Mara Ellis
Head chef
Mara leads the evening kitchen with a preference for careful technique and short ingredient lists. Her menus begin with conversations at the market and finish with a plate that feels generous, balanced and easy to enjoy.
An evening at Velour
Our story
Our story
A considered way to dine.
Velour Table began with a simple idea: a beautiful meal should make room for the people around it. In a small, softly lit dining room, we bring seasonal ingredients, careful cooking and generous hosting to the same table.
Head chef Mara Ellis follows the market rather than a fixed script. A handful of excellent ingredients, a measured hand and a little curiosity shape each plate. Our hosts look after the rest, from a thoughtful pairing to the quiet moment before the next course.
Mara Ellis
Head chef & co-founder
Discover our storyA thoughtful kitchen
Led by the season. Finished with care.
Our menu begins with produce selected for flavour and a conversation about how to use it well. Stocks, sauces and pastry are prepared in small batches, with the team tasting together before the dining room opens.
We prefer a few clear elements to a crowded plate. A crisp skin, a gently cooked vegetable and a sauce with enough brightness can tell a more complete story than an elaborate collection of garnishes.
The same care extends to dietary requirements and alcohol-free pairings. Tell us what you need, and we will explain the choices available for your evening.
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The people behind the evening
In the kitchen. At your table.
Leo Bell
Dining room host
Leo looks after the rhythm of the dining room, from the first welcome to the final coat. He helps guests choose an evening that suits them, including quieter tables, dietary conversations and unhurried celebrations.
Imani Vale
Pastry chef
Imani builds desserts around fruit, warm spice and texture. Her afternoon preparation includes sorbets, delicate pastry shells and small finishing touches that make the last course feel as considered as the first.
What guides us
Four simple commitments.
Seasonal by nature
A small menu gives the kitchen room to follow what tastes good now. We discuss substitutions clearly and choose ingredients for their character.
Care in the details
From a warm plate to a well-timed next course, small practical decisions make an evening feel easy. We prepare carefully so guests can relax.
A generous welcome
A dietary question, a quieter table or a celebration that needs a little planning: thoughtful hosting begins with listening.
Room to linger
We leave space for conversation. A meal is more than its courses; it is also the time shared between them.
Pull up a chair
We would love to host you.
Come for a quiet supper, a small celebration or simply the pleasure of good food and company. Share your preferred evening and let us take care of the details.
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