Dates
Fri 15th May 2026
Sat 16th May 2026
Sunshine Cafe Sunset Dinner Series with Pomus
Friday 15th May & Saturday 16th May
Timings: Arrival 18:30
This is a seated event with shared tables.
Please note:
· Unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible and has uneven flooring.
· Toilets are located in another building approximately a 3-minute outdoor walk away.
· This is an 18+ event
For two weekends only, the Sunshine Cafe opens its doors to host a dinner party to remember.
This is not a restaurant opening.
This is not a polished venue.
It’s a temporary moment created simply to bring people together.
Over two weekends, with two guest chefs & restaurateurs.
You’ll receive a welcome glass of fizz, and a seasonal three-course set menu.
Friday 15th May & Saturday 16th May with Pomus & Ryan Jacovides
Bio:
Ryan Jacovides is a hospitality veteran with over 25 years in the industry. He used to run multiple restaurant groups & was a founding partner of Pasture restaurant group. He now has his own independent group, Pomus. A wine bar & restaurant focused on hyper seasonal cooking & warm hospitality. Based across the Kent coastline in all the locations he used to holiday as a kid.
TICKETS
Tickets are available in two ways, options one is on the AXS platform via a link, tickets will be £100pp (+ booking fee).
Alternatively, you can head to one of these Margate venues to purchase your tickets in person for £100pp. Tickets will be available in person at: Cinque Ports, Pomus & The Food Court Bar at Dreamland during amusement park open days.
Please check the websites for each establishment for their opening times.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE SIGNING-UP
Email: Hannah.jeeves@compass-group.co.uk
You’ll be seated on long communal tables with other guests.
Maximum booking size: 6
A three-course set menu and a welcome glass of fizz.
Additional drinks are available from the bar (card payment only).
No, this is an adult-only event.
We offer:
· Standard menu
· Vegetarian / vegan menu
We unfortunately cannot accommodate most other dietary requirements due to the scale and temporary nature of the kitchen.
No, there will be no cloakroom. You will be seated, so any outerwear can be placed on backs of chairs.
We will serve dessert at sunset time — but the actual sunset is in the hands of forces much bigger than us.
Unfortunately, the building is not wheelchair accessible and has uneven flooring.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Shortly after dessert / sunset.
This is a temporary activation rather than a late-night venue.
Yes, photography and filming will take place during the event.
By attending, you consent to appearing in event documentation and promotional material.
Please dress warmly and sensibly:
· No heating or air conditioning
· Uneven floors
· Seafront temperatures drop quickly after sunset
Yes, but not in the dining building.
They are located in another building approximately a 3 minute outdoor walk away.
Yes, email us (hannah.jeeves@compass-group.co.uk) at least 5 working days before your event and we will seat you together where possible.