Dundee’s Catwalk Couture Tea needs 24-hour booking

Catwalk Couture Afternoon Tea begins at 2pm on 4 September at Tatha Bar & Kitchen inside V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade. Sessions are listed through 31 December 2026, and the experience is open to the general public, including exhibition visitors and anyone seeking a fashion-themed afternoon in Dundee. The published event listing does not specify a price, while bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

The limited-edition dining experience takes its cue from V&A Dundee’s headline exhibition, Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show. Rather than simply borrowing the exhibition’s name, the menu has been composed as a collection of savoury and sweet creations intended to reflect the creativity, spectacle and craftsmanship associated with the runway.

A menu shaped around the fashion-show theme

Tatha Bar & Kitchen’s chefs have approached the afternoon tea in the manner of a designer assembling a collection. The source describes elegant flavours, contrasting textures and carefully presented pieces, with individual creations carrying fashion-inspired names.

Two menu details are singled out: the tropical Resort Collection Scone and the Maison Signature Duck croquette, described as a bolder element of the selection. Together, they indicate how the experience translates runway language into the food itself rather than treating fashion as decoration alone.

The setting supplies another part of the experience. Afternoon tea is served at Tatha Bar & Kitchen with views across the River Tay, connecting the themed menu to V&A Dundee’s waterfront location.

Dates listed from September to December

The first sitting is scheduled for 2pm on 4 September. The Dundee City Events listing then shows 2pm sessions every day through 24 December, followed by further sittings on 29, 30 and 31 December.

No sessions are shown for 25–28 December in the supplied schedule. Anyone planning a festive-season visit should therefore use one of the dates explicitly listed rather than assuming the afternoon tea operates continuously over that period.

Who the Dundee experience is designed for

The event is positioned both as an accompaniment to Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show and as a standalone afternoon experience. That makes it relevant to people already planning to see the exhibition, as well as diners interested in fashion, design or a themed afternoon tea overlooking the River Tay.

It is categorised as a dining experience, with the focus on the curated sweet and savoury collection. The supplied event details do not list separate entertainment, performers or workshops.

Booking is required at least one day ahead

Advance planning is essential: Catwalk Couture Afternoon Tea must be booked no later than 24 hours before the chosen sitting. Reservations can be made through the Tatha Food and Drink page on the V&A Dundee website or by calling 01382 411 611.

The published information does not state the price or provide transport or accessibility details. Guests who need those details before committing should confirm them directly when booking. The venue address is V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ.

Source: Dundee City Events