MasterChef judge Jay Rayner has been the Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic for 25 years, reviewing the very best and the very worst of eating experiences in the UK and beyond. Famed for his good taste, rapier wit and, when it’s called for, his caustic put downs, he has built a massive following. Now, in this intimate evening, Jay shares brilliant stories from his career in journalism, examines what a life in restaurants has taught him, and shares candidly his greatest pet peeves at the table.

The night includes an exclusive audience Q&A.