Skip to content

Hardwicke barrister to create hipster-esque pop-up restaurant for charity

Avatar photo

By Thomas Connelly on

All proceeds from the five-course culinary experience go to Save the Children

chef

A leading London barrister has revealed plans to create a trendy pop-up restaurant to raise funds for refugee children.

PJ Kirby QC — who is a commercial and costs specialist at Hardwicke — will open the hipster-esque eatery next month, offering a five course menu to paying punters.

The restaurant — based in a church in Balham, South London — will be open for business on 10 and 11 February. Each, hopefully delicious, dish is cooked by the the silk himself, who is hoping to serve 60 customers over the two-day period.

With diners having to part with just £40, profits will go to fellow QC Sean Jones’ recently relaunched Billable Hour appeal, which raises funds on behalf of Save the Children.

This isn’t the first time barrister turned chef Kirby has embraced his inner Gordon Ramsay. At a similar venture last year, he rustled up everything from pigeon breasts to pig cheeks.

Seats at Kirby’s restaurant are likely to be in high demand, so Legal Cheek recommends you book early to avoid disappointment. For more information you can message Kirby on Twitter or email him here.

For all the latest news, features, events and jobs, sign up to Legal Cheek’s weekly newsletter here.

Related Stories

42BR Barristers and 4 Brick Court to combine

Move will create super-set of 150+ members

5 days ago

Aspiring barrister goes viral after overcoming extraordinary challenges to reach the bar

Expelled and caring for her sister, Leonie Hughes never stopped pursuing her dream

Apr 20 2026 12:10pm
14

6 in 10 aspiring barristers fail to secure pupillage first time, research finds

Missed out on pupillage first time round? You’re not alone

Apr 10 2026 12:01pm
17