Eating out
Welcome to the Eat in the City. Following the links below will provide you with details of our top five recommendations for places to eat either in the City or Canary Wharf. On occassions our reviews are not always positive so we hope we can save you money and time should you chose to eat at these venues who don't seem to have got it quite got in right in terms of cost, quality or service. Remember, we need your feedback to make this directory the place to go for tried and tested restaurants. Bear in mind all the venues detailed on the site have been extensively vetted by one of our members or our very own WATC team.
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What do you cook?
WATC are calling upon all members to submit their favourite 15 minute recipes. Maybe something that can be cooked easily after a long day in the office but are too tired to spend alot of time preparing or perhaps after a week of reports and figures what is your comfort food to make it all better. WATC will then display the top 5 recipes and the most voted for recipe will win a meal for two at one of our recommended restaurants.
Tip of the month - Knives, forks and several spoons.....
We are coming up to party season with Seasonal and New Year functions to look forward to. When eating out at multi course dinners will you be faced with more knives and forks than you know what to do with? Do not panic. With each table setting it is drinking glasses to your right, bread to your left and use your cutlery from the outside in for each course.
Remember, with a formal table setting, like it or not, the bigger glass on the table is for water not wine!
Lynne Cantor is a Trainer in Personal Presentation & Silent Communication with Public i www.public-i.co.uk (the corporate arm of House of Colour) 07841 285011
The Underground Cookery School, City of London
Visit the beautiful Borough Market for the best produce in the City (just over London Bridge)
Borough Market is busy, noisy and bursting with wonderful produce. It’s best to come early and bring a large, strong bag or a shopping trolley. If you’re not familiar with the produce on the stalls, or you’re not sure how to cook it, just ask: the traders will be delighted to tell you about their specialities, where they come from and how to make the most of them. Look round carefully before you buy – the Market sells some expensive delicacies but there are also lots of delicious cheaper cuts of meat and good-value seasonal fish, vegetables and fruit.
The Market consists of four important areas:
Crown Square, the area bounded by Southwark Street, Stoney Street and Bedale Street.
The Green Market, the area beneath the railway bridges north east of Bedale Street beside the cathedral.
The Jubilee Market, location of the 2006 Christmas Market. The shops and restaurants which surround the Market, located in Stoney Street, Park Street and Bedale Street.
Don’t miss any of them: Borough Market is rather a maze, but exploration yields delicious rewards!
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Chef, Matt Kemp, preparing another meal
So who wants to learn how to cook in a fun filled environment?
The Underground Cookery School was set up in the Summer of 2003 to offer a fun and informal way of learning uncomplicated, delicious, contemporary cooking. All classes are suitable for beginners as well as more adventurous cooks. Either as an individual or part of your own private class, you can come down to our to our state of the art kitchen located next to Liverpool St Station in the heart of the City. On arrival you change into whites, grab a snack, a glass of wine, and with the rest of the group make a three-course dinner for two under the instruction of Chef/Patron Matt Kemp (formerly of The River Cafe, The Ivy and Pont De La Tour)
Speed dating at Underground – Once a month – Friday’s
For a fun and informal approach to cookery and meeting like minded people try our Speed dating Cookery School. Learning to cook has never been more exciting! Staged once a month on a Friday evening, you'll arrive to drinks and Canapes, spend an hour and a half cooking a delicious meal, and then enjoy the food you've made in a friendly and relax atmosphere. With no work on Saturday you can enjoy a good few extra drinks with your meal, whilst getting to know your new friends.
Can the Hen cook !!! - How about having a City based Hen night at The Underground Cookery School before heading out to celebrate in style – Dates on request
A canapé reception with lovely Red and White wines sets the tone for an original, fun and informal night to remember. With funky background music, and under the guidance of our professional chefs, we'll get you to cook every aspect of your three course meal, whilst you enjoy a few more glasses of wine. You'll learn all the tricks of the trade, which the Hen can show off to her new husband and in-laws after the wedding. As soon as you complete the cookery bit, you're invited to sit round the Hen Night Table, and we serve your banquet with carefully selected fine wines. With lounge Lover a short taxi ride away, you can finish off the perfect night in the trendy, baroque night-spot where Madonna recently enjoyed her birthday.
Team building events & client cookery days – Dates on request
For a totally unique company team building event/client day, come down to the Underground Cookery School in the heart of The City Of London. You're invited to choose a menu which will include vegetarian and special dietary options, all of which will be incorporated into your programme. On the day the fun begins with Champagne, Canapés and funky music to get everyone in the mood. Then working in our state of art kitchens and in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere you'll cook a three-course meal with your team, under the supervision and guidance of our fully trained professional chef's. Trade secrets in how to present simple dishes to Michelin standards will be passed on together with the session's recipe sheets. Our experienced "Front of House" team will be on hand to do all the washing up during the practical cookery session, as well as serving your meal and fine wines once you've sat down to enjoy the banquet you have just created.
If you don’t have time to get along to one of these events, why not watch the range of video’s available from The Underground Cookery Schools website click here
For a sample menu of what is on offer click here to access their website and book a session.
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