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Experience the Feast at Babette’s

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant welcome you to Babette's Fine Dining Experience, where we strive to create an extraordinary culinary journey inspired by the renowned book by Karen Blixen which was later turned to a film ``Babette's Feast.`` Nestled in an intimate and elegant setting, our restaurant aims to capture the essence of the movie's themes of indulgence, artistry, and the transformative power of food and art.

Babette’s Feast

``Babette's Feast`` is a Danish film directed by Gabriel Axel, released in 1987 based on Karen Blixen’s original book in 1958. The film was the first Danish film to win an Oscar. Set in a remote 19th-century Danish village, the movie tells the story of two elderly sisters, Martine and Philippa, who live a devout and austere life as members of a strict religious community.

The sisters’ lives take a turn when Babette, a talented and enigmatic French refugee, arrives seeking shelter. Babette becomes their loyal and humble servant, but her true passion lies in cooking exquisite food. Years later, Babette wins a lottery in France and decides to use the entire sum to prepare a sumptuous and extravagant feast for the members of the community.

Initially, the village residents are sceptical of the luxurious meal, considering it extravagant. However, as they indulge in the delicacies prepared by Babette, they find themselves deeply moved by the flavours and aromas, experiencing a profound transformation. The meal acts as a catalyst for forgiveness, unity, and a renewed appreciation for the pleasures of life. The participants discover that Babette’s feast has been a profound act of love and sacrifice, symbolizing the power of art, beauty, and the importance of embracing life’s pleasures.

Entering Babette's

You are greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. The decor embraces a fusion of Danish and French influences, paying homage to the cultural roots of the book. Soft lighting, tasteful artwork, and carefully selected furniture create an atmosphere that encourages relaxation and appreciation for the culinary delights to come.

Our menu

Curated by our team of passionate and skilled chefs draws inspiration from the sumptuous feast prepared by Babette, each dish is crafted with the utmost care, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. The menu showcases a harmonious blend of Danish and French culinary traditions with a
Kenyan twist resulting in innovative and tantalizing combinations of flavours. Guests can choose from a variety of thoughtfully crafted tasting menus, each designed to take them on a culinary journey reminiscent of the transformative feast in the film. Our five-course menu begins from delicate snacks to share and starters that awaken the palate to exquisite main courses including lobster, cheese, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes bursting with flavour and texture, every dish tells a story and invites guests to savour each moment. Our guests finish with a variety of desert choices followed by spiked coffee or specialty signature coffees

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