry
Grilled Radichio
Catalogna Mallung
Spiced Rice, Garden herbs
Quince & Love Cake
And there's more: Discover the workshop with Emily Dobbs, where she shares her creative approach to cooking and shows how seasonal ingredients can be transformed into original dishes.
Rye & Fenugreek ‘Schüttelbrot’ Crackers
with Apple Sambal
& Kiwi Acharu
Pumpkin & Chestnut curry
Beetroot Curry
Haferwurzer Curry
Grilled Radichio
Catalogna Mallung
Spiced Rice, Garden herbs
Quince & Love Cake
And there's more: Discover the workshop with Emily Dobbs, where she shares her creative approach to cooking and shows how seasonal ingredients can be transformed into original dishes.
About Emily
Emily Dobbs is based in London and works internationally as a chef for brands, cultural institutions, artists and design projects. She is known for her creative, ingredient-led cooking, combining seasonal British produce with influences from Sri Lanka to create culinary experiences that go far beyond the food itself.
Emily Dobbs is based in London and works internationally as a chef for brands, cultural institutions, artists and design projects. She is known for her creative, ingredient-led cooking, combining seasonal British produce with influences from Sri Lanka to create culinary experiences that go far beyond the food itself.
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