Last month saw the opening of London’s newest events space ‘Exhibition London’! Industry insiders had a first look around the repurposed, Grade II listed Dimco East building which was originally built as a electricity generating station for the Central London Railways. This unique venue boasts two spacious floors featuring high ceilings and luxury bespoke interior design … Continued
Eating in Season: Celeriac Soup
Celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) is usually called celery root because of its appearance and due to where it’s situated in the Apium graveolens plant. It’s also called a hypocotyl or a tuber instead of a root. It is part of the same plant family as aniseed, parsley and parsnip. The Celeriac is at its best … Continued
Cocktail of the month: Christmas Sangria
Image viaINGREDIENTS SYRUP ½ cup granulated sugar + ¾ cup waterSage leavesPeeled Ginger COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 12 oz. fresh blood orange juice1 oz. lime juice2 oz. sage & ginger simple syrup, recipe follows6 oz. Patrón Silver4 oz. Triple SecSalt and lime for rimming the glass INSTRUCTIONS SYRUP 1. In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water and heat on medium … Continued
Magical Taxi Tour
CH&CO has had the pleasure of being part of The Magical Taxi for the fifth year running, this September.The Magical Taxi is one of London’s most unique charity events taking place each year with a convoy of licensed London taxis to take over 200 children, suffering from a range of chronic debilitating illnesses and life-limiting … Continued
Create at Eve Launch
This month (October 2nd 2019) CH&CO launched Eve at London’s OXO2 to a collection of event organisers industry insiders from in-house events teams to corporate event managers. CH&CO’s creative chef team including Create’s Executive Chef Richard Hobdell were out in force at OXO2 providing a an extensive menu designed to showcase the talent across the group. … Continued
Cocktail of the month: Bloody Berry
With Halloween creeping up we thought it only fitting to share this ‘bloody’ good cocktail to get you in the festive mood! INGREDIENTS 1 cup juice from 6-7 blood oranges 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup raspberry vodka Healthy splash of Triple Sec INSTRUCTIONS 1. Juice the blood oranges, and strain the pulp. 2. Add frozen raspberries and blood orange juice to a … Continued
Create at Fulham Reach Boat Club
Create by CH&Co have been involved in a fantastic project with Fulham Reach Boat Club. A three week Summer Camp for children from lower income families ranging from 7 years to 17 years, giving them an opportunity to learn a new skill whilst having fun. 15 to 20 kids per week were taken out onto … Continued
London Christmas Party Venues
We’re looking forward to providing outstanding festive parties at some of London’s best venues this Christmas. Whether its bubbles or mulled wine with canapes or a sumptuous sit-down Christmas dinner surrounded by festive decorations, we have twelve venues that can host a wide range of festive private and corporate events. So take a look at … Continued
Wimbledon Classics (with a twist)
Grab your sunnies and Panama hat because it’s tennis season! Wimbledon is here, and this year we’ve been treated to beautiful weather in the capital, providing lots of opportunities for alfresco dining. Whether you’re on Henman Hill, in your garden or relaxing in one of London’s luscious parks we have a delicious round up of … Continued
The Willingdon Bar at Hedsor House
2008 saw the completion of Hedsor’s extensive renovation and restoration project to turn the beautiful Georgian house into a multi-purpose private events venue lead by brothers Nick, Mark and Hamish Shephard. Last month the family continued the restoration revealing two new suites and a decadent bar.Hedsor’s new bar was inspired by the 1930s and their … Continued
Re-accreditation at St Pauls Cathedral
Create Food are pleased to announce that we have been re-accredited as a preferred caterer for St Paul’s Cathedral. The events team have enjoyed providing a wide range of catering services within this historic venue from delicious canape receptions in Nelsons Chamber and exquisite sit down dinners in the Crypt. Find out more about this unique venue and … Continued
Salted Caramel Pavlova Cheesecake
The Salted Caramel Pavlova Cheesecake is a delicious summer evening treat, perfect after a BBQ or alfresco meal.IngredientsMINI PAVLOVA MERINGUES 2 large egg whites, room temperature 1/2 cup superfine baker’s sugar (or cane sugar*) 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon corn starch 1 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce CHEESECAKE MOUSSE ½ cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup … Continued
Gin and Tonic Salmon
IngredientsSALMON600 g fresh salmon fillet (in one piece)6 juniper75 g salt50 g sugar50ml gin50ml tonicLIME SAUCE 1 unsprayed lime fruit100 g creamy cream 38%100ml buttermilk1 tsp. sugarsaltpepperPICKLED CUCUMBER RIBBONS4 school cucumbers50ml vinegar50ml sugar50ml tonicFor serving4 slices Rye bread1 handful fresh dill1 handful fresh mintInstructions SALMON1. Place the salmon in the freezer for 1 day. Take it … Continued