Long Table at The Orangery

Our own snaps of a beautiful long table at The Orangery in Holland Park. Less is so often more.

12 London Venues for 2012

Our choices to reflect the essence of what makes London great – individuality, achievement and diversity.  

Leighton House: a magical house in Kensington with an Arab Hall and a walled garden

www.rbkc.gov.uk/museums

45 Millbank: Right on the river Thames

www.45millbank.com

The Magic Circle: mysterious Euston based steeped in history 

www.magiccirclevenue.co.uk

St Catherine’s Gardens: A beautiful space within tranquil Westminster Abby, calm and tranquil.

www.westminster-abbey.org

LSO St Lukes - High-tech versatility inside the home of the world famous symphony orchestra.

www.lso.co.uk

Kew Steam Museum - power, strength and industry - great for team building.

www.kbsm.org

Fulham Palace - historic setting with courtyard, marquee and a maze of rooms to hire

www.fulhampalace.org

Trinity House - Stunning and right opposite the Tower of London

www.thetrinityhouse.org

Flamsteed House, Royal Observatory Greenwich - Octagon Room perfect for small, dinners

www.rmg.co.uk

The Cloisters at Westminster Abbey - for soirées up to 250

www.westminster-abbey.org

The Orangery Holland Park - party amongst the peacocks in this versatile garden space

www.rbkc.co.uk

The Queens House - part of the National Maritime Museum, grand and elegant. 

www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house

Big Picture: Lemon Posset

Guests enjoying shots of lemon posset with raspberries in The Orangery, Holland Park. Photo by Paul Archer www.paularcher-uk.com

The Orangery Photos

Some photos from a celebration at The Orangery, Holland Park, taken by Paul Archer of http://www.paularcher-uk.com.

Birthday Celebrations: The Menu

Here is a recent menu from a birthday event at The Orangery Holland Park. The couple wanted informal yet elegant, small and delicious food for their party. It was passed amoungst guests so that they could mingle and chat. Here is the menu:

CANAPES

Chopstick forks of succulent seared Magret of duck with a soy dipping sauce

Butter chicken on Poppadoms with cilantro and almonds

Ricotta cakes of oven dried tomatoes & basil

Parmesan risotto balls with fresh herbs and lemon

Demi tasse of roasted butternut and sage soup with crostini wafer

Quails egg Royal: brioche croute, smoked salmon, poached quails egg and hollandaise

Sushi rolls of tuna with micro shoots with garnish

Mini bagels of smoked salmon and cream cheese

FUN FOOD

Cones of Salt and Pepper Squid

Bowls of Bovingdons delicious fish pie

Small bowls of Lamb Tagine with herbed cous cous

SWEET

Waffle cones of rich chocolate mousse

Shots of lemon posset