Georgian Dining Display, Museum of Royal Worcester

Dr. Wall’s Dinner – Georgian Dining Display at the Museum of Royal Worcester

The Museum of Royal Worcester, known for its celebration of British craftsmanship and history, recently featured an exhibit showcasing the grandeur of Georgian dining culture. Centered around Dr. Wall, the museum sought to recreate an authentic 18th-century dining table display, reflecting the opulence and culinary traditions of the era. Collaborating with food historian and author Dr. Neil Buttery, the Fake Food Workshop was invited to bring this historical vision to life.

For this project, we meticulously crafted replicas of dishes from an 18th-century menu.

Including a hen’s nest flummery, a plain plum pudding, two roasted pheasants, and a tied bunch of asparagus. These items were designed to reflect the presentation style of the period, where all the dishes were served on the table simultaneously.

Close collaboration with Dr. Neil Buttery ensured historical accuracy, while attention to detail allowed us to capture the elegance and realism necessary for the display.

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The result was a table that offered museum visitors an immersive glimpse into Georgian dining traditions.

This collaboration was a rewarding opportunity to combine artistry and historical research. Bringing Dr. Wall’s Dinner to life underscored our commitment to preserving culinary traditions while supporting museums in creating engaging historical displays.

'Kerry was a joy to work with... I cannot recommend Fake Food Workshop too highly."

'Kerry worked with me in 2024 on an 18th-century dining table setting at the Museum of Royal Worcester. She was a joy to work with, and she paid close attention to detail to ensure that the food looked fantastically realistic and was historically accurate. I cannot recommend Fake Food Workshop too highly'

Dr. Neil Buttery, British Food Historian