A new touring dining experience is underway across the North East. The Experimental Diner, developed by the team behind Newcastle in the Sky, kicked off its visits to stunning locations with menus to match at the 17th Century Alderman Fenwick’s house in Newcastle – where Charles Dickens once stayed the night – with Peace & Loaf’s Simon Whitehead (above) and Hugo Embleton-Black in the kitchen. More events are planned this summer. www.theexperimentaldiner.co.uk