Food and Drink

Fred Ponnavoy’s Chocolate Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Poached Lemon

Easter isn’t just for children. It’s the ideal time of year to indulge in all things chocolate and the pudding extremists at Gü understand this better than most. Get into Easter for grown-ups with an expert lesson on party canapés to serve at glamorous gatherings from Gü’s head chef, Fred Ponnavoy.

Grosvenor Pulford Ready, Steady, Learn to Cook

Leading Cheshire hotel The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa hosted another outstanding instalment of the popular ‘Ready, Steady, Learn to Cook’ event on 2nd March when guests took to their seats in the stunning Grosvenor Suite to enjoy a fun-filled and enlightening evening hosted by Executive Head Chef Leigh Myers, themed around ‘Northwest finest produce’.

RAW - The Artisan Wine Fair

As RAW approaches, Isabelle Legeron and her team are busy organising a very exciting celebration of organic and biodynamic wine. RAW, the artisan wine fair, is a two-day show with some of the best natural wine talent in the world taking place in London on May 20th & 21st.

Parents too cash-strapped and time poor to enjoy Easter’s traditions

Easter has traditionally been a time for family, but research by LINDT has shown that in 2012, only half of UK parents think it’s important to spend time with their loved ones during the bank holiday.

Hotel Chocolat to give away 190,000 prizes this Easter

Luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, is launching its biggest and most exciting promotion yet with 190,000 prizes to be given away in stores across the UK, from 12th March to Easter Sunday.

Chef Season at Benares Bar

Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar has joined forces with some of the country’s leading chefs to create a series of fusion menus to be served at the stylish Benares Bar in Mayfair.

Sushi Master Classes at Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar

The cool and contemporary Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar, located in the heart of London’s South Bank at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London hotel, is launching sushi master classes which will take place on the first Saturday of every month from April.

Norwegian Haddock & Prawn fish pie with sweet potato mash

This classic winter comfort dish is topped with a nutritious sweet potato mash that is sure to go down well with your family. Use the same weight of cod in place of the haddock if you prefer.

What’s your ToastTone

With 94.2 million slices of toast consumed every day in the UK, there is no question we are a nation of toast lovers. Now, thanks to Vogel’s - makers of quite simply the best toasting bread in the world - toast lovers can share their love of toast by wearing their favourite ToastTone.

Cavalier launches healthy chocolate

The healthiest chocolate that you can buy has been launched by a premium Belgian chocolate producer Cavalier. This unique range of over 20 flavours of 100% no added artificial sugar chocolate created using a natural and healthy sweetener Stevia instead of sugar is perfect if you are looking after your waist.

London's first tobacco cocktail menu

Chelsea speakeasy bar Barts are proud to unveil the ultimate trend for 2012 in the form of an entire menu of tobacco infused cocktails. These smoker’s delights will provide the ultimate fix without anyone having to venture outside.

Comedy and TV acts at The Granville @ Barford

Guests can enjoy another fantastic evening of hilarious comedy on Sunday 6 May at The Granville @ Barford – and no getting up for work the next day! Four top award-winning circuit acts, two of which have appeared on TV, including international headliner ‘Martin Beaumont’, will perform at the dining pub along with the legendary Ryan Gough as compere.