Each year Raymond Blanc and Le Manoir host a magical series of enchanting Christmas carol concert evenings. It is a wonderful privilege to be joined by many of the country's most celebrated choirs. The neighbouring St Mary’s Church dates back to the 12th Century and provides a historic and intimate setting. Each evening will commence at 7.00pm with a Laurent-Perrier … [Read more...]
London eatery Bumbles for sale
Located in Buckingham Palace Road, Bumbles is ideally placed for tourist, visitor and commuter trade. Named after the ‘beadle’ in Dickens’ Oliver Twist, it is one of London’s longest surviving eateries. Whilst the restaurant has undergone various changes over the years, the basic principles have remained the same; namely, the serving of first class food at fair prices in a … [Read more...]
Fernando Peire, Jay Rayner and Ruth Rogers in the kitchen
Later this month at the National Theatre the illustrious face of The Ivy and TV's The Restaurant Inspector, Fernando Peire, broadcaster and restaurant critic, Jay Rayner, and Head Chef and co-Founder of The River Cafe, Ruth Rogers, join Matthew Fort to talk about the increasingly prominent role of restaurant service. For ticket details click here … [Read more...]
Kevin Barrett appointed as Head Chef at The Feathers in Woodstock
Kevin Barrett has just been appointed as the Head Chef at The Feathers in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, where he is in charge of the full kitchen operation for the hotel. Kevin brings with him a wealth of skill and experience, having worked alongside world renowned talents including Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons, and Jean Christophe Novelli at Auberge du Lac, where … [Read more...]
Restaurants battle it out in nail biting final of Tsingtao Legacy of Taste
Grand Imperial London has fought off hundreds of other Chinese restaurants in the UK, to become one of just three finalists in the 2011 Tsingtao Legacy of Taste competition. The annual contest, which aims to protect the heritage of Chinese cooking, will see Grand Imperial London in the final stage next week, create a world-class ‘dining experience’ for an esteemed panel of … [Read more...]