IKEA launches DIY dining club in London – where guests eat completely free

Swedish flatpack giant IKEA is set to launch a DIY dining club in London, where guests will eat free of charge.

From September 10 - 25, budding foodies who score a spot at the Shoreditch-based club will be able to prepare, cook and serve a meal for up to 20 of their friends, with all food, drink and even waiting staff provided by the retailer.

A head chef will be on hand to supervise the kitchen – and, presumably, chip in with some of the cooking – which will be open from 10am until 10pm for lunch and supper, and additionally brunch on the weekends. There will also be a sous chef, a maître d and a team to help clean and wash up on hand.

Elsewhere, IKEA is also hosting ‘Food for Thought’ workshops, a series of master classes featuring the likes of Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber and food blogger Pixie Turner.