Feast or Famine

At East London restaurant Angelina, a young team of chefs and owners sets its sights on the ultimate culinary accolade: a Michelin star. Alongside their story, legendary chef Marco Pierre White reflects on his own extraordinary relationship with the Michelin system, raising questions about ambition, recognition and the price of success.

Adrian Choa and Michael Boccalini’s Feast or Famine goes behind the mythology of the Michelin star to explore what it means to devote a life to the pursuit of recognition. At its centre is Angelina, an ambitious East London restaurant whose young team faces the extraordinary pressures of trying to reach the highest level of professional dining, alongside the very different perspective of Marco Pierre White, who famously surrendered his three stars. 

Most affecting are the moments when the film simply stays with the chefs at work, revealing the personal cost behind professional ambition. Brendan Harvey’s cinematography captures both the intensity of service and the seductive beauty of the food.

EVENT:

Ichigo Ichie x Da Mirco: A unique three-course Itameshi dining experience at Ichigo Ichie with Michelin Bib chef Takashi Miyazaki and Sergio Gurrea from Italian Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant Da Mirco, where Japanese and Italian culinary traditions meet, inspired by the film.

Hosted by CIFF Culinary Ambassador Rachel Allen, guests will hear from Takashi Miyazaki about his remarkable culinary journey: from bringing Japanese culinary traditions to Ireland, to celebrating the extraordinary quality of Irish and local Cork produce, earning a Michelin star, and ultimately taking Ichigo Ichie in a new direction.

An evening exploring Michelin stars, tradition and innovation, identity and authenticity, and the exciting possibilities that emerge when different culinary cultures meet - experienced not only through conversation, but around the table.

Please note: Dietary requirements cannot be catered for at this event. We apologise for the inconvenience.