Some of London’s strongest female foodie talent are uniting aboard London Shell Co, the floating canal boat restaurant, to create three one-off evenings in celebration of the 100th anniversary women’s right to vote.
Taking over the kitchen galley will be renowned chef Elizabeth Haigh, former head chef at the Michelin-starred Pidgin, who will be creating an exquisite five-course feast accompanied by wines from female-only wine producers, which will be carefully chosen by top sommelier and head of Stannary Women’s Wine Club, Caroline Brangè. London Shell Co co-founder Leah Lobek will be heading up front of house, and especially for the evening the all-female crew will be wearing custom made Polka Pants designed by London Shell Co’s friend Lucy Kilpatrick.
Creating her own style of European dishes, featuring smoking flavours produced using wood fire cooking, bold Asian flavours and subtle details, chef Elizabeth Haigh will be cooking a menu of:
- Roasted oyster, sake, vinegar, butter
- Smoked mussels, courgette flower, togerashi
- Burnt spring onion pancake, lardo, peas, chilli, peashoots
- Purple sprouting broccoli, wild garlic miso, cured egg
- Barbecue beef onglet, 24-hour smoked cabbage
- Sides of bitter leaves and jersey royal new potatoes
- Strawberries, meringue, pandan mousse, sorrel
Diners will be able to enjoy a wide variety of wines to accompany the meal, including Hattingley Valley English Sparkling Wine, whilst gently chugging down Regents Canal passing landmarks including London Zoo, Primrose Hill and Camden Market. There will also be an appearance from Emma Rice, Director and wine maker at Hattingley Valley vineyard.
London Shell Co co-founder Leah Lobek says, “women play an integral part in this industry and I’m delighted that we have managed to get so many exceptionally talented ones to work the boat to make this occasion. Elizabeth and Caroline are incredible and I can’t wait to see what we come up with”.
Flying the female flag in honour of this centenary, London Shell Co and its female friends will be creating an evening not to be forgotten in recognition of today’s powerful women.