This October, London Restaurant Festival welcomes top chefs Marcus Wareing, Mark Hix, Nathan Outlaw and Hélène Darroze to the 2015 line-up.
Now in its seventh year, London Restaurant Festival (LRF), in partnership with American Express, comprises two elements: LRF EVENTS and FESTIVAL MENUS, which take place between 1st – 31st October. LRF is the capital’s annual citywide celebration of eating out.
Inspired by London
New to the festival this year is the INSPIRED BY LONDON series. These hotly anticipated events are exclusive to American Express Cardmembers and will see famed chefs Phil Howard, Marcus Wareing, Jeremy Lee, Mark Hix, Tomos Parry, Nathan Outlaw and Hélène Darroze prepare a very special menu inspired not just by the restaurants but also by the produce, sights and landmarks of the capital. Guests can receive a glass of champagne on arrival before enjoying a four course meal prepared by some of the biggest names from London’s dining scene, followed by a meet and greet with the chefs themselves.
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Gourmet Odyssey
The iconic gastronomic road trip is back and has without a doubt the strongest line up to date. CHAMPAGNE LAURENT-PERRIER GOURMET ODYSSEY offers you the chance to enjoy a different course in the capital’s top restaurants in North, East and West London. Discover North Gourmet Odyssey brings a diverse selection of North London’s most exciting restaurants including The Quality Chop House, Trullo and Grain Store. Discover East Gourmet Odyssey promises visits to the East End’s finest including Lyle’s, Bistrotheque and Hoi Polloi, whilst Discover West Gourmet Odyssey guarantees fine dining at Marylebone’s Michelin-starred Trishna, the ever-elegant Koffmann’s and the Italian master Theo Randall at the InterContinental.
Each course along the Gourmet Odyssey tour has been expertly paired to complement the range of Laurent-Perrier Champagnes, ensuring all aboard have the chance to experience the Brut, Ultra Brut, Cuvée Rosé and Vintage 2006.
Restaurant-Hopping Tours
LRF’s trademark RESTAURANT-HOPPING TOURSare back with a bang this year with some exciting new additions to the schedule, offering diners the option to enjoy eating at six restaurants in one tour. The tours will take place in locations such as Carnaby, Chinatown, Seven Dials, and Victoria. Cuisine-themed tours are also on offer with the return of the Japanese Journey and Tapas Tours.
- Carnaby restaurants include: Rosa’s, Señor Ceviche , Shotgun
- Chinatown restaurants include: Rasa Sayang, Plum Valley, Orient London
- Japanese Journey restaurants include: Bo Drake, Tonkotzu East, Shoryu
- Seven Dials restaurants include: Kopapa, Polpo, Treadwells
- Tapas Tour restaurants include: Camino, Coptia, Iberica (Farringdon), Tapas Revolution
- Victoria restaurants include: Iberica,Thomas Cubitt, Tozi
Eat Film
One of LRF’s most popular events, EAT FILM, returns to BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, offering diners the chance to enjoy a three course dinner and film at the iconic headquarters of the famous awards. This event, hosted by specially selected talent from the film industry, represents a unique marriage between two of London’s cultural pillars: food and film. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner with wine prepared by BAFTA 195 Piccadilly’s head chef, Anton Manganaro.
Festival Menus
Over 250 restaurants will take part in London Restaurant Festival, where great value FESTIVAL MENUS, are created by chefs to offer food-lovers the chance to sample London’s best dishes at affordable prices. Whether you are after Michelin-starred menus, a low key evening supper or weekend lunch with friends, Festival Menus, run in partnership with Bookatable, offer a truly unique dining experience.
Side Orders
Finally, the festival’s fringe returns with SIDE ORDERS: events that are created by, and take place in, restaurants all over London. LRF is delighted to announce that Bao in Soho will be creating an LRF bao bun; Bubbledogs in Fitzrovia will be offering a limited edition hot dog; L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon will be hosting a dinner matched with wines exclusively from Eastern Europe; James Knappett at Kitchen Table will be joined by an internationally renowned guest, and Carousel in Marylebone will showcase a special guest series for the duration of the festival. More exciting additions to follow.
Tickets for LRF are available from Ticketmaster and Bookatable from 21st July 2015.
American Express Cardmembers can purchase presale tickets here from 14th July 2015. Tickets can only be purchased with an American Express Card.
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