Who? The Mince Pie Project
What? Charity auction, The Mince Pie Project, is returning again this year with proceeds going to Galvin’s Chance and Crisis. Michel Roux Jr, Raymond Blanc, Marcus Wareing and Clare Smyth are all taking part and will each be baking a unique batch of 50 mince pies to be auctioned.
When? Midday on the 11th December to midday on the 14th of December
Where? Via The Mince Pie Project website at themincepieproject.com
How? Bid online
Who? Shauna Sever What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla
Who? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols What? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols have teamed up to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a giant installation of horses at the restaurant where guests can enjoy a special Chinese New Year menu. The installation is created from thousands of red envelopes and guests at Yauatcha will also receive red envelopes containing fashion and beauty treats at Harvey Nichols or drinks and dining offers at Yauatcha. When? Available now until 10th February Where? 15-17 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DL How? For more information, see www.yauatcha.com
Who? Anna Koska What? Illustrator Anna Koska specialises in food illustrations and occasionally oil paintings. Her work has appeared in over 100 books and she’s regularly commissioned to create canvases for restaurants, interior designers and private collectors alike. Prices vary according to medium and size. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.annakoskaillustration.com How? Contact for more information Ten tips on painting food by Anna Koska
Who? Yaneff At DSTRKT What? Yaneff At DSTRKT is the place to go if you’re looking for molecular American fare. Head chef Georgi Yaneff previously worked at Bazaar Restaurant by José Andrés before arriving in London in 2011 to set up at DSTRKT. A mix of club and restaurant, the venue offers tasting and a la carte menus with well sourced organic ingredients. Here, the small plates offer big flavours. When? Open Monday to Saturday Where? DSTRKT, 9 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DG How? Visit www.dstrkt-london.com for more information
Who? The British Pullman What? The British Pullman will kick off a series of on board pop-up dinners starting with Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc. The celebrity chef has created a seven course menu accompanied by the sommelier’s choice of fine wines. Only 100 spaces are available, priced at £495 per person. When? 7pm 16th November 2013 for Raymond Blanc hosted trip Where? Departing from London Victoria Station How? For more information, see www.orient-express.com/uktrains
Who? British Pullman What? For one day only, British Pullman is hosting “Christmas shopping on the rails” in its carriages. Guests can enjoy a festive four course lunch while the train travels through the scenic Kent countryside. After lunch, guests can browse through carriages of luxury fashion and beauty goods. Harrods, Ettinger and ESPA are just a few of the brands on board. The trip is priced at £350 per person. When? 6th December Where? Departs from London Victoria, Terminus Place, London SW1V 1JU How? For further details and reservations visit www.orient-express.com/uktrains or call 0845 077 2222
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