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Marching On……..
“An Army Marches on its Stomach” has been a phrase used over the centuries and something that is more than well known by people in the hospitality industry of course some regard them as Caterers, nevertheless however you perceive people in the industry, they are often multi skilled, resilient, resourceful and often the unsung heroes at times of distress and emergency.
The Combination of Food, Wine and Music
The objectives of the Reunion to promote the appreciation of Good Food and Wine in convivial and harmonious environs can be somewhat challenging at times like this. Many are using the internet to converse and stay in touch via conference calls on many different...
Easter Greetings
Easter Greetings
Tribute to Past President Alan Fairbrass
I have known Alan since I was a seventeen-year-old schoolboy as he was one of the Assistant Mangers at the Charing Cross Hotel in 1953-54 which my father managed. One of his colleagues was William (Willy) Wainwright who was also a Gastronome and died a few years ago.
Annual General Meeting Dinner – 9th March 2020 – National Liberal Club
The National Liberal Club (NLC) is a private members’ club, open to both men and women. It was established by William Ewart Gladstone in 1882. The Club’s Italianate building is in Whitehall Place and is on the Embankment of the river Thames. More information on the Club can be found at: http://www.nlc.org.uk
President’s Report to the AGM – 9th March 2020
Introduction – A very warm welcome and thank you for attending and, once again, my grateful thanks to Past President Simon Roberts for his generosity and hospitality in hosting this year’s AGM and dinner at the National Liberal Club. It doesn’t seem possible that I...
January Supper 2020 – L’oscar Hotel, London
Member get Member Supper Monday 20th January 2020 L’oscar Hotel, Southampton Row, London The Member Get Member Supper took place at L’oscar Hotel, following the Committee meeting where 15 new members were elected to the Réunion. L’oscar is a boutique style hotel,...
Annual Church Service and Lunch – Sunday 1st December 2019
The Réunion’s Honorary Chaplain, and fellow Gastronome, The Reverend Roderick Leece, extended a warm welcome to the service at St George’s, Church, Hanover Square. The service included music specially selected for the occasion, and the truly heavenly choral singing by...
The 101 Annual Banquet – Friday 1 November 2019
The Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel London The 2019 banquet took place in the stunning ballroom of the Kimpton Fitzroy hotel, which contains many original features. Originally opened as the Hotel Russell in 1900 the hotel reopened in 2018, after a massive renovation, as the...
Grouse Supper – Monday 23rd September 2019
Brooks's, St James's Street, London About Brooks's The Club that was to become Brooks's was founded in March 1764. The Club is now located in the 1778 purpose-built Palladian style clubhouse in St James's Street. The Club is named after William Brooks, a wine...