Does anyone know what day it is? Check your calendars once, then check them twice- because there's plenty of festive events happening in London this week. On Wednesday, chance your arm at Marylebone's fiery wing competition, or for a more sophisticated affair, how about the Conduit's feast of seven fishes? Here's what to eat and drink in London this week.
The Conduit's Feast of Seven Fishes
This Thursday, The Conduit's Chef Series welcomes the Guardian Eco-Chef, Tom Hunt, into the kitchen to transform Christmas dinner into something extraordinary. He will be serving up an intimate world-inspired seven-course feast made with seven sustainable fish species showcasing Britain’s best fishing practices. If you're a vegetarian, he's also mustered up a seven course celebration of the soil’s finest ingredients from local regenerative farms to prove that plants can be just as indulgent. The evening starts at the oyster and mushroom bar with welcome drinks, before sitting down to the seven opulent courses introduced by Chef Tom, the Marine Conservation Society and the Conduit Team. Tickets are £85 for non-members and are still available!
Wednesday's Festive Fiery Competition in Marylebone
Here at Food Network, we're fond of a little wing-eating rivalry. In case you weren't aware, our very own brand manager Carla came second in Wing Fest's dangerously-hot hot sauce competition. So, when we heard about Station Master Marylebone's fiery, festive event, our ears pricked up. This Wednesday, follow the scent of sizzling wings to the heart of Marylebone train station. Eat the most wings and you could win a £30 bar tab! The last entry is at 6pm.
The Secret Sandwich Shop Arrives at Harvey Nichols
To fuel your festive-shopping, the popular Notting Hill sandwich joint have opened a second location in Harvey Nichols! The Secret Sandwich Shop have a new set-up in Knightsbridge on the lower ground floor of the luxury department store. Serving up an East-Asian twist on the classic ‘Sando’, the fillings combine seasonal produce and Japanese ingredients to create a colourful, layered centre with bursts of flavour. With it comes a funky Matcha bar that will also be shaking up Japanese-inspired cocktails to cater to those silly season needs. The best part? No reservations needed, just stop by.
A Smorgasbord Swedish Feast!
The Swedish Church in London on 6 Harcourt Street is hosting their annual traditional Christmas Smorgasbord on the 20th of December. Feast on a buffet style selection of traditional Swedish Christmas food, such as meatballs, pickled herring, Jansson's temptation, salmon, ham, deli cheese among many other delicious dishes. Children under 6 go completely free, and an adult ticket is £50.
Mestizo x Enemigo's Christmas Cocktail Series
One of London's most authentic Mexican restaurants, Mestizo, have collaborated with Enemigo, an award-winning British tequila, to create a limited-edition Christmas cocktail collection. For those looking for something beyond the festive circuit, Mestizo is a family-run restaurant with vibrant, high-spirited locations in Chelsea and Camden. This festive collaboration blends Mestizo's Mexican heritage with Enemigo's unmistakeable refinement, resulting in two colourful concoctions: A Mexican Christmas and Let it Snow. As the name suggests, A Mexican Christmas is a warm, comforting blend of Tequila Enemigo 55 Blanco, lime, agave, aquafaba and red wine. Let it Snow, however, is a surprisingly fruity affair- with a delicious burst of coconut and pineapple flavours to reflect the playful flavours of Christmas in Mexico. Alongside the launch, there will be special weekly offers to celebrate, including 50% off Enemigo shots on Tuesdays, 2-4-1 Frozen Margs on Thursdays, and a Christmas set-menu until the 23rd.
Freight Brixton's Reggae & Food Festival
Freight Brixton are hosting a Reggae & Food Festival, which you can attend for just £5! Following the success of their Hurricane Melissa fundraiser, they will be tying up the year with one final celebration this Saturday. There will be some of the best Caribbean food traders to satisfy all the flavour cravings, flowing rum punch and DJ's playing the classics.
