LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE

Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home

Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home!

Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home

About Jay Rayner - Nights Out At Home

8th September 2024
7.30pm
Assembly Rooms
54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR
Book & Ticket £44 - Ticket Only £33 / £27.50
Visit the event website here

Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, always readable writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner as he celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s award-winning restaurant critic with the publication of Nights Out At Home, a memoir-in-recipes. Throughout his quarter of a century eating professionally in some of the world’s best (and frankly worst) restaurants, Jay has always reverse-engineered his favourite dishes; now he’s ready to share with you those brilliant recipes and his memories of the restaurants that served them.

In this joyfully greedy show Jay answers the questions we’ve always wanted answered, put to him by a host of virtual star interviewers: what expertise does a restaurant critic need? What’s the best way to roast a chicken? Is he just an utterable snob? And if he’s so bloody clever, why doesn’t he just open his own damn restaurant? And you’ll get to ask your questions too.

Nights Out At Home is an uproarious, insightful and butter-smeared journey through the life of a man with one of the most coveted jobs in the world.

Sponsored Links

Other Events at Assembly Rooms

An Evening with Frankie Mack

4th May 2024

Experience 'Against The Odds' with Frankie Mack at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 4th May! It's an extraordinary show that's a full-blown sensory journey.

READ MORE

Bowie by Candlelight

11th May 2024

Bowie by Candlelight returns to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Saturday 11th May. Enjoy an incredible night of Bowie anthems!

READ MORE

Julie Fowlis

13th May 2024

Edinburgh Tradfest & The Soundhouse Organisation presents Julie Fowlis at the Assembly Rooms on Monday 13th May!

READ MORE

G4 20th Anniversary

15th May 2024

The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show at the Assembly Rooms on 15th May!

READ MORE

ADHD Love Live: The Small Talk Tour

18th May 2024

After a sellout debut show in London, Rich and Rox are now taking ADHD Love LIVE on tour! Prepare for an evening of laughter, honest conversation, and radical shame reduction.

READ MORE

The Staves

25th May 2024

The Staves are on a UK tour in May with a date at the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh on Saturday the 25th!

READ MORE

Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Fair

1st June 2024

Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Fair returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 1st June with one of the UK’s much loved wine personalities Susy Atkins!

READ MORE

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

8th June 2024

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy.

READ MORE

Rory Stewart: Politics on the Edge

9th June 2024

Join co-presenter of the hit podcast The Rest is Politics, Rory Stewart - diplomat, explorer, cabinet minister and writer - for an evening of no-holds barred discussion!

READ MORE

Elvis by Candlelight

14th June 2024

We are ‘all shook up’ as one of the UK's leading Elvis tribute acts along with an incredible live band returns with 'Elvis by Candlelight' at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh!

READ MORE

80s Live!

23rd June 2024

You've made it through the wilderness, somehow, you've made it through and now we're never gonna give you up. Get ready as the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK comes to the Assembly Rooms!

READ MORE

The Spooky Men’s Chorale

12th July 2024

The Spooky Men’s Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving and you can catch them at the Assembly Rooms on Friday 12 July!

READ MORE

Girls Overheard

13th July 2024

Get ready to eavesdrop on the juiciest conversations from Glasgow's own Eilidh Wells, Lauren Kerr, and Ash Reid in 'Girls Overheard' at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 13th July!

READ MORE

Gin & Rum Festival

12th October 2024

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 12th October!

READ MORE

The Makings of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

26th October 2024

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup and brings it to the Assembly Rooms in October!

READ MORE

Stuart Michael - Psychic Medium - CANCELLED

26th October 2024

Direct from London’s West End – enjoy a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship from Stuart Michael!

READ MORE

Gary Meikle: No Refunds

9th November 2024

Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Assembly Roxy on 9th November 2024!

READ MORE

Sean Findlay with Adam Smith

16th November 2024

Sean Findlay with Adam Smith have announced a headline show at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 16th November!

READ MORE

Twin Atlantic

24th November 2024

Twin Atlantic are back with brand new music and a November UK tour. Catch them at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 24th!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Similar events you might like...

Stand Up Horror

Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 19th October 2024

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

READ MORE
Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Selected dates between 20th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

READ MORE
Edinburgh Dungeon Lates - 18+

Edinburgh Dungeon Lates - 18+

Selected dates between 26th January 2024 - 28th June 2024

It's darker, it's scarier... It's Dungeon Lates! That’s right, The Edinburgh Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of the night to bring back its infamous adults-only Lates shows!

READ MORE
Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee

Paranormal Illusionist: Ghosts of the Banshee

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Are you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of magic and ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub -  built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.

READ MORE
Haunted Haus

Haunted Haus

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024

Get ready for a haunting so fabulous you'll die from excitement! The Spooktacular 'Haunted Haus' is back to terrorize Banshee Labyrinth!

READ MORE
Edinburgh Magic

Edinburgh Magic

Selected dates between 16th March 2024 - 22nd June 2024

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

READ MORE
Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 18th May 2024

Following on from their sell our shows in 2023, the Tandem Writers are back with a series of three individual 45-minute play readings expanding on their previous stories.

READ MORE
Extreme Magician - All Out Magic Show

Extreme Magician - All Out Magic Show

Selected dates between 25th April 2024 - 9th May 2024

Dave Reubens, The Extreme Magician, goes all out to give you a sneaky peek behind the scenes with his All Out Magic Show at The Banshee Labyrinth.

READ MORE
John Robertson’s The Dark Room (For Kids!)

John Robertson’s The Dark Room (For Kids!)

28th April 2024

John Robertson’s terrifying, live-action videogame 'The Dark Room’ now comes with a family-friendly flavour! Part stand-up comedy show, part theatre; all interactive and insane!

READ MORE

Find other events in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

Popular Events

Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits
Unstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show 'The Best Bits'.
BMX Lessons
The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
Orienteering Edinburgh
Join Orienteering Edinburgh for these Thursday lunchtime runs, it's a great way to get outside and active during your working day!
Vintage Cycling Festival
Get ready to pedal back in time at the Vintage Cycling Festival – Scotland’s only retro ride & celebration of classic bikes. All cyclists welcome!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall