The Innholders hall Monday 9th January at The Worshipful Company of Innholders’ Hall, 30 College Street London EC4R 2RH. Background to the event Fifty years ago in 1967, nine new members were elected to the Réunion des Gastronomes. Of these, three are still members...
Sunday 4th December 2016 Annual Church Service at St George’s, Hanover Square, London Followed by luncheon at Oriental Club, Stratford Place, London Our Chaplain and fellow Gastronome Father Roderick Leece, extended the warmest of welcomes to the service at St...
Many aspire to become a Hotelier but few are born to it these days. Inheriting the mantel of a family business spanning 8 generations is a daunting challenge and one that Andrew Beale, Managing Director of Beales Hotels, our host for our visit to West Lodge Park has...
Monday 20th June Open supper, held at the IET, Savoy Place, London The Gastronomes mid-summer Sorèe of the year had us venture to the IET a large red brick building on the north bank of the River Thames; after its reopening in November 2015. The venue’s first major...
Réunion de Gastronomes Monday 18th April Joint supper event of the Réunion des Gastronomes, together with The Royal Commonwealth Society Wine Club, held at the Savile Club, Brook Street, London Fellow Gastronome and Club Secretary Julian Malone-Lee welcomed guests to...
The Gastronomes second mustering of the year had us venturing S’arf of ‘Old Father Time’ to C’Larm. Not Common nor Junction but Clapham Old Town – Trinity Restaurant, The Polygon. Though, perhaps Restaurant would be more aptly described as the Culinary Dining...
Our Chaplain and fellow Gastronome Father Roderick Leece, once again extended the warmest of welcomes for us to join him at St George’s, Church, Hanover Square, for Matins for the second Sunday in Advent. The service included music specially selected for the occasion...
Our President’s Banquet this year was very kindly hosted at the Hon. Secretary’s Livery Hall, Glaziers’ Hall. The Hall is quite fascinating, shared as it is by three Livery Companies: the Glaziers, the Scientific Instrument Makers and the Launderers. Built in the...
How often does one have the opportunity to dine together at a single long set for 63 guests? Fellow Gastronomes were indeed privileged to experience this most exciting and convivial of dining experiences when attending our annual Grouse Supper. With stunning views...
Following a continental breakfast, at the Institute of Directors, the majority of the group travelled by coach to Cambridge. Fellow Gastronome, Bill Brogan, Catering and Conference Manager, was the host for this very memorable luncheon, visit, and afternoon tea, in...