Manu Feildel leads the arrivals at the opening night of Henrietta Charcoal Chicken in Sydney

Sitting down is the new standing up! Manu Feildel leads the arrivals at the socially distanced opening night of Henrietta Charcoal Chicken in Sydney

New Sydney restaurant Henrietta Charcoal Chicken was forced to be inventive with their opening night amid COVID-19, with the A-list snapped seated, rather than  standing against a photo wall. 

Celebrity chef Manu Feildel and his wife Clarissa Weerasena led the celebrity arrivals at the charcoal chicken restaurant in Surry Hills on Wednesday. 

The celebrity chef, 46, cut a dapper figure in a dark brown leather jacket, white button-up shirt, black slacks and patterned leather cowboy boots. 

Sitting down is the new standing up! On Wednesday, Manu Feildel (pictured) led the arrivals at the socially distanced opening of Henrietta Charcoal Chicken in Sydney

His wife Clarissa stunned in a vintage-inspired red sweater and a retro-look blue, red and pink mid-length swing skirt. 

The loved-up pair kissed while posing for the cameras, looking very glam against the fashionably stark interior.

My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge made the dinner a family affair, bringing his two children Maeve and Lilly, as well as wife Jane. 

Sauve: The celebrity chef, 46, cut a dapper figure in a dark brown leather jacket, white button-up shirt, black slacks and patterned leather cowboy boots

Sauve: The celebrity chef, 46, cut a dapper figure in a dark brown leather jacket, white button-up shirt, black slacks and patterned leather cowboy boots 

Loved-up: His wife Clarissa stunned in a vintage-inspired red sweater and a retro-look blue, red and pink mid-length swing skirt

Loved-up: His wife Clarissa stunned in a vintage-inspired red sweater and a retro-look blue, red and pink mid-length swing skirt

The 45-year-old stayed warm with a woolen beanie, adding the accessory to a simple ensemble of a white shirt, beige chino pants and a navy blue coat. 

He later tugged the beanie off for a series of group photos. 

The two famous foodies were joined by The Block’s Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie, who cheekily threw social distancing to the wind and posed on the celebrity chef’s laps.  

Family fun: My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge made the dinner a family affair, bringing his two children Maeve and Lilly, as well as wife Jane

Family fun: My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge made the dinner a family affair, bringing his two children Maeve and Lilly, as well as wife Jane

Cosy: The 45-year-old stayed warm with a woolen beanie, adding the accessory to a simple ensemble of a white shirt, beige chino pants and a navy blue coat

Cosy: The 45-year-old stayed warm with a woolen beanie, adding the accessory to a simple ensemble of a white shirt, beige chino pants and a navy blue coat

The two famous foodies were joined by The Block's Mitch and Mark, who cheekily threw social distancing to the wind and posed on the celebrity chef's laps. Pictured: Mitch Edwards, Colin Fassnidge, Manu Feildel, Ibby Moubadder and Mark McKie

The two famous foodies were joined by The Block’s Mitch and Mark, who cheekily threw social distancing to the wind and posed on the celebrity chef’s laps. Pictured: Mitch Edwards, Colin Fassnidge, Manu Feildel, Ibby Moubadder and Mark McKie 

Mitch Edwards, 56, stood out from the crowd with a golden bomber jacket, bright orange silk pants and a denim button-up shirt.

He paired the bold look with work boots and a floral necklace, along with his signature oversized specs. 

Mark McKie, 57, stuck with a classic colour palette of white, black and blue – wearing a matching denim shirt with Mitch, along with black jeans and a white jacket. 

Stylish: Mitch Edwards, 56, stood out from the crowd with a golden bomber jacket, bright orange silk pants and a denim button-up shirt

Casual: Mark McKie, 57, stuck with a classic colour pallete of white, black and blue - wearing a matching denim shirt with Mitch, along with black jeans and a white jacket

Stylish pair: Mitch Edwards, 56, stood out from the crowd with a golden bomber jacket, burnt orange silk pants and a denim button-up shirt. Mark McKie, 57, stuck with a classic colour palette of white, black and blue – wearing a matching denim shirt with Mitch, along with black jeans and a white jacket

Odd bunch: It looks like Mitch Edwards, Colin Fassnidge, Manu Feildel and Mark McKie enjoyed their night at Henrietta Charcoal Chicken in Sydney

Odd bunch: It looks like Mitch Edwards, Colin Fassnidge, Manu Feildel and Mark McKie enjoyed their night at Henrietta Charcoal Chicken in Sydney